Dental Hygienists Advocate for a World Without Tobacco

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As active supporters of World No Tobacco Day (May 31), Canada’s dental hygienists remind us of the need to eliminate tobacco use for improved oral and overall health.
SOURCE: Oral Health Journal : Headline News – Read entire story here.

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