Dental Health Month and Dental Health Promotions

EDAA PROMOTIONS 2011

The focus of the EDAA promotions for dental health in 2011 is "WHAT'S GOING ON IN YOUR MOUTH?" The message we want to bring to the public is that the health of their teeth and mouth affects their overall health. Poor oral health is a contributing factor to many health problems and can significantly impact the prognosis of many medical conditions.
The EDAA Dental Health Promotions Committee will be planning many events and presentations for the coming year including mall promotions and visits to schools, senior centres and other locations. Continue to watch this page for details.
EDAA members will be on site to discuss oral health issues, give flossing and brushing demonstrations, hand out samples and provide tear sheets (see links below) with oral health information and programs that offer low cost dental services. You can wear one of our EDAA Mascot costumes and watch the smiles as you educate the public on how they can maintain good oral health.

How can you help?
We are asking our always generous EDAA members and their employers to provide us with oral hygiene supplies: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss samples or mini-size products are also required. Cash donations will be used to purchase additional items. Please bring your donations to the upcoming March 12th General Meeting and Dental Assistants Week event.
You are welcome to use the EDAA information sheets for your own promotions.

Make a difference in your community by volunteering to help with EDAA Dental Health Promotions. The EDAA Dental Health Fair will be held at Millwoods Towne Centre from April 8-10th from 10 am - 5 pm each day. Volunteers are needed for 2 hour shifts during that time. Call the EDAA Message Centre and let us know that you are interested in being involved.

The next Homeless Connect Edmonton will be held May 15, 2011 from 9 am - 4 pm at the SHAW Conference Centre. Volunteers are needed to provide dental care to high needs individuals in our region. Help is also needed for set up on May 14th.