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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…
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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…
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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…
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…