Temporal association of implementation of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) with changes in dental ‐related emergency department visits in Maricopa County from 2006 to 2012
ConclusionWe found no evidence that cuts in dental benefits for adult Medicaid‐insured patients resulted in increased dental‐related ED visits in Maricopa County during the study period. Rather, we found evidence of a shift in payer type after the 2010 policy change where dental‐related ED visits by self‐paid patients increased as dental‐related ED visits by Medicaid‐insured patients decreased. Such payer shifts will result in high uncompensated care burdens for providers and, ultimately, governmental payers. (Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - March 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ahmed Mohamed, Brooke Alhanti, Mac McCullough, Kate Goodin, Kirsten Roling, Larry Glickman Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Evaluation of enrollee satisfaction with Iowa's Dental Wellness Plan for the Medicaid expansion population
ConclusionsSatisfaction with a new model of dental insurance was influenced by whether enrollees had a regular source of care and their perceived ability to return for regular checkups in order to earn covered benefits. (Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - March 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Julie C. Reynolds, Susan C. McKernan, Jennifer M.C. Sukalski, Peter C. Damiano Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Parents ’ willingness to invest in their children's oral health
ConclusionsParents’ WTI in their children's oral health is related to children's dental caries status and reported OHB. Results suggest that children are better off when parents are willing to invest in self‐care, rather than in money or dental visits. (Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - March 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Jannetje Berendsen, Clarissa Bonifacio, Martine van Gemert ‐Schriks, Cor van Loveren, Erik Verrips, Denise Duijster Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
A scoping review of skills and tools oral health professionals need to engage children and parents in dietary changes to prevent childhood obesity and consumption of sugar ‐sweetened beverages
ConclusionsThere is limited research on behavior modification tools and skills that have been effectively implemented in the dental setting to decrease risk of obesity. Oral health professionals are uniquely positioned to address consumption of SSBs and promote positive dietary habits for improved weight management. Future studies are needed to identify effective techniques that techniques that oral health professionals can integrate into preventive patient care. (Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - March 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Lisa F. Mallonee, Linda D. Boyd, Cynthia Stegeman Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The association between dental, general, and mental health status among underserved and vulnerable populations served at health centers in the US
ConclusionsThe results highlight the role of health centers in addressing oral health disparities among vulnerable populations and the importance of a team‐based multidisciplinary approach to ensuring the integration and coordination of oral health services within a comprehensive primary care delivery system. (Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - March 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Vy H. Nguyen, Sue C. Lin, David P. Cappelli, Suma Nair Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Assessing attitudes and actions of pediatric dentists toward childhood obesity and sugar ‐sweetened beverages
ConclusionsMore pediatric dentists stated they offer childhood obesity interventions than in previous surveys reporting 6 percent, but respondents suggested that a child's weight is seen as a medical rather than dental issue. Most pediatric dentists provide interventions related to consumption of SSBs, perceiving the issue as integral to their care of children. (Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - March 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Robin Wright, Paul S. Casamassimo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Advancing oral health policy and advocacy to prevent childhood obesity and reduce children's consumption of sugar ‐sweetened beverages
ConclusionThis review provides an emerging evidence base to support growing recognition among oral health professionals of their dual role in preventing childhood obesity and dental caries by targeting SSB consumption. It also identifies opportunities for oral health professionals to build on initial efforts to more proactively influence future policy and advocacy. (Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - March 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ankit Sanghavi, Nadia J. Siddiqui Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Rural Veterans' dental utilization, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, 2014
This study addresses that need and has two purposes: a) to determine if there is an association between rural dwelling and Veteran utilization of dental services; and b) to determine if there is an association between rural dwelling and the oral health outcome of missing teeth.
MethodsData from the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey were used in this study. Chi square and logistic regression analyses were conducted.
FindingsRural Veterans were less likely to have a dental visit during the previous year as compared with metropolitan Veterans in unadjusted analysis (Odds ratio = 0.71, 95% Confidence Interval...
Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - March 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: R. Constance Wiener, Chan Shen, Usha Sambamoorthi, Patricia A. Findley Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Estimating the cost of school sealant programs with minimal data
ConclusionThis methodology allows SSPs to estimate costs with minimal data collection and time. (Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - March 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Susan O. Griffin, Kari Jones, Shillpa Naavaal, Joan M. O'Connell, Christina Demopoulos, Dawn Arlotta Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The economic burden of opioid prescription by dentists: A 12 ‐month survey of consumer expenditure in Brazil
ConclusionsThe expenditure on opioids is a significant cost to Brazilian patients, especially given that the Brazilian Public Health System should dispense these drugs free of charge. Codeine was the most prescribed opioid. (Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - March 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Tulio Eduardo Nogueira, Patr ícia Azevedo Lino, Maria Auxiliadora Parreiras Martins, Maria Elisa Souza Silva, Claudio Rodrigues Leles, Mauro Henrique Nogueira Guimarães Abreu Tags: Brief Communication Source Type: research
Comparing self ‐reported and clinically diagnosed unmet dental treatment needs using a nationally representative survey
ConclusionsOur findings suggest that in general, self‐reports are poor estimates for normative dental treatment needs but do have some merit in confirming non‐needs. Exceptionally, self‐reports do have suitable diagnostic accuracy for predicting orthodontic and endodontic needs. (Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - February 12, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: J. Farmer, C. Ramraj, A. Azarpazhooh, L. Dempster, V. Ravaghi, C. Qui ñonez Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Preventive benefit of access to fluoridated water for young adults
ConclusionEarly life access to fluoridated water was not as strongly associated with caries outcomes than either full lifetime access or access across the more proximal years with the caries outcome of young adults, especially after adjustment for covariates which may become increasingly important across longer spans of the life course. (Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - February 12, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: A. John Spencer, Pingzhou Liu, Jason Mathew Armfield, Loc Giang Do Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Having fewer than 21 teeth associated with poorer general health among South Australians
ConclusionsMissing teeth was associated with poor general health status as measured by EQ‐5D‐5L disutility. The relationship was especially evident with respect to mobility and pain/discomfort. The findings emphasize the importance of oral health as predictors of general health. (Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - February 12, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Lisa Jamieson, David Brennan, Marco Peres, Liana Luzzi, Caroline Miller, Jacqui Bowden, Nikki McCaffery Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
New competencies for the 21st century dental public health specialist
This report presents the process and the new competencies for the dental public health specialist of the 21st century. Each of the developed competencies is supported by a “statement of intent”. These competencies take effect immediately. The new competencies will be used in testing candidates for specialty status beginning with the 2018 ABDPH examination. (Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - December 18, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Donald Altman, Ana Karina Mascarenhas Tags: SUPPLEMENT ARTICLE Source Type: research
A survey of dental public health specialists on current dental public health competencies
Abstract
In preparation to update the Dental Public Health specialty competencies, the Expert Panel determined that a needs assessment be conducted. A nine item open and close ended survey developed by the Expert Panel was used to collect data on the Diplomates current work environment, the utility of the current set of Dental Public Health competencies, and to identify any gaps in the current competencies. In 2015, the survey was administered to all active Diplomates of the American Board of Dental Public Health. One hundred and nine Diplomates responded. Diplomates overwhelmingly reported that each of the ten current co...
Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - December 18, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ana Karina Mascarenhas, Donald Altman Tags: SUPPLEMENT ARTICLE Source Type: research
