The impact of oral health literacy and family cohesion on dental caries in early adolescence.

abstract：:Lack of concern about dental health contributes significantly to the reluctance of people to attend for dental check-ups and to implement preventive dental measures. The aim of this study was to develop and assess a questionnaire method of detecting this attitude which was described as dental indifference. The questio...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Nuttall NM

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conceptions among the general public in Finland regarding the etiology and prevention of dental caries and periodontal disorders were surveyed in two interviews in 1971 and 1972. Both population samples interviewed comprised about 1,000 people aged 15 years and over. Inadequate oral hygiene was the most common (65%) p...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Markkula J,Murtomaa H,Ainamo J

更新日期：1977-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate satisfaction with dental care received at the last dental appointment among adolescents and to analyse factors influencing their satisfaction scores. METHOD:A total of 1146 subjects (mean age 15.8 years) attending secondary schools in Kampala (urban, n = 591) and Lira (rural, n = 555) complete...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Okullo I,Astrøm AN,Haugejorden O

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The periodontal condition of 300 Turkish troops was investigated using the modified Ramfjord Periodontal Disease Index. In addition, the gingival condition, presence and quantity of plaque and calculus, location and depth of periodontal pockets, tooth mobility, presence and severity of wear facets, diastema magnitude ...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Bayirli GS,Curilović Z

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We explored the relationship between income and two oral health outcomes in Brazil, in order to assess the shape of this relationship. METHODS:Individual-level data from a national oral health survey were obtained for 22 634 15- to 19-year-old subjects from 330 municipalities. Relationships between income (...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Celeste RK,Nadanovsky P

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacteriologic and clinical studies suggest that sealants can be used therapeutically on incipient caries of the enamel. The present study was designed to explore this approach further by determining whether there is a difference in retention rates on sound or carious tooth surfaces sealed for the first time as well as...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Handelman SL,Leverett DH,Espeland M,Curzon J

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:There are concerns that the consumption of unfluoridated bottled and tank water may put children at increased risk of developing caries. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between nonpublic water consumption (either from bottles or rainwater tanks) and socioeconomic status ...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Armfield JM,Spencer AJ

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We surveyed 5,997 dentists in Ontario to investigate gender differences in the characteristics, infection control practices, knowledge and attitudes regarding the treatment of HIV-infected patients. The response rate was 70.3%. Reports indicated that female dentists are younger and more likely to work in larger urban ...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： McCarthy GM,MacDonald JK

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although oral health (OH) problems are common during pregnancy, little is known about individual characteristics or behaviors relating to clinically assessed OH during pregnancy. This cross-sectional study describes the clinical OH status of a sample of pregnant women, examines relationships between sociodem...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Chung LH,Gregorich SE,Armitage GC,Gonzalez-Vargas J,Adams SH

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A representative sample (n = 8000) was drawn from the population aged 30 years and over, registered as living in Finland. Periodontal disease status was recorded according to the modified Periodontal Treatment Need System (PTNS). Plaque retentions were examined separately. Of the subjects with four or more teeth 3.4% ...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Markkanen H,Rajala M,Paunio K

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In ancient and medieval times, the prevalence of caries and periodontal disease varied. There were no treatments for dental hard tissue, but dental cosmetics played an important role. In the late 19th century, caries levels reached a maximum in Europe and North America after refined sugar became a cheap staple food. T...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Marthaler TM

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was executed to investigate the relation between the use of fluoride tablets by children in the age period 1.5-6 yr on the one hand and the caries experience at the age of 6 and 15 yr and the prevalence of fluorosis at the age of 15 yr on the other hand. The year of birth of the child, the motivation of the mo...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Kalsbeek H,Verrips E,Dirks OB

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This work proposes a revision of the 30 item Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Dentistry (REALD-30), into a more efficient and easier-to-use two-stage scale. METHODS:Using a sample of 1405 individuals (primarily women) enrolled in a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (W...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Stucky BD,Lee JY,Lee SY,Rozier RG

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The validity of the Podshadley and Haley Patient Hygiene Performance Index (PHPI) and the Silness and Löe Index (PlI) was investigated. Fifty children aged 11-12 years were examined by a single examiner and plaque collected from all accessible smooth surfaces, and dry weight determined. Statistically, there were signi...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Mander CI,Mainwaring PJ

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In Sweden, many patients with symptoms allegedly caused by their dental materials have exchanged their restorations, but the effects of the exchange have been insufficiently investigated. Therefore, the aim of the study was to describe the change in health over time for these patients and the hypothesis was ...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Tillberg A,Berglund A,Mårell L,Bergdahl J,Eriksson N,Lindén G,Stenberg B,Widman L

