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The Impact Of Dental Caries On Oral Health Related Quality Of Life Amongst Adult Population In Lahore, Pakistan, Hazik Bin Shahzad, Faiza Awais, Um-E-Rubab Shirazi, Hanna Abdul Majeed, Aqeela Rafique, Maliha Shahbaz Apr 2020

The Impact Of Dental Caries On Oral Health Related Quality Of Life Amongst Adult Population In Lahore, Pakistan, Hazik Bin Shahzad, Faiza Awais, Um-E-Rubab Shirazi, Hanna Abdul Majeed, Aqeela Rafique, Maliha Shahbaz

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Dental caries in adults is a public health problem. A comprehensive assessment of the association between caries and Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) measures is essential for understanding how it impacts the daily life of people and for assessing their oral health needs.

Methods: The survey was conducted at Rashid Latif Dental Hospital, from March-June 2019. A total of 373 adults aged 18-80 years were randomly enrolled in the study. Dental caries was the main exposure, measured clinically. The OHRQoL was measured through Oral Impacts on Daily performance (OIDP) questionnaire. Caries was dichotomized and the relationship to …


Fluoridation: Our History, Our Legacy, James Wieland Dds Mar 2020

Fluoridation: Our History, Our Legacy, James Wieland Dds

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

2020 marks the 75th anniversary of one of the world’s most dramatic public health initiatives, a public health project that dramatically improved the oral health of millions of people, not only in the United States but throughout the world. On Jan. 25, 1945, the Grand Rapids Study was launched and the Furniture City became the world’s first to adjust the fluoride level of its public water supply.

This landmark trial established the use of fluoridation as a safe, effective, and economical public health measure to prevent tooth decay.

How the Grand Rapids Study began is a fascinating story. Even though …


The Studies That Shaped A Science-Based Profession, Christopher J. Smiley Mar 2020

The Studies That Shaped A Science-Based Profession, Christopher J. Smiley

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Editorial on science-based public health policy and the lessons of the Grand Rapids Study.


The Flint Water Crisis And Community Water Fluoridation: A Lesson In Communication. Communicating With The Public And Connecting With Community Leaders, Traci J. Dantzler Dds, Raymond Gist Dds Mar 2020

The Flint Water Crisis And Community Water Fluoridation: A Lesson In Communication. Communicating With The Public And Connecting With Community Leaders, Traci J. Dantzler Dds, Raymond Gist Dds

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

This article presents how not only was Flint’s water compromised lead contamination of residential waterlines during the Flint Water Crisis, but area dentists had to work hard to refute unsubstantiated claims that adding fluoride to the community water supply increased the level of lead in the water. Oral health advocacy to reassure citizens and build confidence in the community water supply following remediation efforts required sharing the best evidence while most importantly actively listening to assure that community members were heard; that they felt that they have a voice, and to know that we are here to listen to their …


Celebrate! The Legacy Of Community Water Fluoridation Continues In Grand Rapids, James Wieland Dds Mar 2020

Celebrate! The Legacy Of Community Water Fluoridation Continues In Grand Rapids, James Wieland Dds

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Michigan dentistry continues to tell the world about the great advance in public health that began in Grand Rapids 75 years ago. This article looks back at past commemorations, and a tribute to those who worked so hard to make a permanent monument to community water fluoridation.


Community Water Fluoridation’S Legacy: Protect It Or Lose It, Johnny Johnson Dmd, Ms Mar 2020

Community Water Fluoridation’S Legacy: Protect It Or Lose It, Johnny Johnson Dmd, Ms

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

This article presents advocacy strategies to promote and preserve community water fluoridation initiatives. The American Fluoridation Society, patterned after the British Fluoridation Society, brings dentists, health experts, and other allies and provides evidence-based resources to address a broad spectrum of assertion by fluoridation opponents.


J Mich Dent Assoc February 2020 Feb 2020

J Mich Dent Assoc February 2020

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Every month,The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association brings news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. No publication reaches more Michigan dentists!

In this issue, the reader will find the following original content:

  • A cover story on the 2020 MDA Annual Session
  • A feature covering student perspectives on the Opioid Crisis
  • News you need, Editorial and regular department articles on MDA Foundation activities, Dentistry and the Law, Staff Matters, Headquarters Report, and component news

This issue also includes articles reprinted with permission:

  • “Muscle Deprogramming: A Source of Confusion”, …


Utilization Of Dental Services Among Medicaid Enrolled Pregnant Women In Virginia, Shillpa Naavaal, Tegwyn Brickhouse, Jonathan W. Yu, Joann Wells Jan 2020

Utilization Of Dental Services Among Medicaid Enrolled Pregnant Women In Virginia, Shillpa Naavaal, Tegwyn Brickhouse, Jonathan W. Yu, Joann Wells

Philips Institute for Oral Health Research Publications

The study evaluated the impact of the Virginia Medicaid dental benefit on dental services utilization among pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid. Data from a total of 10,395 women who had at least one dental claim during the 2015-2017 period were included in the study. The number of dental visits and dental services utilized per person grew from an average of 2.2 visits and 7 services in 2015 to 3.1 visits and 10.5 services in 2017, respectively. In 2017, of all dental services used, 6% were for preventive services and 59% were for treatment services. Continued efforts and targeted interventions are …


Chronic Liver Disease, Medha Singhal, Rajendra Prasad, Suresh Babu, Manthappa M Jan 2020

Chronic Liver Disease, Medha Singhal, Rajendra Prasad, Suresh Babu, Manthappa M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Tetanus With Classical Presentations, Maaz Khan, Dr. Bhanukumar M Jan 2020

A Case Of Tetanus With Classical Presentations, Maaz Khan, Dr. Bhanukumar M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


