In the province of Ontario, people wishing to seek care with a Dental Hygienist working independently of a dentist have had the option to do so since 2007. Dental hygiene
Interim Stabilization Therapy (IST) is a temporary restorative procedure which arrests dental decay through a therapeutic release of fluoride, leading to remineralization of the interface layer between the dentin and
The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider
The oral microbiome is the 2nd largest microbial community in the human body after the human gut. There are 700 different species that inhabit various aspects of the oral cavity.
It is a common misconception that the Dental Hygienist just “cleans teeth”. The removal of calculus, plaque and biofilm are vital components to maintaining a healthy oral environment but are
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is a liquid Used on cavities to help stop tooth decay and prevent the damaging progression of the disease. It can be used in conjunction with
Probiotics are healthy bacteria. They’re mostly known for their impact on digestive health. Research is starting to show that they can also help to keep your mouth healthy. There are
More than one-third of all cancer patients develop complications that affect the mouth. If your mouth is not as healthy as possible prior to your cancer treatment, you may be
Oral cancer screening may be the best way to detect oral cancer early and dental hygienists have an important role. Screening for oral cancer must be part of every dental
Living DNA is both a receiver and transmitter of coherent light. Specific photoreceptors in the mitochondria of the cell are able to absorb monochromatic light in the red and infra
Gone are the days where your dental professional wags a scolding finger at your less then desirable flossing habits. Vocabulary is changing and so are perspectives, now we understand that
Gingivitis means inflammation of the gums, or gingiva. It commonly occurs because a film of plaque, or bacteria, accumulates on the teeth. Gingivitis is a non-destructive type of periodontal disease
Every year a national initiative called the Gift from the Heart run by dental hygienists works to raise awareness and make care more accessible and on Saturday April 6th 2019,
Gum disease, also called gingivitis, is inflammation of the gums. It’s usually the result of plaque building up on your teeth due to less than effective brushing and flossing habits.
Denture care is essential for maintaining a healthy mouth and prolonging the life of the dentures. When it comes to sleeping, it’s recommended that you take your dentures out at
Coalition for Dental Care and Canadian Doctors for Medicare talk access to Oral healthcare in Canada. Those Canadians experiencing the greatest barriers to care are also our most vulnerable: Our
Dental Hygienists are mandated and supported to uphold the Highest standards for Infection prevention and control and Reprocessing. Enhanced patient protection measures are now in place: Non-Aerosol generating procedures only
What is an Independent Dental Hygienist? Dufour Dental Hygiene is a full service Dental Hygiene clinic located in the Riverside area in Windsor, Ontario. GoSmile is our mobile services division.
While most Canadians enjoy good oral health there are subgroups within our population that currently bear a disproportionate burden of oral disease, these tend to be our most vulnerable but
Practicing good oral hygiene will help to keep your gums healthy which will help to prevent diseases such as the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19). Check out the video below for helpful
