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Factors associated with malnutrition among older people in Swedish short‐term care: Poor oral health, dysphagia and mortality

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives To investigate the relationship between malnutrition and potential contributing factors such as poor oral health, dysphagia and mortality among older people in short‐term care. Methods This cross‐sectional study is a part of the multidisciplinary multicentre project SOFIA (Swallowing function, Oral health and Food Intake in old Age),
Susanne Lindqvist, Lena Olai, Patricia Hägglund   +2 more
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Oral Health Status at Age 60 and 72 Years—A Longitudinal Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study investigated oral health status in 60‐year‐old individuals over 12 years. Materials and Methods Data were obtained from The Swedish National Study on Aging and Care (SNAC). One hundred nineteen 60‐year‐old individuals (48% females) underwent a clinical and radiographic baseline examination (2001–2003) and follow‐up ...
Sladjana Critén, Pia Andersson, Stefan Renvert, Bengt Götrick, Johan Sanmartin Berglund, Viveca Wallin Bengtsson   +5 more
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Participants' Experiences of Being Treated for Peri‐Implant Mucositis—A Qualitative Interview Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, Volume 23, Issue 2, Page 384-392, May 2025.
ABSTRACT Objective To describe participants' experiences of being treated for peri‐implant mucositis. Methods A qualitative study with nine individual, semistructured interviews was performed. The interview guide was based on a focus group interview.
Viveca Wallin Bengtsson, Kirsti Skovdahl, Pia Andersson   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Analysis of the Response Accuracies of Large Language Models in the Korean National Dental Hygienist Examination Across Korean and English Questions

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, Volume 23, Issue 2, Page 267-276, May 2025.
ABSTRACT Introduction Large language models such as Gemini, GPT‐3.5, and GPT‐4 have demonstrated significant potential in the medical field. Their performance in medical licensing examinations globally has highlighted their capabilities in understanding and processing specialized medical knowledge.
Eun Sun Song, Seung‐Pyo Lee
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of a Case‐Based Sleep Apnoea Education on the Knowledge, Attitudes and Confidence of Dental Hygiene Students—A Multicentre Intervention Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This pilot study aimed to explore knowledge, attitudes and confidence levels of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) before and after case‐based education among dental hygiene students. Moreover, to give an international perspective, this study included students from the US and Scandinavia. Methods A longitudinal multicentre study assessed
Ann‐Catrin André Kramer, Bridget Wright, Kristina Berggren, Linda Lundsbakken, Karelle Hopkins, Hanna Ahonen, Ulrika Lindmark   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Management of Periodontally Diseased Individuals—A Registry‐Based Study on a Swedish Population

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives This registry‐based study aimed to describe cross‐sectional dental and demographic data with focus on diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease. A second aim was to analyse the extent and content of performed periodontal treatment in patients with varying degrees of periodontitis and if treatment was provided on equal terms. An
Anna Y. Alian, Anna Liss, Cristiano Tomasi, Ingemar Abrahamsson, Kajsa H. Abrahamsson, Maria Welander   +5 more
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Self‐Perceived Oral Health Related to Eating Disorders–A Cross‐Sectional Questionnaire Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, Volume 23, Issue 2, Page 409-414, May 2025.
ABSTRACT Objectives To investigate oral problems experienced by patients with eating disorder (ED). Methods A cross‐sectional study where ED patients (n = 48) at two Swedish specialised clinics filled out a questionnaire about perceived oral health problems and habits, and specific behaviours related to ED.
Anna‐Lena Östberg, Simon Wigenstedt, Gunilla Paulsson Karlsson   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Teamworking in Dentistry: The Importance for Dentists, Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists to Work Effectively Together—A Narrative Review

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To consider teamworking in dentistry, focusing especially on the role of dental hygienists (DHs) and dental therapists (DTs) as part of the dental team. Methods A narrative review of studies that have investigated teamworking in periodontology and dentistry in general together with consideration of examples of relevant regulatory ...
Philip M. Preshaw, Helen Minnery, Ian Dunn, Susan M. Bissett   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sex Differences in Health‐Related Quality of Life in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer—A Prospective Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To analyse sex differences in health‐related quality of life (HRQL) before, during and up to 3 months posttreatment of head and neck cancer, and to examine the importance of salivary secretion rate for HRQL posttreatment. Methods Patients were recruited before starting curative oncologic treatment.
Niklas Bohm, Charlott Karlsson, Caterina Finizia, Jessica Skoogh Andersson, Annica Almståhl   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Aerosols Contamination in the Dental Practice Following Everyday Procedures: An Observational Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The purpose of the present observational study was to evaluate the bacterial load in the air following various dental procedures. Methods Air contamination following seven aerosol‐generating dental procedures was assessed. The air volume was sampled by a wet cyclone collector for 10 min during 10 sessions of the following procedures:
Magda Mensi, Marcel Donnet, Silvia Marchetti, Luca Mantelli, Eleonora Scotti, Annamaria Sordillo, Stefano Calza, Niklaus P. Lang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source