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Latest Issue

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Fall 2019/Winter 2020

In this issue: Oral health-care habits of young adults; holiday survival; cannabis; Canada’s new food guide and your oral health; diabetes and dental health connection; feeding your baby; X-ray safety; and electric toothbrushes.

Archive

Spring/Summer 2019
Dry mouth and sensitive teeth; best foods for baby; teeth-whitening; vaping and teens; root canals; and mouthguards.

Winter 2019
Baby’s first visit to the dentist; step-by-step guide to oral health care; toothpaste 101; cannabis and dental procedures; apple cider vinegar and oral health; gluten-free lifestyles; temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD); toothbrushing apps; and bizarre trends.

Summer/Fall 2018
Dental anxiety; nutrition; smoking cessation; dental technology; children’s oral health; and sugar substitutes.

Winter 2018
Vitamins, minerals and nutrients; the dental chair through the ages; immune system disorders; ask your dentist; dorm dental dangers; oral maxillofacial rehabilitation program; sensitive teeth; and a look back at Murphy the Molar.

Summer/Fall 2017
Our ODA 150th Anniversary issue! Teeth whitening; a history of toothpaste; healthy drink imposters; Canada’s first female dentist; important inventions in dentistry; Sjörgen’s syndrome and oral health; and healthy mouths.

Fall/Winter 2016-17
Flossing and interdental cleaners; cancer and oral health care; foods for white smiles; early dental health habits; and a history of dentistry.

Spring/Summer 2016
Fluoride facts; sealants and varnishes; great gums; profile of a public health dentist; juicing and lemon water; making time for good oral health; health-food imposters; quitting smoking; and oral cancer 101.

Fall/Winter 2015-16
The dangers of added sugar; dental emergencies; profile of a pediatric dentist; ways to a fabulous smile; vaping; dry mouth; cracked teeth; common dental procedures; and tobacco use.

Spring/Summer 2015
Stressed; diabetes and dental care; calcium; oral care in long-term care; home dental care; children’s oral health; and a profile of an endodontist.

Fall/Winter 2014-15
Fear of the dentist; teeth whitening; finding a dentist; cancer and oral health; bruxism (teeth grinding); profile of an orthodontist; and sports drinks and energy bars.

Spring/Summer 2014
Seniors’ oral health; the dental exam; oral health facts; vacation dental care; replacing missing teeth; X-rays; profile of a periodontist; and foods your dentist approves.

Fall/Winter 2013/14
Oral piercings; bad breath; yellow teeth; burning mouth syndrome; orthodontics; and fresh foods.

Spring/Summer 2013
Dry mouth; tooth sensitivity; kids’ oral health care; sugar; sleep apnea; and medications.

Winter 2013
Pregnancy and oral health, part two; teen smoking; fruit juices; mouthguards; healthy school lunches; and your children’s teeth.

Spring 2012
Pregnancy and oral health; quitting smoking; smart snacks; toothbrushes 101; teeth whitening; braces; and kid’s puzzles and quizzes.

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