2026 – ODHA Dental Hygiene Newswire

Oral lichen planus and systemic diseases

Introduction Lichen planus is a mucocutaneous disease that primarily affects the oral mucosa. It may also involve other mucosal and non-mucosal sites, including the esophagus, genitals, skin, and nails. Oral lichen planus (OLP) affects approximately 1% of the general population and is classified…

ODHA News 3 days ago

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ODHA ProvinciaLINK October 2026 Update Release

ProvinciaLINK October 2026 update is here! Join ODHA President Amy Currie and CEO Marg Harrington for the latest updates on what’s happening at ODHA and how your membership continues to support the profession. In this edition: Member Value Report – See how ODHA membership…

Diseases Oral Health 5 days ago

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Periodontal disease and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Introduction Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, and substantial resources are invested in treating its complications. Identifying ASCVD risk factors and implementing effective prevention and treatment strategies are essential to addressing this major health concern. Evidence of possible associations…

Stage IV periodontitis clinical practice guideline

Oral Health October 6, 2026

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Stage IV periodontitis clinical practice guideline

Periodontitis involves progressive destruction of the periodontium. Its main features are clinical attachment loss (CAL), radiographic alveolar bone loss, periodontal pockets, and bleeding. The disease is further defined by stage and grade. Stage describes its severity, extent, distribution, and expected treatment complexity.…

Simplified parent decision-aid for tongue-tie surgery for breast-fed infants

Oral Health September 29, 2026

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Simplified parent decision-aid for tongue-tie surgery for breast-fed infants

Introduction The number of infants undergoing surgery for ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, has increased substantially in recent years. This rise may be partly influenced by misinformation parents encounter on social media. However, breastfeeding difficulties are multifactorial. When infants or breastfeeding parents experience painful or…

Oral Health September 20, 2026

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Orthodontic therapy and periodontitis

Introduction Severe periodontitis is a highly prevalent chronic inflammatory disease and a major global health burden. It is associated with dysbiotic plaque biofilms and progressive destruction of the tooth-supporting tissues, leading to periodontal pocketing, gingival bleeding, alveolar bone loss, and clinical attachment loss. Orthodontic…

weight loss medication use and eating disorder

Diseases Oral Health Wellness September 14, 2026

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Weight loss medication and eating disorders among young males

Key messages: Eating disorder behaviours may be more prevalent among male adolescents and young male adults who use prescription weight loss medication, emphasizing the need to understand these novel findings. Appropriate eating disorder assessments and interventions are required for those who…

ODHA News September 1, 2026

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Critical Illness Insurance – Special time-limited offer for ODHA members

Critical Illness Insurance – Special time-limited offer for ODHA members from iA Financial Group With standard application procedures, it can be difficult to qualify for critical illness insurance. Medical history and lifestyle information is usually required. In some cases, a medical exam may…

Disordered eating, obesity, and oral health

Oral Health Wellness August 25, 2026

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Disordered eating, obesity, and oral health

Introduction People living with severe obesity are at increased risk of poor oral health. This risk is shaped by multiple factors, including cariogenic dietary behaviours, reduced use of oral health services, and broader social determinants of health, such as health literacy, housing stability,…

Missing teeth, mortality, and hospitalization: A population-based cohort analysis from the Canadian Health Measures Survey and linked databases

Uncategorized August 16, 2026

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Tooth loss and hospitalization among Canadian adults

Key messages: Tooth loss is significantly associated with an increased risk of all-cause, circulatory, and respiratory hospitalizations in Canadian adults. After adjusting for age and other risk factors, no significant relationship was found between missing teeth and mortality. Introduction Tooth loss is…

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