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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"Oral health outcomes"”.
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How Food Insecurity Impacts Children’s Oral Health Outcomes
Objectives: The objectives were to understand how food security status impacts children receiving dental care at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry (UIC COD) and to explore associations between food security status and a pediatric patient’s caries status. Methods: A …
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Effects of novel dental chews on oral health outcomes and halitosis in adult dogs
… benefits of daily dental chew administration on oral health outcomes in adult dogs. Twelve adult (mean age = 5.31 ± 1.08 years; mean BW = 13.12 ± 1.39 kg) female beagles were used in a replicated 4x4 Latin square design consisting of 28-day periods. All animal care and experimental procedures …
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The association between school environment and children’s general health and oral health outcomes in Australia
… are recognised as an appropriate setting for health promotion activities. Characteristics of schools have been associated with various health outcomes. The association between aspects of schools and child oral health outcomes was assessed for a sample of children from New South Wales, South …
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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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Development and validation of a patient-based outcome measure for endodontic treatment
… Jago initiated an interest in the measurement of health related quality of life measures in dentistry. Clinical measures to assess oral health from the dentist’s perspective do not necessarily measure well-being. The patient reported outcome measures are an important tool to measure and improve …
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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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Predictors of Dental Students’ Behavioral Intention Use of Teledentistry: An Application of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) Model
… to dental care are challenges to improving oral health and decreasing the burden of dental diseases. There are more than 57 million individuals in the U.S. who live in dental health professional shortage areas (DHPSA). The U.S. DHPSA areas need 9,951 dental practitioners to overcome the …
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Maternal Factors and Birth Delivery Impact on Severe Early Childhood Caries
… study reviewed patient charts from the Infant Oral Health (IOH) Clinic at UIC’s pediatric dentistry department. Patient data collected from the axiUm® electronic health records system between August 1, 2021, and August 31, 2023, included children aged 0 to 3 years, with oral health outcomes …
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Oral health knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of Miswak use among a South African-based Somali population
… the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of oral health among Somali miswak users and non-users in Cape Town, South Africa, to gain insights into the potential benefits and limitations of this traditional oral hygiene practice. Understanding the KAP of miswak users can provide valuable …
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AI-Enabled Clinical Decision Support for Oral Disease Detection
Oral health is a critical component of global public health, with dental diseases such as caries, periodontal conditions, periapical lesions, and impacted teeth affecting millions of individuals annually. These conditions not only lead to pain, infection, and tooth loss but are also linked to …
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A Multiethnic Approach of Stakeholder Involvement to Set Priorities for Oral Health Research
… and multilingual country, significant oral health disparities have been reported across ethnic groups. For example, the Malaysian National Oral Health Survey (2017) documented a higher prevalence of dental caries among Chinese children (30.7%), the highest oral cancer rates among …
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Correlation of Dental Anxiety, Dental Phobia, and Psychological Constructs in a Sample of Patients Receiving Dental Care at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry
… the visit entirely, which may cause a decline in oral health-related quality of life. Dental anxiety often has a correlation with other psychological constructs. There is a significant prevalence of dental anxiety among various ethnic groups, which highlights the importance of understanding and …
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Current Barriers to Dental Care of Virginia Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
<p><strong>Objective:</strong> The purpose of this study was to determine the barriers to accessing professional dental care for Virginia children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a mechanism for evaluating dental hygiene curricula. <strong>Methods:</strong> Data was collected via Qualtrics® …