abstract：OBJECTIVES:Very little independent research has been done on the new self-etching primer/adhesives in dentistry. A recent clinical study compared two sealant application techniques involving self-etching primer adhesives and the traditional phosphoric acid etch. The purpose of this study was to compare these two techni...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Venker DJ,Kuthy RA,Qian F,Kanellis MJ

更新日期：2004-10-01 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：OBJECTIVES:In Canada and the United States, professionally applied topical fluorides (PATF) are usually applied as a gel or foam. However, fluoride varnish has also been found to be effective for caries prevention and may be a preferred method because less time is required and fluoride exposure can be better controlled...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Hawkins R,Noble J,Locker D,Wiebe D,Murray H,Wiebe P,Frosina C,Clarke M

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:It has been speculated that amoxicillin use could be associated with enamel defects, but there have been few studies of this possible relationship. This study assessed the association between amoxicillin use during the first year of life and primary tooth fluorosis. METHODS:Subjects (n = 490) were recruited ...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Hong L,Levy SM,Warren JJ,Bergus GR,Dawson DV,Wefel JS,Broffitt B

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between oral health behaviors and general health behaviors in adults. METHODS:A total of 2,467 adults (1,208 men and 1,259 women aged 20-59 years) who consulted dentists in Chiba City were administered a questionnaire. RESULTS:Women, older participants, ...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Tada A,Matsukubo T

更新日期：2003-10-01 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：OBJECTIVE:This study compares the quality of class I restorations made with the atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) technique and conventional class I amalgam restorations. METHODS:The study was carried out among secondary school students in Mzuzu, Malawi. First-year students in 1987 who needed at least two class I...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Kalf-Scholte SM,van Amerongen WE,Smith AJ,van Haastrecht HJ

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study investigated racial differences in orofacial pain symptoms in a sample of older adults. Orofacial pain prevalence, persistence, severity, and behavioral impact were assessed. We also tested whether sex and race interact, such that racial differences are only observed for a single sex, or whether s...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

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

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To translate and validate the Chinese version of General Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) for elderly in Hong Kong and to investigate factors that possibly may influence the GOHAI scores. METHODS:The English version of GOHAI was translated into Chinese. Persons aged 60-80 years were interviewed by two tr...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Wong MC,Liu JK,Lo EC

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to identify risk markers and risk indicators for periodontal attachment loss in a remote Canadian community. Of special interest was the association between smoking and periodontal disease experience. METHODS:Data were collected from a convenience sample of 187 ...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Sbaraglia M,Turnbull RS,Locker D

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study compares dental caries experience in fluoridated and nonfluoridated communities. METHODS:A dental health survey designed to collect data on caries experience and treatment needs for community-specific public health planning purposes was conducted in public elementary schools during the 1996-97 sch...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Gillcrist JA,Brumley DE,Blackford JU

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We determined the knowledge level of water plant operators who fluoridate drinking water, and we compared small and large water plants. METHODS:A pretested survey was sent to 2,381 water plant operators in 12 states that adjust the fluoride concentration of drinking water. A z-test for proportion was used t...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Lalumandier JA,Hernandez LC,Locci AB,Reeves TG

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Using a cluster randomized trial, this study tested the effectiveness of a dental health education program designed to improve the oral hygiene and dental knowledge of 10-year-old children. METHODS:Thirty-two primary schools in the northwest of England participated. After a baseline assessment of plaque and ...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Worthington HV,Hill KB,Mooney J,Hamilton FA,Blinkhorn AS

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hearing, vision, orthopedic, and speech disorders are the most common impairments in the elderly. Older adults experience other sensory impairments such as olfactory and gustatory dysfunction, as well as oral motor problems including difficulty with mastication, speech, and swallowing. These disorders can directly aff...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Chávez EM,Ship JA

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This review updates the evidence regarding caries risk assessment for infants, toddlers, and preschool children and formulates recommendations for preventive strategies for WIC, Head Start, and Early Head Start. METHODS:Literature on caries risk assessment and preventive strategies for infants, toddlers, an...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Kanellis MJ

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this project was to determine racial/ethnic differences in water consumption levels and nursing habits of children younger than 2 years old. METHODS:Data from the 1994-96 Continuing Survey of Food intakes by individuals (CSFII) were used for these analyses. Water consumption and breast-feedin...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Heller KE,Sohn W,Burt BA,Feigal RJ

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to provide a description of the psychosocial process involved in regular dental attendance. METHODS:The study design was a qualitative cross-sectional study using unstructured and semistructured interviews and observations of regular dental visits. The study participants included 12 men and ...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Gibson BJ,Drennan J,Hanna S,Freeman R

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The question considered in this review is the extent to which changes in the prevalence or severity of enamel fluorosis have occurred over the last half-century. Emphasis is given to a review of those studies in which subjects are drinking water that is fluoride deficient and those in which subjects are drinking optim...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Rozier RG

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This paper reviews case definitions and clinical diagnostic criteria of early childhood caries (ECC) and severe ECC (S-ECC) in children aged 1 to 5 years old. The acronym S-ECC as used in this paper refers to nursing caries, baby bottle tooth decay, rampant caries, labial caries, maxillary anterior caries, an...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Ismail AI,Sohn W

