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FOCUS 2024 September Issue Released
October 5, 2024
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September 30, 2024
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August 1, 2024
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August 1, 2024
Oral Health
Role of dental hygienists in trauma-informed care
Key messages
Traumatic experiences can impact clients’ oral health and ability to receive oral care, emphasizing the importance for dental hygienists being knowledgeable and prepared to provide trauma-informed care.
Understanding trauma histories and offering trauma-informed care can support clients to achieve…
3 days ago
White spot lesions in fixed orthodontics
Key messages:
Despite advancements in orthodontic techniques and diagnostics, client compliance and consistent oral self-care are crucial in preventing demineralization around orthodontic brackets.
Oral health practitioners play a vital role in motivating clients to maintain oral hygiene and use remineralizing agents…
October 24, 2024
Adolescent oral healthcare
Adolescence is the period of rapid biological growth, changes, and social role transitions between childhood and adulthood. Accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date medical, dental, and social histories are necessary for proper diagnosis and effective treatment planning. The age and stage of adolescence (early,…
September 19, 2024
Periodontal conditions in pediatric clients
Gingivitis occurs in half of the population by age four or five and almost 100% at puberty. Periodontal examinations and risk assessments are important elements of comprehensive and periodic oral examinations of pediatric clients. Differentiating between normal physiological changes during growth and…
September 12, 2024
Orofacial myofunctional therapy in tongue thrust habit
Background
Tongue thrust is a swallowing pattern in which an individual pushes their tongue against or between their teeth. Tongue thrust is the persistence of an infantile swallow pattern into late childhood, which may lead to breathing and speech difficulties, open bite, and protruded…
September 5, 2024
AI in orthodontics
The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in oral healthcare has transformed various specialties, including orthodontics. AI has demonstrated impressive results in improving the precision of diagnoses, treatment planning, and predicting treatment outcomes. The global adoption of AI in orthodontic practices has increased…
August 19, 2024
Bullying can affect oral health
Key messages:
Young people exposed to adverse childhood experiences, such as bullying and abuse, are at greater risk of poor oral health.
Oral health professionals should inquire about negative experiences to understand the underlying causes of poor oral health.
Creating…
August 10, 2024
Videos
Cannabis use and head and neck cancer
Key messages:
Adults with cannabis dependence (i.e., cannabis use disorder) are 3.5 to 5 times…
October 21, 2024
Dementia prevention, intervention, and care
Key messages:
Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14…
October 14, 2024
Pregnancy-related oral problems
June 27, 2024
WELLNESS
Exercise, the ‘best antidepressant’, also prevents heart disease
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Sleep apnea: Nothing to snooze about
November 21, 2019
Addictions
Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation
January 19, 2024
Smoking cessation aids for adults
November 16, 2023
ODHA NEWS
FOCUS 2024 September Issue Released
October 5, 2024
The ODHA 2024 ProvinciaLINK Sept Update is available
September 30, 2024
The ODHA membership online is now open
August 1, 2024