A5010711606- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Dental Erosion and Treatment
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
Harvard University
2020-2024
Abstract Objective To examine predoctoral training programs that address the unique needs of patients with special healthcare (SHCN) and provide an overview current global initiatives, while exploring innovative approaches to enhance dental students' preparation in managing SHCN patients. Methods A scoping review (SR) was conducted focusing on three key concepts: education, pre‐doctoral training, intellectual disability/developmental disability. The search encompassed five databases...
Cocaine is the second most abused illicit drug in United States. To date, no study has examined association between cocaine use and oral health with a nationally representative sample. Our use-singly other substances-and outcomes, including periodontitis untreated caries, among US adults.Data for 11,753 individuals, aged ≥30 years, who completed periodontal examination, 2009 to 2014 National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were analyzed. Descriptive analyses multivariable binary...
Aim: Pain is a major challenge in the management of HIV/AIDS. This research analyzed prevalence substance use and opioid misuse among people with HIV (PWH) those without (PWoH) USA. Methods: Using data from 2015–2019 National Survey on Drug Use Health, study assessed pain relievers opioids 279,025 individuals. Results: PWH were about 1.88-times more likely to 1.85-times than PWoH, notable rise hydrocodone tramadol misuse. Conclusion: The highlights an imperative for interventions targeting...
Abstract Objectives To assess the association between dental insurance, care utilization and oral health‐related impact on daily activities among patients visiting Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA)‐funded health centers in United States. Methods This cross‐sectional study examined 2014 Center Patient Survey (HCPS), a survey of who received at US centers. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to explore likelihood domains such as school/work performance, sleeping,...