Publications by authors named "Kim Wai Shadow Yeung"
Gingivitis and periodontitis are highly prevalent in Hong Kong, where the provision of oral health services is predominantly private. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association between the oral symptoms of gum bleeding and self-reported behavioral factors, beliefs, and knowledge among Hong Kong Chinese. The research team commissioned the Public Opinion Programme of The University of Hong Kong to conduct a structured, population-based, computer-assisted telephone interview (CATI), which covered questions related to the demography, perception, and knowledge (including traditional Cantonese beliefs) of gum health, dental attendance, oral health behavior, and dental anxiety.
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- - This study examines the discomfort felt by patients during non-surgical periodontal therapy when local anaesthesia (LA) is either provided or refused.
- - Out of 60 participants, those who received LA reported significantly less discomfort and dental anxiety compared to those who did not, highlighting the importance of pain management.
- - The findings suggest that dentists should consider alternative pain control methods for patients who decline LA, as this can influence their overall satisfaction with the treatment.