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Registration open – a full day of interactive and hands-on workshops
Together, Dentsply Sirona, rdhu, and ODHA invite you to attend a full day of hands-on professional development, led by Dani Botbyl, RDH, Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH, and Beth Parkes, RDH designed to support your clinical excellence and quality assurance goals.
During this special event, our seminar leaders:…
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Oral Health
High sugar-sweetened beverages and oral cancer in smoking and nonsmoking females
Introduction
In 2020, over 355,000 new cases of oral cavity cancer (OCC) were diagnosed worldwide, resulting in nearly 177,000 deaths. Historically, OCC has primarily affected older males exposed to traditional risk factors such as tobacco, alcohol, and betel nut chewing. As the use…
Early detection and prevention of dental caries in children
Introduction
Dental caries is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in children, significantly affecting oral health, overall well-being, and quality of life. Although it is largely preventable, dental caries continues to impact millions of children, particularly in low- and middle-income countries and…
Barriers and enablers of trauma-informed care in oral healthcare
Key messages:
Recognizing potential barriers and enablers to implementing trauma-informed care in oral healthcare is essential for providing high-quality, person-centred care and improving client outcomes.
Oral healthcare providers must respond effectively and compassionately to individuals with a history of psychological trauma…
Relationship between Mediterranean diet and periodontal inflammation
Key messages:
Low adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with more severe periodontitis, especially with frequent red meat consumption.
Higher levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), a key inflammatory marker, are linked to worse periodontal health.
Diets rich in plant-based foods…
Nutrient intake and periodontal health
Introduction
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease driven by the accumulation of bacterial plaque and the host’s immune response, leading to the destruction of periodontal tissues. Nutrition, particularly the intake of micronutrients with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, plays a vital role in maintaining…
Fluoride facts and fallacies
Introduction
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that benefits oral health. Fluoride helps prevent dental caries by exhibiting antimicrobial properties, enhancing enamel resistance, and promoting enamel remineralization. After decades of fluoridation of municipal water supplies to reduce dental caries, debate has once again…
Oral syphilis
Key messages:
Globally, the incidence of syphilis has increased over the last two decades.
Oral manifestations may be the only or most significant feature of primary and secondary syphilis.
Oral health clinicians should consider the possibility of syphilis diagnosis in…
Diseases
High sugar-sweetened beverages and oral cancer in smoking and nonsmoking females
Introduction
In 2020, over 355,000 new cases of oral cavity cancer (OCC) were diagnosed worldwide, resulting…
Preventing musculoskeletal disorders among oral health professionals with yoga
Introduction
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are serious health problems among oral health professionals, with a prevalence ranging…
