February 2020 – ODHA Dental Hygiene Newswire

Mental Health February 28, 2020

As more teens identify as LGBTQ, suicide attempts edge down

Substantial recent increases in the percentage of teens and young adults reporting they are not heterosexual were accompanied by a decline in suicide attempts among sexual minority youth, survey data indicated. The proportion of adolescents disclosing a minority sexual orientation in 2017 was…

Oral Health February 24, 2020

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The effectiveness of completely and incompletely sealed first permanent molars on caries prevention

Over the last decade, there has been a decline in dental caries prevalence among children and adolescents. Nevertheless, dental caries is still a major health problem worldwide, affecting as many as 60 - 90% of children. While some decrease in caries prevalence…

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Artificial intelligence improves breast cancer screening in study

An artificial intelligence (AI) system for breast cancer screening outperformed radiologists in a recent study in Nature. The technique spotted more cancers and raised fewer false alarms. The researchers evaluated the AI system's cancer predictions and clinical radiologists' original decisions based on biopsy-confirmed breast cancer…

Wellness February 19, 2020

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How exercise may keep food cravings in check

If you’re worried about gaining weight, exercise may help – and not just by burning calories. Exercise may strengthen the brain’s ability to resist high-calorie foods such as potato chips and chocolate bars in favour of more healthful options. It’s an idea…

Addictions E-cigarettes February 18, 2020

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Electronic cigarette and JUUL use increasing among young people

Electronic cigarette and JUUL use increased in every age group, particularly in adolescents and young adults from 2018 to 2019, according to a recent JAMA Pediatric study. This study found that the e-cigarette device JUUL appears to be associated with the youth…

Addictions Alcohol February 18, 2020

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Impact of alcohol dependency on oral health: A cross-sectional comparative study

Excessive alcohol consumption can adversely affect oral health, including the oral cavity, oral mucosa, and teeth. Studies have indicated that individuals with alcohol use disorder may have an increased risk of dental caries, probing pocket depth, and mucosal lesions. To further understand…

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