Maternal knowledge and oral health status in relation to the oral health status of children [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground/Objectives Children’s oral health is a crucial aspect of their overall well-being and is significantly influenced by their caregivers, particularly their mothers.
Sonya Jamal Hamalaw +5 more
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A Systematic Review of the Oral Health Status of Hemophilic Patients [PDF]
ChildrenBackground: Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder, with the most well-known forms being hemophilia A and hemophilia B. It is important for patients with hemophilia to maintain good oral health and prevent oral diseases because of their increased ...
Tatsuya Akitomo +3 more
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Oral Health Literacy and Oral Health Status Among Thai Elderly
International Dental Journal, 2023 Aim or Purpose: This study aimed to examine the level of oral health literacy among elderly patients in the Geriatric Dental Clinic and to determine the association between oral health literacy and oral health status.
Dr Namon Phetnin
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Oral Health Literacy and Oral Health Status among Undergraduate University Students
Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences, 2021 Objective: To identify the prevalence of caries, plaque score, and periodontal disease and explore the correlations between oral health literacy scores and oral health status among undergraduate students. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional
Azlan Jaafar +2 more
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Association Between Mental Health and Oral Health Status and Care Utilization
Frontiers in Oral Health, 2022 Studies have shown that mental health and oral health may be correlated, with associations demonstrated between mental health problems and tooth loss, periodontal disease, and tooth decay.
Tamanna Tiwari +4 more
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Poor Self-Rated Oral Health Status and Associated Factors Amongst Adults in Algeria
International Dental Journal, 2023 Background: Understanding the proportion and correlates of self-rated oral health (SROH) can assist in prioritising interventions. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of poor SROH and associated factors in a national community survey ...
Supa Pengpid, Karl Peltzer
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Oral health status among women with oral contraceptives [PDF]
Al-Rafidain Dental Journal, 2004 The present study was conducted to investigate the safety and efficacy of oral contraceptive drugs on oral health and to determine the prevalence of dental caries, plaque, calculus and gingival indices.
Karama MT Al–Nuaimy
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Oral health status and associated lifestyle behaviors in a sample of Iranian adults : an exploratory household survey [PDF]
, 2020 Background Poor oral hygiene can lead to serious diseases, such as periodontitis, tooth decay, pain and discomfort in teeth or gums, infections, and loss of teeth.
Bagheri, Raziollah +5 more
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Computerized adaptive testing and short form development for child and adolescent oral health patient-reported outcomes measurement. [PDF]
, 2020 ObjectivesTo develop computerized adaptive testing (CAT) and short forms of self-report oral health measures that are predictive of both the children's oral health status index (COHSI) and the children's oral health referral recommendation (COHRR) scales,
Coulter, Ian D +10 more
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Frontiers in Public Health, 2022 This study contributes to the ongoing debate on social determinants of oral health of older persons. Specifically, it examines the direct and indirect effects of health literacy and access to healthcare on oral health status of older persons.
Padmore Adusei Amoah +3 more
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