May 2024 – ODHA Dental Hygiene Newswire

Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancers: A guide for oral healthcare providers

Background Cancer remains a leading cause of mortality globally, with oral and oropharyngeal cancer rates remaining persistently high. Moreover, the incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas (OPSCC) continues to rise at approximately 1% per year, with mortality…

Taking a one-week break from social media leads to better self-esteem and body image among young women

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Social media break improves self-esteem and body image in young females

Background Social media (SM) has become a central means of communication in most people’s daily lives. Of the 4.6 billion active users of SM globally, the heaviest users are 18–29-year-old females. Many SM platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) allow people to post…

ODHA News May 9, 2024

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Annual Meeting Notice (AGM) and Proxy

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (virtual) of the Ontario Dental Hygienists’ Association (ODHA) will be held on: DATE: Friday, May 24, 2024 TIME: 5:00 p.m. PLACE: Virtual – you must register by May 17, 2024 to attend Only ODHA members can…

Artificial intelligence for radiographic imaging detection of caries lesions

Oral Health May 3, 2024

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Artificial intelligence in radiographic detection of caries lesions

Background Early and accurate detection of caries lesions can lead to better preventive and conservative measures, thereby reducing healthcare costs. Clinical examination, combined with radiographic evaluation, is the routine diagnostic approach. However, previous studies have shown a substantial variability in its reliability…

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