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National Children's Dental Health Month Poster "Fluoride In Water Prevents Cavities" (2020), American Dental Association Foundation

National Children's Dental Health Month

No abstract provided.

Cartel Del Mes Nacional De La Salud Dental Infantil "El Fluoruro En El Agua Previene Las Caries" [Spanish Language Version: Fluoride In Water Prevents Cavities] (2020), American Dental Association Foundation

National Children's Dental Health Month

No abstract provided.

Lifestyle Risk Factor Related Disparities In Oral Cancer Examination In The U.S: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study, Aderonke A. Akinkugbe, Dina T. Garcia, Tegwyn H. Brickhouse, Maghboeba Mosavel

Dental Public Health and Policy Publications

Background: Oral cancers account for 3% of annual U.S. cancer diagnosis, 2 in 5 of which are diagnosed late when prognosis is poor. The purpose of this study was to report the population-level prevalence of oral cancer examination among adult smokers and alcohol drinkers and assess if these modifiable lifestyle factors are associated with receiving an oral cancer examination.

Methods: Adult participants ≥30 years (n = 9374) of the 2013–2016 cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were included. Oral cancer examination (yes/no), smoking (never, former, current) and alcohol use (abstainers, former, current) were self-reported. Survey-logistic regression …

Impact Of Making Dental Care Affordable On Quality Of Life In Adults Aged 45 Years And Older, Shillpa Naavaal, Susan O. Griffin, Judith A. Jones

Dental Public Health and Policy Publications

Objective:

The objective of this study was to examine the associations between self-reported ability to afford dental care and quality of life in adults aged 45 years and older.

Method:

We used publicly available cross-sectional data from the 2008 National Health Interview Survey and its oral health supplement for 11,760 adults aged 45+ years. The increased probabilities of reporting dental problems attributable to an inability to afford dental care were estimated from multivariate models and combined with respective dental problem disability weights from the Global Burden of Disease to measure loss in quality of life.

Results:

Prevalence of reported inability …

Self-Reported Oral Health Status Among Adults Aged 40+ Years With And Without Vision Impairment: National Health Interview Survey, 2008, John E. Crews, Chiu-Fang Chou, Shillpa Naavaal, Susan O. Griffin, Jinan B. Saaddine

Dental Public Health and Policy Publications

Purpose: To examine self-reported oral health among adults aged 40 years and older with and without vision impairment.

Design: Cross-sectional, with a nationally representative sample.

Methods: We used publicly available data from the Oral Health Module, last administered in 2008, of the National Health Interview Survey. Outcome variables included fair/poor oral health status, mouth condition compared to others the same age, mouth problems (mouth sores, difficulty eating, dry mouth, bad breath, and/or jaw pain), teeth problems (toothache; broken/missing fillings or teeth; loose, crooked, or stained teeth; and/or bleeding gums), and lack of social participation. Using descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic …

Libro De Actividades Por El Mes Nacional De La Salud Dental Infantil [Spanish Language Version: National Children's Dental Health Month Activity Book] (2020), American Dental Association Foundation

National Children's Dental Health Month

No abstract provided.

Protecting Public Health, Susan H. Davide, Christine Macarelli, Anty Lam

Publications and Research

In light of declining vaccination rates, oral health professionals need to be knowledgeable about current vaccine recommendations so they can best advise their patients and support public health.

The Relationship Between Oral Health Literacy And Periodontal Health Status Among The Elderly In Panare, Pattani, Thailand, Panat Piyakhunakorn

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study aimed to determine the association between oral health literacy (OHL) and periodontal status among Thailand's older population. This cross-sectional study was conducted between 1 July and 30 September 2020 at HPHs in, Panare, Pattani, Thailand. A total of 216 independent living older adults, participated in the study. OHL data were obtained using the Thai version of Health Literacy in Dentistry (HeLD‐Th). Trained interviewers performed face-to-face interviews for oral health-related behaviours information. The periodontal status was collected through intra-oral examination by a calibrated examiner. Data were analyzed using the SPSS version 22. Mann–Whitney U tests, Chi-Square tests, and Binary …

Effect Of Different Scaling Methods And Materials On The Enamel Surface Topography: An In Vitro Sem Study, Mahmoud Al Ankily, Fatma Makkeyah, Mohamed Shamel, Mahmoud Bakr

Dentistry

Aims and Objectives: Scaling is important for maintenance of gingival and periodontal conditions. These procedures have a harmful effect on the dental hard tissues. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of hand and ultrasonic instruments made of stainless and titanium on the surface properties of enamel. Materials and Methods: Forty extracted premolars were used in this in vitro study and were randomly divided into four groups (n = 10). Group I received ultrasonic scaling with stainless steel tip, group II received ultrasonic scaling with titanium tip, group III hand scaling with stainless steel tip, and group …

Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Of Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase (Ptgs2) And Defensin Beta 1 (Defb1) Genes In Malay Chronic Periodontitis Subjects, Jagender Singh Jasmin Kaur

Student Works (2020-2029)

The association of prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (PTGS2) and defensin beta 1 (DEFB1) single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) with chronic periodontitis (CP) have been widely studied amongst different ethnic groups such as the Chinese and European population. Thus far, no study has been done on the Malay ethnic group. Hence, this study assessed the allele and genotype frequencies of PTGS2 and DEFB1 variants in subjects with CP and periodontally healthy individuals in Malaysian Malays. Samples of 78 Malay CP subjects and 62 periodontally healthy controls were obtained from Malaysian Periodontal Database and Biobanking system (MPDBS) for this study. DNA samples were genotyped …

Preschool Children's Toothbrushing Behaviour And Association With Their Oral Health, Muhammad Khan Iqra

Student Works (2020-2029)

Toothbrushing is an important yet neglected behaviour that has affected oral health of preschool children (4-6 years). Factors like dietary habit, socioeconomic status and oral conditions also affect oral health of preschool children. Despite intervention efforts, recent investigations reported high prevalence of early childhood caries (ECC) and oral diseases among this age group across different populations. Therefore, it is imperative to understand the relationship between toothbrushing behaviour and oral health status of preschool children to prevent oral diseases, hence improve their oral health. The aim of the current study was to evaluate toothbrushing behaviour of preschool children, assess their oral …

Maintaining Effective Infection Control Protocol, Lauren Eusner, Kimberly Lintag

Dental Hygiene Faculty Publications

The safety of clinicians and patients in the dental office rests on adherence to evidence-based infection control standards.

