Objectives: This study examined the reasons for tooth loss in an adult population with dental
insurance. Methods: Computerized records were used to identify Kaiser Permanente Dental …

… Kathy R. Phipps is an oral health surveillance consultant. Timothy L. Ricks is with the …
Phipps is an oral health surveillance consultant. Timothy L. Ricks is with the Nashville Area …

Objectives Early childhood caries ( ECC ) is rampant among American Indian children, but
there has been relatively little study of this problem. This article reports on risk factors for …

Objective: To determine whether fluoridation influences bone mineral density and fractures
in older women. Design: Multicentre prospective study on risk factors for osteoporosis and …

The prevalence of nursing caries has been found to be high in populations of Native American
children, unlike other US population groups. Comparisons among studies are difficult …

Background Severe-early childhood caries (S-ECC) is one of the most common infectious
diseases in children and is prevalent in lower socio-economic populations. American Indian …

Mejia GC, Weintraub JA, Cheng NF, Grossman W, Han PZ, Phipps KR, Gansky SA.
Language and literacy relate to lack of children’s dental sealant use. Community Dent Oral …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the oral health status, treatment needs, and dental
care utilization patterns of a Native American population aged 65‐74 years. A random …

The purpose of this study was to obtain information on the oral health status, treatment needs,
and cost of treatment for Head Start children in Alaska. Twenty communities, representing …

Objectives To compare timing of tooth emergence among groups of American Indian (AI),
Black and White children in the United States at 12 months of age. Methods Data were from …