Alessandro Villa DDS, PhD, MPH, Melodie Saremi BS, Jeffrey D. Klausner MD, MPH, Mary Ellen Murphy MLIS
{"title":"Oral health care practitioners as vaccine administrators","authors":"Alessandro Villa DDS, PhD, MPH, Melodie Saremi BS, Jeffrey D. Klausner MD, MPH, Mary Ellen Murphy MLIS","doi":"10.1016/j.adaj.2023.08.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adaj.2023.08.006","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Dental Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10321842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emyli Peralta BS, Tayla J. Tallman RDH, BS, Carly A. Scala RDH, BS, Brette N. Scala BA, Zelda T. Dahl BA, Robert J. Weyant DMD, DrPH, John R. Shaffer PhD, Betsy Foxman PhD, Daniel W. McNeil PhD, Mary L. Marazita PhD, Jacqueline M. Burgette DMD, PhD
{"title":"Maternal perceptions of assisting preschool-aged children with toothbrushing","authors":"Emyli Peralta BS, Tayla J. Tallman RDH, BS, Carly A. Scala RDH, BS, Brette N. Scala BA, Zelda T. Dahl BA, Robert J. Weyant DMD, DrPH, John R. Shaffer PhD, Betsy Foxman PhD, Daniel W. McNeil PhD, Mary L. Marazita PhD, Jacqueline M. Burgette DMD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.adaj.2024.04.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adaj.2024.04.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Parent-led toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste is part of an evidence-based strategy to prevent caries in children. There is a gap in the literature regarding perceptions of how and when to assist a child with toothbrushing from the maternal perspective.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A qualitative cross-sectional study was conducted with participants in North and North Central Appalachia to examine maternal perceptions of when and how to assist with toothbrushing. From 2018 through 2022, 301 mothers of children aged 3 through 5 years volunteered to participate in semistructured interviews from a more extensive parent study (Center for Oral Health Research in Appalachia cohort). The qualitative data were transcribed, coded, and analyzed using Nvivo software, Version 12 (QSR International). The data were analyzed using grounded theory, constant comparative method, and template analysis.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>A total of 301 mothers were interviewed for this study; 156 (52%) lived in West Virginia and 145 (48%) lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Four main themes emerged: (1) assisting with child toothbrushing, (2) ceasing to provide assistance with child toothbrushing, (3) lacking recommendations from dental care professionals on child toothbrushing, and (4) adhering to recommendations from dental care professionals on child toothbrushing assistance.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Understanding the factors that influence how parents brush their children’s teeth and the information they receive to guide daily dental hygiene behavior for children is essential in developing effective interventions for preventing caries in children.</p></div><div><h3>Practical Implications</h3><p>These insights can improve child toothbrushing quality through improved oral hygiene education, recommendations, terminology, and policies from the dental community.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":17197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Dental Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141075789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maria Soledad Mareque-Bueno DDS, Venkateshbabu Nagendrababu PhD, Paul M.H. Dummer PhD, Manuel Ruíz-Piñón PhD, Teresa Arias-Moliz PhD, David Uroz-Torres PhD, Sara Garrido-Parada DDS, Benjamín Martín-Biedma PhD, Pablo Castelo-Baz PhD
{"title":"A retrospective clinical study to compare the ability of cone-beam computed tomographic images and periapical radiographs to reveal cracked teeth, split teeth, and teeth with vertical root fractures","authors":"Maria Soledad Mareque-Bueno DDS, Venkateshbabu Nagendrababu PhD, Paul M.H. Dummer PhD, Manuel Ruíz-Piñón PhD, Teresa Arias-Moliz PhD, David Uroz-Torres PhD, Sara Garrido-Parada DDS, Benjamín Martín-Biedma PhD, Pablo Castelo-Baz PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.adaj.2024.04.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adaj.2024.04.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>This retrospective clinical study aimed to compare the sensitivity of cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) images and periapical (PA) radiographs to reveal cracked teeth, split teeth, and teeth with vertical root fractures (VRFs).</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The authors included 98 patients (98 teeth) diagnosed with a longitudinal tooth fracture (LTF) (cracked tooth, split tooth, VRF) through direct visualization after extraction and with comprehensive clinical and radiographic records. They collected demographic, clinical, and radiographic data. The authors evaluated PA radiographs and CBCT images to identify fractures, fracture lines, and the different patterns of bone loss associated with these teeth. They used the McNemar test to compare PA radiographs and CBCT scans when assessing bone loss. They used the Fisher test to determine statistical relationships between fracture types and demographic, clinical, and radiologic traits. They used an analysis of variance test to compare patient age with fracture types.