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ODHA members attended another fantastic full-day PD seminar on Sept 30 at the Dentsply Sirona Academy SimLab.
THANK YOU to Crest+Oral-B, Dentsply Sirona and rdhu for providing a successful PD event! ODHA members enjoyed a wonderful full day of hands-on workshops and networking.…
Prolonged muscle strain and repetitive movements may lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in oral healthcare professionals. Studies show 54% to 93% of oral healthcare professionals experience work-related pain, and approximately 68% experience pain in the neck, lower back, and shoulders. Over…
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a common occupational hazard for dental professionals. The nature of the work requires repetitive motion of the arms, wrists, and hands. Tasks requiring repeated high hand forces applied at the fingertips and prolonged awkward postures generate significant…
Dental caries is a clinic manifestation of continued demineralization of the tooth enamel resulting from acids produced from sugar fermentation by bacteria in the plaque microbiota on the tooth surface, under the gum and in the proximal surfaces.
Lactobacilli have been considered major…
Dentures are an excellent treatment modality for partial and edentate clients. However, clients typically demonstrate poor levels of denture hygiene. Improper denture care and hygiene can cause decreased prosthesis longevity and increased risk of developing dental caries, periodontal disease, and oral candidiasis.…
It is essential for healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with advanced cancer to have a good understanding of the principles of oral hygiene/care and knowledge of the evidence-based management of common oral problems.
However, research suggests oral problems are often…
Guidelines were developed by the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer and International Society of Oral Oncology (MASCC/ISOO) to facilitate the evidence-based management of mucositis.
Mucositis is characterized by erythema and ulceration of the mucosal lining of the gastrointestinal (GI)…
Exciting! We are back in person!
Thank you to Philips for sponsoring this fantastic PD seminar on Friday, June 17, 2022, in Mississauga. ODHA members enjoyed a first-class professional development session, First on the Scene, by stellar speaker Jo-Anne Jones, RDH, and a…
The research studied multiple potential risk factors of pod use among Canadian youth and young adults. It was based on a large sample of Canadian youth and young adults across Canada and comprehensive surveys. These surveys addressed various psychosocial, motivational and substance…
