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About Heather Cooper

I am a Dental Hygiene Practitioner with over 25 years of experience and the owner and primary dental hygienist at Harbour City Dental Hygiene.

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Coloring Contest for Kids – Great Prizes Available

National Dental Hygiene Week Coloring Contest for Kids. Great prizes to be won! First Prize in each age category $75 gift card from Toys-R-Us, 2nd prize $50 and 3rd prize $25 as well as other oral health gift packages from … Continue reading

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My mouth feels wonderful!

Dear harbour city dental hygiene, Thank you for the gratuitous teeth cleaning my mouth feels wonderful! Lindsey is an exceptional dental hygienist.   Sincerely, -Alisha

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This is What our Community Needs!…

Thank you for having the “Gift From the Heart” Program to help people in need.  Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.  This is what our community needs, more people giving back.  Not just one day, but every day of the … Continue reading

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Gift From the Heart from Independent dental hygiene practitioners

No Cost Dental Hygiene Care for those in need. Learn more about Gift from the Heart! Click here!    

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Thanks to Lindsey for her attention to detail!

I was very thankful for the thorough cleaning and observations made by Lindsey.  Thanks to Lindsey and her attention to detail she was able to inform me of a medical issue with my thyroid that required immediate attention.  Thank you … Continue reading

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Recognition of Dedication to Dental Hygiene Profession

Heather Cooper, RDH has been selected by the BCDHA board of directors as the 2014 recipient of the Diane Gallagher Inspiration Award. The award will be presented at the 2014 BCDHA Luncheon Meeting in Kelowna this fall.  We, the staff … Continue reading

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You have inspired me!

  Well true to your award, you have inspired me!   Funny how someone you meet for what seems like a few minutes in life can make such a profound impression! Thank you.   It was really great to see … Continue reading

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Level of Expertise is the best on the Island!

The absolute best cleaning ever! Very gentle and thorough. I recommend Heather to everyone I know as her level of knowledge and expertise is the best on the Island! ~Kristine M

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Organic Weed Killer

2 Cups Multi Purpose Epsom Salt (or sea salt) 1 Gallon Vinegar (pickle juice works, too) 1/4 Cup Dish Soap Mix well, but don’t shake (bubbles).  Spray generously on all parts of the weeds on a warm hot day. Drench the leaves … Continue reading

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A Different Perspective

Yes, you did a magnificent job to a person who needed a push from a different perspective. And the thought of tea with you was the curveball that brought me in. Thank you so much for all your help, motivation … Continue reading

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Thumbs Up!

Times Colonist, Sunday, January 21, 2014: Thumbs up to Heather Cooper, a Nanaimo dental hygienist for creating Share a Smile, an organization that delivers free dental services to remote areas of Vancouver Island where dentists aren’t readily accessible.

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Hygienist Shares a Smile with Remote Communities

An article in Victoria’s Times Colonist exposed the charitable contributions of Heather Cooper, RDH and the Share a Smile Society. This fall, they went to the remote communities of Nootka Sound and held three free dental clinics. Sisters keep a … Continue reading

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Praise for Mobile Service

You guys are great and thanks again…this is such a beautiful service! ~Felicia

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Heather Cooper, the Dental Hygiene Wizard

I love this woman. My teeth have never looked or felt better. She is a wizard. So very knowledgeable. So much fun as well. I will be seeing her every 4 months. Great investment in my smile. ~ Su Grimmer

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National Dental Hygienists Week 2013

Harbour City Dental Hygiene celebrated National Dental Hygienists Week™/Oral Health Month by providing custom fitted mouth guards for the spring football program at John Barsby Community School in Nanaimo, BC. Over 60 students between the ages of 14 and 18 … Continue reading

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Altrusa International: Leading to a Better Community

On behalf of Altrusa of Nanaimio, I wish to extend our appreciation for the donation of toothpaste & bags to put in our care bags. Once or twice a year we fill our home-made bags with personal items & deliver … Continue reading

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Best Cleaning in a Long Time

I was so pleased to meet you both and experience such a class reception and the best hygiene cleaning I have had in a very long time. Kaylie was so efficient hardworking and professional. I will and have already recommended … Continue reading

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No small accomplishment with a 2.5 year old!

Thanks for providing such a great cleaning to Eden this morning- she sure felt comfortable with you- which is no small accomplishment with a 2.5 year old! Sarah Segal

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Residential Care

Just wanted to say thank you to your team and for Heather’s amazing work with Pappa. He remembered getting his teeth cleaned, and grins at the thought that now his teeth are nice and clean.

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Best cleaning in FOUR years!

“Kaylie gave me the best cleaning I have had in four years. I visit the dentist and have my teeth cleaned regularly, and it’s been a long, long time since I’ve been this happy.” ~ Candace L.

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Child Development Centre Fundraiser

Thank you! With appreciation and warm thanks. We at Longlake Chiropractic Centre are proud to announce that our Beer and Burge fundraiser collected over $3000 for the Child Development Centre. Thank you so much for your kind and generous support this … Continue reading

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Awesome Job!

