The Effect of Marijuana-Smoking on Dental Caries Experience.

Objective: This cross-sectional study aims to examine the effect of marijuana-smoking on dental caries experience and to explore the potential combined effects of tobacco and marijuana cigarette-smoking.

Methods: We used data from the 2011-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). We examined demographics, tobacco- and marijuana-smoking, dental examination, and dietary intake.

Oral health risk factors and overall dental treatment needs for incoming air force recruits.

Objective: To determine if relationships exist between the total dental treatment needs of incoming Air Force recruits and non-clincal demographic and oral-health related factors.

Methods: Data from the 2018 Air Force Recruit Oral Health Study (ROHS) was used, an anonymized sample of 1330 AF recruits that included a comprehensive oral exam and survey collecting demographic and oral health behavior information. The primary outcome variable was the total number of dental treatment needs for recruits, and independent predictor variables included select socio-demographic factors and wellness behaviors.

Depression and Differential Oral Health Status Among U.S. Adults With and Without Prior Active Duty Service in the U.S. Military, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2018.

Introduction: Veterans suffer from lower overall well-being than non-veterans because of their unique life course. This study aims to compare the impact of depression on oral health for veteran and non-veteran populations.

Materials And Methods: Data from 11,693 adults (18+) participating in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2011-2018) were analyzed.

Kovanaze Intranasal Spray vs Traditional Injected Anesthetics: a Study of Pulpal Blood Flow Utilizing Laser Doppler Flowmetry.

Objective: An ideal local anesthetic would be effective, minimally reduce pulpal blood flow (PBF), and not require injection. This study compared the effects of 3% tetracaine plus 0.05% oxymetazoline nasal spray (Kovanaze; KNS) and injections using 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine (LE) or 3% mepivacaine plain (MP) on PBF, anesthetic efficacy, and participant preference.

Response to commentary: See Original Article here.

This letter is a response to commentary by Dr. Smith on 'Examining the association between cancer history in early life and dental care utilization'. We provided additional information and clarification regarding our analysis and results in response to Dr.

The association between the supplemental nutrition assistance programme participation and dental caries among U.S. adults.

Introduction: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programme (SNAP) is a federal programme aimed to alleviate hunger and improve food insecurity. The impact of SNAP participation on overall health has been studied. However, little is known about the effects of SNAP participation on oral health.

Examining the association between cancer history in early life and dental care utilization.

Objectives: This study aims to examine associations between cancer history in early life (diagnosed at 20 years of age or younger) and utilization of dental care.

Methods: We analysed data of 10,185 participants, aged ≥20 years, from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey cycles 2015-2018. The main predictor was self-reported past history of any type of cancer diagnosed at 20 years of age or younger (yes/no).

Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Caries: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011 to 2018.

Childhood caries is a highly prevalent disease that is intricately connected to diet and other social and behavioral factors. While it has been established that breastfeeding confers many health benefits for children, previous research found no consensus on the relationship between breastfeeding and caries. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between early childhood caries (ECC) and the length of time breastfeeding using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

The association between food insecurity, diet quality, and untreated caries among US children.

Background: The aim of this study was to examine the association between food insecurity and untreated caries among US children and the potential role of diet quality as a mediator in this relationship.

Methods: The authors analyzed data for 4,822 children aged 5 through 17 years from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey cycles from 2011 through 2014. The authors measured food security as household-level food security status (full, marginal, low, very low) and overall food security status (full food secure, food insecure).

The association between food insecurity and dental caries among U.S. adults: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination survey.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the association between food insecurity and untreated dental caries using a nationally representative sample of US adults.

Methods: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cycles 2011-2012 and 2013-2014 on adults aged 18 years and older were analysed (n = 10 723). Primary predictors were overall food security (food-secure/ food-insecure) and household food security (full, marginal, low and very low).

The effect of diet drinks on caries among US children: Cluster analysis.

