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Full-Text Articles in Dental Public Health and Education
Smile Brighter, Michigan: Inside The Mda Public Education Campaign, Rich Evans
Smile Brighter, Michigan: Inside The Mda Public Education Campaign, Rich Evans
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
The Michigan Dental Association's (MDA) Public Education Campaign, active for over three decades, aims to improve oral health and encourage visits to MDA-member dentists across Michigan. Funded by member dues, the campaign uses digital advertising and the smilemichigan.com website to educate the public. Key initiatives include the Find-A-Dentist tool, the "Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body" program, and various community outreach efforts. Upcoming features include the "Story Behind Every Smile" campaign, highlighting personal stories about the impact of dental health. By promoting proactive oral care, the MDA supports better overall health for Michigan residents.
Risk Factors Of Dental Anxiety And Exploration Of Interventions, Katelin Hancock
Risk Factors Of Dental Anxiety And Exploration Of Interventions, Katelin Hancock
University Honors Theses
Within this literature review, the root causes of dental anxiety, current intervention methods, and possible preventative interventions are discussed. Dental anxiety affects millions of individuals across diverse backgrounds and can be detrimental to oral health. This issue can arise from various sources, however, different socioeconomic and sociodemographic factors can contribute to an individual's risk of developing dental anxiety. Understanding what predisposes certain populations to become more likely to develop dental anxiety is imperative to holistically address the concern. Investigating the relationship between lack of access, oral health, and anxiety levels allows for an understanding of the root causes of anxiety. …
Dental Students' Perceptions Of Dental Hygienists' Education And Scope Of Practice, Cynthia Metzger
Dental Students' Perceptions Of Dental Hygienists' Education And Scope Of Practice, Cynthia Metzger
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Oral health is strongly correlated to systemic health in the United States. Dental professionals play a significant role in addressing the oral health and prevention of disease for populations in the United States. Because many areas in the United States lack access to dental care, the federal government considers dental hygienists part of the solution. It is now paying attention to restrictive dental hygiene scope of practice rules in each state. State dental boards, comprised mainly of dentists, make these rules based on their perception of dental hygienists' lack of education. This study explored fourth-year dental students' perceptions of the …
Oral Health Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviors: Investigation Of An Educational Intervention Strategy With At-Risk Females, Susan Romano Rustvold
Oral Health Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviors: Investigation Of An Educational Intervention Strategy With At-Risk Females, Susan Romano Rustvold
Dissertations and Theses
A self-perpetuating cycle of poor health literacy and poor oral health knowledge and behavior affects approximately 90 million people in the United States, most especially those from low-income groups and other at-risk populations such as those with addiction. Poor oral health can result from lack of access to regular preventive dental appointments, lack of access to restorative care when dental diseases are treatable, and low oral health knowledge that leads to poor oral health self-care behaviors. In addition, patients' dental anxiety can impede care, because highly anxious people often avoid dental appointments. To address these issues, this inquiry examined oral …
Your Child's Teeth (1981), American Dental Association, Bureau Of Health Education And Audiovisual Services, American Society Of Dentistry For Children
Your Child's Teeth (1981), American Dental Association, Bureau Of Health Education And Audiovisual Services, American Society Of Dentistry For Children
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Basic Brushing (1978), American Dental Association
Basic Brushing (1978), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
The Friendly Ghost Casper's Dental Health Activity Book (1978), Harvey Famous Cartoons
The Friendly Ghost Casper's Dental Health Activity Book (1978), Harvey Famous Cartoons
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Dental Insurance, Your Dentist And You (1978), American Dental Association
Dental Insurance, Your Dentist And You (1978), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Dental Insurance, Your Dentist And You (1978), American Dental Association
Dental Insurance, Your Dentist And You (1978), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Dentures: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You (1978), American Dental Association
Dentures: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You (1978), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Disclose The Enemy! (1978), American Dental Association
Disclose The Enemy! (1978), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Flossing Can Be Fun! (1978), American Dental Association
Flossing Can Be Fun! (1978), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Eat The Right Foods. Brush Your Teeth After Eating. Floss And Brush Your Teeth Before Bedtime. (1978), American Dental Association
Eat The Right Foods. Brush Your Teeth After Eating. Floss And Brush Your Teeth Before Bedtime. (1978), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
How To Become A Wise Dental Consumer (1978), American Dental Association, Bureau Of Public Information
How To Become A Wise Dental Consumer (1978), American Dental Association, Bureau Of Public Information
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
What About Fluorides? (1978), American Dental Association
What About Fluorides? (1978), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Smoking And Your Oral Health (1978), American Dental Association
Smoking And Your Oral Health (1978), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
When Your Child Goes To The Dentist: A Message From Fred Rogers (Of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood) (1977), American Dental Association, Family Communications, Inc.
When Your Child Goes To The Dentist: A Message From Fred Rogers (Of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood) (1977), American Dental Association, Family Communications, Inc.
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Your Child's Teeth (1977), American Dental Association, American Society Of Dentistry For Children
Your Child's Teeth (1977), American Dental Association, American Society Of Dentistry For Children
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Are You Selling Tooth Decay? (1977), American Dental Association
Are You Selling Tooth Decay? (1977), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Between You And Me… Is Your Smile (1977), American Dental Association
Between You And Me… Is Your Smile (1977), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
The Friendly Ghost Casper's Dental Health Activity Book (1977), Harvey Famous Cartoons
The Friendly Ghost Casper's Dental Health Activity Book (1977), Harvey Famous Cartoons
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Cleaning Your Teeth And Gums (1977), American Dental Association
Cleaning Your Teeth And Gums (1977), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Dental X-Rays And Your Health (1977), American Dental Association
Dental X-Rays And Your Health (1977), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
You Can Prevent Tooth Decay (1977), American Dental Association
You Can Prevent Tooth Decay (1977), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Smoking And Teeth? (1976), American Dental Association
Smoking And Teeth? (1976), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
The Abc’S Of Good Oral Health: A Coloring Book Just For You! (1976), American Dental Association
The Abc’S Of Good Oral Health: A Coloring Book Just For You! (1976), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Don't Do It Yourself (1976), American Dental Association
Don't Do It Yourself (1976), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Happiness Is A Healthy Mouth (1976), American Dental Association
Happiness Is A Healthy Mouth (1976), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Your Teeth And What They Do (1976), American Dental Association
Your Teeth And What They Do (1976), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.
Smoking And Teeth? (1976), American Dental Association
Smoking And Teeth? (1976), American Dental Association
Patient Dental Health Education Materials 1929-1981
No abstract provided.