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Keep your Smile Merry and Bright by Knowing the Four “S”s of the Holidays

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Sugar, starches, spirits and stress can all be less than festive to your teeth

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December 3, 2018

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TORONTO, ON — Dentists across Ontario hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season and are gifting you with helpful dental tips to keep it a merry time for your mouth. Whether you’re staying in with family and friends or heading out to parties between now and New Years’, the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) wants you to enjoy the festivities while keeping these four “S”s in mind.

Halloween Candy Hit and Miss List

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Helpful tricks on how to eat your treats the smart way

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October 26, 2018

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TORONTO, ON — It’s no secret that a lot of candy is going to be eaten in the coming days. The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) is sharing pointers on how to enjoy your treats while causing as little damage as possible to your pearly whites. Follow these tips and it could prevent a horror story from happening in your mouth!

Ontario Dental Association wants Meaningful Action from the New Premier

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ODA looks forward to the new government ending the dangerous funding gap in public dental programs

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June 8, 2018

TORONTO, ON — The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) congratulates all new and returning MPPs elected yesterday. Now with a new majority government, it’s time to get down to work and get kids from low-income families the care they need.

Now that marijuana is going to be legal, don’t let it all go to your head…or mouth

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Oral cancer, gum disease, staining and cavities are possible downsides to smoking up

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October 15, 2018

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TORONTO, ON — Whether you’re trying out marijuana for the first time or have used it for a while, the Ontario Dental Association wants you to be aware of what the now legal drug can do to your dental health.

Carleton Place Dentist is the New President of the Ontario Dental Association

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Dr. David Stevenson wants dental care to be part of the province’s overall health-care strategy

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June 1, 2018

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TORONTO, ON — As a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces, it should come as no surprise that Dr. David Stevenson takes the helm as president of the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) with a precision game plan to improve government-funded dental care programs.