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>CBCT images were significantly more effective (<em>P</em> < .05) in detecting bone loss patterns associated with LTFs than with PA radiographs, with 71% of cases detected via CBCT images compared with 42% via radiographs. Mean age was significantly greater (<em>P</em> < .05) in patients with teeth with VRFs than in patients with split teeth. A significant relationship was observed between the type of fracture and the following variables: root canal treatment (split, VRF, <em>P</em> = .002), deep probing depth (≥ 5 mm) (VRF, <em>P</em> = .026), and having more than 8 teeth extracted from the mouth (VRF, <em>P</em> = .032). Overall, there was a significant difference (<em>P</em> < .001) between the visualization of fracture lines (45% on PA radiographs, 65% on CBCT images).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>CBCT scans provided more information on LTFs than PA radiographs, particularly in the identification of periradicular bone changes.</p></div><div><h3>Practical Implications</h3><p>CBCT imaging can assist in making the clinical diagnosis of LTFs through observation of bone loss patterns, providing more information than PA radiographs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":17197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Dental Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141097154","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Access for all: Adult oral health care recognized as an essential health benefit.","authors":"Saana Kataria","doi":"10.1016/j.adaj.2024.05.012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adaj.2024.05.012","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Dental Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141492427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stuart L. Segelnick DDS, MS, Mea A. Weinberg DMD, MSD, RPh
{"title":"Orally dissolving buprenorphine for opioid use disorder linked to caries","authors":"Stuart L. Segelnick DDS, MS, Mea A. Weinberg DMD, MSD, RPh","doi":"10.1016/j.adaj.2024.03.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adaj.2024.03.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Buprenorphine is under scrutiny because of the development of xerostomia and caries. The purpose of this article was to inform dental care professionals about the oral effects of buprenorphine and to increase knowledge and awareness of medication-assisted treatment in the management of opioid use disorder (OUD).</p></div><div><h3>Case Description</h3><p>In 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about xerostomia and caries associated with the use of transmucosal (sublingual and buccal formulations) buprenorphine. Dental health care professionals should instruct patients taking buprenorphine on how to prevent these dental issues by means of rinsing with water and swallowing once the drug has been completely dissolved, followed by toothbrushing at least 1 hour after taking the drug. In addition, a fluoride supplement should be prescribed.</p></div><div><h3>Practical Implications</h3><p>It is imperative for dentists to recognize buprenorphine as medication-assisted treatment and to recognize a patient as having an OUD. While taking buprenorphine, the patient should have more frequent oral health care appointments, including home care instructions and caries risk assessment to monitor for caries and xerostomia so that treatment, if indicated, could be initiated as soon as possible. In addition, the dentist’s role in OUD is to make sure patients follow the treatment recommendations and use the buprenorphine and to not have them discontinue because of potential caries risk.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":17197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Dental Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140855279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"State-level variation in Medicaid dental coverage for services beneficial to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities","authors":"Dylan Jones BS, Heather L. Taylor PhD, MPH, RDH","doi":"10.1016/j.adaj.2024.04.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adaj.2024.04.010","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Dental Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141179877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sandy Ha DDS, MD, John Lankalis DDS, MD, Neeraj Panchal DDS, MD, MA
{"title":"Unilateral temporomandibular joint swelling with progressive malocclusion and chin deviation","authors":"Sandy Ha DDS, MD, John Lankalis DDS, MD, Neeraj Panchal DDS, MD, MA","doi":"10.1016/j.adaj.2023.09.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adaj.2023.09.008","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Dental Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71521928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Home caregivers","authors":"Anita M. Mark","doi":"10.1016/j.adaj.2024.05.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adaj.2024.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Dental Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141481604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Soreness and \"flaking off\" in right maxillary mucosa after eating chicken-fried steak.","authors":"Yi-Shing Lisa Cheng, Chia-Ming Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.adaj.2024.05.009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adaj.2024.05.009","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Dental Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141468981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ChatGPT's risk of misinformation in dentistry: A comparative follow-up evaluation.","authors":"Arman Danesh, Farzad Danesh, Arsalan Danesh","doi":"10.1016/j.adaj.2024.05.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adaj.2024.05.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17197,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Dental Association","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141327568","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}