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 | Melanie Vee TavernaAsst. professor,UT Health San Antonio Verified email at uthscsa.edu Cited by 88 |
Dental practitioner approaches to bruxism: Preliminary findings from the national dental practice-based research network
…, A Glaros, D Manfredini, J Ahlberg, M Taverna… - CRANIO®, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Objective Bruxism is a repetitive masticatory muscle activity. This study investigates dental
practitioners’ approaches to bruxism assessment and treatment in practices. Methods A brief …
practitioners’ approaches to bruxism assessment and treatment in practices. Methods A brief …
Professional caregivers' oral care practices and beliefs for elderly clients aging in place
…, C Nguyen, B Hicks, L Smiley, M Taverna - American Dental …, 2016 - jdh.adha.org
Purpose: As recently as the 1990s long-term care facilities (LTCFs) were the main housing
option for semi- or fully-dependent elders. Today, 90% of those 65 and older want to “age in …
option for semi- or fully-dependent elders. Today, 90% of those 65 and older want to “age in …
[HTML][HTML] Response by endodontists to the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID− 19) pandemic: an international survey
JC Galicia, R Mungia, MV Taverna… - Frontiers in Dental …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
As SARS-CoV-2 continues to wreak havoc, health care workers are on the front lines to
protect our communities. Dentists, particularly endodontists who manage dental emergencies, …
protect our communities. Dentists, particularly endodontists who manage dental emergencies, …
Iatro-compliance: an unintended consequence of excessive autonomy in long term care facilities
MV Taverna, C Nguyen, R Wright… - American Dental …, 2014 - jdh.adha.org
Purpose: Periodontal disease and caries remain the most prevalent preventable chronic
diseases for seniors. Seniors transitioning into long term care facilities (LTCFs) often present …
diseases for seniors. Seniors transitioning into long term care facilities (LTCFs) often present …
Development of an E-cigarettes education and cessation program: a South Texas oral health network study
…, MA Valerio, M Mendoza, M Taverna… - Health promotion …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use, or vaping, among youth and young adults has become
a major public health concern. The prevalence of vaping has grown an astounding 900% …
a major public health concern. The prevalence of vaping has grown an astounding 900% …
Extent of elder abuse training in dental hygiene curricula and program directors' perceptions of importance of and barriers to implementation
…, LA Smiley, LM Englehart, MV Taverna - Journal of dental …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Research published in 2002 reported limited elder abuse training in US dental hygiene
curricula although its importance has increased with an aging population. The aims of this study …
curricula although its importance has increased with an aging population. The aims of this study …
Educational deficiencies recognized by independent practice dental hygienists and their suggestions for change
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the perceived level of preparedness
Maine Independent Practice Dental Hygienists (IPDHs) received from their standard …
Maine Independent Practice Dental Hygienists (IPDHs) received from their standard …
Oral hygiene and self-care in older adults with dementia
MV Taverna, CA Nguyen, BM Hicks - Generations, 2016 - ingentaconnect.com
The devastating diagnosis of dementia has significant impacts on an older adult, especially
on his or her general and oral health. Impacts upon family members also need to be …
on his or her general and oral health. Impacts upon family members also need to be …
[HTML][HTML] Development of a mobile application to enhance knowledge, awareness and communication of dry mouth amongst dental practitioners and patients: a South …
…, T Nguyen, SC Reyes, D Schramm, M Taverna - Texas dental …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Dry mouth, also commonly known as “xerostomia”, is a prominent symptom
that is often overlooked by dental practitioners and patients. The purpose of this study was to …
that is often overlooked by dental practitioners and patients. The purpose of this study was to …
Development of a Mobile Application.
…, SC Reyes, D Schramm, MV Taverna - Texas Dental …, 2021 - search.ebscohost.com
BACKGROUND: Dry mouth, also commonly known as" xerostomia", is a prominent symptom
that is often overlooked by dental practitioners and patients. The purpose of this study was …
that is often overlooked by dental practitioners and patients. The purpose of this study was …