Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine dental hygienists' use of recommended
techniques to communicate science–based information for intervention and prevention of …

Background The purpose of the study is to describe the impact of oral health-related quality
of life (OHRQoL) on the lives of pre-seniors and seniors living in Nova Scotia, Canada. …

Objective: To conduct an observational, cross-sectional survey of the oral health status of
adults≥ 45 years of age in rural and urban long-term care (LTC) facilities in Nova Scotia, …

Objectives To compare the oral health status of adults aged 45–64 (baby boomers) and
those aged 65 and older. Methods An observational, cross‐sectional survey of adults living …

… Clovis is an associate professor in the school of dental hygiene, faculty of dentistry,
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dr. Horowitz is a senior scientist in the Division of …

A need exists for measures to evaluate the impact of interprofessional education (IPE)
interventions. We undertook development and evaluation of a scale to measure self-efficacy …

Previous studies have shown that fluoride is present in beverages prepared with fluoridated
water. The purpose of this study was to determine the availability of fluoride from beverages …

… Clovis is an associate professor in the school of dental hygiene, faculty of dentistry,
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dr. Horowitz is a senior scientist in the Division of …

Research focusing on the introduction of daily mouth care programs for dependent older
adults in long-term care has met with limited success. There is a need for greater awareness …

Background Optimal mouth care is integral to the health and quality of life of dependent
older adults.Yet, a persistent lack of adequate oral care in long-term care (LTC) facilities …