Comparison of perceptions, attitudes and performance regarding collaborative oral health care among health ‐care workers
ConclusionsIt is suggested that oral health professionals should recognise the presence of differences in the perceptions, attitudes and performance among other types of HCW and try to improve these to promote interprofessional collaboration of oral health care in hospitals. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - June 11, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Satoru Haresaku, Hisae Aoki, Keiko Kubota, Mayumi Monji, Maki Miyoshi, Kimie Machishima, Fuyuko Nakashima, Toru Naito Tags: Scientific Research Report Source Type: research

Happiness among dentists: a multi ‐scale, multi‐national study from 21 countries
ConclusionCountry of residence and social characteristics were associated with dentists ’ responses regarding their feelings and subjective well‐being. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - June 4, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mohammed Nasser Alhajj, Ridwaan Omar, Yousef Khader, Asja Celebi ć, Maha El Tantawi, Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan, Sadeq Ali Al‐Maweri, Esam Halboub, Abdulaziz A. Alkheraif, Manoel Damião Sousa‐Neto, Ana Vukovic, Arheiam Arheiam, Ibrahim Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research

Periodontal status of women with excessive gestational weight gain and the association with their newborns ’ health
ConclusionsWomen with high gestational weight gain also showed a high prevalence of hypertension and periodontitis during pregnancy, and persistent periodontitis after delivery. High gestational weight gain was related to high BMI of newborns. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - June 4, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Bruno Gualtieri Jesuino, Gerson Aparecido Foratori ‐Junior, Alana Luiza Trenhago Missio, Leonardo Silva Mascoli, Silvia Helena de Carvalho Sales‐Peres Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research

Associations between dietary habits, emotional state and subjective oral symptoms in 62,276 South Korean adolescents
ConclusionMany adolescents in Korea experienced oral symptoms. The consumption of sweet drinks, infrequent toothbrushing, and a negative emotional state adversely affected perceived oral symptoms. Public concern about the oral health of adolescents is warranted. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - May 31, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Jae Young Han, Ju Suk Lee, Jun Hwa Lee, Mi Hyeon Jin, Sung Hoon Kim Tags: Scientific Research Report Source Type: research

The dental workforce in Malaysia: drivers for change from the perspectives of key stakeholders
ConclusionStakeholders ’ views on the high‐level drivers for change broadly mirror those of high‐income countries; however, specific challenges for Malaysia relate to rapid expansion of dental education and a young workforce with significant career aspirations, together with imbalances in the health care system. The impact of these drivers was perceived as leading to greatest uncertainty around specialisation and privatisation of the future workforce. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - May 30, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Muhd Firdaus Che Musa, Eduardo Bernab é, Jennifer E. Gallagher Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research

Association between oral health ‐related quality of life and periodontal status in patients with leukemia
ConclusionLeukemia was associated with a negative influence on OHRQoL. However, this association was better explained by the patient ’s systemic condition than by an impact of its periodontal condition. Nonetheless, patients with leukemia presented with gingivitis and/or periodontitis, pointing to the need for oral health care for these individuals. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - May 30, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Patricia Daniela Melchiors Angst, Danilo Ant ônio Milbradt Dutra, Isabella Schönhofen Manso, Carlos Heitor Cunha Moreira, Karla Zanini Kantorski Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research

Psychosocial impact of dental aesthetics on dental patients
ConclusionsDemographic and clinical characteristics should be considered in the evaluation of the impact of dental aesthetics on individuals ’. Moreover, PIDAQ is an alternative tool for clinical evaluation of the psychosocial impact of dental aesthetics because it provides valid and reliable data. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - May 30, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Lucas Arrais Campos, Mariana Andrade Costa, Fernanda Saullome Sampaio Bonaf é, João Marôco, Juliana Alvares Duarte Bonini Campos Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research

Issue Information ‐ TOC
International Dental Journal, Volume 70, Issue 3, Page 153-153, June 2020. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - May 26, 2020 Category: Dentistry Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Knowledge, behavior, and awareness of neonatologists and anesthesiologists about oral complications of intubation and protection methods
ConclusionsThe results showed that neonatologists were more aware of the OTI ‐related oral complications than anesthesiologists. The knowledge of the participants regarding prevention of these complications is insufficient. Study participants believe in the efficacy of PSD but do not use it in clinical practice for a number of reasons. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - May 4, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Umut Pamukcu, Aycan Dal, Nilgun Altuntas, Cagdas C ınar, Bulent Altunkaynak, Ilkay Peker Tags: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research

Impact of dental fluorosis on the oral health related quality of life among 11 ‐ to 14‐year‐old school children in endemic fluoride areas of Haryana (India)
ConclusionIt can be concluded that mild dental fluorosis did not affect the OHRQoL of the children in the endemic fluoride areas of Haryana in India. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - April 30, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Radhey Shyam, Manjunath Bhadravathi Chaluvaiah, Adarsh Kumar, ManjuBala Pahwa, Geeta Rani, Ritu Phogat Tags: Scientific Research Report Source Type: research

Provision of treatment for periodontitis in Norway in 2013 – a national profile
ConclusionThe frequency of periodontal treatments in Norway was low, but sufficient to maintain major tooth retention for the population. Long ‐term external clinical data supported these findings. The treatments were well distributed between private general dental practitioners, hygienists and periodontists. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - April 24, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Øystein Fardal, Irene Skau, Gunnar Rongen, Peter Heasman, Jostein Grytten Tags: Scientific Research Report Source Type: research

Dutch oral health care quality measures: a modified Delphi study
This study describes the development of a core set of oral health care quality measures for adults in the Netherlands, which can be used in dental practice.Materials and methodsA comprehensive two ‐stage approach was used, consisting of: (1) identification of an initial set of measures based on appraised literature; and (2) a four‐round modified RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method to establish measures that are relevant, appropriate and important to oral health care. Measures were rated anon ymously on a nine‐point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (lowest rating) to 9 (highest rating), followed by a group discussion to reac...
Source: International Dental Journal - April 13, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Amy J. Righolt, Denise Duijster, Philip J. Wees, Stefan Listl, Kirsten P. J. Smits Tags: Scientific Research Report Source Type: research

Validation of an Indian (Kannada) translation of the Family Impact Scale questionnaire and the impact of malocclusion on the families of adolescent school children
ConclusionThe psychometric properties of the FIS were found satisfactory for assessing the effect of a child ’s oral condition on his/her family. Malocclusion in children had a significant negative influence on the family impact scores. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - April 6, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Kalaiselvi Vinayagamoorthy, Kalyana Chakravarthy Pentapati, Arun Urala, Shashidhar Acharya Tags: Scientific Research Report Source Type: research

Issue Information
International Dental Journal, Volume 70, Issue S1, Page I-II, April 2020. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - April 2, 2020 Category: Dentistry Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

An 8 ‐week randomized controlled trial comparing the effect of a novel oscillating‐rotating toothbrush versus a manual toothbrush on plaque and gingivitis
ConclusionsThe novel O ‐R electric toothbrush with micro‐vibrations provided statistically significantly greater plaque and gingivitis reductionsversus a manual toothbrush, with performance benefits demonstrated after a single brushing and continuing throughout the 8 ‐week study. (Source: International Dental Journal)
Source: International Dental Journal - April 2, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Julie Grender, C. Ram Goyal, Jimmy Qaqish, Ralf Adam Tags: Scientific Research Report Source Type: research