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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"oral health needs"”.
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Oral Health Needs of Virginia Schoolchildren by HMO Regions
Purpose: This study examined differences in oral health status and dental treatment needs by HMO regions in Virginia. Methods: The Division of Dental Health (DDH), Virginia Department of Health (VDH), completed the 1999 Virginia Oral Health Needs Assessment (VSOHNA) with the cooperation of the …
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Oral Health Needs Assessment of an Inner-City Homeless Population and Follow-up of Dental Referrals
… and faculty volunteers to conduct no-cost dental health screenings for transient residents at South Park Inn Homeless Shelter in Hartford, CT. Once screened, patients are referred to UConn or another hospital-based dental clinic in the area for treatment. The purpose of this study was to determine …
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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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Impact of early childhood perceptions and experiences on oral health practices in later life
Older adults are at a higher risk for numerous oral and systemic diseases. Oral conditions experienced by the elderly are believed to be cumulative. The purpose of this study was to determine if a relationship exists between early childhood dental care practices/experiences and perceived oral …
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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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Organizational Barriers to and Facilitators of Patient Engagement Processes For Persons Living With Hiv/Aids: A Case Study Analaysis of An Oral Health Services Program
<p>Researchers have documented the unmet need of oral health services for persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), especially in those that are African American. Untreated oral conditions can lead to systemic complications which may further compound the problems experienced by this vulnerable …
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Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes, Periodontitis, and Quality of Life in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis
There are few studies on the oral health of individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF), even though poor oral health is a potential contributor to worsening chronic health conditions. Periodontitis, the inflammation of hard tissues that support and anchor the teeth, is a source of infection that could …
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Evaluating the implementation of Smile4life: a theoretically driven exploration
… intervention: Smile4life, Scotland’s national oral health improvement programme for people experiencing homelessness. This work was initially conceived following a process evaluation of Smile4life implementation, which revealed that Smile4life practitioners working in NHS Boards varied in the …