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Efficacy of Dental Varnishes and Gels for the Prevention and Management of Dental Caries in Older Adults—A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction To evaluate the efficacy of dental varnishes/gels in the prevention/management of dental caries in older adults. Methods Cochrane, PubMed, Web of Science and EMBASE were searched through March 2024 for randomized controlled trials (RCT) including patients aged ≥ 60 years (or average age ≥ 60 years) utilizing varnish or gel ...
Theresa Cleary, Enas M. Rostom, Reyes Enciso, Roseann Mulligan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Regular Dual‐Light Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy on Oral Health in Assisted Living Residents—A Randomized Controlled Trial

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of dual‐light antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) on oral health among older people living in assisted living facilities (ALF), comparing it to conventional oral self‐care guidance.
Wilma Romppanen, Jaana Helenius‐Hietala, Saila Pakarinen, Sanna Korte, Riitta Saarela, Anna Maria Heikkinen, Timo Sorsa, Tommi Pätilä   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effects of Stroke on Oral Function and Oral Health: A Qualitative Study

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in Aotearoa New Zealand, often resulting in a range of physical and cognitive impairments. The impacts of stroke on oral function and oral health are not well understood from the survivors' perspective, yet the latter are crucial for overall wellbeing. This qualitative study explored
Esther Cheong, Daniela Aldabe, Nurul Thiyahuddin, Mauro Farella, Carolina Loch   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Integrating Oral Health in General Health National Policy Frameworks for Older Adults: Scoping Review

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The global rise in population ageing challenges health systems, including oral health, which is integral to overall health and quality of life. Although the World Health Organization advocates integrated care for older adults, evidence on national models integrating oral health into broader health strategies remains limited.
Manori Dhanapriyanka, Lyndal Pritchard, Angelique Zamora, Nilesh Torwane, Helena Silveira Schuch, Diep Hong Ha, Irosha Perera, Prasanna Jayasekara, Loc Do   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Awareness of Maternity Protection Policy among Dentists and Dental Hygienists

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Background: This study was conducted to investigate the awareness of maternity protection policy among dentists and dental hygienists, identify maternity protection policies with low awareness, and determine whether there are differences in awareness ...
Mi-Sook Yoon
doaj   +1 more source

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
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

Pre-Treatment Infection Control Practices and Associated Factors among Korean Dental Hygienists in Response to COVID-19

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Background: Dental hygienists are crucial in managing infection control within dental clinical settings. This study focused on examining the pre-treatment infection control practices (PT-PRFIC) of Korean dental hygienists in the context of coronavirus ...
Hye-Rin Park, Ji-Hyun Min
doaj   +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
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical and self‐reported measurements to be included in the core elements of the World Dental Federation's theoretical framework of oral health

International Dental Journal, EarlyView., 2020
Introduction Oral health is part of general health, and oral diseases share risk factors with several non‐communicable diseases. The World Dental Federation (FDI) has published a theoretical framework illustrating the complex interactions between the core elements of oral health (CEOHs): driving determinants, moderating factors, and general health and ...
Hanna Ahonen, Christine Kvarnvik, Ola Norderyd, Anders Broström, Eleonor I. Fransson, Ulrika Lindmark   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source