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Oral Health August 24, 2022

Lactobacilli and human dental caries: More than mechanical retention

Dental caries is a clinic manifestation of continued demineralization of the tooth enamel resulting from acids produced from sugar fermentation by bacteria in the plaque microbiota on the tooth surface, under the gum and in the proximal surfaces. Lactobacilli have been considered major…

odha-newswire-Denture cleanliness and hygiene

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Denture cleanliness and hygiene: An overview

Dentures are an excellent treatment modality for partial and edentate clients. However, clients typically demonstrate poor levels of denture hygiene. Improper denture care and hygiene can cause decreased prosthesis longevity and increased risk of developing dental caries, periodontal disease, and oral candidiasis.…

ODHA News December 12, 2025

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ODHA ProvinciaLINK December 2025 Update

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…

Oral syphilis - the great imitator: a series of six cases

Oral Health December 2, 2025

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Oral syphilis

Key messages: 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…

Wellness November 25, 2025

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Addressing health literacy

Introduction Health literacy refers to individuals' ability to find, understand, and utilize information and services that inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others. Personal health literacy is affected by how clearly and effectively clinicians and organizations, such as healthcare systems, insurers,…

Diseases Oral Health Wellness November 14, 2025

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Preventing musculoskeletal disorders among oral health professionals with yoga

Introduction Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are serious health problems among oral health professionals, with a prevalence ranging from 64% to 93%. The areas most affected by work-related musculoskeletal disorders among oral health professionals are the lower back (34-60%) and hips (15-25%), in addition to…

ODHA News November 5, 2025

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2025-2026 Membership November Weekly Draws

If you missed the October 31st membership deadline, don’t worry. You can still renew your ODHA membership today to ensure you have 2026 malpractice insurance. ODHA offers comprehensive malpractice insurance coverage, at no extra cost! Join/renew today to obtain insurance coverage before the December 1st College of Dental Hygienists…

Effects of sugar substitutes on cariogenic bacteria

Wellness November 3, 2025

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Effects of sugar substitutes on cariogenic bacteria

Key messages: The results of this review support the use of xylitol as a sugar substitute to reduce cariogenic bacteria, possibly lowering the risk of dental caries and reducing the incidence of new dental caries. Further research is required to confirm…

The effect of self-reported flossing behavior on cardiovascular disease events and mortality https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(24)00565-8/fulltext

Oral Health Wellness October 24, 2025

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Effect of flossing on cardiovascular disease

Key messages: Improving flossing behaviour may have an additional benefit in preventing cardiovascular disease events. Medical practitioners should advise their patients to improve their oral self-care practices, in addition to the standard diet and exercise advice. Introduction There is growing evidence of…

The link between the use of diet and fitness monitoring apps

Wellness October 16, 2025

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Diet and fitness apps associated with disordered eating symptoms

Key messages: Diet and fitness apps are marketed as tools to improve health, with evidence that these tools can be effective in increasing physical activity. These apps also have unintended negative consequences, such as creating pressure to meet goals, concerns about…

ODHA News October 4, 2025

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FOCUS October issue released

The October issue of FOCUS, our exclusive digital publication for ODHA members, is now available! This edition is packed with timely updates, professional insights, and resources to support your practice, including: A message from the CEO with key advocacy updates on scope…

ODHA News October 3, 2025

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2025 ProvinciaLINK September Update video

We’re pleased to share the September 2025 ProvinciaLINK update video, featuring highlights from ODHA President Heather Kleinberg and CEO Marg Harrington on: ODHA’s ongoing advocacy for prevention and fee parity in the Canadian Dental Care Plan; key updates on ODHA’s advocacy…

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