Change in parental knowledge and beliefs about early childhood dental caries following a pragmatic community-based trial.

Objectives: To evaluate parent knowledge and belief changes following the MySmileBuddy (MSB) early childhood caries (ECC) intervention.

Methods: Pre- and post-intervention surveys were completed by 669 parents of children with visually-evident ECC from among 977 participants in a 6-12-month pragmatic community-based caries management trial administered by community health workers (CHWs). Six domains of knowledge about caries and motivating and facilitating determinants were assessed via 26 survey items.

Emergency dental treatment among patients waitlisted for the operating room.

This restrospective chart review examined dental emergencies among patients waitlisted for the operating room at an outpatient community dental clinic in a large academic medical center. Dental records of ASA I or II patients, who had dental restorations and/or extractions in the operating room between July 2015 to May 2019 were reviewed. Length of time the patient was waitlisted and number of emergency dental treatments (, therapeutic pulpotomy or a dental extraction due to acute dental pain or infection) completed in the outpatient dental clinic during the wait period were collected.

Mallampati and Brodsky Classification and Children's Risk for Sleep Related Breathing Disorder.

Objective: To evaluate associations between Mallampati and Brodsky classification and children's risk for sleep related breathing disorder (SRBD).

Study Design: This study recruited well-children 2-11 years old and legal guardians over 18 years from a community dental clinic. Modified Mallampati classification (IIV) and Brodsky grade (0-4) were classified by a single dentist.

Protocol for a family-centered behavioral intervention to reduce early childhood caries: the MySmileBuddy program efficacy trial.

Background: Although largely preventable through diet management and topical fluoride use, early childhood caries (ECC) often progresses to severity that necessitates surgical repair. Yet repair often fails to mitigate caries progression. Needed is an effective behavioral intervention to address underlying behavioral causes.

Medicaid Dental Provider Enrollment Processes: National Assessment and Policy Recommendations.

This study assessed state Medicaid dentist enrollment processes and identified best practices for state authorities. A 2018 search of state government websites identified entities involved in enrolling and credentialing dentists. States were classified according to their administrative approach.

Assessment of New York Primary Care Physicians' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Fluoride Varnish in an Urban Medical-Setting.

Objective: To determine changes in knowledge, attitudes, and practices of primary care physicians (PCPs) regarding fluoride varnish (FV).

Study Design: Fifty-four PCPs at an urban medical center in New York completed a pre-intervention survey. A pediatric dental resident provided an hour-long educational lecture and a hands-on demonstration regarding FV application.

Feasibility, Acceptability, and Short-term Behavioral Impact of the MySmileBuddy Intervention for Early Childhood Caries.

Objectives: To evaluate acceptability, feasibility, and short-term behavioral impact of an early childhood caries (ECC) intervention.

Methods: Predominantly low-income Hispanic parent/child (2-6 years) dyads attending a busy pediatric dental clinic in New York City completed a single administration of the iPad-based technology-assisted education, goal-setting, and behavior change MySmileBuddy program. Self-reported behavior change was assessed via telephone survey one month post-intervention.

Changes in knowledge and beliefs of community health workers following an oral health intervention training program.

Greater acknowledgement of the ways in which social determinants influence health has led to increased engagement of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in health promotion activities. This study sought to evaluate changes in CHW knowledge and beliefs via pre-/post-training surveys immediately following a four-day (∼20 hour) oral health intervention training and to gather CHW feedback on training. Significant increases in summary scores for 19 knowledge (t(9) = -6.

Characteristics and Associated Comorbidities of Pediatric Dental Patients Treated under General Anesthesia.

Objective: To describe characteristics and identify common comorbidities of children receiving dental treatment under general anesthesia at Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian.

Study Design: Electronic medical records of all children that received dental treatment under general anesthesia through the Division of Pediatric Dentistry from 2012-2014 were reviewed. Data describing patient characteristics (age, sex, race/ethnicity, insurance carrier, and American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification system), medical history, and justification for treatment were collected.

Building a Pediatric Oral Health Training Curriculum for Community Health Workers.

Objectives: Community health workers (CHWs) are a promising approach to oral health promotion in high-risk populations. This article describes the process of creating a pediatric oral health CHW training curriculum.

Design: Existing curricula were identified through outreach efforts to experts in the oral health and CHW fields, as well as PubMed and Google searches.