The classification of periodontal disease plays a pivotal role in identifying the severity and extent of disease progression, facilitating an effective treatment plan and prognostic assessment. Traditionally, periodontal disease classification has relied heavily on the clinical or radiographic detection of alveolar bone…
Daily stressors oral health professionals may experience include financial pressure, tight schedules, practice management issues, concern over reimbursement, uncooperative clients, and physical demands. These pressures are often accompanied by personal characteristics, such as perfectionism and prioritization of others’ needs. As a result,…
Artificial intelligence (AI) applications are growing in dental implant procedures. For example, various AI models have been developed to recognize implant types using periapical and panoramic radiographs. Similarly, AI applications have been developed to predict osteointegration success or implant prognosis using client risk…
The November issue of FOCUS digital publication is available online for all ODHA members. Non-members may read it by registering as a guest.
This issue features:
President's message;
discussion on eating disorders in the Research Corner;
the article Dental care for persons with intellectual…
Eating disorders are mental health conditions that significantly impair physical health and psychosocial functioning. Eating disorders have severe consequences on mental well-being and physical health, including oral health. The three most frequent eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating…
Background Tobacco smoking is the leading preventable cause of death and disease worldwide. Smoking cessation can reduce this harm, and many individuals would like to stop. There are a number of medications licenced globally to help individuals quit, and e‐cigarettes are used…
Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions associated with significant psychological and physical impairment. Individuals with eating disorders are at greater risk of suicidality, mortality, and poorer quality of life compared to both the general population and individuals with other mental health…
ODHA,in collaboration with Crest+Oral-B, OraVital, and VOCO, presented a dynamic half-day seminar: "A Modern Day Approach to Oral Disease Detection and Management," led by the inspiring seminar leader, Kerry Lepicek, RDH.
Our members were truly captivated by this fantastic learning experience. Dive into…
Approximately two billion adults and 520 million children globally experience dental caries. The prevalence of dental caries continues to increase in most low- and middle-income countries, disproportionately affecting marginalized and underserved groups. Additionally, oral healthcare facilities and providers are often unevenly geographically…
Oral health is associated with general health, morbidity, and mortality in older adults and is crucial for healthy aging. Dental caries induces pain and infection and is a predominant reason for tooth loss, which negatively affects aesthetics, chewing efficiency, speech, and social…