2024 – ODHA Dental Hygiene Newswire

Trauma-informed care in oral health care: The role of dental hygienists

Role of dental hygienists in trauma-informed care

Key messages Traumatic experiences can impact clients’ oral health and ability to receive oral care, emphasizing the importance for dental hygienists being knowledgeable and prepared to provide trauma-informed care. Understanding trauma histories and offering trauma-informed care can support clients to achieve…

Supporting clients with psychological trauma symptoms

Mental Health Wellness November 8, 2024

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Supporting clients with psychological trauma symptoms

Key messages: Most people have experienced a traumatic event that they feel is physically or emotionally harmful or life-threatening, with some developing life-long psychological and physical symptoms that can be triggered by oral healthcare experiences. Clients experiencing psychological trauma symptoms can…

ODHA Membership Campaign Nov weekly draw

ODHA News November 4, 2024

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2024-2025 Membership November Weekly Draw

If you missed the October 31st membership deadline, don’t worry. You can still renew your ODHA membership today to ensure you have your 2025 malpractice insurance. ODHA offers the comprehensive malpractice insurance coverage, at no extra cost! Join/renew today to obtain your insurance coverage before the December 1st CDHO renewal…

White spot lesions in fixed orthodontics

Oral Health October 24, 2024

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White spot lesions in fixed orthodontics

Key messages: Despite advancements in orthodontic techniques and diagnostics, client compliance and consistent oral self-care are crucial in preventing demineralization around orthodontic brackets. Oral health practitioners play a vital role in motivating clients to maintain oral hygiene and use remineralizing agents…

Cancer October 21, 2024

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Cannabis use and head and neck cancer

Key messages: Adults with cannabis dependence (i.e., cannabis use disorder) are 3.5 to 5 times more likely to develop head and neck cancer than those who do not use the substance. Prevalence of head and neck cancer among those with cannabis…

Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet standing Commission

Diseases October 14, 2024

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Dementia prevention, intervention, and care

Key messages: Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 risk factors. Reducing the risk of dementia increases years of healthy life and reduces the time people who develop dementia spend in ill health. It…

ODHA News October 5, 2024

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FOCUS 2024 September Issue Released

The September issue of FOCUS, our exclusive digital publication for ODHA members, is now live! This edition features the: President's message; discussion on pediatric oral health in Research corner; spotlight on a new grad advisory panel member; student to…

ODHA News September 30, 2024

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The ODHA 2024 ProvinciaLINK Sept Update is available

The ODHA 2024 ProvinciaLINK September Update video, featuring important news and highlights about your provincial association, is now available. In this edition, ODHA President Rozina Bhimji, RRDH, and Chief Executive Officer Marg Harrington, MHS, MHE, discuss a range of important topics, including: Recent…

Oral Health September 19, 2024

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Adolescent oral healthcare

Adolescence is the period of rapid biological growth, changes, and social role transitions between childhood and adulthood. Accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date medical, dental, and social histories are necessary for proper diagnosis and effective treatment planning. The age and stage of adolescence (early,…

Periodontal conditions in pediatric clients

Oral Health September 12, 2024

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Periodontal conditions in pediatric clients

Gingivitis occurs in half of the population by age four or five and almost 100% at puberty. Periodontal examinations and risk assessments are important elements of comprehensive and periodic oral examinations of pediatric clients. Differentiating between normal physiological changes during growth and…

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