2021 – ODHA Dental Hygiene Newswire

Oral Health December 29, 2021

Oral health status and treatment need in geriatric patients with different degrees of cognitive impairment and dementia: A cross-sectional study

Loss of cognition or dementia is closely related to a poor oral health status according to a study published in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. Abstract Background: Health can be defined as more than an absence or lack of disease. It…

Wellness December 29, 2021

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How does protein fit in your holiday diet or New Year’s resolutions?

While some diets load up on protein and other diets dictate protein sources, it can be hard to know what to consume while managing weight or during weight loss. A study by Purdue University nutrition scientists shows that eating more protein daily…

Wellness December 15, 2021

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Link between pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Current literature shows bidirectional associations between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This review aims to summarize the most recent and available literature on the relationship between OSA and ADHD and investigate the impacts of OSA treatment on ADHD symptoms.…

Addictions Cannabis COVID-19 Diseases December 15, 2021

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Drug use a factor in COVID breakthrough infections — Cocaine, cannabis users at highest risk

Fully vaccinated individuals with substance use disorders were more likely to have breakthrough COVID-19 infections than those without such disorder, researchers found. Adjusted analyses found breakthrough infection were higher in patients with all types of substance abuse disorders, except tobacco, and were…

Oral Health November 24, 2021

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Pit and fissure sealants versus fluoride varnishes for preventing dental decay in the permanent teeth of children and adolescents

Most of the detected increment in dental caries among children above the age of six years and adolescents is confined to occlusal surfaces of posterior permanent molars. Dental sealants and fluoride varnishes are much used to prevent caries. As the effectiveness of…

Wellness November 2, 2021

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Estimation of primary prevention of gout in men through modification of obesity and other key lifestyle factors

Reducing four particular risk factors for gout could slash incident cases in men, researchers reported.  Over a 26-year period, about 77% (95% CI 56%-88%) of men likely could have avoided gout if they likewise avoid four major risk factors -- high…

COVID-19 Diseases Mental Health October 20, 2021

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New research reveals impact of COVID-19 pandemic on child and youth mental health

New research from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) shows a large majority of children and youth experienced harm to their mental health during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Greater stress from social isolation, including both the cancellation of important…

Wellness October 20, 2021

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Antibiotic exposure in children under age 2 associated with chronic conditions

Children under age 2 who take antibiotics are at greater risk for childhood-onset asthma, respiratory allergies, eczema, celiac disease, obesity and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to a paper written jointly by Mayo Clinic and Rutgers researchers.  In a study published in the…

COVID-19 Diseases October 8, 2021

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Assessment of the frequency and variety of persistent symptoms among patients with COVID-19

Infection with COVID-19 has been associated with long-term symptoms, but the frequency, variety, and severity of these complications are not well understood. Many published commentaries have proposed plans for pandemic control that are primarily based on mortality rates among older individuals without…

Diseases HPV October 1, 2021

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Summary of the evidence on the safety, efficacy, and effectiveness of human papillomavirus vaccines

The objective of this umbrella review published in the Journal of the American Dental Association was to summarize the evidence on safety, efficacy, and effectiveness of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in the general population.  Abstract Methods: The authors conducted a literature search…

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