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2025
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to conduct a national survey of practicing dentists assessing their current knowledge, attitudes, and practice behaviors related to substance use screening among their adult patients. The secondary objective was...
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Children aged 9 years and older visit dental providers more frequently than medical providers. Routine dental visits include screenings for human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancers and provide opportunities for...
INTRODUCTION: Although preventable, dental caries remains highly prevalent. Many children do not receive preventive dental services routinely in clinical settings. This review examined the effectiveness of school (preschool through high school) fluoride...
This study aims to assess the impact of an educational intervention on the knowledge, attitudes, and intentions of oral health providers regarding the recommendation of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. A qualitative evaluation was conducted in 2021...
The health of prospective parents before conception (i.e., preconception health) has important intergenerational consequences. Although oral health is associated with several reproductive outcomes, it is often absent from preconception health promotion...
Oral health is increasingly recognized for its interconnectedness to systemic health, with emerging evidence highlighting their bidirectional relationship. Oral diseases, affecting approximately 3.5 billion people globally, disproportionately burden low-...
OBJECTIVES: Primary care lacks emphasis on oral health (OH) despite its major effects on one's overall health. This mixed-methods bibliometric study was conducted to assess the content of OH in primary care journals.
METHODS: Sixty-seven of the most...
BACKGROUND: The authors examined whether use of preventive oral health care services or visits to a dentist or dental clinic for problems during pregnancy is associated with gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
METHODS: Data from...
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of screening at-risk adult dental patients for abnormal blood glucose levels by means of using a chairside finger-stick test that measures glycated hemoglobin (HbA) levels.
METHODS: A total of...
BACKGROUND: Preterm birth significantly elevates neonatal mortality and morbidity, often resulting in developmental challenges and severe health consequences. Risk factor identification is essential for preventative measures. This research aimed to assess...
Maintaining optimal oral health is essential for maternal health as well as the health of their child. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine dental hygiene (DH) students' knowledge of prenatal oral health before and after receiving an...
OBJECTIVE: To enhance primary care dentistry and medicine residents' didactic knowledge, communication skills to address patient's healthcare needs, and collaboration among healthcare professionals, while increasing confidence in integrating primary care...