Oral Health Handouts

The following patient resources (PDFs) can be downloaded. Where available translated materials are noted beside the English version.

Baby Teeth:

• Tooth brushing tips for parents and caregivers (also in Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Punjabi and Farsi)
• Baby teeth are important too (also in Farsi, Punjabi, Traditional Chinese and Tagalog)

Pregnancy:

• Good for your dental health. Good for your baby. (Chinese)

Antibiotics:

• Antibiotics and Dental Care

The Dental Exam:

• The dental exam - more than a 'checkup' (also available in Farsi, Punjabi, Traditional Chinese and Tagalog)

Oral Cancer:

• Dentists play key role in early detection of oral cancers

Dental Plan Coverage:

• ​The Dental Insurance Puzzle. How our roles fit together (also available in Chinese)
• Dentists treat you, not your dental plan (also available in Farsi, Punjabi, Traditional Chinese and Tagalog)
• Understanding your dental coverage: the dental plan co-payment

Aging and Oral Health:

• Plan to Keep Your Teeth Before and After Retirement (Farsi) (Punjabi) (Tagalog) (Traditional Chinese )
• Caring for Natural Teeth: Tips for Seniors and Caregivers (Farsi) (Chinese) (Tagalog) (Punjabi )
• Caring for Dentures: Tips for Seniors and Caregivers (Farsi) (Chinese) (Tagalog) (Punjabi)
• Oral Inspections: Tips for Caregivers (Farsi) (Chinese) (Tagalog) (Punjabi)
• Oral Health Care for Older Adults

Dental Tourism:

• BCDA Recommendations for Patients to Consider Before Seeking Dental Treatment Outside of Canada​