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An Assessment Of A Video On The Link Between Diabetes And Peridontal Disease To Educate Native American Populations., Valerie E. Long
An Assessment Of A Video On The Link Between Diabetes And Peridontal Disease To Educate Native American Populations., Valerie E. Long
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As the Native American population of the Navajo Nation, becomes affected with diabetes dental offices across the Navajo Reservation must ensure that evidence based research is being presented n the oral systemic link of diabetes and periodontal disease. The purpose of this study was to bring awareness to the important topic of the bi-directional link of diabetes and periodontal disease with Native American dental patients. This topic seems to not be valued during oral hygiene education time and so that addition of a culturally-specific educational video on the topic should add value to the message. This topic was investigated via …
Assessment Of The Awareness Of Dental Professionals Regarding Identification And Basic Management Of Dental Patients With Systemic/Parafunctional Conditions In A Routine Spt Appointment\U2026 A Survey, Camille Padilla
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This study examined what New Mexico dentists have reported regarding the knowledge and confidence levels of dental hygienists in providing patient education on oral/systemic periodontal risk factors. Further examined were New Mexico dentists views are on structured SPT protocols that include dentist/dental hygienist patient education on major risk factors for oral/systemic disease, and referrals and consultation with primary physicians. Members of the New Mexico Dental Association (n-700) were asked to participate in a 20-question online survey. Survey questions focused primarily on the level of risk assessment for periodontal disease that New Mexico dentists report dental hygienists discussing with periodontal patients. …