Thank you for an awesome job on my teeth!  I enjoy the service. Regards, Darren & Jenn

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5 facts about stress

DON’T THINK YOU HAVE STRESS? THINK AGAIN. If you think only tragic events or major catastrophes cause stress, you’re wrong. If you drive a car, pay bills, or have a job, chances are you frequently suffer the consequences of stress. … Continue reading

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Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation

Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation is dedicated to a healthy furture for our Central Vancouver Island communities. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) is the primary care facility for the communities of Cedar, Gabriola Island, Lantzville, Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Nanoose Bay, Parksville, … Continue reading

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Appreciation for Residential Care

Thank you for the care you took with my Mom! Best regards, Sean Gallagher

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Thanks from Tranformations winner

Your kindness is appreciated very much. Thanks for the extra white smile! Transformations winner, Monica Briggs

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Letter of Gratitude, Transformations Downtown Style

Thank you very much for your contributions to the transformations event, in particular your return from maternity leave to complete the makeovers. Your participation played a key role to ensure the success of Transformations and the makeovers. The three women … Continue reading

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April is National Dental Health Month

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4 Reasons to Chew Your Food More

Chew Your Food, Change Your Life When it comes to increased health, it’s not just what we eat but how we eat. Digestion actually begins in the mouth, where contact with our teeth and digestive enzymes in our saliva break … Continue reading

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From the Vancouver Island University Dental Hygiene Instructor

Thank you for sharing your passion and expertise with the students. Thank you for all your support over the past 5 years.  Anita Valla

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What the Vancouver Island Dental Hygiene Students are saying

You were very informative and I really appreciate you taking the time to talk to us.  Adrian It was so great to meet you and to see your clinic. Thank you for all of the great information!  Emily Thank you … Continue reading

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5 Ways Xylitol Improves Your Dental Health

1. Xylitol reduces the risk of cavities Cavities are typically formed when there is a highly acidic environment in the mouth. This can occur through many different means, including eating and/or drinking acidic beverages and foods (mostly sweets) and fermentable … Continue reading

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The Sweet truth about Xylitol

Dental decay (cavities) remains a significant childhood disease affecting nearly 20 percent of children between the ages of two to four. By age 17, nearly 80 percent of young adults have had a cavity and over two-thirds of adults age … Continue reading

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My teeth have never felt so smooth!

Thanks for a great appointment yesterday – my teeth have never felt so smooth! Cheers, Genevieve

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I had the absolute best cleaning I have ever had

Hello there.  I just wanted to let you know that I had the absolute best cleaning I have ever had.  Awesome.  As a tradesman I truly appreciate someone who takes pride in their work and it is very apparent that … Continue reading

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The donations keep rolling in…

Another amazing donation of oral hygiene supplies, this time from Stephanie W. and the Preceptor Delta Eta Sorority.

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Thank you

Would like to send out a very special thank you to Carol J. for her generous donation to our Nickels for Notebooks campaign. This will help to buy school supplies for the children we see, while volunteering with Kindness in … Continue reading

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Another donation for our upcoming volunteer trip.

We would like to thank Sean Tucker of Colgate for the generous donation of toothbrushes and toothpaste for our upcoming volunteer mission.

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Cancer threat for men?

Cancer threat for men? Research published recently in The Lancet Oncology, a leading general medical journal, found that men with a history of gum disease are 14 percent more likely to develop cancer than men with healthy gums. In fact, … Continue reading

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Grateful Client

I want to thank you sincerely, for making my cleaning so merciful. You are so accurate efficient and cheerful! With no shaming lectures… unheard of in the dental field! I will definitely be back for more. Your grateful client, Patti-Jean

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Did you know… “The health of your teeth and gums can help predict dementia”

Gary Small M.D Director of  the UCLA Center on Aging says, “The health of your teeth and gums can help predict dementia”. University of Southern California research found that having periodontal disease before age 35 quadrupled the odds of dementia … Continue reading

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Event recognizes importance of oral cleanliness

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Free Dental Awareness Day

As part of dental health month we will be providing a free Dental Awareness Day. This is part of our mission to promote good oral health as well as encouraging good oral hygiene habits every day. We would like to … Continue reading

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April is Dental Health Month

Oral Health Matters from Head to Toe We once believed that tooth loss was the worst outcome of gum disease but now we know that oral health matters from head to toe. Gum disease has been linked to heart disease, … Continue reading

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Thank you for all the good work you do

March 2 2011 Heather and Theresa Thank you for all the good work you do for me, for the community and now, for the global community! Sincerely, Janeane  MacGillivray

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A note of thanks for your community service

Hello Heather. I read the article “A brighter world, one smile at a time” in the Nanaimo News Bulletin recently. It was a heart-warming story.  I wanted to send you a note of thanks for your community service in providing … Continue reading

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Our programs and students are of a higher quality because of your participation.

The dental programs at Vancouver Island University would like to take this opportunity to individually thank the dental offices and personnel  who have supported our students in their learning.  Our programs and students are of a higher quality because of … Continue reading

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Finalist in the Health Award category

On behalf of GIC direct.com Financial Services Ltd., I would like to congratulate you and your business for your achievement of Finalist in the Health Award category at the 2011 Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards. Bill Ritchie President

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A Brighter World, one smile at a time

A big thank you to Nanaimo News Bulletin reported Jenn McGarrigle for the fantastic article she wrote about our recent volunteer trip to Ecuador.

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