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ODHA News August 1, 2024

Explore the ODHA 2023-2024 Member Value Report

Explore the ODHA 2023-2024 Member Value Report today! We are excited to announce the ODHA 2023-2024 Member Value Report is now available! This comprehensive report highlights the significant value ODHA has consistently delivered to our members in key areas such as advocacy, communications…

ODHA News July 23, 2024

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The ODHA membership campaign has started with the early bird draws

Join or renew with ODHA during early bird week to be part of fabulous draws with amazing prizes! 🎁 Increase your chances of winning by acting EARLY. Call on July 23, and you will have the most chances in every draw for…

ODHA News July 20, 2024

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FOCUS July issue filled with insightful information

The July issue of FOCUS digital publication, our exclusive digital publication for ODHA members, is now live! This edition, open for all dental hygienists, is filled with lots of insightful content, including: An informative message from CEO Marg Harrington covering the Canadian…

Nicotine pouches: a review for the dental team

Oral Health July 15, 2024

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Nicotine pouches: A review for the oral health team

Key messages: Nicotine pouches, a tobacco-free product, are becoming increasingly popular globally. Nicotine pouches are likely to be a 'lower-risk product' as compared to tobacco smoking due to their lack of combustion. Nicotine pouches may be an option in tobacco…

Patient shielding during dentomaxillofacial radiography: Recommendations from the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Oral Health July 7, 2024

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Client shielding for dental radiography: Recommendations from AAOMR

Introduction Radiographs are used to assess symptoms or screen for occult disease in asymptomatic clients. Imaging in oral health practices includes intraoral, panoramic, cephalometric, and cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) imaging. When prescribing radiographs, it is essential to consider the advantages and limitations of the…

ODHA ProvinciaLINK June 2024 Update is available

ODHA News July 2, 2024

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ODHA ProvinciaLINK June 2024 Update is available now

The ODHA 2024 ProvinciaLINK June Update video, featuring important news and highlights about your provincial association is available now. In this edition, the ODHA President Rozina Bhimji, RRDH, and the Chief Executive Officer Marg Harrington, MHS, MHE, cover a range of topics: New board members…

Diseases Oral Health June 27, 2024

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Pregnancy-related oral problems

Introduction Pregnancy-related oral health conditions can occur from hormonal changes, altered immunological responses, and changes in oral hygiene and food habits. Poor oral health during pregnancy has been linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as premature birth, low birth weight, and preeclampsia. Recognizing oral…

ODHA News June 20, 2024

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A fantastic professional development seminar!

Together, the Ontario Dental Hygienists’ Association (ODHA) and Philips offered an extraordinary seminar on June 7 in Kitchener to celebrate dental hygiene excellence in Ontario! THANK YOU to the seminar leader, Dr. Uche Odiatu, for all the knowledgeable and inspiring information. …

Periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes

Diseases Oral Health June 19, 2024

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Periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes

Introduction Periodontal disease is a chronic infectious disease. According to data, the global prevalence of gingivitis in pregnant individuals is 30–100%. Periodontal pathogens initiate chronic damage to tooth-supporting tissues. Periodontal pathogens and their metabolites can also lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes through…

Do transgender patients experience more barriers in accessing oral healthcare and suffer an increased risk of poor oral health: can this lead to a lower oral health-related quality of life?

Mental Health Oral Health Wellness June 7, 2024

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Barriers to oral healthcare experienced by transgender clients

Barriers to oral healthcare can lead to poorer oral health, resulting in an overall reduction in oral health-related quality of life. Abstract Objective This literature review aimed to assess the barriers transgender (TG) clients experience in accessing oral healthcare Methodology An electronic search was carried out…

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