2024 – Page 3 – ODHA Dental Hygiene Newswire

Nicotine pouches: a review for the dental team

Oral Health July 15, 2024

Nicotine pouches: A review for the oral health team

Key messages: Nicotine pouches, a tobacco-free product, are becoming increasingly popular globally. Nicotine pouches are likely to be a 'lower-risk product' as compared to tobacco smoking due to their lack of combustion. Nicotine pouches may be an option in tobacco…

Patient shielding during dentomaxillofacial radiography: Recommendations from the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Oral Health July 7, 2024

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Client shielding for dental radiography: Recommendations from AAOMR

Introduction Radiographs are used to assess symptoms or screen for occult disease in asymptomatic clients. Imaging in oral health practices includes intraoral, panoramic, cephalometric, and cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) imaging. When prescribing radiographs, it is essential to consider the advantages and limitations of the…

ODHA ProvinciaLINK June 2024 Update is available

ODHA News July 2, 2024

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ODHA ProvinciaLINK June 2024 Update is available now

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

Diseases Oral Health June 27, 2024

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Pregnancy-related oral problems

Introduction Pregnancy-related oral health conditions can occur from hormonal changes, altered immunological responses, and changes in oral hygiene and food habits. Poor oral health during pregnancy has been linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as premature birth, low birth weight, and preeclampsia. Recognizing oral…

ODHA News June 20, 2024

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A fantastic professional development seminar!

Together, the Ontario Dental Hygienists’ Association (ODHA) and Philips offered an extraordinary seminar on June 7 in Kitchener to celebrate dental hygiene excellence in Ontario! THANK YOU to the seminar leader, Dr. Uche Odiatu, for all the knowledgeable and inspiring information. …

Periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes

Diseases Oral Health June 19, 2024

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Periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes

Introduction Periodontal disease is a chronic infectious disease. According to data, the global prevalence of gingivitis in pregnant individuals is 30–100%. Periodontal pathogens initiate chronic damage to tooth-supporting tissues. Periodontal pathogens and their metabolites can also lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes through…

Do transgender patients experience more barriers in accessing oral healthcare and suffer an increased risk of poor oral health: can this lead to a lower oral health-related quality of life?

Mental Health Oral Health Wellness June 7, 2024

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Barriers to oral healthcare experienced by transgender clients

Barriers to oral healthcare can lead to poorer oral health, resulting in an overall reduction in oral health-related quality of life. Abstract Objective This literature review aimed to assess the barriers transgender (TG) clients experience in accessing oral healthcare Methodology An electronic search was carried out…

ODHA News June 1, 2024

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Welcome to Our New Board Directors

The Ontario Dental Hygienists’ Association (ODHA) is delighted to announce the addition of four new board directors. Please join us in welcoming Harishni, Michelle, Salimah, and Renata to the ODHA Board of Directors. Harishni Ramesha (Region B: Halton-Peel, Simcoe County, Muskoka) Michelle Aube-Simmonds (Region…

Update on Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancers: A guide for oral healthcare providers

Cancer Oral Health May 27, 2024

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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

Mental Health Wellness May 17, 2024

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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…

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