Adult mental health impairment and oral health care use in the United States, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey 2017-2021.

Background: Mental illnesses can cause mental health (MH) impairments such as decreased interest and generalized fatigue. MH impairments can adversely affect oral health. The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between MH impairment, MH care, and oral health care use.

Maximum mouth opening in patients with cleft lip and palate or craniofacial anomalies compared with non-affected controls: A cross-sectional study.

Background: There are limited published data on maximum mouth opening (MMO) for children with cleft lip or palate (CLP) or craniofacial anomalies (CFA).

Aim: To report MMO of patients with CLP or CFA compared with non-affected controls.

Design: Retrospective cross-sectional review of electronic medical and dental records.

A cross-sectional study of physicians on fluoride-related beliefs and practices, and experiences with fluoride-hesitant caregivers.

The goal of this study was to describe medical providers' fluoride-related beliefs and practices, experiences with fluoride-hesitant caregivers, and barriers to incorporating oral health activities into their practice. In this cross-sectional study, we specifically tested the hypothesis of whether these factors differed between pediatric and family medicine providers. A 39-item online survey was administered to a convenience sample of pediatric and family medicine providers in Washington state and Ohio (U.

Program Director Attitudes Toward Acceptance of Pediatric Dentistry Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs).

To acquire comments on pediatric dentistry entrustable professional activities (EPAs) from pediatric dentistry residency program directors (PDs). An electronic survey invited PDs to evaluate 16 previously developed EPAs on whether they were critical to patient safety, resident education, or both. PDs were asked to evaluate a fully developed EPA to assess structure and clarity and describe barriers to EPA.

Brief Communication A Retrospective Evaluation of a Program's Use of Indirect Pulp Therapy for Primary Molars.

Purpose: The purpose of this retrospective study was to assess how procedural code trends reflect the adoption of evidence-based best-clinical-practice guidelines in a hospital-based pediatric dental residency program.

Methods: Data on frequency of indirect pulp therapy (IPT) and primary pulpotomy (P) utilization were assessed from 2008 to 2020.

Results: The rate of procedural change between IPT and P significantly differed (P<0.

Safety protocols at the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Oral Clinical Examination during COVID-19.

Background: There are continued concerns about holding large group gatherings with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) made the decision to cancel the Oral Clinical Examination (OCE) in 2020 with a goal to host the exam in 2021. This cancellation postponed the board certification of over 400 pediatric dentists.

Development of entrustable professional activities for post-doctorate pediatric dentistry education.

Purpose: To identify the core components of pediatric dentistry defining entrustable professional activities (EPAs) representing the profession.

Methods: Potential core components of pediatric dentistry and corresponding domains were identified through review of literature and existing pediatric dentistry standards. A modified Delphi technique was utilized to rate these candidate EPAs to achieve consensus around prioritized EPAs.

Reducing Pediatric Intraoral Radiography Radiation Dose Using Reduced-Power Dental X-Ray Units: A Randomized Trial.

To assess the diagnostic confidence of intraoral radiographic image quality while reducing the pediatric patient's radiation exposure using a longer position indicating device (PID), additional X-ray beam filtration and rectangular collimation while using modern, lower-power intraoral dental X-ray units.
A randomized prospective study scored bitewing intraoral dental images based on relevant clinical features. Observer studies with pediatric dentists and dental residents were conducted to verify whether diagnostic confidence remained unchanged after dose reduction modifications.

Pediatric Dentistry Program Directors' Resident Assessment Techniques.

The purpose of this study was to determine how pediatric dentistry residency program directors evaluate residents and determine graduation readiness. A questionnaire containing demographic, multiple answer, and yes/no questions was developed by investigators and piloted to former program directors. An updated survey was distributed electronically to program directors in the United States.

Observation periods before tooth movement in orthodontic patients who have experienced mild-to-moderate dental trauma: a scoping review of current evidence.

Background: Guidelines for orthodontic patients that have experienced mild-to-moderate dental trauma recommend an observation period before beginning or resuming tooth movement, but they appear to be based on limited evidence.

Objectives: This scoping review examines available research on recommended observation periods before beginning or resuming tooth movement for orthodontic patients that have experienced mild-to-moderate dental trauma. The extent of research, methodologies used, outcomes reported, and justification for recommended observation periods were reviewed to identify any gaps in current knowledge.

Integration of a Pilot Oral Health Curriculum into a Medical School Pediatric Rotation.

The purpose of this study was to assess changes in medical student knowledge, skills, and beliefs in oral health after participating in an oral health curriculum that included an online learning module, shadowing pediatric dental residents, and applying fluoride varnish. Third-year medical students completed a precurriculum questionnaire. After completing the online module and clinical experience, students completed a postcurriculum questionnaire.

Caregiver acceptance of an anticipated COVID-19 vaccination.

Background: The world is hopeful a vaccine will help mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors conducted a hospital-based study using a questionnaire to examine parental acceptance of an anticipated COVID-19 vaccination.

Methods: A 41-item questionnaire using the Health Belief Model was administered to caregivers of children receiving oral health care in a dental clinic in an urban pediatric teaching hospital.

Preferential Use of Stainless Steel Crowns as a Strategy to Minimize Retreatment of Primary Molars under General Anesthesia.

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether primary molars treated with composite resins (CRs) and stainless steel crowns (SSCs) during an oral rehabilitation under general anesthesia (GA1) required retreatment at a second oral rehabilitation under GA (GA2). Records were examined from 296 healthy patients with more than one dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia from June 2012 to January 2019. Data included treatment details and demographic information.

Prevalence of Primary Teeth Injuries Presenting to a Pediatric Emergency Department.

The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) in the primary dentition that presented to the emergency department (ED) of a level-one trauma center at a children's teaching hospital. Electronic health records of 1,170 patients with 2,746 traumatic dental injuries who presented to the ED over a 55-month period were reviewed in this retrospective cohort study. A subset of these (541 patients) with multiple injuries in primary teeth were examined.

Impact of an Alternative Hours Dental Clinic for Adolescents.

The purposes of this study were to understand familial reasons for attending an alternative hours dental clinic and assess accompanying adult and patient satisfaction with expanded hours. A questionnaire was developed and administered to patients aged 14 years and older and their accompanying adult while attending either a recare or treatment appointment in the adolescent evening clinic (AEC). Questions included inquiries about demographics, and individual questions were directed to the accompanying adult and patient.

Born Into Addiction: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Pediatric Dentistry.

Drug overdose and opioid-involved deaths continue to increase across the United States. An end-condition related to opioid abuse is neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). The implications for pregnant or post-partum women using an opioid, whether prescribed or illicit, can have significant effects on their infant.