BACKGROUND Inadequate functional health literacy is a common problem in immigrant populations. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between oral (dental) health literacy (OHL) and participation in oral health care among Brazilian immigrants in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. METHODS The study used a cross-sectional design and a convenience sample of 101 Brazilian immigrants sele...

Aims and Objectives This study was carried out to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of upper middle class toward the importance of a pediatric dentist in the city of Amritsar, Punjab. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out among the parents of children belonging to upper middle class in the city of Amritsar. This proposed study was assessed by the Institution...

Anecdotal evidence suggests lack of dentist knowledge and uncertainty about how clinical practice can be improved when dealing with victims of sexual violence. This systematic review presents a synthesis of the available literature, which examined the association between dental fear and a history of sexual violence victimisation. All studies indicated, to various degrees, that dental fear is as...

BACKGROUND Oral cancer is increasing in incidence in the UK and indeed worldwide. Delay in diagnosis is common; up to half of patients are diagnosed with advanced lesions. Thus it is essential to develop methods to aid early detection. This study aimed to assess dental patients' experiences and awareness of oral cancer and screening within general dental practice. METHODS A cross-sectional qu...

background: oral cancer has emerged as a significant cause of global public health concern. if a cancerous lesion is diagnosed in primary stages, the survival rate would be higher. thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate knowledge, attitude and practice of general dentist regarding oral cancer in sari, iran. methods: this cross sectional analytical study was performed on general dentists of...

Introduction: The dentist-patient relationship is the heart of successful dentistry.The natnre of dentist patient interaction is most likely the major determinant of satis faction by patients. Objective: To determine the criteria considered by patients while selecting dentists.To assess the perception of patients towards dentists.To explore the patients current views of dentist, dentist behavio...

Research suggests pregnant women and obstetric providers possess inadequate knowledge about dental care that leads to underutilization of perinatal dental serviceS. Objectives: To examine the relationship between obstetric providers (OP) giving oral health advice to pregnant women and pregnant women’s self-reported oral health awareness and behaviors (e.g., visiting dentist). Methods: Surveys w...