Dental hygiene practitioners practice independently and can treat patients without a dentist. Just like their dental hygiene counterparts in traditional dental offices, dental hygiene practitioners work in collaboration with their clients and other health professionals to provide individualized oral health care.
If, during an assessment, your dental hygienist identifies a health or dental concern, they will refer you to the appropriate health care professional, such as a dentist, denturist, dental specialist, speech therapist, nutritionist, or physician, for further care.
But that’s not all. Ask your independent dental hygienist about other services they can provide to maintain or improve your oral and overall health.
Education & Prevention
As a practice, we are true believers that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide “dental health care” vs. “disease care”. That’s why we focus on thorough exams – checking the overall health of your teeth and gums and performing oral cancer exams. We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, we’re also concerned about your health.
Equipment
At Harrison Hot Springs Dental Hygiene Clinic, we have the latest in preventative dental hygiene equipment. Including the VELScope to screen for tissue abnormalities by enhancing the visualization of pre-cancers, cancer, and other disease processes. We will give you thorough care in a relaxing setting.
Uncompromising Safety
Infection control in our office is very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the Canadian Dental Hygiene Association (CDHA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Harrison Dental Hygiene has been designed with a sterilization room that allows for strict infection prevention and control (IPAC) standards. The office includes a specialized ventilation system that utilizes HEPA filtration and UV light. Harrison Dental Hygiene meets and exceeds infection control standards for your safety.
Training & Expertise
At Harrison Dental Hygiene, we want you to be confident knowing that we you are receiving care from a highly trained clinician. In order to register as a dental hygiene practitioner in British Columbia advanced education through a degree in dental hygiene is required. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern hygiene office can utilize to provide great dental care.
A Positive Experience
Our team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits comfortable and pleasant.
We thank you for allowing us to take care of your dental needs and look forward to serving you.
Make an appointment today…..we’ll give you a reason to smile!