We’re excited to share the 2025 January issue of FOCUS, your exclusive member publication filled with valuable updates, research insights, and professional development opportunities.
What’s inside this issue?
President’s message – A look back at ODHA’s growth, advocacy, and collaboration in 2024, including efforts…
Oral health professionals are at high risk for developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), with neck, back, shoulder, and wrist pain commonly reported. Oral healthcare is physically demanding, with clinicians adopting static positions for extended periods to facilitate vision and access.
Reduced productivity, frequent absences,…
Key Messages:
Periodontitis is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and aging plays a mediating role in this association.
Progression of periodontitis is significantly associated with biological aging, suggesting periodontitis may accelerate the systemic aging process.
Periodontitis management may delay…
Background
The global population is aging at an accelerated pace. Projections indicate that by 2030, one in six people will be 60 years or older. By 2050, this number is expected to double to 2.1 billion, with those aged 80 years and older…
Passion, pride, commitment and just wanting to be connected are some of the reasons for volunteering. At ODHA individual volunteers can make a difference and together they form a strong entity to work on behalf of the members.
2025 vacancies for Regional…
