Using electronic dental records to establish a surveillance system for dental decay in rural Western Alaska.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We estimated the effect of South Carolina's (SC) Medicaid fluoride varnish (FV) reimbursement policy on children's receipt of fluoride varnish in medical (MFV) and dental (DFV) settings. METHODS:We obtained data from SC Medicaid enrollment and claims files for children ≤ 47 months of age across State Fiscal ...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Veschusio CN,Probst JC,Martin AB,Hardin JW,L Hale N

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This paper describes the development of a new literacy assessment instrument, the Hong Kong Oral Health Literacy Assessment Task for Paediatric Dentistry (HKOHLAT-P). Its relationship to literacy theory is analyzed to establish content and face validity. Implications for construct validity are examined by an...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Bridges SM,Parthasarathy DS,Au TK,Wong HM,Yiu CK,McGrath CP

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to examine: a) the sociodemographic and health factors associated with poor school performance among North Carolina children; and b) the impact of poor oral health status on school performance while controlling for other health and sociodemographic factors. METHODS:We used data...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Blumenshine SL,Vann WF Jr,Gizlice Z,Lee JY

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to document the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and the prevalence and impact of orofacial pain by anatomical location. In addition, differential effects of SES on orofacial pain across levels of sex, race, and age were documented. METHODS:The subjects were 724 p...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Riley JL 3rd,Gilbert GH,Heft MW

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Water fluoridation has been repeatedly associated with lower caries experience in children but uncertainty still exists on strength and extent of the association into adulthood. OBJECTIVE:To analyze the preventive effect of access to fluoridated water on dental caries among young adults. METHODS:In 1991/92 a cross-s...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Spencer AJ,Liu P,Armfield JM,Do LG

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Information concerning dental hygienists' job and career satisfaction is dated and incomplete. Because satisfaction may be important in retention of dental hygienists, a survey of all active dental hygienists in private practices in North Carolina was performed to ascertain dimensions and levels of job and career sati...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Bader JD,Sams DH

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study investigated possible reasons for observed discrepancies in prevalence estimates and measures of association for periodontal disease between phases (1988-91 and 1991-94) of the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III). METHODS:NHANES III data on CD-ROM were obtained fro...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Slade GD,Beck JD

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In Australia, the majority of dental patients attend the private sector, while those with means tested eligibility for government assistance may attend the public sector. The aims of this study were to compare dental caries among persons who last visited private and public clinics, controlling for age, sex, ...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Brennan DS,Do LG,Slade GD

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This paper reviews the precision public health literature pertaining to oral health, identifies possible threats that could inadvertently increase health inequities, and proposes potential opportunities that precision public health could utilize to reduce oral health inequities. METHODS:The health sciences ...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Gansky SA,Shafik S

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This evaluation assesses the Medical Oral Expanded Care (MORE Care) initiative in four states that focused on oral health integration into primary care practices located in dental shortage areas. METHODS:This analysis is conducted using self-reported primary data collected from each of the participating MORE...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Kanan C,Ohrenberger K,Bayham M,Raskin SE,Tranby EP,Boynes S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to ascertain the fate of hypertensive patients who were discovered through the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry Hypertension Screening Program, a telephone survey was conducted whereby the first 128 patients discovered to be hypertensive through the program were interviewed concerning their cur...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Abbey LM,Kenner LH

更新日期：1976-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this paper is to describe the Hispanic/Latino (H/L) dentist workforce, their general practice patterns, and their contributions to oral health care for H/L and underserved patients. METHODS:A national sample survey of underrepresented minority dentists was conducted in 2012 and received a 35....

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Mertz E,Wides C,Calvo J,Gates P

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Italy, together with Spain, is second only to France in the total number of AIDS cases in Europe, with over 16,800 as of March 1993. The purpose of this study was to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and behavior concerning AIDS and infection control among Italian dentists. METHODS:A questionnaire was mailed t...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Angelillo IF,Villari P,D'Errico MM,Grasso GM,Ricciardi G,Pavia M

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine whether public expenditure on health and Euro Health Consumer Index (EHCI) are associated with dental check-ups in European countries. METHODS:Individual data were from Eurobarometer 72.3, 2009 a cross-national survey of 27 European countries. Eligible participants were those aged 18 years and old...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Kino S,Bernabé E,Sabbah W

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe perceived benefits and safety of community water fluoridation (CWF) and investigate factors associated with those perceptions of CWF among respondents to a proprietary survey in the United States. METHODS:We obtained data from the 2009 HealthStyles survey, a convenience sample of 4,556 responden...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Mork N,Griffin S

