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View article: Dental professional recognition of dental anxiety from a patient perspective: a grounded theory study
Dental professional recognition of dental anxiety from a patient perspective: a grounded theory study Open
Objective: To explore patients’ experiences of dental staff recognising their dental anxiety. Material and Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 adults who identified themselves as dentally anxious. The sampling of stu…
View article: Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Swedish version of the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Swedish version of the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale Open
Introduction: The impact of dental anxiety is profound. At the same time, dental anxiety is sometimes difficult to detect. Therefore, a patient-reported outcome measure is needed. The Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) is a short, intern…
View article: Decisional needs for older adults, home health care nurses and dental hygienists during team-based oral health assessments in ordinary home settings – a qualitative study
Decisional needs for older adults, home health care nurses and dental hygienists during team-based oral health assessments in ordinary home settings – a qualitative study Open
Background Participation by all actors involved in health planning is a prerequisite for person-centred care and healthy ageing. Understanding the multiple knowledge needs and the values that shape oral health assessments in home settings …
View article: The Effect of Domiciliary Professional Oral Care on Root Caries Progression in Care-Dependent Older Adults: A Systematic Review
The Effect of Domiciliary Professional Oral Care on Root Caries Progression in Care-Dependent Older Adults: A Systematic Review Open
With care dependency, untreated root caries lesions (RCLs) and irregular dental visits are common. RCLs, if left untreated, could lead to pain, tooth loss, difficulties eating, and impact on general health. Therefore, there is a need for p…
View article: Dental clinicians recognizing signs of dental anxiety: a grounded theory study
Dental clinicians recognizing signs of dental anxiety: a grounded theory study Open
Clinicians identify patients as dentally anxious if their behaviour changes with exposure to a stressor.
View article: Effect of a single application of silver diamine fluoride on root caries after 12 months in institutionalised older adults—A randomised clinical trial
Effect of a single application of silver diamine fluoride on root caries after 12 months in institutionalised older adults—A randomised clinical trial Open
Objective Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has been shown to be highly effective against caries, in particular for arresting root surface caries and for dentine caries in primary teeth. SDF may complement fluoride varnish routines for treatme…
View article: Oral Care Cards as a Support in Daily Oral Care of Frail Older Adults: Experiences and Perceptions of Professionals in Nursing and Dental Care—A Qualitative Study
Oral Care Cards as a Support in Daily Oral Care of Frail Older Adults: Experiences and Perceptions of Professionals in Nursing and Dental Care—A Qualitative Study Open
Frail older adults often have poor oral health. In Sweden, oral care cards are designed to be used as an interprofessional tool for documenting the oral health status of older adults with extensive care needs and to describe oral care reco…
View article: The Relation between Masticatory Function and Nutrition in Older Individuals, Dependent on Supportive Care for Daily Living
The Relation between Masticatory Function and Nutrition in Older Individuals, Dependent on Supportive Care for Daily Living Open
Introduction: Associations between masticatory function and nutritional status have been suggested. Masticatory function can be divided into two subdomains, the objective capacity of an individual to mix solid food and the individual’s sub…
View article: Oral health care beliefs among care personnel working with older people – follow‐up of oral care education provided by dental hygienists
Oral health care beliefs among care personnel working with older people – follow‐up of oral care education provided by dental hygienists Open
Objectives The proportion of older people in the population is increasing rapidly. Along with this comes an increase in the number of people requiring assistance in daily living, including oral care. Swedish law stipulates that care person…
View article: Masticatory ability in older individuals: A qualitative interview study
Masticatory ability in older individuals: A qualitative interview study Open
Aim To explore older individuals’ experienced masticatory ability and the impact of masticatory ability in daily life. Material and methods This study applied an open‐ended exploratory approach using inductive reasoning. The design was ins…
View article: Use of online knowledge base in primary health care and correlation to health care quality: An observational study
Use of online knowledge base in primary health care and correlation to health care quality: An observational study Open
Background Evidence-based information available at the point of care improves patient care outcomes. Online knowledge bases can increase the application of evidence-based medicine and influence patient outcome data which may be captured in…
View article: Use of online knowledge base in primary health care and correlation to health care quality: An observational study
Use of online knowledge base in primary health care and correlation to health care quality: An observational study Open
BackgroundEvidence-based information available at the point of care improves patient care outcomes. Online knowledge bases can increase the application of evidence-based medicine and influence patient outcome data which may be captured in …
View article: <p>Effects of Domiciliary Professional Oral Care for Care-Dependent Elderly in Nursing Homes – Oral Hygiene, Gingival Bleeding, Root Caries and Nursing Staff’s Oral Health Knowledge and Attitudes</p>
Effects of Domiciliary Professional Oral Care for Care-Dependent Elderly in Nursing Homes – Oral Hygiene, Gingival Bleeding, Root Caries and Nursing Staff’s Oral Health Knowledge and Attitudes Open
