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A pragmatic, multi-centered, stepped wedge, cluster randomized controlled trial pilot of the clinical and cost effectiveness of a complex Stroke Oral healthCare intervention pLan Evaluation II (SOCLE II) compared with usual oral healthcare in stroke wards [PDF]

, 2019
BACKGROUND: Patients with stroke-associated pneumonia experience poorer outcomes (increased hospital stays, costs, discharge dependency, and risk of death).
Bain, Brenda Jean, Barr, John, Bowers, Naomi, Brady, Marian C., Chalmers, Campbell, Colins, Marissa, Gray, Heather, Keerie, Catriona, Langhorne, Peter, Pollock, Alex, Stott, David J., Sweeney, Petrina, Weir, Christopher J.   +12 more
core   +2 more sources

A Survey of Single‐Use and Reusable Surgical and Anaesthetic Devices in Victorian Public Health Services

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To understand the adoption of reusable surgical and anaesthetic devices across public hospital operating suites and recovery areas in Victoria. Methods Snapshot audit of procurement data of common medical devices utilised in operating theatres that are available as either reusable or single‐use devices.
Elizabeth Peiwei Hu, Alexander Dillon, Forbes McGain, Jessica Davies   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral health-related quality of life in complete denture wearers depending on their socio-demographic background, prosthetic-related factors and clinical condition [PDF]

, 2013
Objectives: To investigate the differences in impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among complete denture wearers depending on their socio-demographic characteristics, prosthetic-related factors and oral status.
Castillo de Oyagüe, Raquel, Montero, Javier, Perea, Carmen, Rio Highsmith, Jaime del, Suárez García, María Jesús, Torres Lagares, Daniel   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Oral Health and Social Isolation After 6 Years: Mediation of Oral Functions

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Tooth loss was longitudinally associated with social isolation. The absence of dental prosthesis use was an additional risk factor. However, the mediating pathways for this association are unknown. The aim of this cohort study was to estimate the mediating effect of three oral functions: speaking, smiling and chewing observed at ...
Hazem Abbas, Kenji Takeuchi, Taro Kusama, Sakura Kiuchi, Ken Osaka   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A clinical study to compare between resting and stimulated whole salivary flow rate and pH before and after complete denture placement in different age groups

The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society, 2015
Purpose: This study compared the flow rate and pH of resting (unstimulated) and stimulated whole saliva before and after complete denture placement in different age groups.
B C Muddugangadhar, Rajashekar Sangur, I V Rudraprasad, D B Nandeeshwar, B H Dhanya Kumar   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Patterns and Predictors of Toothbrushing Frequency in Irish Adolescents: The Role of Autism and Intellectual Disability

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To visualise and explore patterns of daily toothbrushing frequency in Irish adolescents and contribute to the understanding of predictors of toothbrushing habits in autistic adolescents and adolescents with intellectual disability.
Jennifer A. Parry, J. Tim Newton, Christian Ryan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Denture-related stomatitis is associated with endothelial dysfunction [PDF]

, 2014
Oral inflammation, such as periodontitis, can lead to endothelial dysfunction, accelerated atherosclerosis, and vascular dysfunction. The relationship between vascular dysfunction and other common forms of oral infections such as denture-related ...
Cześnikiewicz-Guzik, Marta, Dróżdż, Mirosław, Filip, Magdalena, Guzik, Tomasz J., Loster, Jolanta, Maciąg, Anna, Maciąg, Joanna, Mikołajczyk, Tomasz, Nosalski, Ryszard, Nowakowski, Daniel, Osmenda, Grzegorz, Sagan, Agnieszka, Wilk, Grzegorz   +12 more
core   +5 more sources

Oral Health—Head and Neck Cancers: Addressing Confounding Through Negative Control and Quantitative Bias Analyses

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives While there are plausible biological explanations for the association between oral health and head and neck cancers (HNC), existing studies have yielded conflicting results. A key concern is that these associations are influenced by mediators, unmeasured risk factors, and biases. To address this, a negative control exposure was used
P. K. Elango, B. Nicolau, N. Farsi, A. V. Grant, M. C. Rousseau, S. Madathil   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Modified Oral Status Survey Tool: Development and Psychometrics for Accessible Oral Health Data Collection

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Understudied populations such as those with intellectual disabilities (ID) face significant disease burden and oral health disparities. Systematic exclusion from oral health research contributes to resultant health inequalities, limits understanding of the determinants and implications of disease, and hinders the ability to improve ...
Katrina Byrne, Blánaid Daly, Philip McCallion, Mary McCarron, Caoimhin Mac Giolla Phadraig   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Post-Insertion Complications and Outcomes of Complete Denture

Advanced Medical Journal
Background and objective: The objectives of this study are to identify common complications in complete dentures and to determine the relationships of age and sex with post-insertion complications.
Lava Mohammed Sdiq Darwesh, Kawan Salahadeen Othman   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source