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infant caries is an infectious disease with microbiological, dietary, and host risk factors. The disease is of epidemic proportions in immigrant and Native American populations studied. This paper reviews progress in current research and suggests a number of new approaches focusing on behavioral and chemotherapeutic m...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Weinstein P

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Primary care providers (e.g., family physicians, pediatricians, registered nurses, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners) could play a pivotal role in the provision of preventive services, especially for very young children (younger than 3 years old) and population groups with limited access to denta...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Sohn W,Ismail AI,Tellez M

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate geographical variations and their relationship to race/ethnicity in dental sealant utilization for first molars among Wisconsin Medicaid enrollees from 2010 to 2013. METHODS:Wisconsin Medicaid dental claims for sealants in children aged 6-16 years were analyzed. County-level population density...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Okunseri CE,Okunseri E,Garcia RI,Visotcky A,Szabo A

更新日期：2020-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Currently, there is a deficit of information on policies regarding oral hygiene practices in Toronto daycares. It is unknown if any tooth-brushing programs are in existence and if children are permitted to follow professional advice on oral hygiene. The main objectives of this investigation were to a) determ...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Gartsbein E,Lawrence HP,Leake JL,Stewart H,Kulkarni G

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aims to examine the charges and frequency of return visits for treating dental health problems in hospital emergency rooms (ERs) in order to provide a basis for policy discussion concerning cost-effective and appropriate treatment for those without access to private dental services. METHODS:Recor...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Davis EE,Deinard AS,Maïga EW

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to examine if older adults living in poverty and from minority racial/ethnic groups experienced disproportionately high rates of poor oral health outcomes measured by oral health quality of life (OHQOL) and number of permanent teeth. METHODS:Cross-sectional analysis of 2,745 community-dwellin...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Huang DL,Park M

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to evaluate parents' Willingness to Invest (WTI) in their children's oral health in terms of money, visits to a dental practice, and brushing minutes. Objectives were to assess the association between parents' WTI and a) children's dental caries experience, b) children's oral hygiene behavio...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Berendsen J,Bonifacio C,van Gemert-Schriks M,van Loveren C,Verrips E,Duijster D

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study surveyed a proportionate random sample of licensed dental hygienists in five states and the District of Columbia, to assess their antitobacco use behaviors and attitudes. The response rate was 79.4 percent. Descriptive data as well as chi-square, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Duncan's multiple range tes...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Fried JL,Rubinstein L

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This article provides an overview of statistical mediation analysis methods in the evaluation of public health dentistry interventions. METHODS AND RESULTS:First, reasons for conducting mediation analysis are outlined, followed by a discussion of the link between the mediation model and theoretical bases of ...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： MacKinnon DP,Luecken LJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Linn County Dental Health Center is an example of what appears to be a highly successful dental society access program. A target population, the children of the poor and working poor in Linn County, have an opportunity to enter a system of continuous dental care for the prevention and control of dental disease. Th...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Jones RB

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In response to the death of a young child, efforts by many partners have enabled Maryland to institute oral health reforms that ensure that low-income children remain visible and have continued access to dental services. This paper shows how proponents of oral health in Maryland used issues that were already on the or...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Thuku NM,Carulli K,Costello S,Goodman HS

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the impact of comorbidity and other health measures on the use of dental and medical care services among the community-based Medicare population with data from the 2002 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey. METHODS:A comorbidity index is the main independent variable of our study. It includes oral c...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Chen H,Moeller J,Manski RJ

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This paper reports the results of a three-year evaluation of access to dental care and its associated costs for Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) beneficiaries enrolled in a hospital-based health maintenance organization (HMO) or a fee-for-service (FFS) option. METHODS:Medicaid enrollees (n = 3...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Marcus M,Coulter I,Mann J,Leibowitz A,Buchanan J

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Methamphetamine (MA) is a widely used illicit drug and a nationwide public health concern. Although dental complications are consistently reported among MA users, yet limited nationally representative studies on the associations between MA use and oral health currently exist. METHODS:Using the National Heal...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Hegazi F,Alhazmi H,Abdullah A,Alamer N,Nelson J,Aldosari M,Tillman N,Bahdila D,Odani S,Agaku I,Vardavas C

更新日期：2020-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of communal water fluoridation in reducing dental caries has been reviewed based on surveys conducted in the last decade of caries prevalence in fluoridated and nonfluoridated communities in the United States as well as in Australia, Britain, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. The efficacy is greatest for ...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Newbrun E

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00