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Oral Health Status in Older Care Recipients and Family Caregiver Perceptions of Caregiving Burden

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To investigate oral health status, number of teeth, and denture use in older care recipients and their caregivers' perceptions of burden. Methods This was a cross‐sectional survey of home care patients aged ≥ 65 years and their families who use the home‐visit dental care service provided by the Sendai Dental Association. The short Japanese
Sayaka Kishi, Satoshi Yamaguchi, Takamasa Komiyama, Yasue Tanaka, Yohei Igari, Yoshihiko Ito, Yuki Ito, Ittetsu Uchigasaki, Masahiro Kuroda, Masahiro Sato, Daizo Seki, Akinari Daidoji, Ken‐ichiro Komaki, Kenji Narita, Akira Kosuga, Yoshinori Hattori   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral Care Cards as a Support in the Daily Life of Frail Older Adults: Experiences and Perceptions of Leaders in Municipal and Dental Care Settings

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To explore the experiences and perceptions of oral care cards among strategic‐level leaders within municipal and dental care organisations. Background Oral health is integral to overall well‐being, especially in older adults, who frequently rely on caregiving services.
Sara Björns, Mersiha Velic, Jessica Persson Kylén   +2 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

Computer Simulation of Tooth Mobility using Varying Material Properties [PDF]

, 2015
Tooth mobility is the major cause of stress on a tooth implant or partial denture and often results in the damage of the device. For many prosthetic devices like dental bridges, a partial denture used for a person who is missing a tooth to give the ...
Beckmann, Allison R, Fischer, Horst, Raith, Stefan, Unterberg, Lena   +3 more
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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

Dental prosthetic status and treatment needs of green marble mine laborers, Udaipur, India

Dental Research Journal, 2011
Background: Assessment of prosthetic needs in a special population would aid in planning the oral health service programs. The aim of this study was to assess the dental prosthetic status and prosthetic needs in a sample of green marble mine laborers of ...
Santhosh Kumar, Jyothi Tadakamadla, Harish Tibdewal, D Prabu, Suhas Kulkarni   +4 more
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Chautauqua, County of and Chautauqua County Sheriffs Employees Association (CCSEA) (2008) [PDF]

, 2008

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A Systematic Review Evaluating Methods for Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Dental Erosions

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the quality of evidence for methods used to diagnose, restore and prevent dental erosions, by evaluating and summarising clinical controlled studies and in situ studies covering this field.
Maria Skalsky Jarkander, Helena Domeij, Irene Edebert, Alfheidur Astvaldsdottir, Margaret Grindefjord, Annsofi Johannsen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Awareness and Usage of Water Irrigation Devices Among Implant Patients: A Cross‐Sectional Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Dental implants are a preferred treatment option for partially or completely edentulous patients. However, they come with challenges, such as peri‐implant diseases requiring effective maintenance, including water irrigation devices (WID).
Amal Jamjoom
wiley   +1 more source