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Shortened outreach periodontal therapy in nursing home residents with periodontitis: A randomized controlled trial

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background We examined the clinical effectiveness of shortened outreach periodontal therapy for 3 months in nursing home residents with periodontitis versus controls (no therapy). Methods Nursing home residents with periodontitis were randomly assigned to either (a) one‐time, shortened outreach periodontal therapy adapted to German statutory ...
Anna G. Barbe, Dalia Beck, Martin Hellmich, Max von Kohout, Sonja H. M. Derman, Dirk Bleiel   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring the Challenges in Covering Dental Services through Complementary Insurance in Iran: A Qualitative Study

International Journal of Dentistry
Background. Financial protection is crucial for attaining universal health coverage. The inclusion of costly dental services in insurance plans poses a significant challenge for all parties involved in the insurance sector.
Zahra Pouraskari, Reza Yazdani, Hossein Hessari   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

2009 State of Iowa Employee Benefits Handbook, October 2008

, 2008
Examples of the information available include: • Links to health and dental plans • Health plan comparisons • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account information • Deferred Compensation information • Life and Long Term Disability ...

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Longevity of dental restorations in Sjogren’s disease patients using electronic dental and health record data

Background Decreased salivary secretion is not only a risk factor for carious lesions in Sjögren’s disease (SD) but also an indicator of deterioration of teeth with every restorative replacement.
Oriana R. Capin, George J. Eckert, Zasim A. Siddiqui, Thyvalikakath, Thankam Paul, Theresa Gonzalez, Willis, Lisa, Grace Gomez Felix Gomez, Boyd, LaKeisha, Eckert, George J., Zero, Domenick T., Domenick T. Zero, Capin, Oriana R., Mei Wang, Lisa Willis, Wang, Mei, Gomez, Grace Gomez Felix, Thankam Paul Thyvalikakath, Siddiqui, Zasim A., Gonzalez, Theresa, LaKeisha Boyd   +19 more
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A retrospective cohort study comparing periodontal regeneration using fibroblast growth factor‐2 versus autologous bone graft

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Fibroblast growth factor‐2 (FGF‐2) is a novel agent utilized in periodontal regeneration therapy. However, its clinical efficacy compared with autologous bone graft (ABG), a long‐established treatment, remains unclear. This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of FGF‐2 and ABG and to assess the impact of patient background ...
Toshiki Matsumoto, Shin Nakamura, Yuki Ito‐Shinoda, Mai Sakamoto, Takayuki Ishii, Yasuki Nonomura, Hidetaka Ideguchi, Keisuke Okubo, Kazu Takeuchi‐Hatanaka, Kazuhiro Omori, Tadashi Yamamoto, Shogo Takashiba   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Periodontitis severity and its social and clinical determinants: An ACES framework‐based NHANES analysis

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives To assess associations between the poverty‐income ratio (PIR) and periodontitis severity using Application of the 2018 Periodontal Status Classification to Epidemiological Survey Data (ACES) framework. Methods Three NHANES cycles (2009–2014) with adults aged ≥30 years with complete periodontal examinations (n = 10,598) were included.
Meng Xuan Chen, Yue Yu, Chen Xuan Wei, Hamoun Sabri, Muhammad H. A. Saleh   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association between serum α‐Klotho levels and severity of periodontitis in a representative U.S. population

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease, is linked to systemic conditions such as cardiovascular and kidney disease. Serum α‐Klotho, an anti‐aging protein with anti‐inflammatory properties, has been associated with systemic diseases, but its role in periodontitis is unclear.
Hamoun Sabri, Sahar Baniameri, Pranav Kataria, Hend Abulatifa, Parham Hazrati, Hom‐Lay Wang, Muhammad H. A. Saleh   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comprehensive Dentistry Appointment Availability for Northern California Adults with Medicaid

Journal of the California Dental Association
Background The Medi-Cal Dental Program provides a directory of providers who may participate in the insurance plan. This study aims to quantify access to comprehensive dental care for adults with this insurance in the San Francisco Bay Area.Methods An ...
Isabel Gutierrez, Akshay Govind, Shaban Demirel   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

GAMBARAN STATUS KETAKUTAN DAN KECEMASAN TERHADAP PERAWATAN GIGI DI WILAYAH ADMINISTRASI KEPULAUAN SERIBU

ODONTO: Dental Journal, 2018
Background: Most frequent emotional disorders from dental patient are dental fear and anxiety. Previous experiences such as painful tooth extraction, expensive cost, trauma during the last visit to the dentist become factors in the patient’s fear of ...
Lisa Prihastari, ahmad ronal, mega Octaviani   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of severe periodontitis and diabetes mellitus on recurrent cardiovascular outcomes

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This post hoc analysis of the Periodontitis and Coronary Heart Disease study (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01045070) aimed to determine the association between diabetes and recurrent cardiovascular events (CVEs) in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and severe periodontitis.
Stefan Reichert, Axel Schlitt, Selina Rehm, Susanne Schulz   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source