Barriers and facilitators to dental care among HIV‐Infected adults
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Oral health problems can significantly compromise HIV‐infected individuals’ general health and well‐being, yet many of them experience an unmet need for oral care. The barriers and facilitators of obtaining dental care in a sample of HIV‐infected adults, all of whom were eligible for Ryan White Part A funding for their treatment, were investigated through qualitative interviews with HIV‐positive individuals who had not received dental services in the prior 12 months (n = 44). Identified barriers were as follows: (1) dental anxiety and fear, (2) cumbersome administrative procedures, (3) long waits at the ...
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - July 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Carrigan Parish, Karolynn Siegel, Margaret Pereyra, Terri Liguori, Lisa Metsch Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and current practice of daily oral hygiene care to patients on acute aged care wards in two Australian hospitals
This study aimed to identify nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and current practice in relation to oral hygiene (OH) by means of a questionnaire. It was conducted on the aged care wards of two acute tertiary referral hospitals in New South Wales, Australia.
We found that 74% of nurses have a set OH practice. Fifty‐four percent of nurses learn their OH practice at university or TAFE. The main nurse qualification is a registered nurse (72%). Denture cleaning, toothbrushing, and swabbing the mouth with a toothette are the main OH practices. Nurses (99%) considered OH to be important. The main barriers to conducting OH practic...
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - July 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: J. Gibney, C. Wright, A. Sharma, V. Naganathan Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Management of patient with acrometageria for routine dental treatment: a case report
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The population of special needs patients in dental offices is growing. Therefore, the demand for well‐trained, educated practitioners must increase to fit the need. Conditions such as intellectual developmental disorder, Down syndrome, and autism spectrum disorder are more readily encountered in dental settings. However, it is equally appropriate to identify management techniques for patients with less common conditions. A case is reported in which a 38‐year‐old Caucasian male with a history significant for acrometageria and associated signs of Mallampati Class IV, micrognathia, decreased mouth opening, decr...
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - July 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Andrew S. Young, Matthew R. Cooke, Lynne M. Taiclet Tags: CASE HISTORY REPORT Source Type: research
Oral health and quality of life of children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis according to their caregivers’ perceptions
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The aim of this study was to assess the correlation between oral health indicators and oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) of children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) according to their caregivers’ perceptions. Parents or guardians (mean age, 40.6 years; standard deviation [SD] = 10.97 years) of children and adolescents with JIA (n = 17; mean age, 9.8 years; SD = 2.86) and parents or guardians of healthy children and adolescents (n = 15; mean age, 10.7 years; SD = 2.16) filled the short form of the Brazilian Parental‐Caregiver Questionnaire (SF: 13 – B‐PCPQ). Dental eval...
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - July 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Débora Santos, Carlos Silva, Marlete Silva Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Foreign service special care opportunity in SCDA
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A foreign service clinic in Guatemala caring for patients with special needs was initiated by joining SCDA efforts with the Open Wide Foundation. The trip included five SCDA members: two AEGD residents and three support staff. Open Wide participants included the Executive Director, the Clinical Director in Guatemala, as well as two dentists, dental support staff, and Guatemalan dental students. Two physician anesthesiologists provided general anesthesia. Care adjuncts included general anesthesia, oral sedation, and medical stabilization. Lessons learned: (1) Conducting a dental clinic for patients with special nee...
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - July 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Jeff Hicks, Rebecca Schaffer, Denise Frances, Sarah Usher, Jeff Barnes, Ahmed Sabbah Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Hand–Schüler–Christian disease presenting with recurrent, bilateral, symmetrical mandibular lesions in an 8‐year‐old boy: Report of a case
ConclusionsDentists can contribute to a timely and valid identification of HSC disease by correctly differentially diagnosing lesions of head and neck. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - July 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Dimitris Emmanouil, Eleftheria Birpou, Konstantina Chatzidimitriou, Chrysanthi Matsioula, Panos Christopoulos, Konstantinos Tosios Tags: CASE HISTORY REPORT Source Type: research
Development of tools for the oral health and panoramic radiograph evaluation of head and neck cancer patients: A methodological study
ConclusionsTools were user friendly and provided comprehensive, reproducible, and inexpensive means to evaluate post‐therapy oral health of HNCP. Validation testing is ongoing. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - July 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Leanne K. Jackson, Joel B. Epstein, Cesar A. Migliorati, Julie Rezk, Werner H. Shintaku, Marcel E. Noujeim, Alan Roger Santos‐Silva, Mary S. Dietrich, Barbara A. Murphy Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Partial denture swallowed by patient with dementia
ConclusionsNursing home caregivers be aware that even a sizable partial denture can be swallowed and extra vigilance is essential in caring for dementia patients. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - June 17, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ralph Saunders Tags: CASE HISTORY REPORT Source Type: research
The efficacy of pentoxifylline/tocopherol combination in the treatment of osteoradionecrosis
ConclusionThis medical modality of treating ORN appears safe and effective, inducing bone and mucosal healing. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - June 17, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Marc Hayashi, Monica Pellecer, Evelyn Chung, Eric Sung Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Remembering Dr. Carlos Salinas
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Source: Special Care in Dentistry - May 6, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Maureen Munnelly Perry Tags: MEMORIAL Source Type: research
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Source: Special Care in Dentistry - May 6, 2015 Category: Dentistry Tags: Issue information Source Type: research
Revisiting the status of oral health services in adult PM&R programs: a 40‐year follow‐up survey
ConclusionThese findings show that 40 years has not brought better access to oral health care for adult PM&R patients, only a slightly lessened enthusiasm in the program directors. Future research should explore the reasons underlying these disappointing outcomes. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - May 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ralph V Katz, Hilde H Tillman, Rina M Bloch, Maria Stojanovic, Akanksha Kaira Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Oral, radiographical, and clinical findings in Weaver syndrome: a case report
The objective of this case report is to describe the oral and radiographic findings of a 14‐year‐old male with Weaver syndrome. A comprehensive dental examination was performed under general anesthesia. The clinical findings were: severe generalized heavy plaque with subgingival calculus, gingival edema, malocclusion and maxillary atresia, mild micrognathia of the mandible, enlarged tongue, and bifid uvula. Clinical and radiographic caries were not found. Out of over 40 possible cases of Weaver syndrome previously reported in the literature, only two were related to the oral cavity. Bifida uvula was not mentioned until...
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - May 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Karina Miller, Halima Abukabbos, Leda Mugayar Tags: CASE HISTORY REPORT Source Type: research
Patient reported outcomes of the clinical use of a proprietary topical dry mouth product
ConclusionsSymptoms of dry mouth were improved with use of MedActive® products. Increased ease of taking oral medications also was reported. Improvement in mouth/throat pain was noted. Subjects reported considerable effect of the test product upon dry mouth and oral symptoms. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - May 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Joel B. Epstein, Dana C. Villines, Herve Y. Sroussi Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Impact of leukemia and lymphoma chemotherapy on oral cavity and quality of life
This study aimed to understand how patients perceive their oral health and the resulting oral manifestations of antineoplastic chemotherapy, as well as to analyze the impact of these alterations on oral health‐related quality of life. A total of 80 patients undergoing treatment participated in this study. A questionnaire was applied using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP‐14) index and open interviews. Items with the highest impact prevalence included “worsened taste of food sensation” (35.00%), “discomfort in eating food” (20.00%), and “feeling stressed” (17.50%). The outpatients showed the highest prev...
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - May 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Liliane Janete Grando, Ana Lucia S. F. Mello, Luciana Salvato, Anna Paula Brancher, Joanita A. G. Del Moral, Giovanna Steffenello‐Durigon Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
