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Trauma-informed care in oral health care: The role of dental hygienists

Role of dental hygienists in trauma-informed care

Key messages Traumatic experiences can impact clients’ oral health and ability to receive oral care, emphasizing the importance for dental hygienists being knowledgeable and prepared to provide trauma-informed care. Understanding trauma histories and offering trauma-informed care can support clients to achieve…

Supporting clients with psychological trauma symptoms

Mental Health Wellness November 8, 2024

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Supporting clients with psychological trauma symptoms

Key messages: Most people have experienced a traumatic event that they feel is physically or emotionally harmful or life-threatening, with some developing life-long psychological and physical symptoms that can be triggered by oral healthcare experiences. Clients experiencing psychological trauma symptoms can…

Do transgender patients experience more barriers in accessing oral healthcare and suffer an increased risk of poor oral health: can this lead to a lower oral health-related quality of life?

Mental Health Oral Health Wellness June 7, 2024

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Barriers to oral healthcare experienced by transgender clients

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…

Taking a one-week break from social media leads to better self-esteem and body image among young women

Mental Health Wellness May 17, 2024

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Social media break improves self-esteem and body image in young females

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…

Sleeping beats sitting for cardiometabolic health

Wellness February 10, 2024

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Sleeping beats sitting for cardiometabolic health

Cardiometabolic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes mellitus, are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. The global burden of these diseases has risen over the past three decades. Concerningly, these trends are projected to continue. Physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour, and inadequate…

Daily exercise may offset mortality risk from prolonged sitting

Wellness January 5, 2024

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Daily exercise may offset mortality risk from prolonged sitting

In developed nations, adults spend an average of 9-10 hours every day sitting, mostly during work hours. A highly sedentary lifestyle is associated with an increased risk of mortality. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends 150-300 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical…

Oral Health Wellness November 25, 2023

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Eating disorders through the periodontal lens

Eating disorders are mental health conditions that significantly impair physical health and psychosocial functioning. Eating disorders have severe consequences on mental well-being and physical health, including oral health. The three most frequent eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating…

ODHA News Wellness November 8, 2023

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Risk factors for eating disorders

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions associated with significant psychological and physical impairment. Individuals with eating disorders are at greater risk of suicidality, mortality, and poorer quality of life compared to both the general population and individuals with other mental health…

The effects of dental hygiene instrument handles on muscle activity production

Oral Health Wellness October 5, 2023

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Effects of dental hygiene instrument handles on muscle activity

Dental hygienists are at an increased risk for developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Research indicates 60-90% of dental hygienists and dentists experience work-related MSDs. Instrument design may contribute to MSD development. Commercially available instruments come in a variety of diameters and masses to…

Pneumonia incidence and oral health management by dental hygienists in long-term care facilities: A 1-year prospective multicentre cohort study

Oral Health Wellness August 31, 2023

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Dental hygiene care and pneumonia in LTC

Aspiration of oral bacteria with saliva or food is the predominant cause of pneumonia in older adults. A study investigated whether professional oral health management (OHM) by dental hygienists was associated with a lower incidence of pneumonia in older adults residing in…

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