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the age of the subject on inter-examiner reliability of the clinical signs of temporomandibular disorder (TMD). METHODS:Forty-three elderly (ES) and 44 younger adults (YS) were selected. The female/male distribution was almost the same in the two grou...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Hassel AJ,Rammelsberg P,Schmitter M

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of infraocclusion of primary molars was studied in 1059 Swedish children aged 3-12 years with an even distribution between the age groups. No extractions were performed due to infraocclusion. 94 children (8.9%) showed infraocclusion of primary molars. Infraocclusion was found from 3 years of age. The pr...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Kurol J

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to analyze the role that psychosocial elements may play concerning dental attendance and oral health in children. In particular, we explored the associations among dental fear-related cognitive vulnerability perceptions, dental prevention beliefs, the pattern of dental visits, and the number ...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Carrillo-Diaz M,Crego A,Armfield JM,Romero M

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to characterize trajectories of intergeneration mobility from birth to age 33 years and to assess the influence of these trajectories on adult oral health. METHODS:Repeated data on occupational social class (birth and 7, 11, 16, 23 and 33 years) and two subjective oral health indicators (li...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Delgado-Angulo EK,Bernabé E

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A controlled evaluation of a 3-week teacher mediated dental health education curriculum package was undertaken in 35 English secondary schools in three Area Health Authorities. 4500 13-14-year-old adolescents were involved. The package emphasized self-care potential and combined a scientifically accurate message with ...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Craft M,Croucher R,Dickinson J

更新日期：1981-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate ethnic-specific deprivation gradients in early childhood dental caries experience considering different domains of deprivation. METHODS:We used cross-sectional near whole population-level data on 318 321 four-year-olds attending the "B4 School check," a national health and development check i...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Shackleton N,Broadbent JM,Thornley S,Milne BJ,Crengle S,Exeter DJ

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The oral status of an adult population of 204 patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was compared with that of an age and sex-matched random sample of non-rheumatic subjects. The percentage of edentulous subjects, number of existing teeth in dentate subjects, prevalence, and quality of fixed and removable prostheses ...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Laurell L,Hugoson A,Håkansson J,Pettersson B,Sjöström L,Berglöf FE,Berglöf K

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In dentistry comparative studies of diffusion of disease preventive innovations are rare and usually atheoretical. For these reasons the present study was designed 1) to determine whether or not normal distribution assumptions applied to decisions to adopt caries preventive fluoride programs in a public dental service...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Haugejorden O

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate age- and population-based differences in dentists' infection control practices and willingness and refusal to treat patients with HIV. METHODS:A national mailed survey of a stratified random sample of dentists in Canada (n = 6444) with three follow-up attempts. Pearson's chi-square test and m...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： McCarthy GM,Koval JJ,MacDonald JK,John MA

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was conducted to compare level of dental caries, treatment pattern and contact patterns with the Child Oral Health Care System of children of immigrants. The study comprised 239 Turkish, 117 Pakistani and 91 other immigrants and a control group of 359 Danish children. Data were extracted from the den...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Heidmann J,Christensen LB

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Professional burnout, a long-term consequence of occupational stress, is considered to be a factor that explains a substantial proportion of incapacity for work. Burnout is defined as emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and diminished personal accomplishment. AIMS:To investigate levels of burnout among...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Gorter RC,Albrecht G,Hoogstraten J,Eijkman MA

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to update our knowledge about the relation between sugar consumption and dental caries in nations throughout the world. Data on the prevalence of dental caries for 6- and 12-year-old children in, respectively, 23 and 47 nations were obtained from the World Health Organization's Global Oral Epi...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Sreebny LM

更新日期：1982-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present paper intended (1) to validate some key variables employed in a survey of a representative sample of 241 persons aged 65-79 in Troms in Northern Norway, and (2) to discuss aspects of social policy related to dental programs for pensioners. The participants were asked questions focused on potential demand f...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Rise J

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Examination of 2,138 subjects, aged 15-65+ years, was carried out by calibrated examiners using mirrors and fibre optic illumination. Each subject was scored by the Periodontal Status Index, PSI (WHO Oral Health Surveys), Periodontal Index, PI (Russell) and the Oral Hygiene Index, OHI (Greene & Vermillion). For the PS...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Cutress TW,Hunter PB,Beck DJ,de Souza P

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This survey attempted to determine the status of oral cleanliness and gingival health in 150 dental students and 101 faculty members in a dental school. Without advance notice, plaque deposits were scored, using the Plaque Index System, and gingival health was determined using the criteria of the Gingival Index System...

journal_title：Community dentistry and oral epidemiology

authors： Lang NP,Cumming BR,Löe HA

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00