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Dental assistance for seniors program policy manual

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The policy manual provides information about the Dental Assistance for Seniors Program for dental providers.

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Emergency department visits for toothaches

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Combines Emergency Department visits from 2007 to 2013 and finds that people in the lowest income group are twice as likely as the highest income group to visit an emergency department for toothaches.

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Alberta Health position statement on community water fluoridation [2014]

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Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services recognize that community water fluoridation effectively prevents and reduces tooth decay, especially among people who are at greater risk. It offers... More ≫

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Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services recognize that community water fluoridation effectively prevents and reduces tooth decay, especially among people who are at greater risk. It offers significant benefit and very low risk, and reaches all residents who are connected to a municipal water supply. Community water flouride is a foundational public health measure for prevention of tooth decay and to improve oral health.

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Healthy teeth for children : birth to six years : a parent’s guide

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This booklet answers some general questions parents may have about their child’s dental health. It includes information on why and how to properly clean teeth, the benefit of fluorides, snacking... More ≫

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This booklet answers some general questions parents may have about their child’s dental health. It includes information on why and how to properly clean teeth, the benefit of fluorides, snacking tips, dental visits, and how to prevent dental injury. It also includes some first aid tips if dental injuries do occur. It also includes a graph of usual times for baby teeth to appear and a set of dental health tip cards.

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