​James Frizzell, DDS, is an Ontario dentist who operates his own private practice in Niagara Falls. A graduate of the University of Toronto School of Dentistry, Dr. James Frizzell holds active membership in the Ontario Dental Association.

More than 90 percent dentists in Ontario belong to the Ontario Dental Association (ODA). As part of its education and networking initiatives, it has presented its Annual Spring Meeting for 157 years.

The 2022 ODA Annual Spring Meeting took place from May 5 to May 7 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Attendees were invited to learn from a range of informative exhibitions and continuing education (CE) opportunities. CE courses at the 2022 ODA Annual Spring Meeting ranged from “The Role of Orthodontics in Restorative Dentistry” to “Cybersecurity: Bulletproofing Your Practice Data.” The event also featured inspirational keynote addresses from life coach and bestselling author Neil Pasricha, as well as Olympian and mental health advocate Silken Laumann.

​A dentist in Niagara Falls, Ontario, James Frizzell, DDS, has operated a private practice for roughly three decades. Under Dr. James Frizzell’s leadership, this practice treats people with disabilities and accepts patients under the Ontario Disability Support Program.

An Ontario government safety net program for people with severe disabilities, the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is designed to provide critical assistance when other support systems have failed. ODSP not only provides dental insurance and other healthcare benefits, but also can help cover necessary living expenses.

To qualify for ODSP, individuals must be a permanent resident of Ontario and 18 years of age or more. They must demonstrate significant financial need and have an asset total under the stipulated limits for their particular living situation.

Furthermore, they must meet the ODSP disability requirements. In short, they must have a continuous or recurrent impairment that medical experts predict will last for at least a year. Whether physical or mental, this impairment must be serious enough to interfere with daily activities, such as work, self-care, and involvement with other people.

Candidates can bypass the ODSP disability adjudication process if they fall into one or more prescribed classes. These classes range from senior citizens who are ineligible for Old Age Security to individuals who currently live in a residence under the Homes for Special Care Act.

​A former Canadian Forces military officer, having worked for eight years, Dr. James Frizzell is a dentist at Frizzell Dental. James Frizzell, DDS, graduated from the University of Toronto and currently serves his clients in Niagara Falls, Ontario. When he is not working, he likes to collect sports memorabilia.

The Original Olympic manifesto set the record as the world’s most expensive sports collectible when it sold for $8.8 million in 2019. A French aristocrat named Pierre de Coubertin wrote it in 1892, outlining his vision for reviving the ancient Greek Games, the precursor to the Olympic Games, into a modern international event. In 1894, Coubertin co-founded the International Olympic Committee, which oversaw the first Olympic Games in Athens in 1896.

On November 25th, 1892, Pierre de Coubertin delivered the manifesto at Sorbonne in Paris. Two years later, a decision was made to re-establish the Olympic Games.

During the auction in 2019, experts predicted that the manifesto would not sell for more than $1 million. However, after 12 minutes of bidding by three international buyers, the sale of the prized artifact came to a close.

​A solo dentist practitioner in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Dr. James Frizzell draws on his DDS to provide dental care to a wide range of patients for roughly three decades. As part of his commitment to running a diverse and compassionate practice, James Frizzell, DDS, treats Niagara residents through the Ontario Disability Support Program.

Designed to help individuals with serious physical or mental disabilities, the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is a key social assistance initiative of the Canadian province of Ontario. It is presented as a program of “last resort” for individuals who are unable to support themselves financially and cannot find adequate assistance through the Canada Pension Plan Disability benefit or the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.

In addition to providing dental coverage and other health benefits, the ODSP offers supplemental income to help people with disabilities pay rent and meet essential living expenses. ODSP officials may approve assistance for any adult Ontario resident in financial need who lives with a disability that makes gainful employment or self-care substantially difficult.

​After completing his DDS at the University of Toronto, dentist Dr. James Frizzell opened his private office in Niagara Falls. Since 1993, James Frizzell, DDS, and his staff have provided general and cosmetic dentistry services to patients in the Niagara Falls area, including fillings and tooth sealants.

Due to the shape of the molars, brushing and flossing may not be enough to prevent cavities. Sealants add a smooth layer of material over the molars and serve as a protective measure against cavities. When combined with regular brushing, sealants can reduce the risk of cavities by 80 percent the first two years after treatment and by 50 percent over the following two years.

Applying sealant is a fast and painless procedure. After cleaning and preparing the teeth, the dentist will apply a thin coating over the back molars. This makes it more difficult for food particles and bacteria to accumulate in the teeth’s crevices. While dentists recommend sealants for children with emerging molars, adults can also elect to have this procedure. Sealants can last for up to four years. While they can become loose, they are easy to replace.

