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Term life insurance – Special time-limited offer for ODHA Members
Term life insurance – Special time-limited offer for Ontario Dental Hygienists’ Association members from iA Financial Group
With standard application procedures, it can be difficult to qualify for term life insurance. Medical history and lifestyle information is usually required. In some cases, a…
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August 1, 2025
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July 31, 2025
FOCUS 2025 July issue released
July 18, 2025
ProvinciaLINK June Update
June 24, 2025
Oral Health
AO/AAP consensus on peri-implant disease prevention and management: Clinical translation
Introduction
As the number of dental implants increases globally, the prevalence of peri-implant diseases is also escalating. There are two distinct peri-implant diseases: peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis.
Peri-implant mucositis is characterized by inflammation confined to the soft tissues surrounding a dental implant without affecting…
September 30, 2025
AO/AAP peri-implant diseases prevention and management consensus summary report
Introduction
The global use of dental implants has risen significantly over recent decades. This widespread use has subsequently increased the prevalence of peri-implant complications. Peri-implant diseases are primarily biofilm-mediated inflammatory conditions that compromise peri-implant tissues. The two distinct peri-implant diseases include peri-implant mucositis and…
September 29, 2025
Dental plaque community
Key messages:
Dental plaque consists of various types of microbes, each with different roles in the microbial community.
While some plaque bacteria may promote health, others can cause disease.
How these oral microbes are organized can influence whether they live…
September 18, 2025
Evidence-based nonrestorative treatments for dental caries management
Introduction
Dental caries is a complex, multifactorial disease. Although methods to control the disease are known and available, such as reducing sugar consumption, increasing fluoride exposure, and reducing dental plaque accumulation, dental caries remains the most widespread noncommunicable disease and a significant public…
August 21, 2025
Vaping in youth
Key messages:
Nicotine vaping is prevalent among adolescents.
Discreet, easily concealed vaping devices, with concentrated nicotine and youth-friendly flavours and features, present new clinical challenges.
Nicotine vaping is associated with nicotine addiction, adverse effects on mental, lung, and oral health,…
August 13, 2025
Managing hypertension in oral healthcare
Introduction
Hypertension is a serious chronic condition affecting over a billion people globally and is the leading risk factor for morbidity and mortality. Hypertension is often asymptomatic in the initial stages, making it crucial to recognize hypertension early to help mitigate disease progression.
Hypertension…
July 8, 2025
Periodontitis associated with hypertension in systemically healthy individuals
Key messages:
Periodontitis is linked to higher blood pressure in otherwise healthy individuals.
Individuals with periodontitis had higher mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure and higher odds of systolic blood pressure ≥140 mm Hg.
Gingival bleeding associated with higher mean systolic…
July 2, 2025
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Managing hypertension in oral healthcare
Introduction
Hypertension is a serious chronic condition affecting over a billion people globally and is the…
July 8, 2025
Periodontitis associated with hypertension in systemically healthy individuals
Key messages:
Periodontitis is linked to higher blood pressure in otherwise healthy individuals.
Individuals…
July 2, 2025
Review of eating disorders
June 10, 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
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July 31, 2025