Acculturative Stress, Social Support And Oral Health Related Quality Of Life Among International Graduate Students In Malaysian Public Universities, Ben Ghasheer Hala Fathalla

Student Works (2020-2029)

Background: Oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) reflects the impact of the oral condition on physical, social, and psychological functioning and well-being from an individual’s perspective. It is an important health outcome that is influenced by several factors which together are known as the determinants of health. Psychosocial factors are among many other factors that have a crucial role in shaping oral health. Understanding their role in relation to diminished oral health has gained more interest in recent years since such factors could serve as points of intervention for new oral health promotion strategies. Aim: This study aimed to …

Global Interest For Health Professions Education: A Geographic And Temporal Analyses Through Web Search Differences From 2010-2019, Junhel Dalanon, Yoshizo Matsuka

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the spatio-temporal differences in web search trends for dental degrees (DD), medical degrees (MD), and nursing degrees (ND) across 197 countries from 2010 to 2019. Method: A search string was used to initiate a search query using Google Trends. The parameters used were DD, MD, and ND as search terms; worldwide as Location; 2010 to 2019 as time range; health education & medical training as category; and web search as database. Data were downloaded and analyzed. Results: Via one-way ANOVA and post hoc Dunnett test, the searches for DD were found …

A Three Dimensional Age Estimation Using Cone Beam Ct In Malaysian Population, Asif Muhammad Khan

Student Works (2020-2029)

Forensic odontology plays a vital role in the age estimation and identification process during criminal investigations. Forensic science in the past have mainly employed two-dimensional (2D) radiographic assessment of developmental and physiological age related dental parameters for age estimation. However, 2D radiograph doesn’t represent the three-dimensional (3D) anatomical structures. Rapidly evolving CBCT imaging modality can be effectively employed in forensic sciences to overcome the limitations of 2D imaging. The current study aimed to develop a novel method of dental age estimation using 3D surface area analyses of root apices of the developing permanent maxillary canines and mandibular third molars among …

Analysis Of Chewing Efficiency In Dementia Patients Using Two-Color Chewing Gum Test And The Viewgum Software, Chawisa Thangjittiporn

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between chewing efficacy and severity level of cognitive impairment in dementia patients using a smartphone with ViewGum software for chewing efficiency analysis. Participants (n=70) from the Dementia Clinic, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, included 38 dementia patients (76.1±9.0 years) and 32 patients (71.8±9.9Years) with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), diagnosed by the medical specialists. The cognitive impairment was assessed by the TMSE (Thai Mental State Examination), and then scored. Participants were assessed for chewing efficacy using the mixing ability test of the two-color chewing gum, followed by an analysis using the ViewGum …

Effect Of Trehalose Solution Spray On Post-Radiation Xerostomia Related Quality Of Life In Head And Neck Cancer Patients, Kulpriya Pravinvongvuthi

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Radiotherapy is the standard treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC). The radiation may affect on normal tissue and surrounding salivary gland resulting to xerostomia. Treatment of radiation-related xerostomia focuses on relieving symptoms by using saliva substitutes or saliva stimulants. Because the salivary stimulants have significant side effects, such as sweating, dizziness or increasing urge to urinate, saliva substitutes are preferable. Trehalose solution has been suggested for improve moisture in dry mouth condition and can be used as saliva substitute. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of 10% Trehalose solution spray to improve dry mouth condition …

J Mich Dent Assoc January 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 "Preventing Pediatric Obesity: How the Dental Team Can Help”.
• “We Can Make a Difference in a Child’s Life”, a feature with a special message to MDA members from Suzanne Port, DDS, MS, president of the Michigan Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
• A feature on “The Age-1 Visit: Time to Welcome Children into …

Impacts Of Self-Perceived Malocclusion On The Oral Health-Related Quality Of Life Of Young Adults In Malaysia, Mohd Tajudin Zawani

Student Works (2020-2029)

Objectives: To assess the prevalence, severity and extent of impacts of self-perceived malocclusion on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) related to dental aesthetics among young Malaysian adults, to compare between those with and without self-perceived malocclusion and to investigate the influence of demographics on the outcome. Methods: Multi-stage random sampling method was used to recruit 589 subjects from tertiary institutions in Malaysia. Study instruments comprised the Aesthetic Component of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (AC-IOTN) and Malaysian version of the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics (PIDA) to measure selfperceived malocclusion and its impacts. Analyses included multifactorial ANOVA …

Dental Therapists' Professional Role And Possible Futures Within The Malaysian Dental Workforce, Zakaria Noor Azhani

Student Works (2020-2029)

Introduction: The Malaysian Dental Act 2018 has recently superseded the Dental Act 1971. Under this Act, dental therapists are required to register under the Therapist Division, are allowed to work at the private practice, and treat a person up to the age of 18 years old under direct supervision of dentist. It is important to assess the perceptions among essential stakeholders with regards these changes and how it affects the future dental therapists’ workforce. Objectives: To explore the dental therapist future workforce dynamics across sectors (public-private) in Malaysia. Materials and methods: In Phase 1, three parallel quantitative surveys were conducted …