Background: The effect of sugared beverages on dental caries has been widely studied in dental literature. A major limitation of these studies was examining the beverages as a single source. To overcome this limitation, a few studies used cluster analysis to group people into similar beverage consumption patterns.

Evaluation of stress-control layout at the Subtropolis Mine, Petersburg, Ohio.

The Subtropolis room-and-pillar mine extracts the Vanport Limestone (Allegheny Formation, Pennsylvanian System) near Petersburg, Ohio. Strata instability problems associated with excessive concentrations of lateral stress caused the mine operator to implement a change in layout design. This mining method has been identified as a stress control layout and has been used by other underground stone mines in the past with varying degrees of success.

Dental Sealant Prevalence Among Children with Special Health Care Needs: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013 to 2014.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate dental care access and sealants prevalence among children with special health care needs. The authors utilized the publicly available National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013 to 2014 datasets collected by trained dental examiners for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This study included 2,651 six- to 19-year-olds who provided demographic, dental visit, disability, and sealants information.

Dentists' perspective about dental amalgam: current use and future direction.

Objectives: In 2013, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) reached a binding agreement - a.k.a.

Evaluating a Cultural Competency Curriculum: Changes in Dental Students' Perceived Awareness, Knowledge, and Skills.

In response to current and projected demographic changes in the United States, many dental schools have taken steps to increase the cultural competence of their students through various educational methods. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the cultural competency curriculum at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM).

Dental professionals' knowledge and perceived need for education in bioterrorism preparedness.

Dental professionals should be well prepared to provide care during bioterrorist events. In this study, we assessed the knowledge, opinions about playing various roles during a bioterrorist event, and perceived need for education of dental professionals (dentists and dental hygienists) from one region (Oregon) that had been exposed to bioterrorism and from another region (New England) not exposed. This cross-sectional study used an eighteen-item pretested, self-administered questionnaire distributed at the 2005 Oregon Dental Conference (n=156) and 2005 Yankee Dental Conference (n=297).

Oral health status of refugee torture survivors seeking care in the United States.

We assessed the oral health status of 216 refugee torture survivors seeking care at an urban torture treatment center in the United States. Results showed that patients' dental health ranged from poor to fair; 76% had untreated cavities, and approximately 90% required immediate or near-immediate dental care. Torture treatment centers, in addition to offering safe environments for educating and examining patients, are ideal settings to provide basic oral health services without the risk of retraumatization.

Willingness of New England dental professionals to provide assistance during a bioterrorism event.

A bioterrorism attack could overwhelm medical personnel and facilities, suggesting a need for aid from nonmedical personnel. The American Dental Association suggests that dental professionals should assist in such cases, utilizing their strong scientific and technical skills. This study describes New England dental professionals' willingness, potential roles, motivators, and barriers to providing this aid.

The association between cumulative periodontal disease and stroke history in older adults.

Background: Since the late 1980s, several studies have been conducted to investigate the relationship between periodontal disease and ischemic stroke. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship of periodontal disease to the self-reported history of stroke in the elderly (60 years of age and older) by examining the data of the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III).

Methods: Data from NHANES III, a large population-based cross-sectional survey of the United States, were used for this study.

Are varicose veins a marker for susceptibility to coronary heart disease in men? Results from the Normative Aging Study.

Clinical observations suggest that varicose veins (VV) are less frequent in patients undergoing infrainguinal bypass surgery for femoral artery occlusive disease. While some previous studies support this relationship, others report that VV are more prevalent in coronary heart disease patients (CHD). This study used the Normative Aging Study (NAS) population to examine the association between VV and symptomatic CHD.

Lymphedema and quality of life in survivors of early-stage breast cancer.

Background: The standard of care for early-stage breast cancer includes surgical removal of the tumor and axillary lymph node dissection (ALND). Despite increased use of breast-conserving surgery, lymphedema rates are similar to those with more radical surgery.

Hypothesis: Women who experience breast cancer-related lymphedema have a measurable reduction in quality of life compared with women without lymphedema.