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Gluten free, Fluroide free, Dye Free – You have a choice

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Do you have food sensitivities or intolerances?  celiac disease? nickel allergy? Fortunately at Lifetime Smiles Dental Hygiene Clinic we use far less materials on a daily basis than a dental clinic; there are no acrylic or metal fillings being placed, no monomer temporary restorations being made – thereby reducing exposure to irritants. Just think of the number of people who react to […]

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Autism In The Dental Hygiene Chair

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April is Autism Awareness month, and this week is National Dental Hygienists week, so I decide to blog about both. I dedicate this blog post to my friend Allison and all families who know Autism and Aspergers well. During my time as a dental hygienist I have been exposed to clients of all ages and backgrounds including those with

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Just bill my dental insurance. Why Not?

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There is high administration cost for dental hygiene clinics to directly bill dental insurance companies  Dental Hygiene clinics are still a relatively new concept, despite the fact that legislation was changed in Alberta several years ago to allow Registered Dental Hygienists to achieve this. You could say it is still an unknown concept by the

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Canadian Dental Hygiene Mission

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Hygienists in Canada are participating in a wonderful event, help us to share a Gift from your own Heart this Valentine’s Day by spreading the word of what we’re trying to do.   It all started with Bev Woods – Ontario Dental Hygienist and founder of the event – who wanted to bring public awareness

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Put your money where your mouth is…

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Do you think the cost of a dental cleaning in Calgary is expensive? outrageous? or could you care less about the cost because your health and teeth are worth it? If you think the cost of a dental cleaning is high, then you will find the cost of treating gum disease by a periodontist, or

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How clean is your mouth..?

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Take the test from the DR OZ  show http://www.doctoroz.com/quiz/how-clean-your-mouth Dr oz  is doing a wonderful job understanding the importance in your oral health  follow the link and answer a couple of questions you may be surprised with what you learn. disclaimer: please note that this information was taken off the doctor oz show. This quiz

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Home is where the heart is….and the toothpaste, and the floss..

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 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

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It’s an enigma, wrapped in an enigma with fluoride on top…

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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

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The billing of a dental hygiene appointment demystified…

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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

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What is a Dental Hygiene Clinic, and who are dental hygienists anyway?

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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

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