Using Role Substitution to Improve Oral Health in Care Homes: A Process Evaluation
ABSTRACT Background The oral health of many older adults residing in care homes is poor and service provision is limited. Role substitution has been suggested as a potential model to improve service provision in this context and describes the reallocation of tasks from a dentist to other members of the dental team.
Annie Hendry +18 more
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Evaluation of blue and red two-tone colored staining solution for dental plaque imaging using an intraoral scanner. [PDF]
Yoshiga C +5 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To examine the association between tooth loss and depressive symptoms in the Korean population using nationally representative data. Background Tooth loss negatively impacts oral function, aesthetics, and overall quality of life. It can lead to systemic issues, such as nutritional deficiencies, and is associated with mental health ...
Jae‐hun Koh +4 more
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Exploring the Microbiome Landscape of Dental Plaque: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in Periodontal Health and Disease. [PDF]
Boyapati R +5 more
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The Management of Periodontally Diseased Individuals—A Registry‐Based Study on a Swedish Population
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 +5 more
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Comparative analysis of microbial composition and functional characteristics in dental plaque and saliva of oral cancer patients. [PDF]
Zhang M +7 more
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Efficacy of an Electric Toothbrush With Monitor in Dental Plaque Removal: A Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
Yoshinaga Y +7 more
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Evaluation of dental plaque reduction using microcurrent-emitting toothbrushes in orthodontic patients: a randomized, double-blind, crossover clinical trial. [PDF]
Kim JH +5 more
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