2020 – Page 2 – ODHA Dental Hygiene Newswire

Artificially sweetened drinks may not be heart healthier than sugary drinks

Sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, which suggests artificially sweetened beverages may not be a healthy alternative, according to a research letter published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Eloi…

ODHA News October 19, 2020

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Spousal Exception Regulation – We did it!

ODHA is pleased to announce the spousal exception regulation has passed under the Dental Hygiene Act – a true victory for the dental hygiene profession! ODHA continuously advocated for this change with the Ontario government and the association would like to thank…

Oral Health October 9, 2020

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Manual subgingival scaling proves superior to ultrasonic scaling in reducing probing pocket depths

BACKGROUND Mechanical plaque removal has been commonly accepted to be the basis for periodontal treatment. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of ultrasonic and manual subgingival scaling at different initial probing pocket depths (PPD) in periodontal treatment. METHODS English-language databases (PubMed,…

Wellness October 8, 2020

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A new link between lavender oil and hormonal imbalance: Recent research context

Years ago, a clinical research team observed a link between male prepubertal gynecomastia and the use of lavender oil (LO) or tea tree oil (TTO) -- two of the most common essential oils, and frequent ingredients in a range of cosmetics and…

Diseases Lupus Oral Health October 1, 2020

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Study confirms association between lupus and periodontitis

A newly published meta-analysis shows lupus is significantly associated with periodontitis. While people with lupus were found to have a higher chance of developing some related complications (higher prevalence of bleeding on probing and clinical attachment loss), the study did not detect an association…

Addictions Cannabis Wellness September 18, 2020

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New study: Cannabis helps fight resistant bacteria

Since the discovery of penicillin in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming, antibiotics have saved millions of lives from fatal infections world-wide. However, with time bacteria have developed mechanisms to escape the effects of antibiotics – they have become resistant. With fewer antibiotics available…

COVID-19 Diseases September 18, 2020

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Systematic review of COVID‐19 in children shows milder cases and a better prognosis than adults

Abstract Objective The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has affected hundreds of thousands of people. Data on symptoms and prognosis in children are rare. Methods A systematic literature review was carried out to identify papers on COVID‐19, which is caused by the severe acute…

Wellness August 31, 2020

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The effects of regular consumption of green or black tea beverage on blood pressure in those with elevated blood pressure or hypertension

A systematic review and meta-analysis reviewed the effects of tea intake on hypertension. Abstract Objective: As a popular beverage, there has been much interest in studying the effects of tea intake on hypertension (HTN), a particular risk factor for cardiovascular disorders…

COVID-19 Diseases August 31, 2020

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Pathophysiology, transmission, diagnosis, and treatment of COVID-19: A review

Abstract Importance The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, due to the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has caused a worldwide sudden and substantial increase in hospitalizations for pneumonia with multiorgan disease. This review discusses current evidence regarding the pathophysiology,…

Wellness August 21, 2020

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Afraid of the dark? You might fear this more: Artificial light in the bedroom tied to weight gain in women

Leaving artificial light on while sleeping at night may be a risk factor for obesity and weight gain in women, a large, prospective cohort study found.  Any kind of artificial light exposure at night was correlated with a 19% higher relative risk of…

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