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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"Oral Healthcare"”.
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I, Dentist: Is artificial intelligence the future of oral healthcare?
… ambiguities of clinical decision making in oral healthcare. In the past decade, at least half a dozen dental AI companies have begun selling software that they claim can help mitigate the problem of misdiagnosis and overtreatment in dentistry. Some of their systems attempt to do this by …
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Investigating staff morale and Batho Pele compliance of public oral healthcare professionals
… has made remarkable progress in transformational healthcare in an attempt to provide redress for those affected by the previous apartheid policies. A primary healthcare approach was adopted built on a framework of quality, accessible and affordable service delivery to all South Africans. Batho …
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Effectiveness of oral healthcare protocols for preventing and treating carious lesions in mixed-dentitions
Contains fulltext : 147498.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)
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Perceptions of the Role of the Oral Healthcare Providers in HPV-related Oral Cancer Education and Advocacy for the HPV Vaccine
Oral health is a vital component of overall health. If the United States continues to exclude oral healthcare from overall healthcare, negative consequences will persist in individuals, families, and communities. The increasing prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and subsequent …
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Do dental nurses in England have a role in the early intervention of oral healthcare for infants and toddlers during mandated contacts by Specialist Community Public Health Nurses?
Oral health is a fundamental aspect of overall health and well-being, particularly in infancy and early childhood (Public Health England (PHE), 2014). In England, Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHNs) provide mandated contacts with families, creating a unique opportunity to promote …
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Development of a model for assessing the quality of an oral health program in long-term care facilities
… is little information on how the quality of oral health services in long-term care (LTC) facilities is conceptualized or assessed. Objectives: This study aims to develop a model for assessing the quality of oral healthcare services in LTC facilities. Methods: This study is divided into four …
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A Conceptual Framework for Improving the Oral Health of Children with Disabilities
… A Conceptual Framework for Improving the Oral Health of Children with Disabilities<br/>Shiamaa Shihab Al-Mashhadani<br/>Introduction:<br/>The effect of good oral health contributes to improving general health, well-being, and quality of life. Children with disabilities are more likely to …
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A framework for oral health community engagement: a case study of the Vhembe district in Limpopo province, South Africa
Introduction: Oral health remains a significant global public health concern. Despite advances in oral healthcare, considerable challenges persist worldwide, especially in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas within both high- and low-income countries. South Africa has exhibited a slow response to …
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An evaluation of Ireland’s water fluoridation policy
… to the water supply, is an approved preventive oral health intervention to reduce the prevalence and severity of dental caries (dental decay). Celebrated for its role in reducing dental caries, it is recognised as one of the ten great public health promotion measures of the 20th century. Today, …
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Oral Health Access and Inequities in Rural Regions
… facilitators. This thesis provides evidence that oral health is influenced by geographical factors, socioeconomic status, and self-reported health behaviours. Equity in dental care was also influenced by structural factors like insurance and dental coverage. Rural Ontario residents visit their …
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Interprofessional Education on Oral Care for Cancer Patients in Dental Hygiene and Nursing
… with the intent of improving patient overall healthcare. This study evaluated the impact of IPE and knowledge the students gained on oral healthcare for cancer patients.</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> This quasi-experimental study used a convenient sample of nursing and dental hygiene …
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Flexural Strength of a Pit and Fissure Sealant Containing Microcapsules
… structure continues to be a significant issue in oral healthcare. A new approach to fight tooth decay incorporates microcapsules into dental materials that release remineralizing agents. The objective of this study was to study the effect that microcapsules have on the flexural strength of pit and …
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Bioactive capabilities explored in polyurethane microcapsules and the inclusion into dental sealants and cement pastes
… structure continues to be a significant issue in oral healthcare. The objectives of this study were to demonstrate the effect that microencapsulated water has on charging an orthodontic cement and pit and fissure sealant with fluoride by toothbrushing, demonstrate the slow, sustained release of …
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Analysis of potent odorants in spearmint oils
… as well as other confectionery products and oral healthcare products. While the major volatile constituents of spearmint are well known, there has been little research on the potent odorants in spearmint. The identification and quantitation of these compounds was performed in this study to …
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A smiling future: exploring the multidisciplinary associations with higher prevalence of tooth decay in minority children
… diet can have an adverse effect on the oral health of children and adults leading to tooth decay. Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is the most chronic disease in children and it is especially chronic within children who come from disadvantage backgrounds. The objective of this study is to …
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Oral Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Qatari People
… of this descriptive study was to determine the oral health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of Qatari people. The convenience sample consisted of 859 Qatari people between the ages of 18-72 from Hamad Medical Corporation Dental Department,</p> <p>Public Dental Health Care Centres, University …
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Disparities in oral health status within institutional settings: the increasing need for oral health professionals that are prepared to serve these populations
… This has subsequently created a need for more oral health providers that are trained to serve this population. This study aims to determine the overall oral health status of populations living in two specified institutionalized settings: nursing homes and state prisons within the US. A broad …
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Dental implications of genetic and congenital intellectual disabilities in Cape Town
… genetic factors play a role in the aetiology. Oral health is crucial to the overall health and well-being of children with ID. The dental problems of children with ID may be overshadowed by their intellectual dysfunction, and in some instances, by syndromic manifestations. These dental …
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Design and Development of Emerging Platforms for Personal Healthcare
… to address specific applications in personalised healthcare, which focuses on empowering individuals to monitor and manage their health through tailored and accessible technologies. The work focuses on innovative approaches in silent speech recognition, oral health monitoring, and biomarker …