ODHA News
Welcome to Our New Board Members
Please join us in welcoming the ODHA 2026–2027 President Amy Currie, President Elect Michelle Aube-Simmonds, and new Board Directors Laura Perri (Region B) and Karmahn Porteous (Region C).
These accomplished registered dental hygienists bring a wealth of experience, dedication, and passion for…
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Oral Health
Oral health equity for LGBTQ+ communities
Access to healthcare, including oral healthcare, is widely recognized as essential to overall well-being. However, gender and sexual minorities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ+) people, face structural stigma, discrimination, and persecution that can limit their access to and…
Childhood oral health associated with cardiovascular disease in adulthood
Key messages:
Poor oral health in childhood is associated with increased risk of adulthood ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, and ischemic stroke.
Persistent or worsening dental caries and gingivitis in childhood are associated with higher atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk in adulthood.…
Applications of artificial intelligence in oral healthcare
Introduction
Artificial intelligence (AI), which encompasses subfields such as machine learning and deep learning, is a branch of computer science and engineering devoted to developing machines that can perform tasks requiring human-like intelligence. These tasks include visual perception, decision-making, and natural language processing.…
Managing Parkinson’s disease in oral healthcare
Introduction
Parkinson’s disease is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder in North America, following Alzheimer’s disease. Individuals with Parkinson’s disease often experience neuromuscular, cognitive, and postural impairments that make oral self‑care difficult.
Orofacial complications may include weakened facial musculature, tremors of the tongue, lips,…
Oral health and Parkinson’s disease
Introduction
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by bradykinesia (slowed movements), muscle rigidity, resting tremor, and postural instability. The global burden of Parkinson’s disease is escalating due to the rapidly aging population. Parkinson’s disease significantly impacts multiple body systems, including the…
Novel and emerging antimicrobials for oral infections
Introduction
Microbiota refers to the community of living microorganisms in a specific environment, while the microbiome is the collection of their genomes, metabolites, and structural components. A dysbiotic microbiome indicates a harmful shift in the healthy microbial composition. Pathobionts are opportunistic microorganisms that…
Recognizing oral manifestations of systemic disease
Key messages:
Overall health is reflected in the mouth.
Numerous diseases can lead to oral complications and may be detected in the oral cavity before diagnosed by medical providers.
Regular oral healthcare visits are essential for monitoring oral health and…
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Managing Parkinson’s disease in oral healthcare
Introduction
Parkinson’s disease is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder in North America, following Alzheimer’s disease.…
Oral health and Parkinson’s disease
Introduction
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by bradykinesia (slowed movements), muscle rigidity, resting…
