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Pre-treatment anxiety in a dental hygiene recall population: a cross-sectional pilot study
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
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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
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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
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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
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Dental hygiene habits and oral health status of seafarers.
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
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One-to-one oral hygiene advice provided in a dental setting for oral health.
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
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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
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Creativity in Dental Hygiene Students and Dental Hygiene Professionals
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.
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Oral Hygiene Practices among Saudi Arabian Children and Its Relation to Their Dental Caries Status
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
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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
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