The purpose of Linking Research to Clinical Practice is to present evidence–based
information to clinical dental hygienists so that they can make informed decisions regarding …

Purpose: According to the report Healthy People 2010, oral health literacy is the degree to
which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health …

the health care system without assistance is burdensome. Drawing on the 'minimally
disruptive care'approach described by Allwood et al. in 2021, moving to a careful and more …

Purpose: This primary aim of this study was to assess communication techniques used with
low oral health literacy patients by dental hygienists in rural Wisconsin dental clinics. A …

This article introduces the concept of oral health literacy and its potential impact on patient
care to the dental team. Factors which influence an individual's level of functional oral health …

Oral health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process
and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate oral …

Objective: The purpose of this investigation was to gather data concerning the level of health
literacy in adults who frequently volunteer for our clinical research programs. Methods: A …

Limited health literacy is associated with poorer health knowledge, worse health behaviors,
and adverse clinical outcomes. In 2009, the ADA proposed a 2010-2015 strategic action …

ABSTRACT The California Dental Association has taken the lead to improve the oral health
literacy of its residents, and dental practices play an essential role toward this end. The …

Background The authors conducted a national survey to determine the communication
techniques that dentists use routinely and variations in their use. Methods American Dental …