The Ontario Dental Hygienists’ Association (ODHA) is delighted to announce the addition of four new board directors.
Please join us in welcoming Harishni, Michelle, Salimah, and Renata to the ODHA Board of Directors.
Harishni Ramesha (Region B: Halton-Peel, Simcoe County, Muskoka)
Michelle Aube-Simmonds (Region…
Background
Cancer remains a leading cause of mortality globally, with oral and oropharyngeal cancer rates remaining persistently high. Moreover, the incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas (OPSCC) continues to rise at approximately 1% per year, with mortality…
Background Social media (SM) has become a central means of communication in most people’s daily lives. Of the 4.6 billion active users of SM globally, the heaviest users are 18–29-year-old females. Many SM platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) allow people to post…
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (virtual) of the Ontario Dental Hygienists’ Association (ODHA) will be held on:
DATE: Friday, May 24, 2024
TIME: 5:00 p.m.
PLACE: Virtual – you must register by May 17, 2024 to attend
Only ODHA members can…
Background Early and accurate detection of caries lesions can lead to better preventive and conservative measures, thereby reducing healthcare costs. Clinical examination, combined with radiographic evaluation, is the routine diagnostic approach. However, previous studies have shown a substantial variability in its reliability…
Background
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the leading cause of several preventable cancers, including oropharyngeal, cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, and penile cancers. The incidence of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer has increased over the past several decades, particularly among young adults. Oral health professionals are…
We are pleased to present the ODHA 2024 ProvinciaLINK March Update video.
In this edition, ODHA President Rozina Bhimji, RRDH, and Chief Executive Officer Marg Harrington, MHS, MHE, provide a range of topics:
Important updates from Marg on the ODHA's recent advocacy efforts…
Key messages
Implementation of social media interventions positively influenced multiple aspects of oral health among the public.
Social media platforms can serve as an effective tool for oral health promotion by enhancing knowledge transfer and content accessibility.
Introduction Social media platforms…
The March issue of FOCUS is now live! This edition is packed with insightful content, including:
A personal message from our President;
a detailed exploration of substance use and oral health in the Research Corner;
an informative article "Eating Disorders: The…
Key message
Oral health professionals play a vital role in detecting substance use disorders at an early stage and preventing their associated adverse effects on oral health.
Substance use disorder is a treatable medical condition that affects the brain and involves compulsive…