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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…