2020 – Page 5 – ODHA Dental Hygiene Newswire

A clear pattern of association was found between social media (SM) usage and disordered eating (DE) cognitions and behaviours with the following exploratory study confirming that these relationships occur at a younger age than previously investigated. Abstract Background: The relationship between SM use and…

Wellness March 26, 2020

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Practicing gratitude: Ways to improve positivity

Studies suggest that making a habit of noticing what’s going well in life could have health benefits. Taking the time to feel gratitude may improve emotional well-being by helping a person cope with stress. Early research suggests that a daily practice of…

Wellness March 24, 2020

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When does clean eating become an unhealthy obsession?

Researchers at York University’s Faculty of Health say those who have a history of an eating disorder, obsessive-compulsive traits, dieting, poor body image and a drive for thinness are more likely to develop a pathological obsession with healthy eating or consuming only…

Heart Health Oral Health March 24, 2020

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Improved oral hygiene care was associated with decreased risk of atrial fibrillation and heart failure

Healthier oral hygiene by frequent tooth brushing and professional dental cleaning may reduce risk of atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Abstract Objective: Poor oral hygiene can provoke transient bacteremia and systemic inflammation, a mediator of atrial fibrillation and heart failure. This study aims to…

Wellness March 19, 2020

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A lack of sleep affects your immune system

Sleep deprivation is so common around the world that it’s often shrugged off, making people "comfortable" with functioning on minimal sleep. According to the South African Society of Sleep Medicine, about 30 to 40% of South African adults suffer from insomnia. A…

Addictions Opioids Oral Health March 16, 2020

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Association of opioid use with pain and satisfaction after dental extraction

Opioids are commonly prescribed to relieve pain after tooth extraction. Understanding the differences in client-reported outcomes between opioid users and non-users could encourage the adoption of more conservative and appropriate prescribing practices in oral health medicine. In a quality improvement study of 329…

Wellness March 13, 2020

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Want to fight off the flu? Soap and water is better than hand sanitizers

With the flu and other viruses circulating, the majority of people have hand sanitizer close by. In a study published in mSphere, researchers say ethanol — the active ingredient in both liquid and wipe hand sanitizers — can fall short when trying to kill…

ODHA News March 9, 2020

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The road to developing a new strategic plan

Every few years, the ODHA Board of Directors evaluates the association’s strategic plan and priorities. Reviewing the plan every two to three years ensures ODHA remains relevant and current with trends in the profession while developing a clear plan with which to…

Wellness March 9, 2020

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Participating in sports during childhood may have long-term benefits for bone health

Participation in organized sport during childhood and adolescence is associated with bone mass at 20 years of age, according to a Journal of Bone and Mineral Research study. In the study that followed 984 children into young adulthood, males who were consistent sport participators…

Wellness March 6, 2020

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Fasting at night or in the morning? Listen to our biological clock, says new research

In recent years, diet trends such as intermittent fasting have popularized the practice of delayed or restricted eating for many individuals looking to manage caloric intake. Still, many people open to restructuring their schedules have the same question: When is the right…

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Yearly Archives: 2020

The relationship between social media use and disordered eating in young adolescents

Practicing gratitude: Ways to improve positivity

When does clean eating become an unhealthy obsession?

Improved oral hygiene care was associated with decreased risk of atrial fibrillation and heart failure

A lack of sleep affects your immune system

Association of opioid use with pain and satisfaction after dental extraction

Want to fight off the flu? Soap and water is better than hand sanitizers

The road to developing a new strategic plan

Participating in sports during childhood may have long-term benefits for bone health

Fasting at night or in the morning? Listen to our biological clock, says new research

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