Implant and implant restoration trends among adults 50 years and older in the United States, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2020.

Background: Dental implants are an important treatment option in contemporary clinical dentistry. The objective of this study was to determine trends in the prevalence of dental implants and implant-supported restorations in adults 50 years and older across demographic groups over a 20-year period.

Methods: The authors used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey collected during 1999-2004, 2009-2014, and 2015-2020 for analyses.

Baltimore oral epidemiology, disease effects, and HIV evaluation study (BEEHIVE) study protocol: a prospective cohort study.

Background: As antiretroviral therapy has become widely available and highly effective, HIV has evolved to a manageable, chronic disease. Despite this health advancement, people living with HIV (PLWH) are at an increased risk for age-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) compared to HIV-uninfected individuals. Similarly, PLWH are at an increased risk for selected oral diseases.

Opioids for acute and chronic pain when receiving psychiatric medications.

Background: People with mental health disorders (MHD) like depression and anxiety are more likely to experience substance use disorders (SUDs) than those without MHD. This study assesses opioid prescription patterns for acute or chronic pain management in patients receiving medication for depression and/or anxiety.

Methods And Findings: Cross-sectional data trend analysis of 24.

Patient Satisfaction in Military Dental Clinics-Findings From the Department of Defense Dental Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Introduction: An objective of the Military Health System is to deliver an improved health care experience. Patient satisfaction affects the patient experience, health outcomes, and treatment compliance. The purpose of this study is to identify indicators of high and low patient satisfaction within a military dental setting.

Tooth retention, health, and quality of life in older adults: a scoping review.

Objective: This scoping review describes the relationship between tooth retention, health, and quality of life in older adults.

Methods: Seven databases were searched for English language articles for subjects ≥ 65 y from 1981 to 2021. Exposure was tooth retention (≥ 20), and outcomes were general/systemic health and quality of life.

Impact of Impaired Glucose Metabolism on Periodontitis Progression over Three Years.

We evaluated the relationship between glucose abnormalities and periodontitis in overweight/obese individuals. Eight hundred and seventy (870) diabetes-free participants aged 40-65 years completed the three-year follow-up in the San Juan Overweight Adults Longitudinal Study. The ADA thresholds for fasting and 2-h post-load glucose and HbA1c were used to define prediabetes.

The use of teledentistry in facilitating oral health for older adults: A scoping review.

Background: Teledentistry is used in many countries to provide oral health care services. However, using teledentistry to provide oral health care services for older adults is not well documented. This knowledge gap needs to be addressed, especially when accessing a dental clinic is not possible and teledentistry might be the only way for many older adults to receive oral health care services.

Data visualization of the relationship between smoking and periodontal site-specific effects across the lifespan in the US adult population.

Background: Data visualization techniques were used to ascertain (1) site-specific effects of cigarette smoking on the periodontium compared to never-smokers; (2) patterns of site-specific effects by age among current and never-smokers using contour maps.

Methods: Data from 10,713 dentate participants aged ≥30 years in NHANES 2009-2014 were used. Pocket depth (PD) and clinical attachment level (CAL) for six sites/tooth were ascertained by smoking status and plotted using contour maps to identify new patterns.

A public health approach for prevention of periodontal disease.

Upwards of 1 in 10 adults worldwide may be affected by severe periodontitis, making the disease more prevalent than cardiovascular disease. Despite its global scope, its impact on pain, oral function, and the wellbeing of individuals, and the disproportionate burden of disease and the socioeconomic impact on communities, the perception that periodontal disease is a public health problem remains low. Although there have been substantial improvements in our understanding of the etiology of periodontal disease and how we can prevent and control it, these advances have been primarily focused on individual, patient-focused approaches.

Dental Caries Risk in the U.S. Air Force: 2009 to 2017.

Introduction: The Air Force uses dental caries risk assessments (CRA) to determine which active duty Air Force (ADAF) members are at high caries risk (HCR) and will benefit from additional preventive and restorative dental care. The purpose of this study is to describe the caries risk of ADAF from 2009 to 2017 and determine how demographic, military, and tobacco-use characteristics affect caries risk.

Materials And Methods: Data from ~300,000 ADAF annual dental examinations from 2009 to 2017 were used.

Self-Reported Dental Visits Among Older Adults Receiving Home- and Community-Based Services.

To investigate factors associated with infrequent dental use among older adults receiving home- and community-based services. This cross-sectional study analyzed responses from the 2014 National Survey of Older Americans Act participants who received home- and community-based services. Descriptive and multivariable analyses were conducted to examine the association between infrequent dental use and key sociodemographic and health indicators.

Effectiveness of herbal oral care products in reducing dental plaque & gingivitis - a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Despite the large number of trials conducted using herbal oral care products for the reduction of dental plaque or gingivitis, results are conflicting and inconclusive.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of herbal oral care products compared to conventional products in reducing dental plaque and gingivitis adults.

Methods: We searched the following databases for Randomised controlled trials (RCTs): MEDLINE Ovid, EMBASE Ovid etc.

Sex and race or ethnicity disparities in opioid prescriptions for dental diagnoses among patients receiving Medicaid.

Background: The objective of this study was to identify specific factors (sex, race or ethnicity, and health care provider type) associated with patient receipt of an opioid prescription after a dental diagnosis.

Methods: The authors used Medicaid claims dated from January 1, 2013, through September 30, 2015, for 13 U.S.

Opioid Prescriptions for Acute and Chronic Pain Management Among Medicaid Beneficiaries.

Introduction: Millions of Americans are affected by acute or chronic pain every year. This study investigates opioid prescription patterns for acute and chronic pain management among U.S.