Baily, Nancy

This Infographic is created to educate the general public about the detrimental effects of vaping on oral and overall health. While vaping is often marketed as a safer alternative to traditional cigarette smoking, the evolving evidence suggests that it poses significant risks to oral health. The infographic also includes smoking cessation resources and the importance of oral cancer screening and early detection.

Seniors in Long-Term Care Homes (LTCHs) face oral health challenges, while non-oral health professionals lack effective oral care training and time for proper care. Dental hygienists (DHs) provide oral health assessments, preventive care, and treatments, and interprofessional collaboration with care staff will be beneficial. CDHA advocates for better policies, including oral health assessments in care standards. DHs should join CDHA, engage in advocacy, and help improve seniors' quality of life!

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and periodonal disease share inflammatory pathways and risk factors. OSA causes airway obstruction during sleep, increasing oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokines that contribute to chronic inflammation. Dental hygienists can play a role through screening and referring for improved patient outcomes. Prepared for DHYG 3313 Dental Hygiene Care 3.

What can social media marketing do in your practice as a health care professional? Here is the infographic card designed to highlight the importance of a good post on social media in delivering effective health messages to your target population.

Presented at Vancouver Community College Teaching, Learning, and Research Symposium, March 10-11, 2022.

Cannabis became legal across Canada in 2018. That's only 3 years ago! It was reported by Canada Health that twenty-seven percent (27%) of people reported having used cannabis in the past 12 months, an increase from 25% in the previous cycle. That's around 9 million people! Especially now that cannabis is legalized in Canada, it is pertinent that, as dental hygienists, we make sure we are able to effectively identify signs and symptoms of cannabis in our clients and be able to alter treatment. Presented at Vancouver Community College Teaching, Learning and Research Symposium, March 10-11, 2022