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

open access: yesEuropean 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   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring Perimenopausal and Menopausal Women's Oral Health Perceptions and Practices in Australia—A Qualitative Study

open access: yesGerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To explore the perceptions and practices of women in peri/menopause towards oral healthcare in Australia. Background Hormonal changes associated with peri/menopause create a period where women may be more prone to developing oral health problems, which can significantly impact their quality of life.
Namitha Thomas   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral Health Status at Age 60 and 72 Years—A Longitudinal Study

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study investigated oral health status in 60‐year‐old individuals over 12 years. Materials and Methods Data were obtained from The Swedish National Study on Aging and Care (SNAC). One hundred nineteen 60‐year‐old individuals (48% females) underwent a clinical and radiographic baseline examination (2001–2003) and follow‐up ...
Sladjana Critén   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effects of Poor Dental Knowledge on Oral Health. [PDF]

open access: yes
PosterObjective: The objective of this clinical case report is to evaluate the effects of low dental knowledge and low socioeconomic status on the oral health of an individual.
Helwig, Melissa   +3 more
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Teamworking in Dentistry: The Importance for Dentists, Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists to Work Effectively Together—A Narrative Review

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To consider teamworking in dentistry, focusing especially on the role of dental hygienists (DHs) and dental therapists (DTs) as part of the dental team. Methods A narrative review of studies that have investigated teamworking in periodontology and dentistry in general together with consideration of examples of relevant regulatory ...
Philip M. Preshaw   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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