Does the national dental scaling policy reduce inequalities in dental scaling usage? A population-based quasi-experimental study [PDF]
BMC Oral Health, 2019 Background In 2013, the national dental scaling insurance policy was introduced in South Korea. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of the policy on inequalities in dental scaling usage. Methods Data of a nationally representative sample
Eun-Soo Kim, Baek-Il Kim, Hoi In Jung
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Association between dental scaling and the lower risk of oral cancer: A population-based nested case-control study [PDF]
Journal of Dental SciencesBackground/purpose: Oral cancer is a common malignancy that associates with oral inflammatory reactions. Dental scaling can effectively reduce periodontal inflammation to facilitate oral health.
Ying-Ting Yeh +7 more
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Streptococcus mitis Chorioamnionitis after Dental Scaling and Oral Sex [PDF]
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2020 Background. Oral sex is postulated to be a risk factor for the introduction of bacteria into the amniotic cavity. Common oropharyngeal bacteria have been implicated in reports of second trimester chorioamnionitis via ascending vaginal transmission ...
Boshra Sara Hosseini, Jennifer Hunt
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Perception and misconceptions of patients about dental scaling treatment: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Journal of Oral Health and Oral EpidemiologyBackground: People postpone periodontal treatment due to a fear of pain, misconceptions or a traumatic event in the past. The study aimed to determine the perception and misconceptions among patients about the dental scaling treatment.Methods: This cross-
Rabia Shafique +5 more
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Efficacy of extraoral suction devices in aerosol and splatter reduction during ultrasonic scaling: A laboratory investigation [PDF]
Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects, 2021 Background. Ultrasonic scaling generates aerosols and splatters contaminated with microorganisms, increasing the risk of disease transmission in the dental office.
Sivaporn Horsophonphong +3 more
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Willingness to Pay for Preventive Dental Care Amongst Older Adults
International Dental Journal, 2022 Objective: The aims of this study were (1) to investigate willingness to pay (WTP) for preventive and curative dental care procedures and (2) to determine the factors that influence older adults’ WTP for dental care.
Rakhi Mittal +5 more
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Frequent Dental Scaling Is Associated with a Reduced Risk of Periprosthetic Infection following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Nationwide Population-Based Nested Case-Control Study. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2016 Oral bacteremia has been presumed to be an important risk factor for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) infection. We aimed to investigate whether dental scaling could reduce the risk of TKA infection.
Ta-Wei Tai +4 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Two Different Ultrasonic Liquid Coolants on Dental Aerosols [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016 Introduction: Dentists are more prone for developing infectious diseases especially related to respiratory system. The ultrasonic scaler which is a major source of dental aerosol production is most frequently used contrivance in a dental set up. Aim:
Rashmi Jawade +7 more
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Dental technology of Taiwan during the Japanese colonial period
Journal of Dental Sciences, 2022 Background/purpose: During the Japanese colonial period, the Taipei Hospital had already provided complete dental services with a fixed price per treatment.
Feng-Chou Cheng +5 more
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Effects of Extraoral Suction on Droplets and Aerosols for Infection Control Practices
Dentistry Journal, 2021 Dental professionals are at increased risk of being infected with airborne pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2 because they are often exposed to droplets/aerosols production during dental treatment.
Hidenobu Senpuku +5 more
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