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In recent years, diet trends such as intermittent fasting have popularized the practice of delayed or restricted eating for many individuals looking to manage caloric intake. Still, many people open to restructuring their schedules have the same question: When is the right…

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Better oral hygiene linked to lower diabetes risk

Frequency of tooth brushing was associated with risk of new-onset diabetes in a large retrospective study. In 188,013 individuals followed for a median of 10 years, those who brushed three or more times a day were 8% less likely to develop diabetes…

Addictions Cannabis March 2, 2020

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Association between self-reported prenatal cannabis use and maternal, perinatal, and neonatal outcomes

Recent evidence suggests that cannabis use during pregnancy is increasing, although population-based data about perinatal outcomes following in utero exposure remain limited. Using a comprehensive perinatal registry in the province of Ontario, a study aimed to assess whether there are associations between…

Mental Health February 28, 2020

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As more teens identify as LGBTQ, suicide attempts edge down

Substantial recent increases in the percentage of teens and young adults reporting they are not heterosexual were accompanied by a decline in suicide attempts among sexual minority youth, survey data indicated. The proportion of adolescents disclosing a minority sexual orientation in 2017 was…

Oral Health February 24, 2020

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The effectiveness of completely and incompletely sealed first permanent molars on caries prevention

Over the last decade, there has been a decline in dental caries prevalence among children and adolescents. Nevertheless, dental caries is still a major health problem worldwide, affecting as many as 60 - 90% of children. While some decrease in caries prevalence…

Cancer Diseases February 21, 2020

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Artificial intelligence improves breast cancer screening in study

An artificial intelligence (AI) system for breast cancer screening outperformed radiologists in a recent study in Nature. The technique spotted more cancers and raised fewer false alarms. The researchers evaluated the AI system's cancer predictions and clinical radiologists' original decisions based on biopsy-confirmed breast cancer…

Wellness February 19, 2020

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How exercise may keep food cravings in check

If you’re worried about gaining weight, exercise may help – and not just by burning calories. Exercise may strengthen the brain’s ability to resist high-calorie foods such as potato chips and chocolate bars in favour of more healthful options. It’s an idea…

Addictions E-cigarettes February 18, 2020

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Electronic cigarette and JUUL use increasing among young people

Electronic cigarette and JUUL use increased in every age group, particularly in adolescents and young adults from 2018 to 2019, according to a recent JAMA Pediatric study. This study found that the e-cigarette device JUUL appears to be associated with the youth…

Addictions Alcohol February 18, 2020

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Impact of alcohol dependency on oral health: A cross-sectional comparative study

Excessive alcohol consumption can adversely affect oral health, including the oral cavity, oral mucosa, and teeth. Studies have indicated that individuals with alcohol use disorder may have an increased risk of dental caries, probing pocket depth, and mucosal lesions. To further understand…

Video December 10, 2019

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Crest + Oral-B sponsored PD Event 2019

Thanks to Crest + Oral-B for sponsoring a fantastic PD event on Friday, October 25th in Vaughan. ODHA members enjoyed a great morning of networking and first-class professional development including a presentation by Jennifer Turner, RDH, BSc. Check out the video highlights!

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Fasting at night or in the morning? Listen to our biological clock, says new research

Better oral hygiene linked to lower diabetes risk

Association between self-reported prenatal cannabis use and maternal, perinatal, and neonatal outcomes

As more teens identify as LGBTQ, suicide attempts edge down

The effectiveness of completely and incompletely sealed first permanent molars on caries prevention

Artificial intelligence improves breast cancer screening in study

How exercise may keep food cravings in check

Electronic cigarette and JUUL use increasing among young people

Impact of alcohol dependency on oral health: A cross-sectional comparative study

Crest + Oral-B sponsored PD Event 2019