Oral Health
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Dental Health Index
The aim of this study was to determine the most appropriate set of weights with which to calculate the number of sound-equivalent teeth (T-Health index) against perceived oral health, which was used as a proxy of oral health status. This study used data from 5, 057 dentate subjects, ≥ 30 yr of age, who were participating in the Finnish Health 2 Survey. Subjects provided information…
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Childrens Oral Health
The Children s Oral Health Program is part of the Family, Maternal and Child Health (FMCH) Programs in Contra Costa Health Services. It was founded in 1977 to provide preventive dental services to children in low-income areas of the county. The program works in collaboration with schools, preschools and community partners to increase access to oral health services, by linking…
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Dental Health Issues
Find information about other dental problems such as bad breath, tonsil troubles, canker sores, and more. Bad Breath Changing Bad Breath Bad breath is often caused by a buildup of bacteria in your mouth that causes inflammation and gives off noxious odors or gases that smell like sulfur - or worse. Bad Breath (Halitosis) Bad breath, medically called halitosis, can result from…
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Importance of good Oral Health
With all the excitement of a pregnancy, dental health is often overlooked. However, neglecting treatment for dental issues could have detrimental results for you and your baby. There are several simple steps you can take to ensure you maintain optimal dental health during this important and life changing time. A common dental problem that arises during pregnancy is gingivitis…
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What is good Oral health?
Here are some things you and your family can do right now to start good oral health habits at home! Keep Brushing! Gums can be tender during pregnancy but it s important to brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. And don t forget to floss. Make Brushing a Family Time! Your children learn from you. Brush your teeth together and it can be the beginning of a lifetime of…
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Oral Health definition
Amalgam - Silver-colored filling material; may also be referred to as a restoration or filling. Bitewings - X-rays of the top and bottom molars and pre-molars to show decay between teeth or under fillings. Bridge - A non-removable appliance that replaces one or more missing teeth with false teeth and attaches to healthy teeth. Calculus (Tartar) - Hardened plaque on teeth, requiring…
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How to maintain Oral health?
Brushing, flossing, and rinsing are the ABCs of oral health, but they re only the beginning. A marvelous mouth takes more than squeezing paste out of a tube - think improving your toothbrushing technique, ditching the daily soda habit, and saying good-bye to cigarettes. David Leader, DMD, an assistant clinical professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston…
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Benefits of Oral Health
How a Salt Water Mouth Rinse Benefits Oral Health Dental health is a thing. It’s not just about brushing your teeth and flossing, either; keeping your teeth, gums, and tongue healthy requires a comprehensive effort. Now, don’t let that scare you — there are simple ways to take care of your dental health, and many of them don’t involve extra visits to the dentist’s chair. One…
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Oral Health and systemic disease
Welcome to the Department of Oral Immunology and Infectious Diseases website. The department is home to 8 full time faculty and over 50 dedicated staff, students and post-doctoral fellows. The department researchers are involved in cross-disciplinary projects to dissect the molecular and cellular basis of the interactions between oral bacteria and their host, and to define…
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Dentistry and Oral Health
Clinical Rotations & Public Health Placements Social Security Hospital- Located in the historic old town of Quito, this public hospital provides dental care to patients who are registered with the Ecuadorean Social Security program. Services offered include general dentistry, maxillofacial surgery, and dental prosthesis. The dental clinic counts with 9 professionals…
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Oral Health Articles
If you want to prevent cavities, how often you eat can be just as important as what you eat. That s because food affects your teeth and mouth long after you swallow. Eating cookies with dinner will do less harm to your teeth than eating them as a separate snack. Of course, overall poor nutrition can contribute to periodontal (gum) disease. It also can have other long-term effects…
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Oral Health org
More than 60 attendees gathered at the Inn at Middletown on Wednesday, December 7 to celebrate the successes achieved in Connecticut legislation of the oral health care field during 2016. We also use this time of year to celebrate those selfless individuals who give of themselves to create a better life for the underserved residents of the state. Tags: On Friday, October 14…
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Link Between Oral Health and overall Health
Years ago, a physician who suspected heart disease would probably not refer the patient to a gum specialist. The same went for diabetes, pregnancy, or just about any other medical condition. Times have changed. The past 5 to 10 years have seen ballooning interest in possible links between mouth health and body health. Physicians are taking a more holistic approach to their…
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Bad Oral Health
Bad breath, medically called halitosis, can result from poor dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems. Bad breath can also be made worse by the types of foods you eat and other unhealthy lifestyle habits. How Does What You Eat Affect Breath? Basically, all the food eaten begins to be broken down in your mouth. If you eat foods with strong odors (such…
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Oral Health Dental management
We would like to invite you to contribute a review or a full research paper for publication in the Special Issue of Oral Health and Dental Management (OHDM). These special issue articles will be fully Open Access. In case you wish to send a contribution for this special issue, Instructions for submission can be found at OHDM is an Open Access broad-based journal. It was founded…
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Dental Health Month 2015
Each year, the month of February is recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA) as National Children’s Dental Health Month to aid in increasing oral health awareness and promoting healthy smiles for kids. This recognition hopes to emphasize to both parents and children the importance of being proactive , rather than reactive when it comes to pediatric oral health needs…
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Meaning of Oral Health
Changes in concepts of health and disease have led to increased interest in health related quality of life in medicine. Quality of life measures tend to treat quality of life as a stable construct that can be measured externally. They do not consider people s differing expectations and assume that what quality of life means to people is stable over time. This paper reports…
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Oral Health in America
Description Though it is highly preventable, tooth decay is a common chronic disease both in the United States and worldwide. Evidence shows that decay and other oral diseases may be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. However, individuals and many health care professionals remain unaware of the risk factors…
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Oral Healthcare Division
The National Advertising Division has recommended that Philips Oral Healthcare, LLC, discontinue two broadcast commercials for the company’s Sonicare brand electric toothbrushes, following a challenge from the Procter & Gamble Company, maker of Oral-B electric toothbrushes. NAD is an investigative unit of the advertising industry’s system of self-regulation. It is administered…
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Oral Health slogans
Oral Health Americaâs National Spit Tobacco Education Program (NSTEP) was founded in 1994 as an effort to educate the baseball family and the American public about the dangers of smokeless or spit tobacco, and break the long-standing link between this potentially deadly drug and Americas pastime. Each year, 10-to-16 million Americans put their health at risk by using smokeless…
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