更新日期：1999-07-01 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：OBJECTIVE:This paper reports on factors that predict the market penetration and growth into the market of both medical and dental managed care, and the relationship between the two. METHODS:Using data from the National Association of Dental Plans, the Interstudy Competitive Edge HMO Census, and the Area Resource File ...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Hernandez JB,Coulter I,Goldman D,Freed J,Marcus M

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study sought to determine (1) knowledge of risk factors for oral cancer, (2) knowledge of signs and symptoms of oral cancers, and (3) factors associated with having had an oral cancer examination among 916 Maryland adults 18 years of age and older. METHODS:A statewide, random-digit dial, computer-assis...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Horowitz AM,Moon HS,Goodman HS,Yellowitz JA

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study compared the preventive oral health behaviors of African-Americans and whites. METHODS:Face-to-face interviews were conducted with a probability sample of 384 African-American and 358 white adults living in the greater Detroit area. Questions focused on brushing, flossing, and dental visits. RESU...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Ronis DL,Lang WP,Antonakos CL,Borgnakke WS

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study investigated the associations between dental caries prevalence and severity and social factors in 3- to 5-year-old African children. METHODS:Dental caries was diagnosed in natural light using WHO criteria, minors, and explorers. Socioeconomic information was obtained by questionnaire. RESULTS:The...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Khan MN,Cleaton-Jones PE

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The three purposes of this study are to: (1) describe the relationship between the prevalence of coronal caries and root caries; (2) describe the relationship between the three-year incidence of coronal caries and root caries; and (3) if the two conditions are associated, develop a multiple regression model ...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Beck JD,Drake CW

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:An epidemiology analysis was performed to identify patient and dentist factors influencing over- and undertreatment of restorative services in a sample of insured adults. METHODS:At baseline, 681 Washington State employees and their spouses, aged 20 to 34 years and residing in the Olympia or Pullman areas, ...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Grembowski D,Fiset L,Milgrom P,Forrester K,Spadafora A

更新日期：1997-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:This study examines the relationships between stated restorative treatment thresholds of 16 dentists and both their restorative decisions and caries depth determinations for approximal tooth surfaces based on bitewing radiographs. METHODS:Sixteen dentists independently examined 15 pairs of experimental bitew...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Lewis DW,Kay EJ,Main PA,Pharoah MG,Csima A

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to consider the association between developmental enamel defects and dental caries in children from areas with different levels of fluoride in their drinking water. METHODS:children (mean age = 14.1 +/- 0.3 years) were examined from areas with less than 0.1 ppm (n = 267) and 0....

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Ellwood RP,O'Mullane D

更新日期：1996-04-01 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：:This paper presents a review of the literature on glass ionomer cements used as fissure sealants. An objective assessment of the presently available scientific literature on the use of glass ionomer materials as pit and fissure sealants is not encouraging in terms of retention, but appears somewhat more positive for c...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Simonsen RJ

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Grand Rapids, the first city in the world to implement controlled water fluoridation, has served as a model for thousands of other communities. Fluoridation is one of the greatest public health and disease-preventive measures of all time. Its advantages include effectiveness for all, ease of delivery, safety, equity, ...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Horowitz HS

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Studies examining satisfaction with dental health care among the poor are quite rare. This study was done to confirm the internal structure and reliability of the Dental Satisfaction Questionnaire (DSQ), a measure of dental care satisfaction, among a low-income population, and provide normative data regardin...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Golletz D,Milgrom P,Mancl L

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of the study was to describe and compare the prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis in children who participated in an eight-year clinical trial of the effectiveness of school-based fluoride procedures according to three treatment regimens and age of regimen initiation. METHODS:At baselin...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Nowjack-Raymer RE,Selwitz RH,Kingman A,Driscoll WS

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purposes of this study were to describe the incidence of root caries and to identify its risk factors in a representative sample of older adults. METHODS:Root caries incidence was estimated and multivariate risk assessment models were developed to identify predictors for root caries in a three-year foll...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Lawrence HP,Hunt RJ,Beck JD

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When used properly, sealants result in improved dental health. However, their use on all occlusal tooth surfaces for preventive reasons will result in wasted dental care resources. To optimize the preventive effects of sealants, a delivery model should be initiated that uses specially trained dental hygienists or dent...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Söderholm KJ

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Information about the oral health status of the homeless is limited. The purpose of this study is to characterize the dental caries status among users of a dental treatment and referral program at homeless shelters in Boston, MA. METHODS:Persons attending the program during a one-year period were assessed f...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Kaste LM,Bolden AJ

更新日期：1995-01-01 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：:Americans have steadily increased their reported use of dental services over the past 30 years. Persons aged 65 years and older have made the greatest gains, from 16 percent in 1957-58 to 43 percent in 1989. This article reviews national data on reported use of dental care over the past three decades, focusing on diff...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Jones JA,Fedele DJ,Bolden AJ,Bloom B

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act of 1990 was passed by Congress "to improve the quality and availability of care for individuals and families with HIV disease." The act targets those individuals infected with HIV who lack financial resources to pay for care. While provision of oral heal...

journal_title：Journal of public health dentistry

authors： Schneider DA,Hardwick KS,Marconi KM,Niemcryk SJ,Bowen GS

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00