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Cleaning teeth  Suggests how children should brush their teeth and floss, as well as what type of toothbrush and toothpaste to use. Source: Canadian Dental Association (CDA) From: Dental care for children Common questions about oral health  Advises pregnant women on appropriate snacks, dental x-rays, bleeding gums, and the risk of calcium loss. Source: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) From: Healthy pregnancy Diabetes  Highlights the relationship between high blood glucose and the risk of oral infections and gum disease. Provides tips for maintaining oral health. Source: Halton Region Health Department From: Oral health care Five-point prevention plan  Lists and elaborates on five tips for maintaining optimum dental health: daily brushing, daily flossing, eating a well-balanced diet, checking for gum disease, and seeing a dentist regularly. Source: Canadian Dental Association (CDA) Flossing & brushing  Provides instructions for brushing and flossing to effectively remove plaque and help prevent gum disease. Source: Canadian Dental Association (CDA) Healthy mouth, healthy body  Explains the connection between poor oral health and other health concerns, particularly diabetes, heart disease, respiratory troubles, and prenatal development problems. Suggests ways to prevent periodontal disease. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: Magazine feature of the month: archives Healthy teeth  Provides children in grades 3 to 6 with information about teeth and gums, dental cavities, braces, and preventing tooth and gum disease. Source: Nova Scotia Dental Association HIV and oral health — care and confidentiality  Explains the importance of oral hygiene for people living with HIV, and their vulnerability to a variety of related oral health conditions. Acknowledges the reluctance of those with HIV to disclose their status to their oral health care provider. Prepared for the Canadian Health Network by the HIV/AIDS affiliate, a program of the Canadian Public Health Association, in collaboration with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: Partner feature of the month: archives Manitoba Health, Environmental Health Unit  Monitors and responds to chemical, microbiological, and social public health issues, including dental health, food protection, and tobacco reduction. Outlines the activities of the Unit and points to information on other programs. Source: Manitoba Health Oral diseases  Describes how to recognize and prevent oral diseases, including cavities, gum disease, gingivitis, periodontal disease, and oral cancer. Lists risk factors for oral cancer. Source: Health Canada
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