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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Association between regular dental scaling and stroke risk in patients with periodontal diseases: evidence from a Korean nationwide database [PDF]
Epidemiology and HealthOBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate the association between the frequency of dental scaling and the risk of stroke among individuals with moderate-to-severe periodontal diseases and verify the effect of regular dental scaling on stroke risk in this ...
Yu-Rin Kim, Minkook Son, Seon-Rye Kim
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Dental scaling and lower risk of spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage. [PDF]
Heliyon, 2023 -Spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) has high fatality while has few proven treatments. We aim at investigating the association between dental scaling (DS) and the risk of ICH.-In this cohort study, two cohorts were matched by propensity score based on potential confounders.
Kao YW +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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Association between dental scaling and metabolic syndrome and lifestyle. [PDF]
PLoS OnePurposePeriodontal disease is a risk factor for diabetes and metabolic syndrome, and non-surgical periodontal treatment has been shown to help maintain stable blood sugar in diabetic patients. Determining the level of preventive scaling in patients with metabolic syndrome will help manage the disease.
Lee T, Han K, Yun KI.
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Journal of Indian Society of PeriodontologyIntroduction: Dentists are more prone to developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) owing to stringent biomechanical and ergonomic demands.
Gayathri N. Meikandan +5 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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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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The Dental Neglect Scale in adolescents [PDF]
BMC Oral Health, 2009 Dental neglect has been found to be related to poor oral health, a tendency not to have had routine check-ups, and a longer period of time since the last dental appointment in samples of children and adults. The Dental Neglect Scale (DNS) has been found to be a valid measure of dental neglect in samples of children and adults, and may be valid for ...
Johnson Elissa K +3 more
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