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Showing 1 to 20 of 35 for “"Oral health care"”.
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Oral health care training for caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities
<p>Purpose: This study explored the impact of an oral health care training program on caregivers’ knowledge of the oral-systemic link and confidence in the provision of oral health care for individuals with DD.</p> <p>Methods: This study used a mixed-methods design with a convenience sample …
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Towards evidence-based oral health care: The potential of health economics
Contains fulltext : 250096.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)
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Oral Health Care Services Available to Mentally Retarded Individuals in Public Residential Facilities
… persons to receive comprehensive health care, including dentistry, has led to increased legislation in favor of handicapped individuals including the mentally retarded. Mentally retarded persons have a right to adequate health care, education, training rehabilitiation, and guidance …
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A study of oral health care for the children with genetic disorder and chromosomal abnormalities
… study was performed to prepare the references of oral hygiene management for the children with Down's Syndrome and Angelman Syndrome. Thirty five caregivers of the children was answered about children`s characteristics, oral health condition and management, socio-economic status of the caregivers. …
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Barriers to oral health care among people living with HIV in Kwazulu Natal and the Western Cape
… of the adult population infected with HIV. Oral lesions and various opportunistic infections characterize the progression of HIV making it imperative for people living with HIV to have access to good quality oral care. There is a need to examine accessibility and use of dental services in …
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The role of traditional healers in oral health care in the Bui Division, North West Province, Cameroon
… depend on traditional medicines for their health care needs and about seven per cent of the average household health budget is spent on traditional medicines irrespective of their incomes. The aim of this study was (i) to assess the role of traditional healers (THs) in providing oral care …
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Determinants of provider preferences for utilisation of oral health care services in Uganda : A Rural-Urban comparison
The demand for health care has been addressed by many researchers in health economics, which is indicative of the important role it plays in the assessment of health service provision and utilisation. However, studies on demand for oral health care are limited, especially in the developing country …
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of oral health care workers of Lesotho regarding the management of patients with oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS
… people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) present with oral manifestations of HIV as the first sign of the disease. While Lesotho has a population of fewer than 2 million people, it is faced with the harsh reality of a dire shortage of health care workers including oral health care workers (OHCWs). The …
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Primary care practitioners' knowledge, attitudes and current practice in managing oral health conditions
Background: Primary care practitioners are at the forefront of the health service and therefore have an opportunity to promote oral health, manage certain oral conditions, or refer appropriately to the closest dental service. In under-resourced areas, patients are more likely to present initially …
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Infant Oral Health: A Survey of General Dentists, Pediatric Dentists, and Pediatricians in Virginia
… attitudes, and experiences related to infant oral health for both dental and medical providers.Methods: A survey of infant oral health care was sent to 300 randomly selected general dentists, 300 randomly selected pediatricians, and all pediatric dentists in Virginia. The survey contained …
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An examination of strategic management within general dental practice
… and since the inception of the National Health Service in 1948, general dental practitioners [GDPs] have worked in a stable environment. In recent years these GDPs have experienced dramatic changes in the way that primary oral health care is delivered to the public. This research aims to …
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A comparative analysis of delivering different modes of dental care at district level
… study is to analyse and compare the delivery of oral health care services based on the prevailing curative paradigm and WHO-treatment norms for the school-going community of Mitchells Palin district in relation to selected alternative methods of dental care delivery. The optimal use of auxiliary …
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Re-conceptualising primary oral health of a substructure in the Cape Health Metro District
… (rPHC) to promote universal access to health, oral health remains a critical concern, particularly regarding the provision of primary oral health care (POHC) within the public health system. Aim: This study aimed to explore the status of primary oral health care (POHC) within the …
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The oral health needs of children, adolescents and young adults after cancer therapy for solid tumours
… important issue requiring further research. The oral health of an individual is central to their general health, level of nutrition and quality of life. This study therefore set out to investigate: • Whether or not the effects of cancer therapy resulted in a reduced level of oral health during …
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Dental Hygienists' Beliefs, Norms, Attitudes, and Intentions Toward Treating HIV/AIDS Patients
There is a great demand and need for oral health care during the course of HIV disease (HIV Costs and Services Utilization Study; Marcus et. al., 2005). HIV+ patients identified three key barriers to obtaining oral health treatment: 1) beliefs and attitudes of dental health care providers (DHCPs) …
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Cost analysis of the Miles of Smiles Program, a school-based preventive oral health program
… program was implemented to address the access to oral health care issues that affect low income children within the school district. The analysis of the program utilized an inventory list and an existing de-identified database to determine the costs associated with operating the program throughout …
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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
… facilities) has a created a need for health care providers that are adequately trained to provide them with comprehensive care. 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 …
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Prevalence of dental caries and tooth brushing habits among preschool children in Khartoum State, Sudan
… preschool children remains a major dental public health problem as it affects significant number of preschool children in both developed and developing countries and it is on increase in the developing ones as in Sudan due to the change in life style with the absence of oral health preventive …
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Development of Dental Services for Arctic Populations: Labrador and the Baffin Region Compared
… which I perceived in the administration of oral health services for the Baffin Region, North West Territories when working there in 1985 and 1986. The recommendations are suggestions for some solutions. Part I provides a background by describing the elements of public dental health and their …
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Perceptions of Dental Hygienists' role on the prenatal care team
… perceptions of their role on the prenatal care team and perceptions of obstetricians towards the role of dental hygienists as part of the prenatal care team. Methods: Data was collected from an anonymous electronic Likert-style survey sent to obstetricians at Denver Health and Hospitality …
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