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Annual Meeting Notice (AGM) and Proxy
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (virtual) of the Ontario Dental Hygienists' Association (ODHA) will be held on:
DATE: Friday, May 23, 2025
TIME: 5:00 p.m.
PLACE: Online - you must register* by May 16, 2025 to attend
To register for the…
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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,…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Diseases
Periodontal disease: A systemic condition
Background
Periodontal disease is one of the most common inflammatory diseases in humans. Periodontitis is a…
Oral lichen planus and lichenoid lesions
Key messages:
Clients may exhibit both intraoral and extraoral manifestations of lichen planus. Those with…
