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Did you know.... Living DNA is both a receiver and transmitter of coherent light. Just one more reason to GoSmile! #GoSmile #LowLevelLaserTherapy #IndependantRDH #DHLife

Oral Health is part of Overall Health / La santé buccodentaire fait partie de notre santé globale #apriloralhealthmonth #oralhealthmonth #oralhealthmonth2021 #fordentalcare #canada #accessibleoralhealth #health #accessiblehealthcare

A collaborative study describes how poor #oralhealth may worsen gut inflammation. The findings attribute inflammatory bowel disease (#IBD) to the health of your... mouth adding to the mounting evidence linking #oralhealth to systemic disease. The study has important ramifications in emphasizing to patients the critical need to promote oral health as part of total body health and wellbeing. https://labblog.uofmhealth.org//could-cure-for-ibd-be-insi #guthealth #microbiome #oralcare See more

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University researchers demonstrate for the first time that #periodontitis increases the risk of #bacteria in #blooddonations. There was a 6.4 times higher preva...lence of viable bacteria in donated blood from those with periodontitis compared to donors without #gum disease. Interestingly, the bacteria remain undetected by the routine screening performed by the blood bank. https://news.ku.dk//periodontitis-increases-the-risk-of-b/ #bloodtransfusion #microbiology See more

Dental decay and one of its originators, Streptococcus mutans, are able to trigger micro-bleeds in the brain. The consequence is a significantly increased risk ...for stroke. Here's a longitudinal, 30-year study of dental decay's contribution to stroke. It's not just about chronic oral inflammation. It's about poor oral health (cavities + inflammation). Prevora treats both at the same time, at the same visit.

https://www.forsyth.org//periodontal-disease-increases-r/

You may not recognize your dental hygienist these days. As important members of the oral health care team, dental hygienists are following additional infection ...prevention and control guidelines to keep you and them safe during COVID-19. Your dental hygienist provides treatment, education, and customized home care programs to help prevent gum disease and tooth decay. https://lovemyteeth.ca/ #ODHW #dentalhygiene See more

The most common symptom of oral cancer is an ulcer or sore in the mouth or on the lip that doesn’t heal. Don't ignore any pain in the mouth that doesn’t go away.... Other signs and symptoms of oral cancer may include: * White patches red patches in the mouth or lips *A lump or growth on the lips, in the mouth or on the tongue thickening of the inner cheek lining (the buccal mucosa) * Bleeding in the mouth, loose teeth or poor fitting dentures * An earache that doesn’t go away *Slurred speech or swollen salivary glands &/or swollen lymph nodes in the neck or swelling of the jaw * Numbness or loss of sensation over the tongue or lips * Voice changes or pain or difficulty swallowing * Weight loss In 2020, an estimated: 5,400 Canadians will be diagnosed with oral cavity cancer. 1,500 Canadians will die from oral cavity cancer. 3,700 men will be diagnosed with oral cavity cancer and 1,050 will die from it. 1,650 women will be diagnosed with oral cavity cancer and 440 will die from it. For more information about cancer statistics, go to Canadian Cancer Statistics.

In an announcement today, the Ontario government committed to providing $25 million to expand access to the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. The funding wil...l be used to support 78 infrastructure projects across the province, including building new dental clinics and renovating existing facilities. The province is also adding eight new mobile dental clinics that will bring services directly to clients, making it easier for vulnerable seniors to access the dental care they need. Read the full release here: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-expanding-seniors-dental- See more

Researchers found that periodontal (gum) disease was modestly associated with an increased risk of #dementia and mild cognitive impairment. The #Atherosclerosis... Risk in Communities Study, involving 8,275 participants, was published recently in Neurology. https://n.neurology.org//e/2020/07/29/WNL.0000000000010312 #oralhealth #periodontaldisease See more

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New study suggests tongue microbes can help diagnose #heart failure. The study found that the composition, quantity and dominant bacteria of the tongue coating... differ between heart failure patients and healthy people. Previous research has shown microorganisms in the tongue provides early marker for #PancreaticCancer. https://www.escardio.org//Tongue-microbes-provide-window-t #oralhealth #cardiology See more

A review to assess the effect of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in preventing and arresting tooth decay in exposed tooth surfaces of older adults found yearly 3...8% SDF applications to exposed root surfaces are a simple, inexpensive, and effective way of preventing caries initiation & progression. Talk to a dental hygienist about SDF and oral disease prevention and treatment. https://www.healthevidence.org/view-article.aspx #RDH #silverdiaminefluoride See more

When #physicaldistancing is difficult, wear a mask if you can. Some do’s and don’ts: - Ensure your nose and mouth are fully covered. - Wash your mask with hot, ...soapy water and let it dry completely before wearing it again. - Don’t judge others for not wearing a mask. Get more tips: http://ow.ly/k4pI50A1Goh