We are excited to announce the new edition of the FOCUS digital publication posted on the ODHA website today!
The new FOCUS is shorter in length and will be published more frequently. In 2023, we will publish five issues - January, March, July,…
Oral healthcare professionals are at high risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders. This study aimed to determine the regions at greatest risk for developing musculoskeletal strain and to evaluate the effect of interventional training involving photography and self-assessment on posture and the…
Inflammation is the body's protective response to infection and/or trauma. Systemic inflammation is implicated in the onset and progression of several chronic diseases. Periodontitis is amongst the most common inflammatory diseases of the adult population and is a potential trigger of systemic…
There are only limited long-term data about implants in periodontally compromised patients. This study presents the 20-year clinical results of implants placed in partially edentulous patients previously treated for periodontitis compared with periodontally healthy patients (PHP). Material and Methods The original…
ODHA members attended an outstanding professional development seminar on Oct 14!
THANK YOU to Crest+Oral-B and Hu-Friedy for the generous support and helping to make this a successful PD event! ODHA members enjoyed a wonderful day full of workshops and networking opportunities.
THANK YOU to the seminar speakers Beth Parkes, RDH, and…
Watch the video My favourite thing about being a dental hygienist presented by the ODHA board of directors. What is your favourite thing about being a dental hygienist? Please share it with #2022ODHW on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and/or LinkedIn.
ODHA members attended another fantastic full-day PD seminar on Sept 30 at the Dentsply Sirona Academy SimLab.
THANK YOU to Crest+Oral-B, Dentsply Sirona and rdhu for providing a successful PD event! ODHA members enjoyed a wonderful full day of hands-on workshops and networking.…
Prolonged muscle strain and repetitive movements may lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in oral healthcare professionals. Studies show 54% to 93% of oral healthcare professionals experience work-related pain, and approximately 68% experience pain in the neck, lower back, and shoulders. Over…
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a common occupational hazard for dental professionals. The nature of the work requires repetitive motion of the arms, wrists, and hands. Tasks requiring repeated high hand forces applied at the fingertips and prolonged awkward postures generate significant…
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…
