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For Substance Use Health Resources (Opioids, cannabis, alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and stigma), visit the Mental Health and Substance Use Health Services and Resources webpage.

Better Strength, Better Balance

Better Strength, Better Balance! is a fall prevention exercise and education program for people aged 65+. It is a beginner level program for thos wishing to improve their strength and balance.

Promote the Better Strength, Better Balance program with a printable poster (PDF)

Dental

Resource Name and Target Audience

Resource Description

Picture of Resource

Athletic Mouthguard

General 

Population

Information on different types of mouthguards, including tips on proper maintenance and care.

The accessible format of the Athletic Mouthguard resource is available in our oral health resources page.

  screendshot of the mouthguard factsheet

Baby Teeth Are Important

Parents with Children from 1 to 5 Years Old

Information on dental health for parents and caregivers of young children, including tips on good oral hygiene and nutrition.

The accessible format of the Baby Teeth Are important resource is available in our Parenting in Ottawa page.

  one parent showing his baby's teeth and another picture a parent showing how to brush baby's teeth

Brushing Method

Youth and Adults

Illustration of the proper brushing technique for youth and adults.

The accessible format of the Brushing Method resource is available in our oral health resources page.

  illustration of the good brushing technique and steps

Dental Health Resource Bin

Schools and Child Care Facilities

List of bilingual curriculum resources available for schools and child care facilities.

The accessible format of the Dental Health resource Bin is available in our Curriculum Support page.

  List of resources available in the Dental Health Resource Bin

Early Childhood Tooth Decay

Parents with Children from 1 to 5 Years Old

Information on early childhood tooth decay, its causes and how to prevent it.

The accessible format of the Early Childhood Tooth Decay resource is available in our Parenting in Ottawa page.

  factsheet illustarting cavities found in children younger than 6 years of age usually found in the upper front teeth

Flossing Method

Youth and Adults

Illustration of the proper flossing technique for youth and adults.

The accessible format of the Flossing Method resource is available in our oral health resources page.

  illustration of the flossing technique

Fluoride

General Population

Information on the importance of fluoride for dental health, including the correct amount of fluoridated toothpaste to use at different ages.

The accessible format of the Fluoride resource is available in our oral health resources page.

  general information about fluoride and the recommended amount of toothpaste for different age groups

Fluoride Varnish

Children and Youth

Information on fluoride varnish applications, including post-application instructions.

The accessible format of the Fluoride Varnish resource is available in our oral health resources page.

  Girl receiving fluoride varnish treatment

Gum Disease and Diabetes

Adults with Diabetes

Information on the link between gum disease and diabetes, the stages of gum disease, and how to prevent and control it.

The accessible format of the Gum Disease and Diabetes resource is available in our oral health resources page.

  gum disease information for diabetes patients and illustration of the stages

Oral Piercing

Youth

Information on risk factors associated with oral piercings, as well as follow-up care instructions.

The accessible format of the Oral Piercing resource is available in our oral health resources page.

  information about oral piercing and follow up care

Pit and Fissure Sealant

Children and Youth 

 

Information on pit and fissure sealant, which is applied to the molars to prevent cavities.

The accessible format of the Pit and Fissure Sealant resource is available in our oral health resources page.

  factsheets explaining the the pit and fissure sealant and illustrates a tooth with and another one without

Pregnancy and Oral Health

Pregnant Women

Information on dental health for expectant mothers, including tips on good oral hygiene, dental visits and managing morning sickness.

The accessible format of the Pregnancy and Oral Health resource is available in our oral health resources page.

 information about dental health during pregnancy 

Snacking and Dental Health

General Population

Information on how sugar and plaque cause dental cavities and on things to consider when snacking, including healthy snack ideas.

The accessible format of the Snacking and Dental Health resource is available in our oral health resources page.

  illustration of acid production and caries formation

Teething

Parents with Babies and Toddlers

Information on teething signs and the age at which primary teeth usually appear.

The accessible format of the Teething resource is available in our Parenting in Ottawa page.

  Information about teething signs and usual time when baby teeth apprear

Tooth Injury

General Population

Information on what to do when a tooth is knocked out.

The accessible format of the Tooth Injury resource is available in our oral health resources page.

  factsheet that covers the steps to take when you have a tooth injury

 
Fall prevention

This fall prevention one hour online learning module is designed to give anyone working with older adults such as personal support workers, volunteers, friends and family, or older adults who support others close to them, valuable information regarding falls and fall prevention.

This training is based on current literature, the Canadian Fall Prevention Curriculum and best practices in fall prevention.

City of Ottawa ulearn: Falls and Older Adults

Older Adult Resources:
The "You CAN prevent Falls" factsheet [PDF] is available, to assist older adult in making the needed adjustments to their home and lifestyle to help stay independent and safe. It includes a tool to assist in identifying hazards around the home, information about protective health behaviours to reduce personal risk, and an action plan to make changes

The "Staying Independent Checklist" [PDF] is intended to be used by older adults to complete a self-screening for falls risk.
Hand hygiene

Learn more about preventing the spread of germs in the below resources prepared by OPH.

The information below is available in other formats. Contact Ottawa Public Health at 613-580-6744 to request the document in an accessible format.

Hand Washing Poster only:

Hand Washing Poster and Factsheet:

Hand Sanitizing Poster only:

Hand Sanitizing Poster and Factsheet:

Cough Etiquette Poster only:

Cough Etiquette Poster and Factsheet:
Heat
Extreme Heat Events
Info and tools for health care providers on the dangers of extreme heat, and how to properly prevent, diagnosis and treat heat-related illnesses.
Rabies

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care: Guidance Document for the Management of Suspected Rabies Exposures
This document is in support of the Rabies Prevention and Control Protocol, 2008 (or as current) under the Ontario Public Health Standards.

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