Monthly professional oral care, combined with individual oral health care instructions, seems to improve oral hygiene and may reduce root caries among nursing home residents. This may also contribute to a more positive attitude regarding o…
View article: The exploration of use of an online knowledge base and effect on patient experiences and health care quality: An observational study in primary health care
The exploration of use of an online knowledge base and effect on patient experiences and health care quality: An observational study in primary health care Open
Background: Evidence-based information available at the point of care improves patient care outcomes. Online knowledge bases can increase the application of evidence-based medicine and influence patient outcome data which may be captured i…
View article: The relation of poor mastication with cognition and dementia risk: a population-based longitudinal study
The relation of poor mastication with cognition and dementia risk: a population-based longitudinal study Open
We investigated the effect of poor masticatory ability on cognitive trajectories and dementia risk in older adults. 544 cognitively intact adults aged ≥50 were followed for up to 22 years. Cognitive domains (verbal, spatial/fluid, memory, …
View article: The exploration of use of an online knowledge base on patient experiences and health care quality: An observational cohort study in primary health care
The exploration of use of an online knowledge base on patient experiences and health care quality: An observational cohort study in primary health care Open
Background Evidence-based information available at the point of care improves patient care outcomes. Online knowledge bases can increase the application of evidence-based medicine and influence patient outcome data which may be captured in…
View article: Quality of life related to tooth loss and prosthetic replacements among persons with dependency and functional limitations
Quality of life related to tooth loss and prosthetic replacements among persons with dependency and functional limitations Open
Objectives: To examine if tooth loss or treatment with different prosthetic replacements are associated with oral health-related or health-related quality of life (OHRQoL or HRQoL) among persons with dependency and functional limitations.M…
View article: Evaluation of the ability of dental clinicians to rate dental anxiety
Evaluation of the ability of dental clinicians to rate dental anxiety Open
The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of dental clinicians to rate dental anxiety. A total of 104 clinicians from 24 public dental clinics in the Region of Östergötland, Sweden, examined 1,128 adult patients undergoing their re…
View article: P2‐537: MASTICATION IN RELATION TO COGNITIVE TRAJECTORIES AND THE RISK OF DEMENTIA
P2‐537: MASTICATION IN RELATION TO COGNITIVE TRAJECTORIES AND THE RISK OF DEMENTIA Open
The effect of mastication on cognitive trajectories and dementia risk remains unclear. We aimed to investigate the effect of poor masticatory ability on cognitive trajectories and dementia risk in older adults. Within the Swedish Adoption/…
View article: Systematic review of measurement properties of methods for objectively assessing masticatory performance
Systematic review of measurement properties of methods for objectively assessing masticatory performance Open
The objectives of this study is to identify methods for objectively assessing masticatory performance (MP) and to evaluate their measurement properties. A secondary objective was to identify any reported adverse events associated with the …
View article: The Effects of Two Lubricating Products In Elderly Individuals - A Pilot Study
The Effects of Two Lubricating Products In Elderly Individuals - A Pilot Study Open
1. Scientific rationale for study: The market offers different products to treat the symptoms of oral dryness but there is no scientific evidence for the effects. Principal findings:This study shows that lubricating products could be recom…
View article: Learning Styles and Use of Clinical Knowledge Sources among Junior Doctors
Learning Styles and Use of Clinical Knowledge Sources among Junior Doctors Open
Objective: The primary aim of this study was to explore the use of clinical knowledge sources among junior doctors in relation to their learning styles.The secondary aim was to describe how junior doctors value different qualities of knowl…
View article: [O2–06–04]: RELATION OF TOOTH LOSS TO COGNITIVE DECLINE AND STRUCTURAL BRAIN DIFFERENCES IN OLDER ADULTS: A POPULATION‐BASED COHORT STUDY
[O2–06–04]: RELATION OF TOOTH LOSS TO COGNITIVE DECLINE AND STRUCTURAL BRAIN DIFFERENCES IN OLDER ADULTS: A POPULATION‐BASED COHORT STUDY Open
Poor dental health has been linked to cognitive decline, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) and inflammation seem to play a role in this association. We examined the relationship of tooth loss to cognitive decline and structural brain measur…
View article: Mind the gap - utmaningen att inte förlora kontakten medden äldre hemmaboende tandvårdspatienten
Mind the gap - utmaningen att inte förlora kontakten medden äldre hemmaboende tandvårdspatienten Open
English summary Mind the gap - the challenge not to lose patient contact for elderly in community dwelling houses. A Swedish perspective 130-6 Many elderly people lose their dental contacts even if contacts regarding health care are still …
View article: Gerodonti - ett nordiskt perspektiv på utbildning, organisationoch finansiering
Gerodonti - ett nordiskt perspektiv på utbildning, organisationoch finansiering Open
English summary Geriatric dentistry - a Nordic perspective on education, organisation and economics 146-52 Geriatric dentistry is a young discipline. It has developed in respond to the increase in the older sections of the dentate geriatri…
View article: Professional Domiciliary Oral Care for Elderly in Nursing Homes—A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial
Professional Domiciliary Oral Care for Elderly in Nursing Homes—A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial Open
Domiciliary dental care (DDC) makes regular dental visits possible for people with different functional limitations who otherwise would not be able to access a dental clinic. DDC also facilitates cooperation with nursing staff. To our know…