Fact Sheets and Resources

Children 7-12

Client Resources

• Oral Health Care for Children Aged 7-12

Children's Oral Health

Parent and Caregiver Resources

• Brushing Your Child's Teeth
• Oral Care for Infants and Young Children

Sugar

Client Resources

• For kids

Sports Mouthguards

Client Resources

• Use and Care Tip Sheet
• Sports Mouthguards Q&A
• Advice on Sports Mouthguards
• Sample Sports Mouthguard Policy

Parents and caregivers can learn more at: dentalhygienecanada.ca

Periodontitis

Periodontitis is a severe form of gum disease that damages the soft tissue and destroys the bone that supports your teeth, eventually leading to tooth loss.

Client Resource

• Periodontitis: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

Gingivitis

It’s estimated that 7 in 10 Canadians will experience gingivitis, a form of gum disease, in their lifetime.

Client Resource

• Gingivitis: A Red Flag You Can’t Ignore

Heart Health

How does oral health affect heart health?

Client Resource

• A Healthy Smile Is Good for Your Heart

Diabetes

One in three Canadians has diabetes or prediabetes. You may know of the relationship between poor oral health and bad breath, cavities or even heart disease, but did you know that poor oral health can affect how well you control your diabetes? Diabetes can even increase your risk of developing certain oral health conditions.

Client Resource

• Diabetes and Oral Health

Cannabis

With the recent legalization of cannabis in Canada, many dental hygienists have been asking about the impact of cannabis on the dental hygiene process of care. Cannabis use has many side effects that vary based on the person and potency. These can have implications for both oral health and dental hygiene treatment. The following provides some important points to consider.

Dental Hygienist Resources

• Cannabasics: An information package on cannabis tailored to health professionals developed by the Canadian Public Health Association
• Impaired in the Chair? Cannabis and the Dental Hygiene Process of Care

Client Resources

• Impaired in the Chair? Cannabis Use and Dental Hygiene Appointments

Vaping

Although research is ongoing, the growing popularity and widespread availability of vaping devices poses some concerns. Dental hygienists see first-hand the effects of vaping on the oral cavity.

Client Resources

• Up in Smoke! Vaping Resource
• Vaping Information Sheet

Oral & Oropharyngeal Cancer

Oral and oropharyngeal (back of mouth) cancer refers to cancers of the mouth, lips, tongue or throat area. If these cancers are detected early and before they have spread to other tissues, the 5-year survival rate is almost 90%. Get the Facts. Reduce your Risk. Know What to Look For.

Dental Hygienist Resources

• Intraoral Assessment
• Extraoral Assessment

Client Resources

• Oral & Oropharyngeal Cancer: Get the Facts
• Oral & Oropharyngeal Cancer: A Guide to Self-Examination
• Oral & Oropharyngeal Cancer: On the Rise in Canada

Sugar

A healthy diet is just as important for your teeth and gums as it is for the rest of your body. Use our new resources to let clients know reducing sugar can keep cavities at bay and lead to better overall health.

Client Resources

• For kids
• Time to Tame that Sweet Tooth
• Swap the Pop!
• All 3 resources (zip file)

Tobacco

Tobacco use is a risk factor for many oral diseases and adverse oral conditions. Dental hygienists play an important role in helping to educate individuals about the health hazards associated with tobacco use.

Client Resource

• Tobacco

Talking Points

Research suggests a connection between oral and overall health. Oral health can influence other body systems, while therapies for chronic diseases can have an impact on the oral cavity.

Dental Hygienist Resources

• The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association has developed a resource to summarize the research findings and offer 'talking points' between dental hygienists and their clients. This allows for dental hygienists to tailor their verbal messages based on the clients' knowledge and literacy skills.
  Talking Points: Whole Body Health Requires Oral Health | White Background
• Community Water Fluoridation FAQs

Harassment and Abuse in the Workplace

Dental Hygienist Resources

• Tips to Address Domestic Violence When It Affects The Workplace
• Tips to Address Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
• Tips to Address Abuse and Violence in the Workplace

Physical Health & Ergonomics

Dental Hygienists Resources

• Your Injury Prevention Checklist

Dental Hygienist Wellness

Dental Hygienist Resources

• Warm Up and Stretching Exercises

• A Healthy Smile Is Good for Your Heart
  Client Resource
• Access to Care Poster
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Advice on Sports Mouthguards
  Client Resource
• All 3 resources (zip file) [Sugar]
  Client Resource
• Brushing Your Child's Teeth
  Client Resource
• Cannabasics: An information package on cannabis tailored to health professionals developed by the Canadian Public Health Association
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Check Your Mouth Campaign
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Client's Bill of Rights
  Client Resource
• Community Water Fluoridation FAQs
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Community Water Fluoridation Poster
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Daily Denture and Mouth Care
  Client Resource
• Dental Hygienists: Your Essential Oral Health Care Providers
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Dental Hygienists... Your Partners in Prevention
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Denture Care for Caregivers
  Client Resource
• Diabetes and Oral Health
  Client Resource
• Dry Mouth
  Client Resource
• Extraoral Assessment
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Fluoride Treatments
  Client Resource
• For kids [Sugar]
  Client Resource
• Impaired in the Chair? Cannabis and the Dental Hygiene Process of Care
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Impaired in the Chair? Cannabis Use and Dental Hygiene Appointments
  Client Resource
• Infection Prevention and Control in the Dental Office
  Client Resource
• Intraoral Assessment
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Long-Term Care
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Long-Term Care Brochure
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Meet Your Oral Health Care Team
  Client Resource
• Oral Care for Infants and Young Children
  Client Resource
• Oral Care Tips for Seniors and Their Caregivers
  Client Resource
• Oral Health Care for Children Aged 7-12
  Client Resource
• Oral Health for Better Health
  Client Resource
• Oral Health Poster
  Dental Hygienist Resource

• Oral & Oropharyngeal Cancer: Get the Facts
  Client Resource
• Oral & Oropharyngeal Cancer: A Guide to Self-Examination
  Client Resource
• Oral & Oropharyngeal Cancer: On the Rise in Canada
  Client Resource
• Oral Rinsing for Periodontal Health
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Performing Oral Cancer Screening
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Periodontitis: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
  Client Resource
• Professional Identity Statement (Horizontal)
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Professional Identity Statement (Vertical)
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Pronoun Usage Guide
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Sample Sports Mouthguard Policy
  Client Resource
• Sports Mouthguards Q&A
  Client Resource
• Spotlight on Independent Dental Hygiene Practice
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Swap the Pop!
  Client Resource
• Talking Points: Whole Body Health Requires Oral Health
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Talking Points: Whole Body Health Requires Oral Health (White Background)
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Time to Tame that Sweet Tooth
  Client Resource
• Tips to Address Abuse and Violence in the Workplace
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Tips to Address Domestic Violence When It Affects The Workplace
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Tips to Address Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Tobacco
  Client Resource
• Toothbrushing Toolkit
  Client Resource
• Top 10 Oral Health Tips
  Client Resource
• Up in Smoke! Vaping Resource
  Client Resource
• Use and Care Tip Sheet [Sports Mouthguards]
  Client Resource
• Vaping Information Sheet
  Client Resource
• Warm Up and Stretching Exercises
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Xerostomia
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Xylitol: How Sweet It Is
  Dental Hygienist Resource
• Xylitol: How Sweet It Is
  Client Resource
• Your Injury Prevention Checklist
  Dental Hygienist Resource