Category Archives: Health News

Best Deal in Town…!!

Anyone looking for the best deal in town…? Do you have bleaching trays & use bleaching gel on your teeth? We are offering 70% off our tubes of bleaching gel…while supplies last. That’s a cost of only $2.25 per tube … Continue reading

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Safety Plan for Our Restart

COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN at Harbour City Dental Hygiene The most important thing we can all do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community is to diligently pre-screen for any symptoms or close contact with symptomatic people and remain … Continue reading

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Congratulations Heather … !!

Dear Heather, From all of us at CDHA, we would like to congratulate you on the 17th anniversary of your independent dental hygiene practice. At CDHA, independent practice continues to be a priority as we believe it not only plays … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas

We want to wish all of our wonderful clients a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Harbour City Dental Hygiene.  All the very best to everyone in the New Year..!  2020 will be a good … Continue reading

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Win a Premium Electric Toothbrush

Happy Wednesday Everyone…We have a few premium electric toothbrushes to be won!. Book your dental hygiene appointment today. Your name will be automatically entered into our draw. Draws will be held around the beginning of each month until supplies last. … Continue reading

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Recent Winners

We are holding a draw at the beginning of each month for a Premium Electric Toothbrush (while supplies last).  Any clients who have come in for a dental hygiene appointment during the month previous will be automatically entered into our draw. Here … Continue reading

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Black is White Charcoal Toothpaste

Black is White – Curaprox Charcoal Toothpaste & Toothbrush Kit – It really works..!! Here is a “before” & “after” picture of our Hygienist, Heather Cooper. Heather used the Black is White toothpaste daily for approximately 2 months. Results will … Continue reading

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It’s National Dental Hygienists Week…

April is Oral Health Month As part of oral health month, we would like to remind you that taking care of the mouth, teeth & gums will benefit overall physical & mental well-being. Try setting new goals to “Keep your Smile Awhile”. … Continue reading

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National Dental Hygienists Week

National Dental Hygienists Week  is almost here: April is Oral Health Month, and an important part of this celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week (NDHW).  It runs from April 7‒13.  The focus this year is on the importance of maintaining good oral … Continue reading

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New Fee Schedule Coming….

Hello Everyone… We have just received the new fee schedule for 2018 from the BC Dental Hygienists’ Association.  The new fees will come into effect on February 1-2018.  If you are due for your dental hygiene appointment, please call or … Continue reading

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Keep Your Dental Hygiene Up To Date…

It’s time to book your dental hygiene appointment….Here are some important facts: Keeping your dental hygiene up to date is an important part of your overall health. Not only is your oral health an important part of your appearance and sense of well-being, … Continue reading

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National Dental Hygienists Week…

Happy National Dental Hygienists Week (April 8-14)…Put Your Purple On..! What is National Dental Hygienists Week™? The month of April is Oral Health Month and an important part of this celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week™, celebrated annually in the … Continue reading

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5 facts about stress

DON’T THINK YOU HAVE STRESS? THINK AGAIN. If you think only tragic events or major catastrophes cause stress, you’re wrong. If you drive a car, pay bills, or have a job, chances are you frequently suffer the consequences of stress. … Continue reading

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April is National Dental Health Month

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4 Reasons to Chew Your Food More

Chew Your Food, Change Your Life When it comes to increased health, it’s not just what we eat but how we eat. Digestion actually begins in the mouth, where contact with our teeth and digestive enzymes in our saliva break … Continue reading

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5 Ways Xylitol Improves Your Dental Health

1. Xylitol reduces the risk of cavities Cavities are typically formed when there is a highly acidic environment in the mouth. This can occur through many different means, including eating and/or drinking acidic beverages and foods (mostly sweets) and fermentable … Continue reading

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The Sweet truth about Xylitol

Dental decay (cavities) remains a significant childhood disease affecting nearly 20 percent of children between the ages of two to four. By age 17, nearly 80 percent of young adults have had a cavity and over two-thirds of adults age … Continue reading

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Cancer threat for men?

Cancer threat for men? Research published recently in The Lancet Oncology, a leading general medical journal, found that men with a history of gum disease are 14 percent more likely to develop cancer than men with healthy gums. In fact, … Continue reading

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Did you know… “The health of your teeth and gums can help predict dementia”

Gary Small M.D Director of  the UCLA Center on Aging says, “The health of your teeth and gums can help predict dementia”. University of Southern California research found that having periodontal disease before age 35 quadrupled the odds of dementia … Continue reading

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Free Dental Awareness Day

As part of dental health month we will be providing a free Dental Awareness Day. This is part of our mission to promote good oral health as well as encouraging good oral hygiene habits every day. We would like to … Continue reading

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Finalist in the Health Award category

On behalf of GIC direct.com Financial Services Ltd., I would like to congratulate you and your business for your achievement of Finalist in the Health Award category at the 2011 Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards. Bill Ritchie President

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Good for the Soul!

Man’s Best Friend My sister sent me this lovely slide show of people and their dogs. Beautiful pictures and incredibly humbling quotes that I loved and thought you might like too! Dogs and People

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Opportunity for urban-farm model

Diane Brennan, Special to The Daily News writes… Opportunity for urban-farm model

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Backyard farming fight has high stakes countrywide

Derek Spalding, Daily news writes… Backyard farming fight has high stakes countrywide

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Dental clinic gives kids free health assessments

Nanaimo News Bulletin published the following article on the Share a Smile program.

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The Benefits of Quitting Smoking

A Healthier Non-Smoking You!! Quitting smoking is the single best thing you can do to improve your health and quality of life. Non-smokers have a much lower risk of getting dozens of smoking-related diseases like lung cancer, heart disease, and … Continue reading

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