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Clinical oral health status and adult perceptions of oral health

Social Science & Medicine. Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, 1980
Abstract Many studies have demonstrated the importance of health perceptions in predicting and illness behavior, especially the use of health services. Despite the theoretical importance of this concept, the critical determinants of health perceptions have not yet been identified.
S T, Reisine, H L, Bailit
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The menopause and oral health

Maturitas, 2009
To review the literature about oral symptoms and signs at the menopause with an emphasis on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). To give practical guidelines for women and their physicians in menopause-related oral health problems.The PubMed and Cochrane databases was searched until mid January 2009 with key words such as "menopause", "menopausal ...
Jukka H, Meurman   +2 more
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Bone health and oral health

The Journal of the American Dental Association, 2007
Low bone mass in the skeleton, which increases the risk of osteoporotic fracture, also may be associated with periodontal bone loss and tooth loss. Osteoporosis and periodontal disease share several common risk factors, including older age, smoking and perhaps insufficient dietary intakes of calcium and vitamin D.Research supports the idea that ...
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Oral Health and Oral Health Promotion

2008
World Health Organization recognizes oral health as an important component of general health, and furthermore, oral health is essential for well-being. The majority of oral diseases is related to lifestyles and reducing these mostly chronic diseases relies much on changing behaviour.
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Oral health and aging

Geriatric Nursing, 1986
Summary A healthy mouth is an important part of overall health and quality of life, and older adults need not resign themselves to the loss of teeth, abnormal taste, loss of chewing efficiency, or loss of aesthetics. Because many older persons do not see a dentist regularly, it's important for health professionals who have frequent contact with ...
J C, Ofstehage, K, Magilvy
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Nutrition and oral health

Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology, 2001
Reduced chewing function in community-dwelling older people with adequate general health is linked to having fewer than 20 teeth present or to wearing removable dentures. By chewing for longer periods of time or swallowing larger food particles they are normally able to compensate for the impaired function.
Budtz-Jørgensen E, Chung JP, Rapin CH
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Nutrition and oral health

Disease-a-Month, 2019
To maintain health, the human body needs daily nourishment in the form of carbohydrates, proteins and minerals. The associations between oral health conditions, dietary practices and nutritional status, and general health status are complex with many interrelating factors.
Shailesh M, Gondivkar   +6 more
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Milk and Oral Health

2011
Oral health includes freedom from disease in the gums, the mucosa and the teeth. There has been a striking reduction in dental caries and periodontitis in industrialized countries, although the proportion with severe disease has remained at 10-15%, and the prevalence increases in less developed countries.
Ingegerd, Johansson   +1 more
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Fluoride and Oral Health

Fluoride has played a crucial role in global oral health for over a century. It is widely available through various mediums, including drinking water, toothpaste, topical gels and professional treatments. Fluoride strengthens enamel by promoting remineralisation and inhibiting demineralisation.
Sexton, Christopher, Stormon, Nicole
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Health, oral health and poverty

The Journal of the American Dental Association, 2007
Harold D, Sgan-Cohen, Jonathan, Mann
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