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Noise Exposure in a Dental Teaching Hospital: Investigations and Recommendations for Dental Personnel

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Exposure to excessive noise is a highly preventable occupational risk, with irreversible side effects that may negatively impact an individual's quality of life, such as noise‐induced hearing loss and tinnitus. Dental personnel may be at particular risk due to their exposure to high levels of noise from dental equipment.
Liath O' Shea, Amr El Refaie, Ciara Moloney, Niamh Coffey   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Global Citizenship in Clinical Training: A Qualitative Study Evaluating a Co‐Creation Approach to Community Oral Health Interventions

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Oral health plays a crucial role in overall well‐being, impacting general health, psychological health and quality of life. Vulnerable groups often face higher rates of oral health problems, exacerbating inequalities. This study evaluates the effectiveness of student‐delivered oral health interventions with these groups using a co‐
Mahdi Hussaini, Andrea Rodriguez, Clement Seeballuck   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Competences for Providing Oral Health Care to Care‐Dependent Older Adults—Defining Learning Objectives for the German Undergraduate Dental Curriculum Through a Delphi Study

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Aim One of the largest unmet dental care needs in Germany concerns dependent older people (DOP). The aim of this Delphi study was to define learning objectives (LOs) for the dental curriculum, specifying the skills, abilities, and attitudes necessary to enable and motivate future dentists to provide oral health care to DOP.
Anna‐Lena Hillebrecht, Anna Greta Barbe, Susanne Krämer, Marc Auerbacher, Wiebke Semper‐Hogg, Benedikt C. Spies, Philipp Linde, Cornelia Erfurt‐Berge, Anastassia Kossioni, Erik Farin‐Glattacker, Kerstin Bitter   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Denture adhesive antifungal potency towards the growth of Candida Albicans

Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry, 2011
Denture adhesive is a device that applied to the base of a denture before the denture is inserted into the mouth. The device used to improve denture retention and stabilization.
Siti Utami Dewi, Taufik Sumarsongko, Warta Dewi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Task allocation in periodontal treatment among older adults in public oral health services in Helsinki, Finland, from 2007 to 2016

European Journal of Oral Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract The demand for non‐surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) is increasing due to longer life expectancy and reduced edentulism. This descriptive study examined quantitatively the task allocation between dentists and dental hygienists and the influence of patient age on NSPT provision using aggregated data from electronic patient records of ...
Antti Kokkonen, Kaija Hiltunen, Miira M. Vehkalahti, Päivi Mäntylä   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Using Role Substitution to Improve Oral Health in Care Homes: A Process Evaluation

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
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, Sarah R. Baker, Gerry McKenna, Georgios Tsakos, Ivor Chestnutt, Craig Smith, Ciaran O'Neill, Alison Jenkins, Rachel Evans, Saif Sayeed Syed, Michelle Harvey, Anup Karki, Kirstie Moons, Fiona Sandom, Michael Donaldson, Caroline Lappin, Karen Shepherd, Lorraine Morgan, Paul R. Brocklehurst   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association of Tooth Loss With Stress and Depressive Symptoms in Korean Adults: An Analysis Using Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES VI) (2013, 2015)

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
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, Eun‐Jae Choi, Jung‐Ah Lee, Seon‐Jip Kim, Hyun‐Jae Cho   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Measuring Dry Mouth in Older People in Residential Care

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims To investigate and describe the concordance between salivary flow rates and xerostomia among older dependent adults, describe the association between medication use and dry mouth, and describe the impact of dry mouth on oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL).
Farah Zahiah Ahmad Zainuddin, Guangzhao Guan, Graeme S. Ting, William Murray Thomson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Impact of Nutritional Status on Oral Health Outcomes and Management in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluated the relationship between nutritional status and the oral health of older adults (aged 75 years or older). The PECO focus question was, ‘What is the occurrence, association and impact of nutritional state on the oral health outcomes and its management in older adults?’ Methods A ...
Kittipit Srisanoi, Ines Wnuk, Sabrina Maniewicz, Gerry McKenna, Frauke Müller, Claudio Leles, Piero Papi, Jayne Woodside, Murali Srinivasan   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of the effect of two different impressions materials on the retention of complete d entures. An in vivo study

Advanced Medical Journal
Background and objectives: The choice of impression technique and material can influence the accuracy of the final prosthesis. This study aims to assess the impact of two impression methods and materials on denture retention.
Alaa Natiq Kamaladeen, Jawad Mohammed Mikaeel   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source