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Functional tooth unit, periodontal status, and association with weight change in older adults

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Literature reports that having fewer teeth is associated with reduced chewing capacity, which in turn may lead to weight changes due to diminished oral functionality. This study aims to assess the association between functional tooth units (FTU) and periodontal status and weight change among older adults participating in the Health,
Mariana S. Muñoz, Natália M. Pola, Juliana B. Hilgert, Fernando N. Hugo, Roberto P. Pimentel, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Francisco W. M. G. Muniz   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Outlook: Spring 2004 [PDF]

, 2004
Alumni publication of the Boston University School of Dental ...
Office of External Affairs, Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine
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Understanding peri‐implantitis occurrence and recurrence following treatment: A patient‐centered study

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The present study aimed at gaining insight on patients´ perception of peri‐implantitis and its treatment and also to explore the effect of treatment outcome on patients´ perception and satisfaction. Methods Patients who had received peri‐implantitis treatment were contacted and invited to participate in the questionnaire‐based ...
Alberto Monje, Manal Sarsri Reffassi, Cristina Vallés, Ilyes Gourdache, Purnima Kumar, José Nart   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Developing the core knowledge system of dental hygienists training in China: a modified Delphi study

BMC Medical Education
Background Dental hygienists are professionals engaged in oral disease prevention, oral health care, and auxiliary diagnosis and treatment. Despite the continuous improvement of dental services, the current training model for dental hygienists in China ...
Xiaochen Jiang, Jin Lian, Zhiguo Ding, Weifeng Wang, Wenjuan Cao, Xueling Qiu, Chenxi Sun, Fan Sun, Lu Tang   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Analysis of the Difference in the Importance of Instructors and Clinical Dental Hygienists for Oral Pathology Learning Objectives

치위생과학회지, 2022
Background: The purpose of this study was to identify the differences in the importance of oral pathology learning objectives for instructors and clinical dental hygienists and provide basic data that can guide learning objectives for acquiring ...
Sun-Mi Lee, Jung–Hwa Lee, Eunae Sandra Cho   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Using Participatory System Dynamics Approaches to Improve Community‐Based Oral Healthcare Delivery: A Case Study of the ElderSmile Program

Systems Research and Behavioral Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study leveraged system dynamics approaches to improve community‐based oral healthcare delivery via the ElderSmile program. Insights and inferences from focus groups and key informant interviews with older adults and their service providers, respectively, were integral to understanding feedback mechanisms articulated in participatory ...
Sara S. Metcalf, Harvey D. Palmer, Mary E. Northridge   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Monitoring outcomes of substance use disorder among healthcare professionals in Utah: A retrospective study of the professionals health program

The American Journal on Addictions, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objectives Substance use disorders (SUD) among healthcare professionals threaten both patient safety and workforce stability. Professional health programs (PHPs) aim to support recovery and safe practice reentry, yet outcomes for non‐physician professionals remain underexplored. This study assessed return to use and professional
Mubo O. Olufemi, Lisa J. Merlo, Melissa Cheng, Hongwei Zhao, Justin Yang, Matthew S. Thiese   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Systematic Review of Recall Regimen and Maintenance Regimen of Patients with Dental Restorations. Part 2: Implant-Borne Restorations [PDF]

, 2015
Purpose To evaluate the current scientific evidence on patient recall and maintenance of implant-supported restorations, to standardize patient care regimens and improve maintenance of oral health. An additional purpose was to examine areas of deficiency
Bidra, Avinash S., Chandler, Nancy Deal, Curtis, Donald A., Daubert, Diane M., Garcia, Lily T., Gauthier, Marissa F., Kosinski, Timothy F., Nenn, Conrad A., Olsen, John A., Platt, Jeffrey A., Wingrove, Susan S.   +10 more
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Oral Health Care Services, Barriers and Enablers to Maintaining Good Oral Health in Motor Neurone Disease: A Scoping Review

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives The objective of this scoping review was to map existing literature on oral health and related care in individuals with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Specifically, the review aimed to identify barriers and facilitators to maintaining oral hygiene, summarise available clinical guidelines and patient‐facing resources, and examine how ...
Mariam A. Khokhar, Lucy A. O'Malley, Anne‐Marie Glenny, Xiaohui Chen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Outlook: Summer 1999 [PDF]

, 1999
Alumni publication of the Boston University School of Dental ...
Office of External Affairs, Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine
core