A5084339605- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Dental Erosion and Treatment
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Oral and Craniofacial Lesions
- Foreign Body Medical Cases
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Fluoride Effects and Removal
- Health disparities and outcomes
University of Dundee
2017-2024
Radford University
2020
Cardiff University
2020
ORCID
2020
Dundee Dental Hospital
2017
Abstract Objectives This multicentre, assessor‐blinded, two‐arm cluster randomized trial evaluated the clinical and cost‐effectiveness of a behaviour change intervention promoting toothbrushing for preventing dental caries in UK secondary schools. Methods Pupils aged 11–13 years with their own mobile telephone attending schools above average free school meals eligibility were (at year‐group level) to receive lesson twice‐daily text messages or usual care. Year‐groups ( n = 84) from 42...
Abstract Background Despite evidence that Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) can be effective in managing carious lesions primary teeth, the use of SDF UK remains limited. This study explored dental professionals’ views and experiences using for children. In addition, it what they perceived to advantages, disadvantages, barriers enablers practice. Methods Fifteen semi-structured face-to-face or over-the-phone interviews were conducted with 14 professionals from NHS Tayside Grampian Scotland....
Abstract Background Despite growing evidence to support the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for managing carious lesions, and increased interest in SDF worldwide, uptake UK remains limited. This study explored parents’ children’s views acceptability management lesions children. Methods Eleven semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with 11 parent–child dyads recruited from patients attending Dundee Dental Hospital School. Interviews transcribed verbatim, coded...
Background The presence of dental caries impacts on children’s daily lives, particularly among those living in deprived areas. There are successful interventions across the United Kingdom for young children based toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste. However, evidence is lacking oral health improvement programmes secondary-school pupils to reduce and its sequelae. Objectives To determine clinical cost effectiveness a behaviour change intervention promoting preventing pupils. Design A...
Evidence supports minimally invasive dentistry, and we have a better understanding of dental caries as biofilm-mediated disease. These factors, together with the current need to reduce aerosol generation, make treatment approaches such Hall Technique use silver diamine fluoride (SDF) more relevant than ever.Successful planning depends on carious lesions being detected, their status accurately assessed, correct diagnosis made. Choosing most appropriate options for tooth child relies marrying...
Abstract Background: Despite evidence that Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) can be effective in managing carious lesions primary teeth, there is still limited use the UK. This study explored dental professionals’ views and experiences of using SDF for children. In addition, it what they perceived to advantages, disadvantages, barriers enablers practice. Methods: Fifteen semi-structured face-to-face or over-the-phone interviews were conducted with 14 professionals from NHS Tayside Grampian...
Abstract Background Despite evidence that Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) can be effective in managing carious lesions primary teeth, the use of SDF UK remains limited. This study explored dental professionals’ views and experiences using for children. In addition, it what they perceived to advantages, disadvantages, barriers enablers practice. Methods Fifteen semi-structured face-to-face or over-the-phone interviews were conducted with 14 professionals from NHS Tayside Grampian Scotland....
Abstract Background Despite evidence that Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) can be effective in managing carious lesions primary teeth, the use of SDF UK remains limited. This study explored dental professionals’ views and experiences using for children. In addition, it what they perceived to advantages, disadvantages, barriers enablers practice. Methods Fifteen semi-structured face-to-face or over-the-phone interviews were conducted with 14 professionals from NHS Tayside Grampian Scotland....
Abstract Background Despite growing evidence to support the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for managing carious lesions, and increased interest in SDF worldwide, uptake UK remains limited. This study explored parents’ children’s views acceptability management lesions children. Methods Eleven semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with 11 parent-child dyads recruited from patients attending Dundee Dental Hospital School. Interviews transcribed verbatim, coded...