Abstract Aim The aim of the present study was to determine association between osteoporosis and periodontal disease among postmenopausal Indian women. Methods A cross‐sectional comparative conducted women aged 45–65 years attending various hospitals in Bangalore, India. examination performed using plaque index, gingival modified sulcus bleeding community index. then underwent a bone mineral density ( BMD ) test an ultrasonometer. Based on scores, participants were divided into osteoporotic...

Abstract Background Identifying spatial variation in patient satisfaction is essential to improve the quality of care. Thus, objective this study was investigate rural–urban disparities and determine factors that could influence with oral health Methods Data from 1788 parents/caregivers children who participated Quebec Ministry Health clinical were subject secondary analysis. The Perneger model used as conceptual framework for study. Satisfaction care measured using WHO-sponsored...

To explore the perspectives and experiences of edentate individuals in regard to immediate-loading protocol an implant-supported overdenture.A qualitative approach interpretive description methodology was used. Seventeen (mean age: 61.9 ± 6.6 years) who received overdentures through participated. Audio-recorded, semi-structured, in-depth interviews, each with a 60-90-minute duration, were conducted by two trained interviewers. The interview guide developed based on Perneger's Detailed Model....

Objective Patient-centred care is considered to be an important element in the evaluation of integrated healthcare and has been effective addressing oral health disparities. This study explored patients’ perspectives patient-centred services into a primary organisation serving northern Quebec Cree population. Design used multiple case design within qualitative approach developmental methodology. Two theoretical models, Picker’s Principles Patient-Centred Care Valentijn’s Rainbow Model...

The content of smartphone applications (apps) that offer smoking cessation interventions has been appraised in the past. Considering high prevalence smokeless tobacco (SLT) use Southeast Asia, identifying high-quality and credible apps for SLT would be more helpful.

Background Recent studies have identified significant gaps in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) considerations within the lifecycle of artificial intelligence (AI), spanning from data collection problem definition to implementation stages. Despite recognized need for integrating EDI principles, there is currently no existing guideline or framework support this integration AI lifecycle. Objective This study aimed address gap by identifying principles indicators be integrated into The...

Abstract Background The relational continuity of care is an essential function primary health care. This study reports on the perspectives Cree communities and their providers regarding barriers enablers oral integrated at a organization. Methods A multiple case design within qualitative approach developmental evaluation methodology were used to conduct this research in Northern Québec. Maximum variation sampling snowball techniques recruit participants. Data collection consisted individual...

The integration of primary oral health care has a pivotal role in improving outcomes and providing accessible affordable care. This article contributes to the deep understanding cultural aspects into at an Indigenous organization. Proceeding from collaborative interdisciplinary research project evaluating within Eeyou Istchee, this is based on group discussions (6) individual interviews (36) with 74 participants (care providers, administrators, patients) held four Eastern James Bay Cree...

Objective The Strategic Regional Plan of the Cree Board Health and Social Services James Bay (CBHSSJB), serving Quebec communities, mandates objective integrating oral health within primary healthcare. Emerging evidence suggests that integration into healthcare can decrease disparities. This research study aimed to answer following question: how what extent does address needs communities? Design We used a multiple-case design qualitative approach developmental evaluation methodology....

Introduction Scientific evidence highlights the importance of E-Readiness in adoption and implementation E-Oral Health technologies. However, to our knowledge, there is no study investigating perspective patients this regard. Therefore, objective was explore patients’ field dentistry. Materials methods A qualitative conducted using interpretive descriptive methodology. Purposeful sampling with maximum variation snowball techniques were used recruit participants via McGill University dental...

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Recent studies have identified significant gaps in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) considerations within the lifecycle of artificial intelligence (AI), spanning from data collection problem definition to implementation stages. Despite recognized need for integrating EDI principles, there is currently no existing guideline or framework support this integration AI lifecycle. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This study aimed address gap by identifying...

The COVID-19 is compromising individuals' immunity to a larger extent, it becomes imperative strengthen and support the immune system with right nutrition. Immune functioning can be improved through Hence, adequate nutrition paramount in leveling up higher wider Immunoglobulin generation. This review article attempted highlight importance of during compromised as case COVID-19.

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the acceptance, accessibility, experiences, side effects and attitude of dental professionals after administration vaccine their perspective regarding effect COVID-19 on practice patient education.&#x0D; Materials Methods: survey is based questionnaire that was conducted among Indian dentists. The included questions evaluated dentist’s opinion vaccination, knowledge, experienced if any post vaccination also Results: Overall 155 dentists contributed this (51%...

Abstract: The multiple outbreaks of COVID-19 have led to a public health crisis, affecting millions across the globe. healthcare fraternity is shouldering huge responsibility and working tirelessly curb spread disease. These unprecedented times demand that usual roles pharmacists be modified. Pharmacists rise up challenges strategize accordingly. Many nations are trying tackle repercussions second wave latest third by OMICRON variant, which has punctured system question resource management...

School closures are known to result in impacts nutrition and oral health children1. Initial studies have found negative influences of school on dental care children, particularly among the most vulnerable2. In US, children 2020 were 75% more likely poor than 20193, highlighting a cause for concern. India, closure schools has resulted food insecurity, as many faced difficulties without access school-based programs4. Recommendations made draw attention children. Teachers, researchers,...