A school-based fluoride delivery program has been part of Public Health’s work in Nova Scotia since 1998. The benefits of school-based programs are greatest for children that face multiple risk conditions for dental decay and poor oral health outcomes.
On Sunday, May 12, we celebrate Mother’s Day! To mark the occasion, the Nova Scotia Dental Association is sharing six helpful tips and facts for soon-to-be parents about the importance of oral health during pregnancy.
Some Nova Scotians will be able to access treatment under the new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) as early as May. However, the Nova Scotia Dental Association (NSDA) worries the program has been misrepresented to Canadians and will increase patient demand at a time when acute staffing shortages are already impacting timely access to care.
As Canadians mark Oral Health Month, we are reminded that oral health maintenance and prevention is essential to overall health and well-being. This year provides a historic moment, with millions of eligible Canadians to receive enhanced oral care access.
Some people aren’t taught about personal finance at home or school and can struggle with investing their money, managing debt, or budgeting their monthly income. This is one reason some turn to social media to learn how to manage their money.
Many begin their wellness journey by dipping their toes in the ever-expanding lake of available self-help resources in the form of books, podcasts, magazines, and courses.
Dental implants are not the panacea we once thought they were. Indeed, considering the prevalence (at personal level) of peri-implant mucositis is approximately 40%, the occurrence of peri-implantitis is approximately 20%, and the cost of maintaining implants is five times higher than that for teeth, one should not take the prescription of implant therapy lightly.
