Procedures performed by general dental practitioners, dental hygienists and prophylaxis assistants in oral healthcare practices in the Netherlands. [PDF]
den Boer JC +3 more
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Abstract This case report highlights the experience of one maxillofacial surgical patient who delayed prosthodontic treatment for 7 years as they saved to self‐fund access to a subsidized prosthodontic service. Without the benefit of a restored opposing dentition for a prolonged period of time, maxillary occlusal plane disruption occurred as a ...
David E. McReynolds +3 more
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Perceptions of Visiting Oral Health Service Providers: Using the Q Method and Focusing on Suggestions for the Role of Dental Hygienists in a Community. [PDF]
Lee SH, Bae SM, Shin BM, Shin SJ.
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Oral Health Professionals' Views on the Interim Canada Dental Benefit in Manitoba, Canada
ABSTRACT Objective The Interim Canada Dental Benefit (CDB) provided financial support to families to cover dental care expenses for children < 12 years of age. The purpose of this study was to investigate oral health professionals' (OHPs) views of the Interim CDB.
Thiago H. L. Baltus +10 more
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Analysis of multimodal large language models on visually-based questions in the Japanese National Examination for Dental Hygienists: A preliminary comparative study. [PDF]
Kaneyasu Y +10 more
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Dental Care Utilization Among Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals
ABSTRACT Objectives Sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals can experience notable health disparities, including higher HIV prevalence, social isolation, substance abuse, lack of culturally competent providers, and poorer health outcomes compared to heterosexuals due to stigma and discrimination.
Ishita Singh +3 more
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Workplace factors associated with job satisfaction among dental hygienists and assistants in the United States. [PDF]
Sasaki N +5 more
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ABSTRACT Background Oral health practitioners (OHPs) provide essential preventive, periodontal, and restorative treatment within diverse settings in Australia. Despite their significant contribution to oral healthcare, regulatory restrictions prevent OHPs from independent prescription of medicines, limiting efficiency, continuity of care, and patient ...
W. Carlson‐Jones +8 more
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Factors Affecting Well-Being and Work Activity in Italian Dental Hygienists During COVID-19 Emergency. [PDF]
Benvenuti M +5 more
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This study provides the first global, regional and national estimates of periodontal expenditure, with projections to 2050. Costs related to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, maintenance and rehabilitation are quantified across all countries worldwide.
Dian Yi Chow +4 more
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