The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today released a new mobile application (app) to assist dental facilities with monitoring compliance with recommended infection prevention practices. The app, CDC DentalCheck, is a tool dental practices can use to evaluate dental health care personnel (DHCP) compliance with administrative policies and clinical practice infection prevention and control recommendations.
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There is an online teaching curriculum and online CME/CE modules around oral health for non-dental practitioners, out of the US. It is Smiles for Life. The Public Health, Niagara Region, Ontario has started to Canadianize the modules! One module has been completed in its Canadian version so far, Child Oral Health. Canadian version of module 2- Child Oral Health- is on the US website and behind the "Teach Curriculum" page.
Thanks to SIGA’s sponsorship, Saskatchewan’s first-ever ‘Brush Day’ was held at St. Mark School in Saskatoon. ‘Brush Day’ is an event that began in the United States on November 1, the day after Halloween, to reinforce the importance of regular oral hygiene and brushing among children.
Thank you for supporting My Smile Matters: A Youth Movement. The project was piloted in Saskatoon elementary schools with students at higher risk of dental disease (based on Saskatoon Health Region school oral health screenings).
April is Oral Health Month. This year’s theme, “Good Oral Health Habits”, reminds us of the importance of oral health as part of our overall wellbeing.
People are often surprised to learn that oral health problems go beyond cavities and toothaches. Research tells us that there may be links between oral diseases and health problems like diabetes and heart disease.
Do you know of programs in your community that are working well to help people living in poverty? Please share your experience. Complete the online survey by May 15, 2015 to share your thoughts on how the Saskatchewan Poverty Reduction Strategy should be developed.
Visit Government of Saskatchewan website to find out more.
