June 2021 – ODHA Dental Hygiene Newswire

The efficacy and safety of sunscreen use for the prevention of skin cancer

In Canada, more than 80,000 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year. Because exposure to ultraviolet radiation is estimated to be associated with 80%–90% of skin cancers, the use of sunscreen — which blocks ultraviolet radiation — is promoted as an…

Wellness June 23, 2021

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The gut shields the liver from fructose-induced damage

After one consumes food or a beverage containing fructose, the gastrointestinal system, or gut, helps to shield the liver from damage by breaking down the sugar before it reaches the liver, according to a new multi-center study led by researchers in the Perelman…

Video June 18, 2021

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Mini-MBA for Clinicians

The Schulich Executive Education Centre has pioneered a concise Mini-MBA: Clinical Professional Entrepreneurship Program to provide you with current, robust business competencies directly applicable to your practice. This Mini-MBA for Clinicians – the only program of its kind in Canada – is designed…

Heart Health Wellness June 15, 2021

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Global study finds diet high in poor-quality carbohydrates increases heart disease and death

A large study of people living on five continents, led by researchers in Hamilton and Toronto, has found a diet high in poor-quality carbohydrates leads to a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes and death. The risks of a diet high in…

Oral Health June 7, 2021

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Cultural competence in the care of LGBTQ patients

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community consists of a cross cultural broad range of community members and includes all races, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and a range of socioeconomic status. The healthcare needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender…

Mental Health June 4, 2021

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Review: Eating disorders and disordered eating behaviours in the LGBT population

It has been found that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adults and adolescents are more likely to suffer from mental illness due to experiencing greater stress, caused by stigma and prejudice. A literature review published in the Journal of Eating Disorders…

Oral Health June 1, 2021

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Gingival overgrowth induced by anticonvulsant drugs

Gingival enlargement can be associated with a number of entities: hereditary, infectious, localized inflammatory, systemic inflammatory/autoimmune, neoplasia (localized or hematologic), medications. Microscopically, the enlargement is generally notable for either increased extracellular matrix/interstitial fluid or cells (resident or infiltrating). Current evidence suggests that…

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