Dental Hygiene profession and how it impacts on society

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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