Airway Management In Case Of Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis, Dr. Pranay Penmetsa, Dr. Subramanian R Jan 2020

Airway Management In Case Of Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis, Dr. Pranay Penmetsa, Dr. Subramanian R

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


Multiple Sclerosis With Depression, Dr. Siri Gangadkar, Dr. Megha Tandure, Dr. Kishor M Jan 2020

Multiple Sclerosis With Depression, Dr. Siri Gangadkar, Dr. Megha Tandure, Dr. Kishor M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


Suicide Attempt In Relation To Covid-19 Crisis, Dr. Sreelakshmi Rajeev, Dr. Pranahith Reddy, Ms. Chinmayi K., Dr. Kishor M Jan 2020

Suicide Attempt In Relation To Covid-19 Crisis, Dr. Sreelakshmi Rajeev, Dr. Pranahith Reddy, Ms. Chinmayi K., Dr. Kishor M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Rare Cause Of Hyponatremia, Dr. Tamanna Gupta, Dr. Pratibha Pereira Jan 2020

A Rare Cause Of Hyponatremia, Dr. Tamanna Gupta, Dr. Pratibha Pereira

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Pancreatic Pseudocyst Following Acute Pancreatitis, Dr Hitha Suresh, Dr Madhu C P Jan 2020

A Case Of Pancreatic Pseudocyst Following Acute Pancreatitis, Dr Hitha Suresh, Dr Madhu C P

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


Sickle Cell Disease, Vibhu Bhargava, Dr. Sandeep Barve Jan 2020

Sickle Cell Disease, Vibhu Bhargava, Dr. Sandeep Barve

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Mixed Anxiety Depression In The Covid-19 Lockdown, Dr Hrishikesh Solunke, Dr Kishor M Jan 2020

A Case Of Mixed Anxiety Depression In The Covid-19 Lockdown, Dr Hrishikesh Solunke, Dr Kishor M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


Tuberculoma Presenting As Paradoxical Iris In A Hiv Positive Patient, Dr. Supritha Chintamaneni, Dr.Rajendra Prasad S, Dr.Bhanukumar M, Dr.Adarsh L S Jan 2020

Tuberculoma Presenting As Paradoxical Iris In A Hiv Positive Patient, Dr. Supritha Chintamaneni, Dr.Rajendra Prasad S, Dr.Bhanukumar M, Dr.Adarsh L S

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Intertrochanteric Fracture, Sahil Munjal Jan 2020

A Case Of Intertrochanteric Fracture, Sahil Munjal

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Alcohol Induced Psychotic Disorder With Depression Presenting During Covid19 Lockdown, Dr. Sopan T, Dr Kishor M Jan 2020

A Case Of Alcohol Induced Psychotic Disorder With Depression Presenting During Covid19 Lockdown, Dr. Sopan T, Dr Kishor M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Spina Bifida Occulta With Tethered Cord Syndrome, Dr. Shivangi G, Dr. M.D. Ravi Jan 2020

A Case Of Spina Bifida Occulta With Tethered Cord Syndrome, Dr. Shivangi G, Dr. M.D. Ravi

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Dr. Pranav Prabhu, Dr. Gurgi Mukthinath Jan 2020

A Case Of Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Dr. Pranav Prabhu, Dr. Gurgi Mukthinath

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


Patient Concerns Inventory Head And Neck As An Individualised Approach To Assess Post-Treatment Outcomes Among Oral Cancer Patients In Malaysia, Aminnudin Ainon Natrah Jan 2020

Patient Concerns Inventory Head And Neck As An Individualised Approach To Assess Post-Treatment Outcomes Among Oral Cancer Patients In Malaysia, Aminnudin Ainon Natrah

Student Works (2020-2029)

Background: Oral cancer and its treatment undisputedly impacts patients‘ quality of life, posing a challenge to clinicians in managing them optimally. Identifying patients‘ concerns is central to holistic patient care; as such time constraints faced by clinicians during consultation sessions may pose a barrier in identifying such concerns effectively. The use of PCI-H&N during post-treatment oral cancer consultation sessions has previously shown to be beneficial, simultaneously promoting effective patient- clinician communication during consultations. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the feasibility of the PCI-H&N in assessing post- treatment oral cancer patients concerns and its relationship with patients‘ HRQoL, psychological distress …


Tubular Adenoma Of Breast, Diksha Dadlani Jan 2020

Tubular Adenoma Of Breast, Diksha Dadlani

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease, Rohan Karkra Jan 2020

Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease, Rohan Karkra

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


Macular And Optic Disc Drusenoid Deposits With Hemifield Defects In A Patient With Iga Nephropathy: New Findings, Dr. Prabhakar S K Jan 2020

Macular And Optic Disc Drusenoid Deposits With Hemifield Defects In A Patient With Iga Nephropathy: New Findings, Dr. Prabhakar S K

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Megaloblastic Anemia With Suspected Gilbert Syndrome, Nair A, Prasad R, Dr. Ravikumar S, Dr. Prasanna Kumar Jan 2020

A Case Of Megaloblastic Anemia With Suspected Gilbert Syndrome, Nair A, Prasad R, Dr. Ravikumar S, Dr. Prasanna Kumar

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Due To Bicornuate Uterus, Chandran S Jan 2020

A Case Of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Due To Bicornuate Uterus, Chandran S

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Right Lower Lobe Lung Abscess With Stage Iii Empyema, Dey Sauparna, Dr. Ravi M D Jan 2020

A Case Of Right Lower Lobe Lung Abscess With Stage Iii Empyema, Dey Sauparna, Dr. Ravi M D

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


Uterine Prolapse, Nimisha Sinha, Sakshi Anurika, Dr. Anu Prerana Jan 2020

Uterine Prolapse, Nimisha Sinha, Sakshi Anurika, Dr. Anu Prerana

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.