February 2025 – ODHA Dental Hygiene Newswire

Severe odontogenic infections in patients with mental disorders: the challenge of ineffective initial treatment

Severe odontogenic infections in clients with mental health disorders

Key messages: Oral health professionals will encounter clients with mental health disorders due to the increasing prevalence. Early identification and effective treatment of odontogenic infections are essential for individuals with mental health disorders. Increasing knowledge of mental health disorders can…

Eating Disorders - The role dental hygienists can play

Oral Health February 20, 2025

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Eating Disorders – The role of dental hygienists

Eating disorders are serious, life-threatening mental illnesses, predominately affecting females and often emerging during early adolescence. The etiology of eating disorders is complex, involving biological, psychological, and social issues, genetic predispositions, and, in some cases, a consequence of childhood sexual abuse. In Canada,…

Oral lichen planus and lichenoid lesions - challenges and pitfalls for the general dental

Diseases Oral Health February 12, 2025

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Oral lichen planus and lichenoid lesions

Key messages: Clients may exhibit both intraoral and extraoral manifestations of lichen planus. Those with multisite involvement require multidisciplinary management. Refer any suspected cases of oral lichen planus or oral lichenoid lesion to a specialist unless competent to manage the condition…

Comparing the effectiveness of water flosser and dental floss in plaque reduction among adults: A systematic review

Oral Health February 5, 2025

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Comparing water flosser and dental floss effectiveness

Key messages: Water flossers may be more effective in plaque removal than dental floss, especially from inaccessible interproximal areas. Clients with dental prostheses, undergoing orthodontic treatment, or with limited manual dexterity may find water flossers helpful. Deterrents to water flosser…

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