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An amazing full day of PD!

ODHA members enjoyed a day of networking and professional development on June 7 at the Sheraton Toronto Airport. The event, sponsored by Philips, featured Jo-Ann Jones, RDH presenting New! Perfect 10 – Sustaining Our Practice, Our Clients and Our Lives! and Betsy…

ODHA News November 11, 2019

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Power of words: The implications of what we speak

A message from Maheen Cassim, ODHA President Words. So simple yet have the power to leave a lasting impression – both positive and negative. It’s important to be accurate in the words we speak, particularly in reference to the profession - now…

Wellness November 11, 2019

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Exercise, the ‘best antidepressant’, also prevents heart disease

Depression is a risk factor for heart disease. New research now explores the link between these two conditions, finding that for many who have depression in later life, exercise is the best treatment that can keep both the heart and the mind…

Wellness November 11, 2019

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Can plant-based diet stave off diabetes?

Eating a plant-based diet was tied to a reduced risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according to a review. Pooled data from nine observational studies indicated that high adherence to a plant-based diet was associated with a 23% lower risk for incident type…

Addictions Smoking November 11, 2019

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A comparative study on tobacco cessation methods: A quantitative systematic review

Abstract Background: During recent years, there have been many advances in different types of pharmacological and non-pharmacological tobacco control treatments. This study aimed to identify the most effective smoking cessation methods used in quitting based upon a review of the literature.…

Cancer Diseases November 11, 2019

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Energizing the immune system to eat cancer

Immune cells called macrophages are supposed to serve and protect, but cancer has found ways to put them to sleep. Now researchers at the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania say they’ve identified how to fuel macrophages with the energy needed to…

Mental Health November 8, 2019

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Anxiety disorders in children and adolescents: New findings

Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric condition in youth. Lifetime prevalence rates for any anxiety disorder in adolescents is 31.9%. Anxiety disorders occur early in childhood with a median age of onset of 6 years. These disorders lead to significant impairment…

Oral Health November 7, 2019

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The safety of dental amalgam and alternative dental restoration materials for clients and users

In the light of developments and studies on dental amalgam, a request was submitted to update the Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR) Opinion produced in 2008 on the safety and performance of both dental amalgam and possible…

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