Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of dental anxiety and
missed dental appointments due to dental anxiety among patients within three types of private …

Purpose: Diabetes and periodontal disease are conditions considered to be biologically
linked. Prediabetes is a condition in which individuals have blood glucose levels, impaired …

Purpose: National data indicate that the oral health status of the aging population in long term
care facilities (LTCF) is poor in the majority of cases. Nursing assistants are considered to …

Purpose: The objective of this pilot study was to demonstrate the number of patients at increased
risk for type 2 diabetes development using a validated survey; and to assess the rate of …

Purpose: Health care education requires students to connect classroom learning with patient
care. The purpose of this study was to explore dental hygiene students' perceptions of …

The study assessed participant awareness of oral cancer (OC), risk factors, signs and symptoms,
and history of an OC screening exam and whether a relationship exists between these …

Dental educators are challenged to bridge the theory‐practice gap to enhance the educational
experience and meet the diverse learning needs of students. The aim of this study was to …

Purpose: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic health condition in which
the symptoms often go unnoticed. Oral problems accompanying GERD may include non-…

objective: the purpose of this review was to examine existing literature for evidence supporting
the bidirectional relationship between diabetes mellitus (DM) and periodontal disease. …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop and test a smartphone application (app)
prototype, ToothSense, as an oral health promotion tool for the prevention of Early …