We are excited to announce the second issue of the new edition of the FOCUS digital publication has been released! The January issue of FOCUS magazine is available online for all ODHA members. Be sure to read the CEO’s message for 2022…
Oral cancer is cancer within the oral cavity, including the buccal mucosa, gingiva, anterior two-thirds of the tongue, floor of the mouth, hard palate, and retromolar trigone. Oral cancer remains the sixth most common cancer globally and is a major health concern…
Bruxism is a term that encompasses a range of presentations of rhythmic and repetitive muscular activity. For many, this is not a significant problem but for some, this behaviour leads to substantial impact and tissue damage that can be significant, compromising function…
As described in the first paper, bruxism is a term that encompasses a range of presentations of rhythmic and repetitive muscular activity, which is not a significant problem for many clients. But for some, the behaviour leads to significant issues and extensive…
Introduction: There will be three seperate posts on the Dental Hygiene Newswire website about the series of three research papers that review the etiology of bruxism, its impacts, and treatment strategies for persistent bruxers at risk of tissue damage. Part 1: background…
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are among the most commonly reported injuries in the workforce, and there is a particularly high prevalence among dental hygienists. Research has shown the incidence of MSD may begin during students’ academic and clinical training.
This study aimed to determine…
Musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) and pain are highly prevalent among dental professionals. Oral healthcare is a physically and mentally demanding profession as precise hand movements, awkward working postures, vibrating dental instruments, and repetitive motions are often utilized over long periods of time.
MSDs can…
We are excited to announce the new edition of the FOCUS digital publication posted on the ODHA website today!
The new FOCUS is shorter in length and will be published more frequently. In 2023, we will publish five issues - January, March, July,…
Oral healthcare professionals are at high risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders. This study aimed to determine the regions at greatest risk for developing musculoskeletal strain and to evaluate the effect of interventional training involving photography and self-assessment on posture and the…
Inflammation is the body's protective response to infection and/or trauma. Systemic inflammation is implicated in the onset and progression of several chronic diseases. Periodontitis is amongst the most common inflammatory diseases of the adult population and is a potential trigger of systemic…
