Membership early bird week (July 23 to 31) opens on Wednesday, July 23 at 9:00 am by telephone only. Call 1.800.315.6342. Online renewal will be open as of August 1, 2025.
Why renew during early bird week? The earlier you renew, the more…
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 inspiring messages, insightful articles, and timely updates to support professional growth. Here’s what’s inside this issue:…
Introduction
Hypertension is a serious chronic condition affecting over a billion people globally and is the leading risk factor for morbidity and mortality. Hypertension is often asymptomatic in the initial stages, making it crucial to recognize hypertension early to help mitigate disease progression.
Hypertension…
Key messages:
Periodontitis is linked to higher blood pressure in otherwise healthy individuals.
Individuals with periodontitis had higher mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure and higher odds of systolic blood pressure ≥140 mm Hg.
Gingival bleeding associated with higher mean systolic…
We’re pleased to share the latest ProvinciaLink video update, highlighting key ODHA activities and news from April to June 2025.
Here’s what you can expect in this edition:
A warm welcome from our new ODHA President Heather Kleinberg, who shares leadership updates, including…
Key messages:
Concern about how smartphones affect users is widespread, with many users worrying they use their device too much.
Blocking mobile internet for two weeks reduces smartphone use and improves well-being, mental health, and sustained attention.
Despite the benefits…
Key messages:
Eating disorders are characterized by disturbances in eating behaviour, occurring more often in females than males.
Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.
Treatment includes nutritional support, psychotherapy, and pharmacotherapy.…
Climate change is a well-recognized phenomenon. In Canada, the effects of climate change are manifested through, among other things, forest fires. On a global scale, rising temperatures are associated with increasing food insecurity and malnutrition, a higher risk of life-threatening infectious diseases,…
Key messages:
Very brief advice on smoking cessation can be delivered in 3 minutes or less and effectively increases tobacco abstinence.
These interventions include AAR, AWARD, and ABC. AAR (Ask, Advise, Refer) involves three steps: ask about tobacco use, advise to…
Background
Periodontal disease is one of the most common inflammatory diseases in humans. Periodontitis is a global public health problem impacting oral health, general health, and well-being. Traditionally, periodontitis was considered a local inflammatory disease of the periodontium. Numerous studies have demonstrated associations between…
