More than one-third of all cancer patients develop complications that affect the mouth. If your mouth is not as healthy as possible prior...

Gingivitis means inflammation of the gums, or gingiva. It commonly occurs because a film of plaque, or bacteria, accumulates on the...

Every year a national initiative called the Gift from the Heart run by dental hygienists works to raise awareness and make care more...

The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are...

While most Canadians enjoy good oral health there are subgroups within our population that currently bear a disproportionate burden of...

Living DNA is both a receiver and transmitter of coherent light. Specific photoreceptors in the mitochondria of the cell are able to...

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is a liquid Used on cavities to help stop tooth decay and prevent the damaging progression of the disease....

Denture care is essential for maintaining a healthy mouth and prolonging the life of the dentures. When it comes to sleeping, it's...

Your dental Hygienist is an advisor, an educator and an ally in the prevention of oral diseases and the promotion of a healthy mouth.