A5078898785- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Physical Activity and Health
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
Nova Southeastern University
2013-2023
University of Miami
2012-2019
Zen-Noh (Japan)
2017
Singer (United States)
2017
University of Chicago
2014
Northport VA Medical Center
1960
Chronic periodontitis (CP) has a genetic component, particularly its severe forms. Evidence from genome-wide association studies (GWASs) highlighted several potential novel loci. Here, the authors report first GWAS of CP among large community-based sample Hispanics/Latinos. The interrogated quantitative trait (mean interproximal clinical attachment level determined by full-mouth periodontal examinations) 10,935 adult participants age: 45 y, range: 18 to 76 y) Hispanic Community Health Study...
Using a nationally representative survey, we determined dentists' willingness to provide oral rapid HIV screening in the health care setting.From November 2010 through 2011, survey of general dentists (sampling frame obtained from American Dental Association Survey Center) examined barriers and facilitators offering testing (n = 1802; 70.7% response). Multiple logistic regression analysis conduct this perceived compatibility with their professional role.Agreement importance annual for...
To investigate the association between sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and severe chronic periodontitis.Cross-sectional data analysis from Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.Community-based setting with probability sampling four urban US communities.12,469 adults aged 18-74 y.None.Severe periodontitis was defined using Centers for Disease Control Prevention/American Academy Periodontology case classification based on full-mouth periodontal assessments performed by calibrated...
Aims The dental setting is a potentially valuable venue for screening substance misuse. Therefore, we assessed dentists' inquiry of misuse through their patient medical history forms and agreement with the compatibility as part professional role. Design A nationally representative survey general dentists using sampling frame obtained from American Dental Association Survey Center (November 2010–November 2011). Setting United States America. Participants total 1802 dentists. Measurements...
Abstract Aim We investigated the cross‐sectional association between diet quality and severe periodontitis in a sample of diverse Hispanics from Hispanic Community Health Study/Study Latinos. Materials methods A total 13,920 Hispanic/Latinos aged 18–74 years different heritages underwent full‐mouth oral examination completed two 24‐hr dietary recalls during 2008–2011. Severe was defined as having ≥30% tooth sites with clinical attachment loss ≥5 mm. Diet assessed using Alternative Healthy...
Abstract Background Non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) prevalence is greater among Hispanics/Latinos than other racial/ethnic groups and further reported to vary Hispanic/Latino background groups. Experimental animal human studies demonstrate associations between periodontitis NAFLD, not yet Hispanics/Latinos. This study examined as a novel risk factor that may contribute the burden of NAFLD Methods Data came from 11,914 participants Hispanic Community Health Study/Study Latinos....
Current evidence suggests that periodontal disease (PD) is associated with a significant increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular (CVD) independent known confounders. PD chronic oral variation in prevalence demonstrated among Hispanic/Latino subgroups. The purpose this study was to investigate the associations between and CVD variations sex, age, background.The sample included 7379 participants aged 30 74 years, from Hispanic Community Health Study/Study Latinos (2008 2011). We...
Objectives. We examined factors associated with dental anxiety among a sample of HIV primary care patients and investigated the independent association oral health care. Methods. Cross-sectional data were collected in 2010 from 444 attending two clinics Miami-Dade County, Florida. Corah Dental Anxiety Scores use health-care services obtained all HIV-positive survey. Results. The prevalence moderate to severe this was 37.8%, while 7.9% characterized anxiety. adjusted odds having 3.962 times...
Purpose To examine the associations between overweight/obesity and occupation among Hispanics/Latinos, largest minority population in U.S. Methods This study included 7,409 employed individuals Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL), a prospective Hispanic/Latino aged 18–74 four communities We independently examined relationships BMI, Occupational Activity (OA), Total Hours Worked, quantified via self-reported hours worked per week occupation-assigned Metabolic...
Abstract Aim To examine whether baseline periodontal disease is independently associated with incident prediabetes and diabetes in Hispanics/Latinos the United States. Materials Methods This study examined 7827 individuals, 18–74 years of age without diabetes, from Hispanic Community Health Study/Study Latinos. Participants received a full‐mouth examination at (2008–2011), was classified using Centers for Disease Control Prevention/American Academy Periodontology case definitions. At Visit 2...
Objective: We assessed the cross-sectional relationships of self-reported current occupational exposures to solvents, metals, and pesticides with metabolic syndrome its components among 7127 participants in Hispanic Community Health Study/Study Latinos. Methods: Metabolic was defined as a clustering abdominal obesity, high triglycerides, low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and/or fasting glucose. Regression models that incorporated inverse probability exposure weighting...
Background The American Heart Association's 2020 Impact Goals propose to improve cardiovascular health (CVH) and reduce deaths from diseases stroke in the US. Targeted promotion efforts workplaces communities are needed achieve these population-level changes. present study examined sex-specific cross-sectional associations between employment status ideal CVH among Hispanics/Latinos, whether were modified by age (i.e., younger adults [aged 18–44] compared middle-aged older 45–74]). Methods...
Abstract Aims To examine the association of social capital with periodontal disease severity. Materials and Methods We analysed data obtained from 3,994 men women aged 18–74 years in Hispanic Community Health Study/Study Latinos Sociocultural Ancillary Study (HCHS/SOL SCAS). From 2008 to 2011, dentists assessed periodontitis status a full‐mouth examination. Periodontitis was classified using standardized case definitions. Multivariable logistic regression estimated odds moderate–severe...
Abstract Objective Dental clinics offer an untapped health care setting to expand access screening and early identification of cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) risk. This study examined the correlates dentists’ willingness provide in dental setting. Methods Private practice public general dentists U.S. participated a nationally representative survey from 2010 2011. The finger stick test support agreement that their professional role should include screening. Results Data analysed 1802...
ABSTRACT Objectives To examine the oral health knowledge and practices of pediatric nurses who coordinate healthcare services for special needs children to identify those factors that influenced their perceived effectiveness in managing patients’ needs. Methods Self‐reported data were collected from 376 employed at Children's Medical Services responded an online survey. Likert scale scores used specifically assess nurses’ addressing children. Results Characteristics significantly associated...
Abstract Objective To examine the association of social support with dental caries experience in Hispanics/Latinos living United States (US) and to assess whether relationship is modified by nativity status. Methods This cross‐sectional study analysed data for 4459 dentate men women aged 18‐74 years Hispanic Community Health Study/Study Latinos (HCHS/SOL) Sociocultural Ancillary Study. At baseline (2008‐2011), dentists quantified as number decayed, missing, filled permanent tooth surfaces...
Derive latent profiles of accelerometry-measured moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for Hispanic/Latino adults, examine associations between MVPA and neurocognition, describe via self-reported MVPA.
Recent studies suggest that periodontal disease may be associated with incident chronic kidney (CKD). However, have focused on older populations, and US Hispanics/Latinos were not well represented.Observational cohort.We analyzed data from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos who completed a baseline visit examination follow-up visit, did CKD at baseline.Predictors included ≥30% sites clinical attachment loss ≥3 mm, probing depth ≥4 percentage bleeding probing, absence...
Abstract OBJECTIVE To examine and describe the effect of an oral health education program on school‐based nurses' acquisition knowledge. METHODS Three‐hour synchronous videoconference sessions provided training for nurses to conduct risk assessments, screen diseases, deliver education, apply fluoride varnish, refer children identified in need further assessment treatment a dentist. Oral knowledge was assessed by comparing pre‐training post‐training examination scores. Analyses included...