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Pre-treatment anxiety in a dental hygiene recall population: a cross-sectional pilot study

open access: yesBMC Oral Health, 2016
Increased levels of anxiety may affect a patient’s receptiveness to treatment, health care information and behaviour modification. This study was undertaken to assess pre-treatment anxiety in a dental hygiene recall population maintaining a schedule of ...
Deborah Hofer   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Oral Hygiene Practices and Reasons for Delaying Dental Treatment Among Patients Attending A Public-Sector Tertiary-Care Dental Hospital

open access: yesPakistan Journal of Medical Research, 2020
Background: Good oral hygiene and regular dental visits are recommended to prevent and manage oral health problems. Lack of utilization of dental services and barriers in seeking regular dental care can lead to delaying in treatment of dental diseases ...
Khurram Jah Zafar   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

In vitro antifungal and physicochemical properties of polymerized acrylic resin containing strontium-modified phosphate-based glass

open access: yesBMC Oral Health
Acrylic resins are widely used as the main components in removable orthodontic appliances. However, poor oral hygiene and maintenance of orthodontic appliances provide a suitable environment for the growth of pathogenic microorganisms.
Eun-Jee Jang   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Actual Condition and an Alternative of Students in the Department of Dental Hygiene about Dental Instrument Injuries during Clinical Practice

open access: yes치위생과학회지, 2022
Background: Students in the department of dental hygiene are exposed to injections and sharp instruments during clinical practice. Therefore, it is necessary to develop measures for a safe practice environment.
Eun-Ha Yoo, Hye-Young Oh
doaj   +1 more source

Dental hygiene habits and oral health status of seafarers.

open access: yesInternational Maritime Health, 2016
BACKGROUND This study has assessed the dental hygiene habits and problems of seafarers and their attitudes/ perceptions regarding oral hygiene using a dental hygiene/habits questionnaire.
S. Mahdi, Fabio Sibilio, F. Amenta
semanticscholar   +1 more source

One-to-one oral hygiene advice provided in a dental setting for oral health.

open access: yesCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2018
BACKGROUND Effective oral hygiene measures carried out on a regular basis are vital to maintain good oral health. One-to-one oral hygiene advice (OHA) within the dental setting is often provided as a means to motivate individuals and to help achieve ...
F. Soldani   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Perspectives on dental health and oral hygiene practice from US adolescents and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2023
Background Adolescence is a critical time for adopting health behaviors which continue through adulthood. There is a lack of data regarding perspectives of US adolescents and young adults on their dental health and oral hygiene practice.
Long Zhang   +5 more
doaj  

Creativity in Dental Hygiene Students and Dental Hygiene Professionals

open access: yes, 1977
The purpose of this investigation was to examine creativity in dental hygiene students, dental hygiene educators, and dental hygiene practitioners. Torrance's creativity test, What Kind of Person Are You?, was used to measure creativity in a convenience sample of 231 subjects.
openaire   +2 more sources

Oral Hygiene Practices among Saudi Arabian Children and Its Relation to Their Dental Caries Status

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dentistry, 2018
Dental caries is one of the most common preventable diseases occurring among children. The aim here is to survey the oral hygiene practices that are commonly followed by Arab children and to see its relationship with their dental caries status.
M. F. Quadri   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Prevalence of Dental Caries, Oral Hygiene Knowledge, Status, and Practices among Visually Impaired Individuals in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dentistry, 2017
Aim. To assess the prevalence of dental caries, oral hygiene knowledge, status, and practices among visually impaired individuals in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 404 visually impaired individuals
J. John   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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