National Standards for Long-Term Care: Addressing Oral Health for Overall Health The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) welcomes a national discussion ofpriorities and opportunities to do better for people living in long-term care homes acrossCanada. When it comes to national standards for safe, reliable, and high-quality care in longterm care homes, meeting the oral health needs of residents is an important prerequisite. Previous article: CDC Dental Public Health Lecture Series Prev Next article: Fluoride Going Back in to Water System for Windsor, Tecumseh and LaSalle Next