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A healthy mouth, a healthy body - diabetes 
Highlights gum disease as a potential complication for people with diabetes. Describes common oral conditions and suggests ways of treating them.
Source: Saskatoon Health Region
Are you floss phobic? Flossing key to dental health 
Explains what plaque is, and stresses the importance of its removal. Details a specific flossing technique and offers general tips on dental health.
Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN)
From: Magazine feature of the month: archives
Canadian holistic dentists: a directory 
Provides contact information for Canadian holistic dentists in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario. Links to accredited holistic dentists in Quebec.
Source: L'Académie de dentisterie biocompatible du Québec
Cavities: what causes a cavity? 
Explains the causes of dental cavities, the role of sugar, the role of plaque, and why it takes a long time for a new cavity to start hurting. Describes root canal therapy. Designed for children in grades 3 to 6.
Source: Nova Scotia Dental Association
From: Healthy teeth
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
Dental emergencies 
Offers first aid tips for common dental emergencies such as toothache, a chipped or broken tooth, or a lost filling.
Source: Canadian Dental Association (CDA)
Dental work and the risk of bacterial endocarditis 
Discusses the risk of developing a cardiac infection following certain dental procedures. Examines the use of antibiotics to prevent infection and charts recommendations by the American Heart Association.
Source: Children's Hospital of Winnipeg, Health Sciences Centre
Dentists 
Provides access to a directory of dentists and dental programs in Prince Edward Island.
Source: Government of Prince Edward Island
From: InfoPEI: health
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
Diagnosis of heart infections: bacterial endocarditis 
Provides a topic overview and includes information about causes, signs, effects, diagnosis, management, long-term outcomes, and prevention.
Source: Hospital for Sick Children (HSC)
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