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    Effects of Drugs on Your Oral Health

    Problems of the oral cavity can arise for an array of reasons, one of them being drug use. Both medications and illegal drugs can cause tooth decay, discoloration, and many other dental problems. These disorders at times can be long-term and irreversible. Thus, it is important to understand the potential side effects of any drug on your teeth.

    Oral Cancer Study to Revolutionize Current Medical Practice

    A US $4.7 million pan-Canadian trial is being run by researchers from the UBC (University of British Columbia). The research aims to improve the outcome for those individuals who have to undergo surgery for treating oral squamous cancer. If the findings from the new study are mainly positive, this study could be the first step towards revolutionizing patient care and clinical practice in the entire World, not only Canada.

    April is National Oral Health Month in Canada

    The CDA (Canadian Dental Association) attracts the attention of the entire nation to the importance of healthy teeth, gums and overall oral health, by naming April the national oral health month. People with a poor oral health are prone to develop other complications as well. In order to prevent these, a regular dental health care regimen is very important.

    Canadians With Disabilities Need More Quality Dental Care

    Currently, in Canada there are living approximately 4.4 million people with certain disabilities. They would need more attention, because they do not receive proper dental care. In some cases, they have to wait even over a year to get the proper treatment.

    Canadian Faculty of Dentistry Researchers Fight With Early Childhood Caries

    Its goal is to reduce the marked early childhood caries disparities that exist between First Nations and non-First Nations children in Canada. Canadian results are to be compared with those from the Australian and New Zealand teams.

    Tooth Decay In Kids Have Increased Since Provincial Dental Health Plan Termination

    The percentage of children with cavities has been steadily increasing since the termination of the provincial dental health plan more than 15 years ago, a new report shows.

    Canadian Dental Hygienists Offer Free Dental Care “Gift from the Heart”

    For the third consecutive year registered dental hygienists all across Ontario, Canada will be giving a different type of gift this Valentine’s weekend – free dental care.

    Oral Inflammatory Diseases and Diabetes are Linked

    A link has been identified between individuals suffering from diabetes and oral inflammatory diseases; a recent study conducted in Canada suggests that there is an interaction between the two conditions.

    57% Of Canadians Want Bright Smile, But Only 4% Maintain Proper Oral Hygiene

    Unbelievably, despite the fact that a healthy looking smile is highly desired, a recent survey indicates that a mere four percent of Canadians actually engage in regular, proper oral hygiene practices.

    United States Healthcare Reform and Dental Tourism

    Dental tourism may be increased, even in the light of healthcare reform. When people need elective dental work performed, they are bound to seek out the least expensive option, especially in light of today’s economy.

    Save On Expensive Dental Care – Canadian Experience

    Mertens was told that to treat his gum disease, replace bridgework, plus add a few new crowns and fillings, the cost would be $38,000. My enterprising editor then went surfing on the Internet and found another surprise. He Googled his way to a list of what were called “Dental Vacations”. How you can have your teeth fixed in Costa Rica, Mexico and other locations for a fraction of the price and also take a vacation at the same time.