Dental hygienists open their doors and hearts for Valentine's Day
For the second consecutive year, the Gift From the Heart campaign offers a way for dental hygienists to reach out in their community and help members of the public who may be financially unable to receive oral care or have difficultly accessing dental hygiene services.
"It also helps to build awareness about the public's right to choose their health-care provider, and that dental hygienists are primarily concerned with preventing oral disease for a healthy mouth and healthy body," said
"This year's one-day volunteer event has been expanded to include dental hygienists in all practice settings - those working independently and in private practice - so that we can truly make a difference through treatment and public education about the importance of good oral health," adds Ms Woods. For a list of participating dental hygienists, visit www.giftfromtheheart.ca.
Since
"This welcome legislation increases access to affordable and comprehensive dental hygiene care," said
Dental hygiene is a regulated health-care profession with approximately 11,000 practising dental hygienists in Ontario, making it one of the largest of the health-care professions in the province. The regulatory college sets policies and standards to ensure the public receives safe and ongoing comprehensive oral care.
NOTE: Attached is a list to date of Gift From the Heart participants.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
City Contact Practice/Address Phone No.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alexandria Laferriere, Josee The Polished Tooth Dental 613-525-9900
Hygiene Ctr
24 Main St S
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ancaster Atkinson, Michelle Ontario Dental Education 866-979-6334
Inst.
201 Wilson St E., Level 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Apsley Whiteley, Katherine Kawartha Dental Hygiene 705-656-2273
183 Burleigh St.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Astra Woods, Bev Leading Edge Dental 613-394-3600
Hygiene
241 RCAF Rd, Unit 2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Azilda Gauthier, Chantal Northern Dental Hygiene 705-920-5804
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Barrie Gouweloos, Tammy Barrie Dental Hygiene 705-722-0030
11 Ferris Lane, Suite 306
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Belleville Noronha, Vino Maxwell College 613-962-7846
270 Front St
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bolton Yee, Lillian Direct Smiles 647-225-5744
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Brantford Eudemoni, Dana Charing Cross Dental 519-754-4746
Hygiene Clinic
47 Charing Cross St.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Burlington Ganis, Judy Judy Dental Hygiene Care 905-599-4867
5112 New Street
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Caledonia Lance, Vicki Precious Smiles Dental 905-765-4314
Hygiene
4444 River Rd
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cambridge Junek, Karen Cambridge Dental Hygiene 226-218-3384
800 Franklin Blvd, Suite A6
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cobourg Ito, Mary Northumberland Dental 289-252-0232
Hygiene Clinic
297 Division St
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cobourg Marriott, Veronica Cobourg Dental Hygiene 905-377-1754
Clinic
9 Elgin St E Unit 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Collingwood Woodhouse, Laura Harbour Dental Hygiene 705-446-0330
4 St. Paul Street
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dundas Consoli, Barb C.A.R.E. Dental Hygiene 905-627-7500
Stumpo, Sara 33 King St., W.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Erin Kirk, Kelly Pearly Whites 519-833-9788
49 Waterford Dr.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fenwick Ugulini, Leah Healthy Smiles Dental 905-892-6789
Hygiene Clinic
1170 Maple St.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fort Erie Pearce, Nancy Choice Independent 905-994-0259
Dental Hygiene
168 Garrison Rd.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hamilton Czudner, Dafna Healing Roots Dental 905-536-4600
Hygiene Studio
171 Locke St S. Unit 3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hamilton DiNardo, Julie Gleam Smile Centre 905-387-6453
678 Upper James St
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kanata Russell, Elaine Kanata Dental Hygiene 613-592-2044
417B Hazeldean Rd
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kemptville MacDonald, Jennifer Hygiene Now 613-258-3200
2722A County Rd 43
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kettleby Stephens, Susan Susan's Smile Centre 905-967-4746
4775 Lloydtown Aurora Rd
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
King City Bernardi, Kathleen Woodland Dental Hygiene 905-833-4154
205 King Summit Rd
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kingston Steacy, Deborah Kingston Dental Hygiene 613-384-8833
656 Progress Ave
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Meaford Macknight, Kelly-Ann Great Smile Dental 519-270-9405
Hygiene Services
39 Collingwood St E
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Midland Brunelle, Nicole Genesis Mobile Dental 705-796-8322
Hygiene Care
1069 Everton Rd.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mississauga Sabatino, Antonietta Gentle Touch Dental 905-286-0684
Vitelli, Ida Hygiene Services
243 Queen St S, Unit 3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mississauga Yake, Kathy Independent Dental 905-272-5500
Hygiene Solutions
2041 Cliff Rd Unit 3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Newmarket Kempe, Robyn Dental Hygiene Care 905-868-8110
22 Main Street N, Suite 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oakville Kiryk, Cheryl Direct Smiles 647-267-7226
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oshawa Erhardt, Angela Caring for Smiles 905-579-5175
222 Pearson St Unit 6
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ottawa Black, Michelle Confident Smiles 613-799-2633
166 Second Ave
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pickering Amos, Deb Community Dental Hygiene 905-492-0805
37-1295 Wharf Street
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pickering McDow, Ann Healthy Smiles 289-200-2468
677 Marksbury Rd
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Smith Falls Lawrence, Lori Smiles Sensations 613-205-0555
34 James St N
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
St. Eugene Logee, Alison Dental Hygiene Wellness 613-674-2779
Centre
2189 Concession 3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Toronto Gamas, Mary Avenue Health Centre 416-923-5400
261 Davenport Rd. Ste 201
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Toronto Lombardo, Toni Dundas Dental Hygiene 416-233-1933
Clinic
4154 Dundas St W
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Toronto McKenzie, Sheila McKenzie Dental Hygiene 416-465-4833
Clinic
1330 Gerrard St E Suite C
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Toronto Thomas, Georgia Impressions The Dental 416-916-6061
Hygiene Spa
1956 Danforth Ave
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trenton Schmoll, Andrea Brighter Smiles Dental 613-392-7645
Hygiene Clinic
290 Dundas St W Unit 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wasaga Beach Mitha, Shamsah River Road Dental Centre 705-429-6060
930 River Rd W Unit 4
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
For further information: Bev Woods, RRDH, (613) 394-3600, [email protected], www.giftfromtheheart.ca; Margaret Carter, Executive Director, Ontario Dental Hygienists' Association, 800-315-ODHA (6342), [email protected]
Share this article