We evaluated the association of stress, distress, and coping behaviors with periodontal
disease in 1,426 subjects, aged 25 to 74, in Erie County, NY. Demographic characteristics, …

This article was developed for the Commission on Change and Innovation in Dental
Education (CCI), established by the American Dental Education Association. CCI was created …

Lessons from other places present several diverse suggestions for the dental curriculum's
continuing improvement. Models from other professional education venues (medical schools), …

Background: The association of stress, distress, and coping behaviors with periodontal disease
was assessed. Methods: A cross‐sectional study of 1,426 subjects between the ages of …

We explored the association between social factors and adult periodontitis by comparing
self‐reported information for daily strains and symptoms of depression in 71 cases and 77 …

The usefulness of a social cognitive approach to compliance with brushing and flossing
behavior recommendations was tested with 39 patients recruited from the State University of …

Since the decision to seek orthodontic treatment is frequently the result of concerns about
appearance, assessment of need for treatment should include an impartial evaluation of dental…

Adolescents with commonly occurring forms of malocclusion often are presumed to be at risk
for negative self-esteem and social maladjustment. A randomized control group design was …

The second in a series of perspectives from the ADEA Commission on Change and Innovation
in Dental Education (CCI), this article presents the CCI's view of the dental education …

Oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQOL) in edentulous patients with complete dentures
is often impaired. This paper investigates the effect of different coping styles on OHRQOL. …