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Improving flossing behaviour may have an additional benefit in preventing cardiovascular disease events.
Medical practitioners should advise their patients to improve their oral self-care practices, in addition to the standard diet and exercise advice.
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There is growing evidence of…
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Diet and fitness apps are marketed as tools to improve health, with evidence that these tools can be effective in increasing physical activity.
These apps also have unintended negative consequences, such as creating pressure to meet goals, concerns about…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
Oral health professionals are at high risk for developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), with neck, back, shoulder, and wrist pain commonly reported. Oral healthcare is physically demanding, with clinicians adopting static positions for extended periods to facilitate vision and access.
Reduced productivity, frequent absences,…
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Periodontitis is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and aging plays a mediating role in this association.
Progression of periodontitis is significantly associated with biological aging, suggesting periodontitis may accelerate the systemic aging process.
Periodontitis management may delay…
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Exposure to noise above 85 decibels for over eight hours a day may lead to noise-induced hearing loss.
Oral health professionals are at risk of developing noise-induced hearing loss from frequent exposure to equipment that produces significantly high decibels…
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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…
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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…
