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Improving Oral Care in Stroke Patients: Patients' and Carers' Experiences of Oral Care in a Hospital Environment Following Acute Stroke

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to explore the thoughts and feelings of stroke patients and their carers (family/guardians) about oral care during hospitalisation, and (in turn) inform future research and service development. Background Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability and associated physical and cognitive impairments can compromise ...
Hazel Dickinson, Catherine Elizabeth Lightbody, StJohn Crean, Caroline Watkins   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of an Individualized Oral Health Intervention on Oral Health‐Related Behaviours Among Family Caregivers and Care Recipients

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The oral health of institutionalized individuals has been widely studied; however, research on the oral health of older family caregivers and their care recipients is scarce. We aimed to assess the impact of an individually tailored preventive oral health intervention on the oral health‐related behaviour of family caregivers and ...
Shanza Razzaq, Tarja Välimäki, Irma Nykänen, Sohvi Koponen, Roosa‐Maria Savela, Ursula Schwab, Anna Liisa Suominen   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Activation of the Urokinase Plasminogen Activator/Urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor System in Periodontitis: A Case–Control Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The plasminogen activating (PA) system has a multitude of functions such as wound healing, proteolytic activity, collagen degradation and cell growth, and the role of the urokinase plasminogen activator/urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (uPA/uPAR) system has been studied in many disease states.
Ahmed Khudhur, Christopher Dowson, Susan M. Bissett, Rachel van de Merwe, John J. Taylor, Philip M. Preshaw, Katrin M. Jaedicke   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of the Calibration of Periodontal Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Among Dental Students at Three Dental Schools [PDF]

, 2015
Calibration in diagnosis and treatment planning is difficult to achieve due to variations that exist in clinical interpretation. To determine if dental faculty members are consistent in teaching how to diagnose and treat periodontal disease, variations ...
Maupome, Gerardo, Luepke, Paul, Eckert, George J., Blanchard, Steven, John, Vanchit, Lane, Brittany A., Chaves, Eros   +6 more
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Comparison of Dental Flossing and Oral Health Status among Dental Students and High School Students

Journal of Interdisciplinary Medicine, 2018
Background: Along with brushing, using dental floss is an important part of tooth cleaning. This adjunctive method helps remove the bacterial plaque mainly from the interdental area and from the gingival sulcus.
Benedek Csilla Bukhari, Lazăr Luminița, Buka Imola Zsuzsa, Vlasa Alexandru   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Effectiveness of Dental Floss in Reducing Gingival Inflammation

, 1979
Unwaxed and waxed dental floss were clinically evaluated for effectiveness in reducing gingival inflammation. Two different scoring methods were employed.
Paul Finkelstein, Eli Grossman
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An Evaluation of a New Ultrasonic Water Irrigator in the Management of Gingival Health: A Randomised Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This randomised, single‐blind, controlled study aimed to compare daily adjunctive use of an ultrasonic water irrigation device to dental floss in controlling plaque and gingival inflammation in patients with gingivitis. Methods Participants were randomly allocated to either daily use of an ultrasonic water irrigator or dental ...
Susan M. Bissett, Polina Gulakova, Katrin Unbereit, Robin A. Seymour, Philip M. Preshaw   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Functional Independence Related to Oral Hygiene and Periodontal Status in Patients With Down Syndrome

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives This study aimed to investigate the relationship between functional independence, oral hygiene habits and periodontal status in patients with Down syndrome (DS). Methods A cross‐sectional observational study was conducted with 49 patients with Down Syndrome. Sociodemographic data, oral hygiene habits and functional independence were
Joana Albuquerque Bastos de Sousa, Kátia Maria Martins Veloso, Monique Maria Melo Mouchrek, Mayra Moura Franco, Cecilia Claudia Costa Ribeiro, Vandilson Pinheiro Rodrigues, Bruno Braga Benatti   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

THE STRUGGLE OF THE OTHER: MAGGIE TULLIVER IN GEORGE ELIOT’S THE MILL ON THE FLOSS [PDF]

, 2010
Patriarchal society believes in binary opposition of men as “subject” and women as “other” whose existance is determined by men. Gender or the differentiation of roles between men and women is a social contruct taht both men and women must conform to in
Nurulhady, Eta Farmacelia
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Predicting oral health behaviors among Iranian students by using health belief model

Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 2019
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study is assessing predictors to oral health behavior in Iranian students based on the health belief model. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 416 (applying the statistical estimation) of ...
Azam Goodarzi, Alireza Heidarnia, Sedigheh Sadat Tavafian, Mohammad Eslami   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source