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The British Columbia Dental Association (BCDA) is the professional association for BC's 2,900 dentists. The association's mandate is to serve the interests of its members and to promote oral health to the public.

Dental sealants still offer the best protection against tooth decay for BC kids

Dental sealants remain one of the best methods for protection against tooth decay in children, says the BC Dental Association. The Association supports Health Canada's announcement that bisphenol-A (BPA) in dental resin materials poses no significant health threat. A sealant is a clear plastic coating applied to the chewing surfaces of permanent molars in children between the ages of 6 - 14. Sealants protect against tooth decay by preventing food debris and bacteria from lodging in the grooves of teeth.

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Regular dental checkups can help detect oral cancer

Stick your tongue out at your dentist during Oral Health Month

Regular dental checkups can play an important role in the early detection of oral cancer, says the BC Dental Association. Oral cancer-which can occur anywhere in the mouth including the lips, tongue, gums, cheeks, the palate or throat-will strike approximately 3,200 Canadians this year and result in about 1,100 deaths. But if caught early, oral cancer has an 80-90% survival rate. As part of its annual Oral Health Month campaign this April, the BCDA is raising awareness about oral cancer and how dentists can help in the early detection of this disease.

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