The Relationship Between Untreated Molar Caries and Dental Sealants Among US Adolescents
ABSTRACT Objective Despite the availability of effective preventive dental services, caries prevalence remains high. In this study, we examined the relationship between untreated molar caries (UMC) on the permanent molars of adolescents and the presence of dental sealants. Methods Our study population included all adolescents aged 12–19 years and those
Shillpa Naavaal +3 more
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Untreated Thalassemia Associated With Facial and Dental Changes in Adulthood. [PDF]
Lin M, Ho I, Godby RC.
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ABSTRACT Objectives To conduct a scoping review of observational quantitative studies examining the association between prior incarceration and (1) dental care use, (2) dental insurance coverage, and (3) oral health outcomes among US adults. Methods A search strategy was implemented across 5 electronic databases (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Web of ...
Alexander Testa +7 more
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Discontinuation of dental care and systemic diseases of persons in need of long-term home care - an observational study from the InSEMaP project with German health insurance claims data. [PDF]
Henken E +8 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To assess the association between cumulative adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and oral health outcomes among US children and adolescents in the post–COVID‐19 period, specifically examining preventive dental care receipt and caregiver‐reported tooth decay.
Elizabeth Crouch +5 more
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Benchmarking Australian Dental Weighted Activity Units against public and private dental fee schedules: a cross-sectional item-code comparator study. [PDF]
Oddy J, Ha W.
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ABSTRACT Objective We evaluate the extent to which dental care utilization mediates the relationship between health insurance type and untreated dental caries among children in the United States. Methods Our study population included children ages 2–18 in the 2017–March 2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cycle.
Deesha R. Bhaumik +5 more
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Decades of dental care evolution: a cross-national comparative study on public dental expenditures and policy shifts in Taiwan and OECD Countries (2010-2025). [PDF]
Chu KY.
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Periodontitis and Incident Diabetes Mellitus: A Nationwide Cohort Study From Korea
This nationwide cohort study demonstrates that treated periodontitis was independently associated with a 33% increased risk of incident diabetes. Using a treatment‐based exposure and a washout design, findings emphasize the importance of periodontal care in metabolic disease prevention.
Shi Jun Park +2 more
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