Introduction
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that benefits oral health. Fluoride helps prevent dental caries by exhibiting antimicrobial properties, enhancing enamel resistance, and promoting enamel remineralization. After decades of fluoridation of municipal water supplies to reduce dental caries, debate has once again…
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Cannabis use during adolescence and young adulthood is associated with poorer academic performance.
Screening youths at elevated risk of initiating cannabis use could facilitate prevention and early intervention strategies.
Further research to establish effective prevention programs is warranted.…
We’re pleased to share the December ProvinciaLINK update video, featuring ODHA President Heather Kleinberg and CEO Marg Harrington with important updates on:
Highlights from Ontario Dental Hygiene Week and bonus draw winners;
recent advocacy and event updates;
provincial public awareness…
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Globally, the incidence of syphilis has increased over the last two decades.
Oral manifestations may be the only or most significant feature of primary and secondary syphilis.
Oral health clinicians should consider the possibility of syphilis diagnosis in…
