Oral Care Tips
Seniors are living longer than ever, and many are keeping
their natural teeth. While regular appointments with a
dental hygienist are essential for maintaining oral health,
so is daily mouth care.
Client/Caregiver Resources
Denture Care
Many people do not realize the importance of maintaining the health
of their
mouth after they
lose all or even some of their natural teeth.
Client/Caregiver Resources
Clients can learn more at dentalhygienecanada.ca
Long-Term Care Brochure
Developed by CDHA, this customizable brochure provides information
that can
be used to promote
the importance of good
oral health and professional oral health care at every stage of
life.
The brochure can be used
to educate
administrators, caregivers, and residents in long-term care.
CDHA members can download the brochure and customize it with their
logo and
business information.
Dental Hygienist Resources
Please download the brochure to your desktop and open with
Acrobat Reader
to complete
customization.
Medication-Induced Xerostomia
Many individuals experience xerostomia, commonly known as dry
mouth, which
may contribute to
serious oral conditions. Dental hygienists play an important role in
the
prevention, early
detection, and identification of potential underlying
causes, and the treatment of problems associated with xerostomia.
Dental Hygienist Resources
Client/Caregiver Resources
Keeping Canada’s Aging Population Healthy
A long-term care toolkit for independent dental hygienists was
created in
collaboration with the
dental hygiene practice team and CDHA’s Independent Practice
Advisory
Committee. Resources have
been vetted and selected from across Canada
and include support for business development, higher learning
options
and community health
initiatives.
Dental Hygienist Resources