Tidal Bore Dental Hygiene

08/26/2026

Our very own Nadine is a lifetime learner, she completed the ART (Atraumatic Restorative Therapy) course at the University of Alberta this past week. How does this come into play in Nova Scotia clinics? Read below 👇🏽

Bridging the Gap in Access to Care

Five independent Registered Dental Hygienists from Nova Scotia recently travelled to the University of Alberta to further their knowledge and training in ART — Atraumatic Restorative Treatment.

ART is a minimally invasive, gentle approach that can be used as an interim treatment option for certain cavities, particularly when timely access to traditional dental treatment is challenging.

Why does this matter in Nova Scotia?

💜 Children waiting for care through the IWK
💜 Individuals living in rural and underserved communities
💜 Nova Scotians facing lengthy waits to see a dentist
💜 Residents in long-term care who may have difficulty accessing a dental office
💜 Individuals who are unable to tolerate or access conventional dental treatment

Access to oral healthcare continues to be a challenge for many Nova Scotians. As Registered Dental Hygienists, we believe we have a responsibility to be proactive, innovative, and part of the solution.

This training is one more step toward helping bridge the gap in access to care and exploring safe, evidence-informed options that can support the oral health of Nova Scotians while patients await definitive dental care when needed.

Here are some places that currently offer ART service:

Merry Dental Hygiene in CB
Radiance Dental Hygiene in Halifax
Porters Lake Family Smiles in Porters Lake
Tidal Bore Dental Hygiene in Truro
Sonya Twyne RDH at CHVMB (Only available for Veteran Residents)

Please let us know if you are an RDH in NS and have taken this course and are able to offer these services in your community and would like us to share your contact info.

Check out the link in the comments for more info on this course for dental hygienists that is available through the University of Alberta.

08/24/2026

Meet Aries! 👋🏼

If you’ve called us to inquire about an appointment, there’s a very good chance you’ve already spoken with Aries!

We wanted to officially introduce you to the person behind so many of the calls, appointment bookings, messages and reminders that help keep our clinic running smoothly.

Aries has been working with us part-time, Monday–Thursday from 10–3, and starting today, he is officially joining us full-time! 🎉

This is something we’re really excited about, and honestly, we couldn’t have made this change without all of you keeping us so busy! Your support and trust in our little clinic has allowed us to grow our team and create more capacity to serve our patients. 💙

Aries works remotely and has become such an important part of our Tidal Bore team. He is incredibly hardworking, reliable, patient and always willing to go the extra mile for our patients and our team. We’re so blessed to be able to have him with us full-time!

For anyone who may be wondering, patient privacy and confidentiality are extremely important to us. Aries is trained in patient privacy and confidentiality and follows the same secure processes we have in place to protect your personal and health information.

So, the next time you call Tidal Bore and hear Aries on the other end of the phone, you’ll know exactly who you’re talking to! ☺️

We’re so lucky to have you on our team, Aries! 🦷

08/02/2026

We hope everyone had a fantastic weekend!

We will be in office to call for more appointment availablity this week! 🫶🏻

07/29/2026

07/22/2026

Fluoride has been part of the conversation around oral health for decades - but with changes happening in communities across Nova Scotia, many people are wondering: What does fluoride actually do?

In this post, we’re breaking down what fluoride is, how it helps protect teeth, and why community water fluoridation continues to be a topic of discussion.

Our goal isn’t to tell you what to think, or to judge you for your preferences - it’s to share evidence based information so you can make informed decisions about your health

Have questions about fluoride? Drop them below!

06/30/2026

To everyone who has trusted us with your smiles over the last few months since we opened - thank you! We genuinely couldn’t do this without you, and we appreciate each and every one of you for supporting our little practice!

As our practice continues to grow, so does our team! When you call, email, or message us, you may be greeted by Aries, who has joined us as our administrative assistant. He’ll be helping with scheduling, insurance questions, and general inquiries so we can spend more time focused on what matters most, which is providing the best care possible for our patients 😁

We love what we do, but balancing patient care while managing the front desk can be a challenge. Having Aries as part of our team allows us to be more present with the patients sitting in our chairs while ensuring you’re still taken care of behind the scenes.

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your continued trust and support. We feel so lucky to be part of this wonderful community - Nadine, Shelby & Julie

☀️ Our summer schedule is filling up quickly, so if you’re due for your cleaning or check-up, don’t wait to book your appointment. We would love to see you!

Call / text - 902-890-8234 📱
28 Victoria Street, Truro

06/27/2026

If you’ve noticed any of these signs, your mouth might be telling you it’s time for a dental cleaning. Regular hygiene visits help prevent small concerns from becoming bigger (and more expensive!) problems later.

📍 28 Victoria Street, Truro, NS
📞 902-890-8234

06/22/2026

We apologize for the inconvenience! Please contact the office to reschedule your appointment for this afternoon.