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J Mich Dent Assoc December 2021

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:

• Two cover stories presenting perspectives from both ends of the practice life continuum: “Starting Your Practice Life” and “Preparing for Retirement”.
• A feature article, “What Happened in Vegas Became ADA Policy”.
• A feature article, “An Oversight Corrected: 2020 MDA Life Members Recognized”.
• The 2021 Author/Title Index to the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association. …

The U.S. Should Expand Access To Dental Care For Older Adults, Madonna Harrington Meyer, Sarah Reilly, Julia Finan

Population Health Research Brief Series

Older adult Medicare recipients face high out-of-pocket dental expenses due to a lack of appropriate dental care coverage. Older adults with lower socioeconomic status tend to have worse oral health, less dental insurance coverage, greater difficulties finding a dentist, and low-quality care. This brief details the experiences socioeconomically disadvantaged older adults face in obtaining appropriate and affordable dental care and calls on Congress to include preventative and restorative dental care as part of the federal funding agenda.

Oral Health For Older Adults: Policy Barriers And Opportunities, Stephanie De Sam Lazaro, Juliette Kline

Occupational Therapy Faculty Scholarship

Tooth decay and gum disease are two of the most common chronic health conditions in the United States, are reversible and preventable, and impact approximately 68% of older adults nationwide (CDC, 2021; World Health Organization, 2020). While the Affordable Care Act added provisions to health prevention services, oral health prevention coverage was only included for children, leaving many adults and older adults without coverage (Nasseh & Vujicic, 2017). The research team used a rapid review process using 17 key search term combinations to identify literature in three medical databases (PubMed, CINAHL, and Consumer Health Complete) to identify system and policy …

J Mich Dent Assoc November 2021

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:

• Cover stories with a “Focus on Advocacy: Helping Dentistry Succeed”, including “MDA Dental PAC: What It Is and Why It Matters “, “2021 Advocacy Success — and More to Come “, and “Dental Programs Maintained in 2021-22 State Budget”.
• A feature article on “The Anishinaabe Dental Outreach Program”.
• A feature article, “How Your Website and …

Exploring Mental Health Experience In Individuals Living With Temporomandibular Disorders, Wafaa Safour, Richard Hovey

Patient Experience Journal

Despite the evidence supporting deteriorating mental health because of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) conditions, there is limited evidence of TMD patients' experience regarding how their mental health is affected by the disorders. As a sequence of these conditions, TMD patients suffer from physical and mental complications, not to mention the loss of food enjoyment. In this study, we aim to explore TMD patients' lived experiences who had changed their dietary habits concerning their mental health. Six participants were interviewed to answer open-ended questions during semi-structured interviews regarding their mental health experiences with TMD-related food routine changes. These interviews were held face-to-face …

Splenic Artery Pseudo-Aneurysm Secondary To Necrotizing Pancreatitis – A Rare Lethal Complication., Vinay Raj Dr, Divya Vishwanatha Kini Dr

Radiology Teaching Files

CLINICAL HISTORY:

A 35-year-old male patient presented with history of massive hemoptysis associated with pain abdomen and breathlessness since the past 3 days. Patient had no prior co-morbidities; however was a chronic alcoholic and smoker since the past 15 years. No hospital admissions in the past

Oligodendroglioma, Bala Seshank Akshit Reddy Mettu Dr, Rudresh Hiremath Dr, Vinay Raj Dr

Radiology Teaching Files

CLINICAL HISTORY:

A 39 year old male patient presented to our institute with one episode of GTCS and post-ictal headache. No other relevant history was present, no similar complaints were present in the past and no comorbidities. On examination, neurological examination was within normal limits. Blood-work up was also within normal limits.

Post Primary Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Case Report, Abhigna S. Moudgalya Dr, Vikram Patil Dr

Radiology Teaching Files

No abstract provided.

Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm Secondary To Necrotizing Pancreatitis – A Rare Lethal Complication, Vinay Raj Dr, Divya Vishwanatha Kini Dr

Radiology Teaching Files

CLINICAL HISTORY:

A 35-year-old male patient presented with history of massive hemoptysis associated with pain abdomen and breathlessness since the past 3 days. Patient had no prior co-morbidities; however was a chronic alcoholic and smoker since the past 15 years. No hospital admissions in the past.

A Case Of P2l2 With Scar Endometriosis With Previous Two Lscs, Dr. Punitha Nagaraj, Dr. Poornima M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.

Case Of Severe Depression With Psychotic Symptoms In Childhood, Vijaykumar Hiremath, Dr. Anusha Pogula, Dr. Kishor M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.

A Case Of Mucinous Cystadenocarcinoma Of Ovary In A 13 Year Old Female, Sourav Tapadar, Dr. Sharmila Tapadar

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.

A Case Of Premature Ejaculation, Dr.Pogula Anusha, Dr.Pranahit Reddy, Dr. Kishor M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.

Acute Monoplegia With Incontinence, Dr. Ruthvik S, Dr. Shastara P

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.

A Case Of Cervical Carcinoma With Bilateral Perinephric Hematoma: A Diagnostic Dilemma, Dr.Shivani R. Kundur, Dr.Manjunath V, Dr.Abhilash Gautham

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.

Case Of Severe Depression With Psychotic Symptoms In Childhood, Vijaykumar Hiremath, Dr. Anusha Pogula, Dr. Kishor M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.

A Case Of Moderate Clinical Depression In Early Onset Parkinson’S Disease, Dr. Rakshith N R, Dr. Pranahith V. Reddy, Dr. Kishor M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.

Interesting Case Of Headache With “Can’T Mix Food & Can’T Swallow”, Dr. Shreeraksha K.S, Dr. Shasthara P

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.

A Case Of Primary Infertility Treated With Icsi And Tesa, Saumya Raj

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.

Urti Associated With Reuse Of Mask During Covid 19, Nikita Nallathambi, Dr. Rakesh Bs

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.

Fibroid Uterus, Adiyuga Sharath

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.

A Case Of Ovarian Torsion, Dr.Durkha Devi K P, Dr.Poornima M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.

Aplasia Cutis Congenital Of Scalp With Right Parietal Encephalocele- A Rare Association With Surgical Apropos, Dr. Anshika Tyagi, Dr. Col.T.S. Vasan

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.

A Case Of Superior Venacaval (Svc) Syndrome, Dr. Gayathri K.N, Dr. Rajendra Prasad S, Dr. Ravikumar Y.S, Dr.Varsha T

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.

A Case Of Neonatal Varicella, Dr. Santosh Gunasekaran, Dr.Deepthi Thandaveshwara, Dr. Keerthana Srinivas

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dr. Anu Janardhan, Dr. Kishor M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.

A Case Of Atypical Presentation Of Radial Nerve Injury, Nikita Tripathi, Dr Adarsh Thammaiah

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.