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Effectiveness of nonsurgical re‐instrumentation of residual pockets as step 3 of periodontal therapy: A field study

open access: yesJournal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The study aims to analyze the effectiveness of nonsurgical re‐instrumentation of residual pockets as step 3 of periodontal therapy and the stability of treatment outcomes at 18 months. Methods The study sample consisted of 489 patients diagnosed and treated nonsurgically for periodontitis.
Anna Liss   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Roles of Patients’ Authenticity and Accepting External Influence, and Clinicians’ Treatment Styles in Predicting Patients’ Dental Anxiety and Avoidance of Dental Appointments

open access: yesEurope's Journal of Psychology, 2020
A substantial proportion of adults suffer from high dental anxiety, which is related to poor oral health and functioning. Using authenticity theory and self-determination theory, we applied a model testing two moderated mediation hypotheses: (i) the ...
Anne Elisabeth Münster Halvari   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Preventive strategies in oral health for special needs patients [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
As regards to the most common oral disease in pediatric patients, intellectual disability is not a risk factor for caries disease itself, but it rather reduces the individual capability to self-care and therefore to his own oral care.
BRUGNOLETTI, Orlando   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Reduced prevalence of periodontitis in antidepressant users: Findings from a large‐scale US sample

open access: yesJournal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Periodontitis and major depression disorder have been shown to have a bidirectional association. However, the impact of antidepressants, the primary pharmacological treatment for depression, on periodontal health remains unclear.
María Martínez   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Survey of knowledge and practice of oral health and oral frailty among nurses involved in renal disease care

open access: yesRenal Replacement Therapy
Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a prevalent global health issue, with oral health complications, such as oral frailty and xerostomia, being common among affected individuals.
Shiho Kosaka, Masami Hamada, Yuki Ohara
doaj   +1 more source

Competencies of Dental Hygienists for Oral Care Service for People with Disability

open access: yes치위생과학회지, 2020
Background: Dental treatment has shifted to the center of the community, and the public policy of the country has expanded to support the vulnerable classes such as the disabled.
Jae-Young Lee   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cleaning up the Kitchen [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
While still in the midst of their study abroad experiences, students at Linfield College write reflective essays. Their essays address issues of cultural similarity and difference, compare lifestyles, mores, norms, and habits between their host countries
Botello, Camille
core   +1 more source

The future of periodontology: Emerging technologies and conceptual shifts

open access: yesJournal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Periodontology is entering a transformative era driven by advances in diagnostics, therapeutics, and digital integration. Emerging technologies and conceptual shifts are currently reshaping the specialty, with a focus on predictive, preventive, and personalized care.
Michael S. Reddy
wiley   +1 more source

Oral healthcare issues among nurses involved in renal care: text-mining analysis of free-text descriptions

open access: yesRenal Replacement Therapy
Background In this study, we investigated the challenges faced by nurses in the oral management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) using text mining. Methods Data were collected via the web from 175 Japanese nurses caring for patients with CKD. Participants
Yuki Ohara, Masami Hamada, Shiho Kosaka
doaj   +1 more source

Dental workforce 2012 [PDF]

open access: yes
Summary: Access to reliable, comprehensive, timely and nationally consistent trend data is required to understand the current health workforce and for its future planning. There is particular interest in changes to the size and composition of the various
Ian Titulaer   +2 more
core  

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