The Dental Health of Army Family Members: 1987-1988. Volume 2. Dental Utilization/Perceived Need for Dental Care

1990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael C. Chisick ◽  
Richard D. Guerin
Keyword(s):  
Dental Care ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Perceived Need ◽  
Dental Utilization

scholarly journals Dental Health and Dental Care Utilization Among Able-Bodied Adults on Medicaid in Kentucky After Medicaid Expansion: A Mixed Methods Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim T Wang ◽  
Erica L. Dixon ◽  
Elizabeth F Bair ◽  
William Ferrell ◽  
Kristin A. Linn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Access To Care ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Medicaid Expansion ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Dental Utilization ◽  
Large Survey

Abstract Background. Dental utilization remains low among adults on Medicaid, despite the ACA expansion increasing access to care in many states. It remains unclear whether low utilization reflects low demand or other barriers. Our objective was to examine factors associated with poor perceived dental health and low dental utilization among adults on Medicaid. Methods. We conducted a large survey of able-bodied adults (N=9,363) on Medicaid in Kentucky from between May and September 2018, which included questions on perceived dental health and utilization of dental care. Semi-structured interviews were also conducted with a subset of participants (N=127) from May to November 2018. Results. 37.8% of respondents reported fair or poor oral health, higher than the 26.2% with fair or poor physical health. 47.6% indicated needing dental care in the last six months, but only half of this group reported receiving all the care they needed. Both low demand and a number of barriers, including lack of coverage for needed services and lack of access to care (low provider availability, transportation difficulties), appeared to explain low rates of utilization. Conclusions. Low dental utilization reflects a combination of low demand and barriers to care. Coverage and access issues could be mitigated by expanding the range of covered services and increasing provider availability.

Study of the main problems of delivery of orthopedic care in dentistry

2020 ◽  
pp. 47-53
Author(s):  
Valentina Sevagina ◽  
Sofiya Botsarova ◽  
Tatiyana Goncharova ◽  
Anastasiya Mikhlyaeva
Keyword(s):  
Dental Care ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
The Body ◽  
Special Role ◽  
The Status ◽  
Quality Of Delivery ◽  
Orthopedic Care ◽  
Denture Treatment

The purpose of the article is to conduct a study of the main problems of delivery of orthopedic care in dentistry. It is known that dental health determines the overall health of the body. The comfort of life of the population depends on their condition, since damaged teeth negatively affect the state of the digestive system and respiratory organs. As for the aesthetics of the appearance, here teeth have a special role, since they are able to provide both proper speech and the necessary level of human sociability. Thus, improving the quality of delivery of medical care is an important task for the industry today. The problem of the availability of orthopedic dentists exists only in those areas of the region where there is no orthopedic care encounters at all, or orthopedic care encounters are carried out by part-time doctors. Accordingly, it can be said that municipal dental clinics are generally provided with the necessary personnel. In this regard, one can talk about the need to improve the quality of treatment of dental diseases in polyclinics, primarily in terms of orthopedic care for the population. However, today there are frequent cases of return visits for orthopedic care due to its poor-quality during initial treatment. And the doctor’s task during second denture treatment is to avoid mistakes made earlier and to provide competent and highquality orthopedic services. The author concludes that the results of a study of the work of orthopedic units of the region showed a steady growth of most indicators year by year, but a number of economic problems were found during the analysis of the profitability reserves of orthopedic dental care. So, it is necessary to create a unified system for calculating the financial plan for the correct assessment of the status of orthopedic dental care for the population, to analyze the quality indicators for subsidized denture treatment, to introduce the concept of “prosthesis working lifespan”, which will establish the reasons and justify the terms of the second denture treatment.

scholarly journals A DENTAL HEALTH SURVEY IN HONGO-MURA, YAMAGUCHI PREFECTURE, A RURAL COMMUNITY HAVING NO DENTAL CARE FACILITIES

1962 ◽  
Vol 16 (1.2) ◽  
pp. 1-30
Author(s):  
Fumio Ninomiya ◽  
Masahide Kamada ◽  
Masuo Kusaka ◽  
Eiichi Saeki ◽  
Masakatsu Nishi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Community ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Dental Health Survey

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practices of Pregnant Women regarding Oral Health in A Tertiary Care Hospital in Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (217) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neha Gupta ◽  
Manisha Chhetry
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Perinatal Complications ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
In Pregnancy

