Associations between disability type and untreated dental decay among community dwelling US adults.

Objective: Individuals with disabilities face elevated risks of adverse oral health outcomes compared with the general population, including worse periodontal health, increased edentulism, and untreated dental decay. Given the varied impacts of different disabilities on people's health and well-being, this study aims to investigate diverse associations between untreated decay and cognitive, physical, emotional, and sensory disabilities among US adults.

Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed questionnaire and clinical examination data on 7084 adults (≥20 years) from the 2015-18 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey cycles.

Opioids for acute and chronic pain when receiving psychiatric medications.

Background: People with mental health disorders (MHD) like depression and anxiety are more likely to experience substance use disorders (SUDs) than those without MHD. This study assesses opioid prescription patterns for acute or chronic pain management in patients receiving medication for depression and/or anxiety.

Methods And Findings: Cross-sectional data trend analysis of 24.

Tooth retention, health, and quality of life in older adults: a scoping review.

Objective: This scoping review describes the relationship between tooth retention, health, and quality of life in older adults.

Methods: Seven databases were searched for English language articles for subjects ≥ 65 y from 1981 to 2021. Exposure was tooth retention (≥ 20), and outcomes were general/systemic health and quality of life.

The use of teledentistry in facilitating oral health for older adults: A scoping review.

Background: Teledentistry is used in many countries to provide oral health care services. However, using teledentistry to provide oral health care services for older adults is not well documented. This knowledge gap needs to be addressed, especially when accessing a dental clinic is not possible and teledentistry might be the only way for many older adults to receive oral health care services.

Self-Reported Dental Visits Among Older Adults Receiving Home- and Community-Based Services.

To investigate factors associated with infrequent dental use among older adults receiving home- and community-based services. This cross-sectional study analyzed responses from the 2014 National Survey of Older Americans Act participants who received home- and community-based services. Descriptive and multivariable analyses were conducted to examine the association between infrequent dental use and key sociodemographic and health indicators.

Effectiveness of herbal oral care products in reducing dental plaque & gingivitis - a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Despite the large number of trials conducted using herbal oral care products for the reduction of dental plaque or gingivitis, results are conflicting and inconclusive.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of herbal oral care products compared to conventional products in reducing dental plaque and gingivitis adults.

Methods: We searched the following databases for Randomised controlled trials (RCTs): MEDLINE Ovid, EMBASE Ovid etc.

Sex and race or ethnicity disparities in opioid prescriptions for dental diagnoses among patients receiving Medicaid.

Background: The objective of this study was to identify specific factors (sex, race or ethnicity, and health care provider type) associated with patient receipt of an opioid prescription after a dental diagnosis.

Methods: The authors used Medicaid claims dated from January 1, 2013, through September 30, 2015, for 13 U.S.

Opioid Prescriptions for Acute and Chronic Pain Management Among Medicaid Beneficiaries.

Introduction: Millions of Americans are affected by acute or chronic pain every year. This study investigates opioid prescription patterns for acute and chronic pain management among U.S.

Sex and race or ethnicity disparities in opioid prescriptions for dental diagnoses among patients receiving Medicaid.

Background: The objective of this study was to identify specific factors (sex, race or ethnicity, and health care provider type) associated with patient receipt of an opioid prescription after a dental diagnosis.

Methods: The authors used Medicaid claims dated from January 1, 2013, through September 30, 2015, for 13 US states in this study. The authors identified oral health-related conditions by using International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification diagnosis codes 520.

Cultural factors and oral health-related quality of life among dentate adults: Hispanic community health study/study of Latinos.

Research on the relationships between acculturation, ethnic identity, and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) among the U.S. Hispanic/Latino population is sparse.

Trends in dental caries in children and adolescents according to poverty status in the United States from 1999 through 2004 and from 2011 through 2014.

Background: Except for a small increase in caries prevalence in young children from 1999 through 2004, the prevalence of pediatric caries in the United States has remained consistent for the past 3 decades.

Methods: The authors used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) (from 1999 through 2004 and from 2011 through 2014) to ascertain changes in caries prevalence in youth aged 2 to 19 years. The authors evaluated changes in the prevalence of caries experience, untreated caries, and severe caries (3 or more teeth with untreated caries) in the primary, mixed, and permanent dentition according to poverty status.

Informed consent in dental care and research for the older adult population: A systematic review.

Background: Ethics in health care and research is based on the fundamental principle of informed consent. However, informed consent in geriatric dentistry is not well documented. Poor health, cognitive decline, and the passive nature of many geriatric patients complicate this issue.

Dental caries and sealant prevalence in children and adolescents in the United States, 2011-2012.

Although dental caries has been declining in permanent teeth for many children since the 1960s, previous findings showed caries in primary teeth for preschool children increasing from 24% to 28% between 1988 and 2004. Disparities in caries continue to persist for some race and ethnic groups in the United States. Prevalence of dental sealants--applied to the tooth chewing surfaces to help prevent caries--has also varied among sociodemographic groups.