Your mouth is the mirror of your health "

The College of Dental Hygienists of Quebec (OHDQ) has been involved this week in the awareness campaign "Your mouth is the mirror of your health", which aims to raise awareness of the critical role oral health in the general health of the individual. The campaign also stresses the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle and regular visits to the dentist and dental hygienist.

"We often ignore the link between oral disease and many health problems including diabetes and cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Oral health is a determinant of quality of life as mentioned the World Health Organization, "said the president of the College of Dental Hygienists of Quebec, Johanne Côté, HD.

Agency for Health and Social Services in the Lower St. Lawrence

This campaign is the work of the Health and Social Services Bas Saint-Laurent, in collaboration with other agencies on the North Shore, Chaudière-Appalaches and Gaspésie - Iles-de - la-Madeleine. This campaign is directly linked to the work of dental hygienists who play a leading role in education and prevention among primary school children. Dental hygienists spend more than 70% of their time on individualized interventions for children at risk.

As part of this campaign, dental hygienists will distribute leaflets to raise awareness among the population of the regions concerned. "This will be an additional opportunity to share with young people. Dental hygienists benefit for remind all preventive measures available to keep oral health of more optimal, "said Ms. Côté.


The College of Dental Hygienists of Quebec, with its more than 4 700 members, protects the public by monitoring the exercise of the profession. The College promotes the professional development of dental hygienists in prevention and education and supports the achievement of excellence in practice. The Order ensures high standards of practice and professional ethics for its members, contributing continuously to improve the oral health of Quebecers.