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What does adolescent substance use look like during the COVID-19 pandemic?

A study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health examines adolescent substance use changes in frequency, social contexts, and pandemic-related predictors.  Abstract   Objective: The overarching goal of this study was to provide key information on how adolescents' substance use has changed…

Addictions Cannabis November 20, 2020

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Trends and correlates of cannabis use in Canada: a repeated cross-sectional analysis of national surveys

In October 2018, the Government of Canada legalized the recreational use of cannabis nationally. Before legalization, cannabis was the most widely used illicit drug in Canada, and consumption increased from 14% to 17% between 2018 and 2019. This rise may be a…

Wellness November 20, 2020

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Playing games is associated with reduced declines in cognitive function: A 68-year longitudinal cohort study

People who play games – such as cards and board games – are more likely to stay mentally sharp in later life, a study published in The Journals of Gerontology suggests. Those who regularly played non-digital games scored better on memory and…

Addictions COVID-19 Diseases E-cigarettes November 10, 2020

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Association between youth smoking, e-cigarette use, and Coronavirus Disease 2019

Vaping is linked to a substantially increased risk of COVID-19 among teenagers and young adults, according to a new study led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The study, which was published online in the Journal of Adolescent Health, is…

Heart Health Wellness November 3, 2020

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Artificially sweetened drinks may not be heart healthier than sugary drinks

Sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, which suggests artificially sweetened beverages may not be a healthy alternative, according to a research letter published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Eloi…

ODHA News October 19, 2020

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Spousal Exception Regulation – We did it!

ODHA is pleased to announce the spousal exception regulation has passed under the Dental Hygiene Act – a true victory for the dental hygiene profession! ODHA continuously advocated for this change with the Ontario government and the association would like to thank…

Oral Health October 9, 2020

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Manual subgingival scaling proves superior to ultrasonic scaling in reducing probing pocket depths

BACKGROUND Mechanical plaque removal has been commonly accepted to be the basis for periodontal treatment. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of ultrasonic and manual subgingival scaling at different initial probing pocket depths (PPD) in periodontal treatment. METHODS English-language databases (PubMed,…

Wellness October 8, 2020

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A new link between lavender oil and hormonal imbalance: Recent research context

Years ago, a clinical research team observed a link between male prepubertal gynecomastia and the use of lavender oil (LO) or tea tree oil (TTO) -- two of the most common essential oils, and frequent ingredients in a range of cosmetics and…

Diseases Lupus Oral Health October 1, 2020

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Study confirms association between lupus and periodontitis

A newly published meta-analysis shows lupus is significantly associated with periodontitis. While people with lupus were found to have a higher chance of developing some related complications (higher prevalence of bleeding on probing and clinical attachment loss), the study did not detect an association…

Addictions Cannabis Wellness September 18, 2020

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New study: Cannabis helps fight resistant bacteria

Since the discovery of penicillin in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming, antibiotics have saved millions of lives from fatal infections world-wide. However, with time bacteria have developed mechanisms to escape the effects of antibiotics – they have become resistant. With fewer antibiotics available…

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