Our accredited dental hygiene program at CADH reached new heights in its community programming initiative. In line with CADHa��s mission of service to the community, the staff and students participated in various events and activities during this past session, May to October 2012. The following undertakings highlight how the students and staff contributed to general and oral health promotion, with a focus on those in need such as children and the underprivileged.
Our students provided free dental hygiene care to low-income individuals at the free medical and dental clinic hosted by the registered Canadian charity Health Mission Outreach on Saturday, June 16, 2012. We will continue to participate in this event that takes place bi-annually with much dedication!
Working collaboratively with a variety of professionals in the fields of nutrition, vision, social work and speech development, our students were involved in the promotion of health lifestyle to newcomers to Canada, especially school aged children. This event, hosted by Access Alliance during the month of May, brought together students from various elementary schools in Toronto and provided them the opportunity to learn how they can remain healthy. Our students conducted oral health screenings and reviewed with both the student and his/her parents how to maintain oral health and prevent disease. If needed, these children were referred to other health care facilities or providers for further care.
The Community Coordinator joined the festivities for the inauguration of a new publically funded dental clinic in Mississauga. The Dental Chair Ribbon Cutting Event took place on June 11, 2012 at the East Mississauga Community Health Centre (EMCHM) was a great success! This new dental clinic will improve the publica��s access to oral health care to help meet their oral health needs! Congratulations, EMCHM!
Our Level 3 students showcased their research and presentation skills once again at the Table Clinics event held on September 19, 2012! Research topics varied from the comparison of traditional dental hygiene interventions to new innovations, new dental technologies, and new products. A job well done that attracts both the students and the public!
CADH is looking forward to the next session in an effort to continue the effort to serve the community. The staff, students, and faculty are committed to helping all individuals develop the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to improve and maintain not only oral health, but our overall health in general!
