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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
More than 700 dental hygienists, speakers and exhibitors attended the ODHA 2018 Re-energize Conference. This two-day event, featured 14 hours of professional development, top-quality sessions, keynote speakers and an exhibit hall with the most exhibitors we’ve had to date.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, 2-spirit (LGBTQ2S) persons experience a number of health care disparities for many reasons: discrimination and social pressures, personal sexual behaviours, limited access to health insurance, higher rates of smoking and alcohol/substance misuse, higher rates of anxiety and…
The ODHA Board of Directors had a productive weekend working on a new strategic plan October 19 – 20, 2019. It was a wonderful weekend connecting and working as a team developing a plan that will continue to move the association forward.…