ODHA News
FOCUS 2023 September issue has been released
The September issue of FOCUS digital publication is available online now for all ODHA members, and features:
CEO's message about the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO)'s decision to rescind the Standard for Authorization to Self-Initiate Profession Specific Acts;
discussion on diabetes…
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Oral Health
Toothbrushing and glycemic control in diabetes
The relationship between type 2 diabetes and periodontal disease has been shown to be complex and bidirectional. Both type 2 diabetes and periodontitis involve inflammatory dysregulation and have been suggested to contribute to systemic inflammatory burden.
Regular toothbrushing was associated with better oral…
Periodontitis treatment for glycemic control in people with diabetes
Background
Glycemic control is a key component in diabetes management. Periodontitis is the inflammation and destruction of the underlying supporting tissues of the teeth. Studies have shown evidence of a bidirectional relationship between glycemic control and periodontitis.
Glycemic control can be measured by glycated hemoglobin…
Dental hygiene care and pneumonia in LTC
Aspiration of oral bacteria with saliva or food is the predominant cause of pneumonia in older adults. A study investigated whether professional oral health management (OHM) by dental hygienists was associated with a lower incidence of pneumonia in older adults residing in…
Brushing behaviours with powered and manual toothbrushes
Toothbrushing is performed with a manual toothbrush (MT) or a power toothbrush (PT) to help maintain oral health and prevent plaque-induced diseases. Researchers analyzed videos of 100 university students using their own PT or MT to identify tooth brushing behaviours that predict…
Sensory-adapted oral health clinics reduce stress for children with autism
Oral health, essential to overall health, is one of the most unmet health care needs for many children. Children with special health care needs, such as autism, are at particular risk of oral health disparities. With the dramatic increase in autism prevalence…
Peri-implant diseases clinical practice guideline
Peri-implant diseases, specifically peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, are inflammatory conditions affecting peri-implant tissues induced by peri-implant biofilms. Peri-implant mucositis is a reversible condition. Its primary etiology is host-microbial homeostasis disruption at the implant-mucosa interface. Factors associated with peri-implant mucositis include biofilm accumulation…
Subgingival instrumentation
The clinical guidelines for the treatment of clients with periodontitis stages I-III published by the European Federation of Periodontology in 2020 suggest providing treatment for periodontitis in a preestablished stepwise approach. After the client is informed of their condition, the first step…
Diseases
ISOO/MASCC/ASCO Guideline for managing xerostomia induced by cancer therapy
Treatment for head and neck cancers may lead to salivary gland hypofunction and xerostomia, particularly…
Periodontal disease classification in children and individuals with special healthcare needs
Although the prevalence of gingivitis can be similar to or greater than dental caries during…
