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Dental Hygiene profession and how it impacts on society
Dental Hygiene profession and how it impacts on society
80% of Canadians see the dentist regularly
Middle to upper class
Can be expensive without benefits
Many Canadians have good access to dental benefits
Good oral hygiene
Better overall health
some aboriginal people
Poor oral hygiene
Cancer
Diabetes
Heart disease
Gum disease
cavities'
bad breath
Why does poor oral care affect overall health?
How can we improve this?
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People with special needs
1 in 5 Canadian avoid the dentist (can't afford)
seniors
People with low incomes