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Working to a Full Scope of Practice in General Dental Practice. A Mixed Methods Study Presenting the Results of a British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy Member Survey

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Anecdotally, it is currently accepted that many dental hygienists and dental therapists in the UK do not work consistently, if at all, to their full scope of practice, as determined by the General Dental Council and in line with their pre‐registration training and post‐qualification continuing professional development.
Diane Rochford
wiley   +1 more source

Oral Status in Relation to Demographic, Socioeconomic, Medical and Psychosocial Risk Factors Among Outpatients in Addiction Treatment Centers, Stockholm, Sweden

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate oral status in relation to demographic, socioeconomic, medical and psychosocial risk factors among outpatients receiving treatment for Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Methods This cross‐sectional study included 91 outpatients from Stockholm, Sweden. Oral status was assessed using the Decayed, Missing, Filled Teeth (DMFT)
Sonja Rafat   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Awareness and Usage of Water Irrigation Devices Among Implant Patients: A Cross‐Sectional Study

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Dental implants are a preferred treatment option for partially or completely edentulous patients. However, they come with challenges, such as peri‐implant diseases requiring effective maintenance, including water irrigation devices (WID).
Amal Jamjoom
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Chlorhexidine Mouthwash on Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim This study evaluated the effect of rinsing with a chlorhexidine containing mouthwash (CHX‐MW) on blood pressure (BP), as compared to rinsing with a control MW or no MW, based on (randomised) controlled trials and observational studies in humans. PROSPERO CRD42020222495.
Lars S. J. Toonen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of Staging and Grading and Multiple Factors on the Success of Non‐Surgical Periodontal Therapy Performed by Dental Hygienists: A Retrospective Analysis

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the incomplete success rate (ISR) of non‐surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) performed by registered dental hygienists, considering periodontitis staging and grading and multiple tooth‐ and patient‐level factors. Methods Data from patients with periodontitis treated by registered dental hygienists at the University of ...
Matteo Serroni   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advice and Information About Toothbrushing as Available on Websites of Professional Dental Care Associations

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim This study aimed to assess the online advice and information about toothbrushing provided by professional dental care associations (PDCAs) in English‐speaking countries. Material and Methods PDCAs are national organisations of dentists and dental hygienists.
Therese A. Elkerbout   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Study of Clinical Characteristics of Desquamative Gingivitis in 60 Patients in the North of Spain

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives The aim of this study is to know the clinical characteristics of desquamative gingivitis (DG) in a Spanish population in order to make an early diagnosis of this sign and, therefore, the underlying systemic disease. Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted.
Valeria Sanmartín‐Barragáns   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Changes of Periodontal Conditions of First and Second Molars With Furcation Involvement Grade II or III ‐ a Retrospective Analysis of 14 to 17 Year Follow‐up

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This retrospective analysis aimed to evaluate the clinical changes and survival rate of first and second molars with furcation involvement (F‐Inv) grades II and III after completion of non‐surgical active periodontal therapy (APT) and subsequent supportive periodontal therapy (SPT), with a minimum follow‐up period of 14 years ...
Ayisha Gangadin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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