I guess you could say a life of good dental hygiene starts at home. More specifically it starts with young children at home. That means parents, listen up. You have the power to provide your child with the tools and habits that can lead to a cavity free life. That’s right…no cavities. Kids love “cavity-free dental check […]
Home is where the heart is….and the toothpaste, and the floss.. Read More »
Why can’t you just tell me how much a dental cleaning is? I have answered several of these inquiries, and I realize it can be very frustrating when “shopping for a dental cleaning” in the attempt to get a quoted price. I hope to shed some light on this issue. I have worked in dental clinics for
It’s an enigma, wrapped in an enigma with fluoride on top… Read More »
When your dental hygienist asks you to stick out your tongue, it’s not rude to comply… they are screening for changes to the tongue and tissues inside the mouth that could be signs of oral cancer. You know the drill, or hopefully you have had the experience of an “oral cancer screening”, they grab the end of
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The hygienist I see told me I should be seen every 3 months, is this legit? and what am I being billed for at these appointments? In the past it was customary to fall into the trap of dental insurance dictated “once a year”, or “once every 6 months” frequency of dental cleanings. Often patients
The billing of a dental hygiene appointment demystified… Read More »
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Child is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to eradicating Early Childhood Caries (ECC), the most common of childhood chronic diseases. Our purpose is to conduct research, teach prevention, and promote diagnosis and treatment of ECC world wide. A FREE Infant Oral Health CHECK: for babies 6 months to a year old, was
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I am asked some of these questions often, so if one person wants to know, many probably do.. Regulations enacted under Alberta’s Health Professions Act (effective November, 2006) allow registered dental hygienists to provide services in a variety of practice settings in addition to working in a dental office. Often called “Independent Hygienists” ….I know
What is a Dental Hygiene Clinic, and who are dental hygienists anyway? Read More »