​Experienced dentist James Frizzell, DDS, has delivered compassionate preventive and restorative dental care in Niagara Falls, Ontario, for more than 25 years. Throughout his career, James Frizzell, DDS, has gone above and beyond to ensure that his patients have access to high-quality dental care. His Niagara Falls office, Frizzell Dental, accepts patients insured through the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).

The ODSP is a provincial benefits program offered to Ontario residents 18 years old and older. The program supports individuals and families with low incomes and individuals with disabilities. In addition to providing financial assistance, the ODSP also covers some dental procedures.

ODSP recipients and their spouses can receive low-cost basic dental services at care providers enrolled in the program. Some ODSP recipients also qualify for denture services, which include fittings and replacements. If benefit recipients have a chronic illness that impacts their oral health, such as diabetes or HIV, ODSP dental benefits may cover additional procedures.

​An experienced dentist in Niagara Falls, James Frizzell, DDS has operated Frizzell Dentistry since 1993. Employing a team of four dental hygienists at the Niagara Falls office, Dr. James Frizzell, DDS performs cosmetic, general, and restorative dentistry and educates patients on the importance of habits such as flossing.

Because flossing removes food debris stuck to teeth and gum, it controls bad breath and ensures gum health. Additionally, it helps fight plaque, a layer of sticky material that accumulates on and between teeth, particularly in places toothbrushes cannot reach. Because plaque contains the germ, its accumulation can contribute to gum disease over time.

To floss effectively, use either the spool or loop method. For the spool method, use a piece of floss roughly 18 inches long. Wrap most of the floss lightly around the middle finger, then wind the remaining bit around the middle finger of the opposite hand. Work the floss gently between all teeth, forming a “C” shape around them, and wind the floss as it becomes frayed.

Alternately, use the loop method, creating a loop out of 18 inches of floss and tying it with three knots. With all fingers within the loop and thumbs outside, use index fingers to work the floss through the lower teeth and thumbs to work the floss through the upper teeth.

With over two decades of experience as a doctor of dental surgery (DDS), James Frizzell is the Niagara Falls, Ontario-based Frizzell Dental owner. Offering various services such as family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and infection prevention and control in Niagara Falls, James Frizzell, DDS, has at least four dental hygienists on his staff who ensure patients receive optimum care.

Dental hygienists, also known as oral health therapists, work closely with the dentist, and their primary focus is on preventative dental care. As highly-trained dental practitioners, dental hygienists focus on techniques that help prevent dental diseases such as active periodontitis, dental caries, and gingivitis. Below are some of the roles and responsibilities of dental hygienists.

Treating patients: Some dental hygienists' treatments include applying sealants to damaged and cracked teeth, removing tartar and plaque build-up from teeth, root planing and scaling, and giving patients fluoride treatments for weak teeth. They also perform regular teeth cleaning and conduct a thorough examination on new and existing patients to provide the dentists with insight on the type of treatment required.

Educating and counseling patients: Dental hygienists are also responsible for educating patients on how to care for their teeth between appointments. They are expected to make patients feel comfortable regardless of the condition of their teeth when they come in for treatment. They also instruct patients on what to do after they receive treatments such as root planing and scaling to treat gingivitis.

X-rays and impressions: Dental hygienists are also responsible for taking full series x-ray images or impressions of individual teeth or a group of teeth for making oral appliances such as dentures and implants.​

Based in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Dr. James Frizzell, who has a DDS (doctor of dental surgery), has worked as a dentist in the area for more than 25 years. A member of multiple professional organizations, James Frizzell, DDS, of Niagara, participates in the Ontario Dental Association (ODA). The ODA offers professional development to dentists in the area while educating the public on the importance of dental hygiene.

The ODA is part of the Canadian Dental Association and was founded in 1868. In January of that year, dentists in Ontario proposed a bill to the legislature regarding the self-regulation of dentists. In March of the same year, the bill became law, the first self-regulation law for dentists in the world.

Alongside its professional development opportunities for its 10,000 members, the ODA also publishes on multiple platforms to educate the public and advocate for pro-oral health policy. Your Oral Health, the ODA’s print-only magazine published twice per year, informs patients about what to expect from their dentist during their appointment among other things. In addition, the Ontario Dentist Journal, published 10 times per year, contains medical and non-medical information about local dental practice, and every practicing dentist and dental student in Ontario receives a copy.