Introduction: Poor dental hygiene has been associated with various perinatal complications in studiesdone worldwide but few studies in Nepal have explored the knowledge of pregnant ladies regardingdental hygiene. The aim of the study was to know the knowledge and practices of pregnant womenregarding oral health in a tertiary care center in Nepal. Methods: A qualitative study was carried out in Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital fromJanuary 15, 2018 to June 15, 2018 after approval from the Institutional Review Committee of NobelMedical College. Convenience sampling was done. Fifty pregnant women admitted in antenatalward were interviewed regarding their knowledge of dental care in pregnancy, the common dentalproblems they faced and the treatment taken. A predesigned proforma was used and results wereanalyzed using SPSS version 17. Results: Twenty two (44%) patients reported dental problems during pregnancy. Bleeding gumswas seen in 7 (14%) and toothache in 7 (14%) were commonly reported dental problems. Forty seven(94%) patients acknowledged that routine dental care was needed for health, only 6 (12%) wereaware that poor dental health could affect baby weight. Oral health not seen as priority in 24 (48%)was the main barrier to seeking dental care in pregnancy followed by costs of treatment in 18 (36%)and safety concerns in pregnancy in 8 (16%) cases. Conclusions: Though dental problems were a common occurrence in pregnancy, utilization ofservices was low for the same. The participants reported significant barriers to obtaining dental careincluding lack of knowledge about the importance of maternal oral health and the treatment costs.

scholarly journals Importance of color stability of the esthetic restoration materials

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 6096
Author(s):  
Thuraya Abdulrahim Basudan ◽  
Ibrahim Alhussain Bahshan ◽  
Mohammed Khashman Almutairi ◽  
Nwaf Ahmed Alkadi ◽  
Jehad Aymen Al Qiriaqri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Care ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Color Stability ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Medical Treatments ◽  
The Public ◽  
Human Use

Color stability has a vital role in several factors. Including the cosmetic appearance, confidence while smiling, and facial emotions, and in some patients, it denoted healthy and vital dental health. Dental discoloration denotes the lack of dental care. This varies from excessive use of external artificial coloration materials such as coffee, tea, and fizzy drinks. Also, in some cases, the dental discoloration is due to internal pathological conditions or due to medical treatments usage. Radiation has been remarked as one of the causes that cause dental discoloration. In addition to that, chemotherapy was also associated with dental discoloration. Some medications, such as tetracycline and antihistamines, were linked to dental discoloration. The literature discussed in-vitro experiments for the substances affecting the teeth' color status. Coffee was the most significant cause for dental discoloration, either human use (in-vivo) or laboratory experiments (in-vitro). The sociodemographic status was linked to the variance of dental discoloration. Future recommendations are concerned about the public health sector. The WHO should offer comprehensive dental care for all people all over the world, and not exclusive for specific socioeconomic areas. Practical plans for screening dental pathologies should be investigated and for systematic pathologies that might be associated with dental issues.  

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Health for Patients with Chronic Periodontitis: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeehee Pyo ◽  
Ji-Hyun Lee ◽  
Mina Lee ◽  
Minsu Ock
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Health Related Qol ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background: Disease burden created by periodontal disease has been recognized as a global challenge. The burden of medical expenses is expected to increase continuously, parallel to the growth of the elderly population. Periodontal disease causes tooth loss if not treated early, and advanced periodontitis can cause a decline in chewing ability and word pronunciation as well as aesthetic function. These results diminish the health-related quality of life (QOL) for various populations, particularly the elderly, adults, pregnant women, and workers. Thus, not only is early detection and management of the disease necessary, but also a systematic strategy for the prevention of periodontal diseaseMethods: Adults 19 years of age or older diagnosed with chronic gingivitis (K05.1) or chronic periodontitis (K05.3) under the ICD-10 codes were selected to participate in the study. Among the patients visiting the dental outpatient department, the study participants were chosen for our sample. A total of 20 participants were informed of the purpose of the study and gave consent to participate in in-depth interviews.Results: The analysis results were summarized into the four upper categories of ‘Interfering Element for Dental Care,’ ‘Declined Quality of Life caused by Dental Disease,’ ‘Satisfaction Elements after Treatment of Dental Disease,’ ‘Improvements for Voluntary Dental Care.’ The treatment of periodontal disease has improved the health-related quality of life and enabled the participants to have positive health behaviors for dental care. Furthermore, they recognized the severity of periodontal disease and the importance of dental examinations. It enabled them to be aware of the need of societal effort for dental care awareness.Conclusions: This study was an in-depth examination of the health-related QOL of periodontal patients through qualitative research methodology. The experiences of periodontal disease identified by this study can not only help to assess the adequacy of the current dental health-related QOL assessment tools but also recognize unmet needs regarding periodontal disease and, ultimately, to raise the awareness of periodontal disease among the general public. Based on this research, we expect that research on health-related QOL on periodontal disease would expand and revitalize the dental health system and practices.

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