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Bacterial Colonization and Dental Implants: A Microbiological Study

Abstract Objective: To compare colony forming unit (CFU) of oral bacterial from buccal mucosa and lingual buccal tongue among patients with a dental implant and normal oral hygiene individuals without a dental implant. Material and Methods: Twenty-six individuals with a dental implant and twenty-six i...

Oral Health Access and Early Caries in Childhood in a Primary Care Service in Southern Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of early childhood caries and its association with Child's Programmatic Action dental visits in a Primary Care Service. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out at the Health Centers of the Grupo HospitalarConceição Commun...

Effectiveness of oral health programs according to their levels of prevention, applied in educational institutions in Chiclayo and Pimentel, Peru

J. oral res. (Impresa); 8 (2), 2019
Introduction: The process to evaluate the effectiveness of preventive programs involves follow-up and monitoring activities, assessing if these programs really contribute to the improvement of oral health conditions of the target population. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of oral health program...

A peer-led dental education program for modifying oral self-care in Mexican children

Salud pública Méx; 61 (2), 2019
Abstract: Objective: To compare peer-led dental education (PLDE) versus conventional dental instruction (CDI) in modifying children's oral self-care. Materials and methods: The intervention group (two schools) received PLDE and the control group (two schools) received CDI. The quality of oral self-ca...

Efetividade do programa educativo no conhecimento de profissionais de enfermagem sobre a higiene bucal em pacientes críticos intubados

Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a efetividade do programa educativo no conhecimento de profissionais de enfermagem sobre a higiene bucal em pacientes críticos intubados. Trata-se de um estudo quase-experimental conduzido em um hospital de grande porte de Belo Horizonte – MG no período de març...

Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs for Children with Special Needs: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract Objective: To determine the oral health status along with the treatment need among Arabian children with special health care needs. Material and Methods: Fifty-seven special health care needs children aged 17 or younger, studying at RAK-RCD were recruited for the study. In addition to demograp...

Evaluation of Oral Hygiene in Children with Down Syndrome Using the Busy Book Ayo Sikat Gigi as an Educational Toy

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the oral hygiene status of children with Down syndrome using the busy book Ayo Sikat Gigi as an educational toy. Material and Methods: We ran an experimental study involving 25 educable and trainable children with Down syndrome, comprising 17 males and 8 females aged 7-1...

Occurrence of Gingivitis and Oral Hygiene in Individuals with Down Syndrome

Abstract Objective: To determine the frequency distribution of gingivitis and oral hygiene in individuals with Down syndrome. Material and Methods: This study used a cross-sectional descriptive method and the subjects were 174 individuals with Down syndrome aged ≥14 years attending type C (intell...

Oral health promotion in patients with morbid obesity after gastroplasty: a randomized clinical trial

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 32 (2), 2019
ABSTRACT Background: The bariatric surgery may have negative repercussions on oral conditions. Aim: To evaluate the impact of oral health educational/preventive program developed with patients submitted to gastroplasties. Method: The sample consisted of 109 patients randomly allocated to two groups: i...

Elaboração de um vídeo educativo para execução da higiene bucal da pessoa idosa com dependência funcional

A pesquisa contribuirá para o aprimoramento das ações de higiene bucal realizada por cuidadores da pessoa idosa com dependência funcional. Com isso, fornecerá subsídios para o planejamento e execução das ações de forma a minimizar dificuldades na execução do cuidado dos idosos em situação ...