ODHA News
ProvinciaLINK June Update
We’re pleased to share the latest ProvinciaLink video update, highlighting key ODHA activities and news from April to June 2025.
Here’s what you can expect in this edition:
A warm welcome from our new ODHA President Heather Kleinberg, who shares leadership updates, including…
Annual Meeting Notice (AGM) and Proxy
May 4, 2025
Celebrate National Oral Health Month
April 1, 2025
FOCUS 2025 March issue released
March 31, 2025
FOCUS 2025 January issue released
January 31, 2025
Volunteer opportunity to join the ODHA Board
January 6, 2025
Oral Health
Environmentally sustainable oral healthcare
Climate change is a well-recognized phenomenon. In Canada, the effects of climate change are manifested through, among other things, forest fires. On a global scale, rising temperatures are associated with increasing food insecurity and malnutrition, a higher risk of life-threatening infectious diseases,…
June 3, 2025
Periodontal disease: A systemic condition
Background
Periodontal disease is one of the most common inflammatory diseases in humans. Periodontitis is a global public health problem impacting oral health, general health, and well-being. Traditionally, periodontitis was considered a local inflammatory disease of the periodontium. Numerous studies have demonstrated associations between…
May 12, 2025
Mechanisms behind antimicrobial mouthrinses
Abstract
This narrative literature review summarizes current information on the antimicrobial mechanisms of common mouthrinses, such as chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide, cetylpyridinium chloride, povidone iodine, and essential oils.
Introduction
Antimicrobial mouthrinses are available over-the-counter or by prescription as adjuncts to manage various oral diseases caused by bacteria, viruses,…
April 25, 2025
Managing asthma in oral healthcare
Key messages:
Asthma is a serious chronic condition.
Stress associated with attending an oral health appointment can trigger asthma.
Clients with asthma should be closely monitored during appointments, as severe asthma attacks can be life-threatening.
Introduction
Asthma, a common chronic condition,…
April 17, 2025
Effects of obesity on oral health
Modern lifestyles, marked by convenient meals and sedentary activities, have contributed to increasing obesity rates worldwide. High-fat diets and insufficient exercise result in people frequently exceeding their daily caloric limits while falling short of meeting healthy weekly physical activity guidelines. Although diet…
April 7, 2025
Periodontal instrumentation
Introduction
Effectively treating and managing periodontal disease is essential for successful treatment planning. The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) published a clinical practice guideline containing evidence-based recommendations for treating stages I-III of periodontitis. Nonsurgical instrumentation is a critical aspect of successfully implementing these…
March 23, 2025
Systemic factors affecting periodontitis and periodontal therapy
Key messages:
Oral health practitioners should be aware of the systemic factors that impact periodontitis and its treatment.
Taking a comprehensive client medical and dental history, including current and past medications, is essential to determine the prognosis and outcomes of periodontal…
March 17, 2025
Videos
Review of eating disorders
Key messages:
Eating disorders are characterized by disturbances in eating behaviour, occurring more often in…
June 10, 2025
Periodontal disease: A systemic condition
Background
Periodontal disease is one of the most common inflammatory diseases in humans. Periodontitis is a…
May 12, 2025
Oral lichen planus and lichenoid lesions
February 12, 2025
WELLNESS
Exercise, the ‘best antidepressant’, also prevents heart disease
November 11, 2019
Sleep apnea: Nothing to snooze about
November 21, 2019
Addictions
Tobacco cessation interventions by oral health professionals
January 26, 2024
Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation
January 19, 2024
Smoking cessation aids for adults
November 16, 2023
ODHA NEWS
Annual Meeting Notice (AGM) and Proxy
May 4, 2025
Celebrate National Oral Health Month
April 1, 2025
FOCUS 2025 March issue released
March 31, 2025