Publications by authors named "Ewa Pajak-Lysek"
Aim: This survey aimed to investigate a range of topics relating to the employment of dental hygienists in European countries, whose National Dental Hygienists Associations (NDHAs) were members of the EDHF.
Methods: During 2020/2021, an online questionnaire and participant information leaflet were distributed by email in each of the 24 countries, whose NDHA is a member of the EFDH or to an EADPH member who was likely to respond.
Results: The broad term employment of dental hygienists was taken to include current numbers, place of work (public or private clinics and other locations), whether they were currently working as dental hygienists, their pay, any planned changes in their employment and their participation in continuing education.
Associations between Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Diseases and Periodontitis.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
January 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study explored the link between cardioprotective medications (like beta-blockers and statins) and the prevalence of periodontitis (PD) among 562 residents aged 50-70 in Krakow.
- Results showed that 74% of participants had PD; acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) use was associated with a lower likelihood of PD, while angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and statins correlated with a higher prevalence of PD among those with at least six teeth.
- The findings suggest that while ASA may help protect against PD, some cardioprotective medications could potentially worsen the condition, even after considering various health factors.