A5072778941- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Dental Trauma and Treatments
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Customer Service Quality and Loyalty
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Occupational Health and Performance
- PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling in cancer
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
Office of Science
2017-2024
National Institutes of Health
2008-2024
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
2015-2024
Fogarty International Center
2017
Office of Research Services
2017
This study investigated the role of self-perceived oral health and normative need on dental services utilization by US adults aged ≥30 years from 2011-2014 National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).Data 5,806 dentate adult NHANES participants were analyzed. Key independent variables assessed a dentist. The dependent variable was visit within past 12 months. Select sociodemographic adjusted for in logistic regression models using SAS survey procedures.Overall, 33.8 percent did not...
Objective: Research on the relationships between acculturation, ethnic identity, and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) among U.S. Hispanic/Latino population is sparse. The aim this study to examine association OHRQOL 13,172 adults in 2008–2011 Hispanic Community Health Study/Study Latinos (HCHS/SOL).Design: Participants self-reported their acculturation (immigrant generation, birthplace, residence U.S., language, social acculturation), identity (sense belonging pride), four...
ABSTRACT Introduction Many veterans qualify for health benefits but generally not dental care. This study examines differences in oral status between and nonveterans the U.S. to determine how various factors, including socioeconomic, general health, tobacco use, impact former service members’ health. Materials Methods Data from 11,539 dentate adults participating National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (2011-2014) were used. Outcome variables included decayed teeth (DT), missing (MT),...
Objective: To investigate factors associated with infrequent dental use among older adults receiving home- and community-based services. Method: This cross-sectional study analyzed responses from the 2014 National Survey of Older Americans Act participants who received Descriptive multivariable analyses were conducted to examine association between key sociodemographic health indicators. Results: Infrequent was highest participating in case management home-delivered meals (63%); lowest those...
ABSTRACT Introduction An objective of the Military Health System is to deliver an improved health care experience. Patient satisfaction affects patient experience, outcomes, and treatment compliance. The purpose this study identify indicators high low within a military dental setting. Materials Methods De-identified data from 248,342 responses DoD Dental Satisfaction Survey conducted October 2014 March 2016 were used. overall other related outcomes analyzed by age, sex, beneficiary status,...
The Baltimore Eligible Metropolitan Area (EMA) receives Ryan White (RW) funds each year because of its high AIDS case rate. This study assessed the quality primary care services provided to HIV-infected clients in EMA. Medical charts 384 randomly selected served 2004 were reviewed. A survey instrument was designed assess minimum requirements satisfied for CD4 and viral load count, highly active antiretroviral treatment, pneumocystitis carinii pneumonia mycobacterium avium complex...
Abstract Objective Individuals with disabilities face elevated risks of adverse oral health outcomes compared the general population, including worse periodontal health, increased edentulism, and untreated dental decay. Given varied impacts different on people's well‐being, this study aims to investigate diverse associations between decay cognitive, physical, emotional, sensory among US adults. Methods This cross‐sectional analyzed questionnaire clinical examination data 7084 adults (≥20...
Abstract Introduction The Air Force uses dental caries risk assessments (CRA) to determine which active duty (ADAF) members are at high (HCR) and will benefit from additional preventive restorative care. purpose of this study is describe the ADAF 2009 2017 how demographic, military, tobacco-use characteristics affect risk. Materials Methods Data ~300,000 annual examinations were used. outcome variable investigated was (high, moderate, or low). Independent variables analyzed were: age, sex,...
Abstract Objective To assess self-rated oral health (OH) satisfaction among recipients of the home and community-based services (HCBS) administered by Administration on Aging. Methods This cross-sectional study is representative national population 2014 National Survey Older Americans Act Participants (NSOAAP), analyzed baseline OH data from community-dwelling adults (n= 3,995) age 60 older covering case-management, congregate-meals, home-delivered-meals, homemaker-services, transportation....
Abstract America is aging rapidly, and older adults (age ≥65 y) are retaining more of their natural teeth, a trend expected to continue. Although much known about the impact complete tooth loss on overall health well-being, less effect partial loss. We conducted systematic review advance our understanding ≥20 teeth quality life (QoL) in using two retention concepts – shortened dental arch (SDA) functional dentition (FD). searched seven scientific databases from 1981–2019 for publications...