Patient Information Brochures (PIBs)
The Canadian Dental Association has produced a new and completely revised series of Patient Information Brochures (PIBs) to facilitate dialogue between dentists and their patients about oral health care and common dental procedures. These brochures have been generously sponsored by Colgate-PalmoliveTM.
Patients will gain a better understanding of preventative oral care and recommended treatment options. Dentists will gain patient trust and loyalty.
Using a special discount code, CDA members receive a 25% discount on the purchase of PIBs. To obtain your members discount code, log in to the members website.
If you are not a CDA member, you can go directly to the CDA Store: store.cda-adc.ca to shop online.
Click on a title for a description of the brochure.
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Bonding and Veneers
The benefits of bonding and veneers. Repairing broken, chipped, cracked, widely spaced or discoloured teeth. Types of veneers - composite resin and porcelain veneers. Care of veneers. (12 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 524 KB)
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Bridges and Dentures – Replacing Missing Teeth
The benefits of replacing lost or badly damaged teeth. Traditional, implant, resin-bonded and cantilever bridges. Partial, complete, immediate, and conventional dentures and overdentures. Caring for bridges and dentures.
(12 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 435 KB)
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Care After Minor Oral Surgery
The importance of oral care after oral surgery. What to do for bleeding, swelling, and soreness after minor oral surgery. (8 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 47.5 KB)
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Caring for Your Teeth and Gums
The importance proper brushing and flossing to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Brushing and flossing techniques and tips. (8 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 232 KB)
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Crowns – Restoring Damaged Teeth
The benefits of restoring the shape, appearance and function of damaged teeth.
When a crown may be needed. Metal, composite, porcelain and porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns. (8 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 431 KB)
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Dental Implants — Replacing Missing Teeth
The benefits of dental implants as an alternative to bridges or dentures. Replacing missing roots to support one or more artificial replacement teeth. Who is a good candidate for implants. How implants are done. Caring for dental implants. (8 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 170 KB)
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Dental Safety and Emergencies
The importance of preventing dental injuries for good oral health. Simple precautions to avoid common dental injuries. Mouthguards. What to do for common dental accidents. The importance of following up with your dentist. (8 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 72 KB)
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Dental X-rays
The importance of dental x-rays to see the internal structure of the teeth and bones. What dental x-rays are and how they work. Dental X-ray safety. X-rays and pregnancy. Digital x-rays. (8 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 105 KB)
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Do I Need a Dental Checkup?
The importance of regular dental checkups at all ages. What to expect during a dental checkup. Dental anxiety. Early signs of oral health problems. Members of the dental care team. (8 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 160 KB)
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Early Childhood Tooth Decay
The importance of healthy first teeth. Why early childhood tooth decay is a serious disease and how it develops. Early warning signs. Prevention tips. (8 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 47 KB)
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Good Food, Healthy Teeth
The importance of healthy foods for good oral health. How sugars cause cavities.
Acids in foods and dental erosion. Protecting teeth from tooth decay and dental erosion.
(12 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 69 KB)
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Gum Disease — Preventing Tooth Loss
The importance of regular visits to the dentist to detect signs of gum disease. Gingivitis and periodontitis. Prevention and treatment. Non-surgical treatments - scaling, root planning, medication. Surgical procedures - pocket reduction, bone and soft tissue grafts, tissue regeneration. (8 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 378 KB)
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Hidden Threats to Your Oral Health
Early warning signs of gum disease, oral cancer and other oral health problems.
The importance of regular dental checkups to detect oral health problems early.
(8 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 184 KB)
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Oral Health, Good for LifeTM
The importance of a healthy mouth as part of a healthy body. CDA’s 5 steps to good oral health. Good oral hygiene habits. Healthy diet. Early warning signs of oral health problems. Tobacco cessation. The importance of regular visits to the dentist. (8 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 390 KB)
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Orthodontics at Any Age
The importance of properly aligned teeth for good overall health at any age. The benefits
of orthodontic treatment. Types of malocclusions and treatments available. Getting
and caring for braces. Headgear. Removable appliances. Retainers. Oral surgery.
(12 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 191 KB)
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Root Canal Treatment
The importance of keeping natural teeth. The benefits of root canal treatment. Why patients may need root canal treatment. Tooth restoration after treatment. Retreatment and surgery. (12 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 397 KB)
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Seniors and Oral Health
The importance of regular dental checkups for seniors. Parts of the checkup. Proper cleaning techniques for natural teeth, dentures, dental implants and bridges. Prevention and treatment of gum diseases. Tips for caregivers. (20 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 70 KB)
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TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)
The symptoms, causes and treatment of TMD. The role of the dentist in treating TMD.
(8 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 283.5 KB)
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Tooth Decay, Cavities and Fillings
Causes and prevention of tooth decay. Stages of tooth decay. Types of cavities. Types
of fillings and materials used. Computers, lasers and air abrasion in dentistry.
(12 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 92.7 KB)
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Your Child’s Oral Health (Newborn to 12 years)
The importance of a good oral health routine with your child. Caring for your child’s teeth. Early childhood tooth decay. Cavities and fillings in primary teeth. Proper cleaning techniques for babies, toddlers and school-aged children. Tooth eruption and “fall out” charts. Common dental accidents and what to do. The importance of regular visits to the dentist. And much more. (24 pages)
Read an excerpt (PDF, 182 KB)
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