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Silva FL, Tavares SJDO, Silveira FM, Antunes LS, Antunes LAA, Assaf AV. Educational strategies for oral assistance for the disabled and their effects on dentistry students' formation: A systematic review. Spec Care Dentist 2024; 44:339-359. [PMID: 37186236 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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AIMS This systematic review aimed to analyze the influence of educational strategies for oral health care for Persons with disabilities (PwDs) on the technical, ethical, and social training of undergraduate dental students. METHODS AND RESULTS An extensive search was performed in the following databases: Cochrane, Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, LILACS/BBO and OpenGrey database. Observational, nonrandomized, and quantitative comparisons before and after some type of educational strategy in undergraduate dentistry was included. The risk of bias was assessed using the risk of bias in nonrandomized intervention studies (ROBINS-I) tool. The certainty of evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) approach. Nine were included and suggested that a significant improvement was observed in the technical training of undergraduate dental students although there was no consensus on the acquisition of ethical/social competences after the application of educational strategies. The included studies presented a moderate to serious risk of bias, and the certainty of evidence for both, technical and ethical/social evaluative constructs, as very low. CONCLUSION Although studies show that awareness regarding PwD significantly increases technical skills in dental students, the evidence is poor due to the high risk of bias and inconsistency observed in both the technical and ethical/social constructs; further studies on this topic are therefore essential. Prospero: (CRD42021288463).
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- Fernanda Luiza Silva
- Post-graduation Program in Dentistry, Federal Fluminense University (UFF), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Post-graduation Program in Dentistry, Federal Fluminense University (UFF), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Post-graduation Program in Dentistry, Federal Fluminense University (UFF), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Post-graduation Program in Dentistry, Federal Fluminense University (UFF), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Auerbacher M, Gebetsberger L, Hickel R, Kaisarly D. Chairside oral prophylaxis for people with profound intellectual or multiple disabilities-a retrospective feasibility study. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:6747-6756. [PMID: 37878069 PMCID: PMC10630219 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05287-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVES People with severe intellectual or multiple disabilities (PIMD) have been receiving dental care in a specialized unit offering special care dentistry. For most of these adult patients, the initial consultation is complaint driven. In addition, the limited ability to cooperate due to their disabilities often means that dental treatment for these patients is usually carried out under general anesthesia (GA). Chairside treatment attempts are the exception rather than the rule. This retrospective study evaluated whether consistent practice of behavioral management principles and techniques embedded in a specific dental environment enables successful dental treatment of PIMD. MATERIALS AND METHODS The feasibility of chairside dental prophylaxis in PIMD (n=36) was analyzed: specific behavioral management techniques were applied, and professional tooth cleaning (PTC) was performed in the dental chair. Clinical data obtained from medical records and a questionnaire were analyzed. RESULTS All patients had severe intellectual or multiple disabilities and had previously undergone at least one dental treatment under GA. Of these patients, 55.6% never had their teeth professionally cleaned before. Applying different behavioral techniques, all patients were compliant with receiving PTC in the dental chair. CONCLUSIONS An individualized and disability-specific treatment strategy using various noninvasive and nonpharmacological behavioral guidance techniques resulted in a higher compliance rate in PIMD, which allowed chairside PTC and reduced the need for treatment under GA. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Consistent implementation of various behavioral guidance techniques and communication strategies in a supportive environment enabled all patients to receive chairside PTC and be involved in a lifelong recall program.
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- Marc Auerbacher
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Goethestr. 70, 80336, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Goethestr. 70, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Goethestr. 70, 80336, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Goethestr. 70, 80336, Munich, Germany.
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Hillebrecht AL, Steffens S, Roesner AJ, Kohal RJ, Vach K, Spies BC. Effects of a disability-simulating learning unit on ableism of final-year dental students - a pilot study. Spec Care Dentist 2023; 43:839-847. [PMID: 36764822 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to describe a disability-simulating learning unit (DSLU) to raise dental students' awareness of the special needs of patients with disabilities as well as to measure the effect of the DSLU on ableism. METHODS A DSLU among final-year undergraduate dental students (n = 33), was developed and evaluated. The students were randomly divided into two groups (Group I, n = 17; Group II, n = 16). Group II only received conventional teaching (control group), whereas Group I was additionally exposed to the DSLU (intervention group). In the DSLU, typical physical restrictions and the associated difficulties in attending dental appointments were simulated with the help of simulation suits. Four different stations offered the opportunity to experience typical signs of disability in a dental context. About 2 months after the DSLU, both groups were asked to answer the Symbolic Ableism Scale (SAS). An analysis was conducted to examine the participants' average total score and several subscores. The Mann-Whitney U Test was employed to control the differences between the study groups. RESULTS Overall, the students in the intervention group had a significantly (p = .001) lower mean SAS summary score (median = .37; IQR .32-.42) than the students in the control group (median = .50; IQR .39-.53). For the components "individualism" (p < .0001) and "excessive demands" (p = .002) significant group differences could be observed. CONCLUSION The DSLU is a potentially feasible and effective method for influencing students' ableism attitude.
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- Anna-Lena Hillebrecht
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Center for Dental Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Center for Dental Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Center for Dental Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Center for Dental Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Biometry and Statistics, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Center for Dental Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Silva FL, Tavares SJDO, Silveira FM, Assaf AV. Educational strategies in oral healthcare for the disabled and their effects on dental students' training. J Dent Educ 2023; 87:1226-1233. [PMID: 37160682 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effects of didactic and clinical training of dental students in treating Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on their self-perceptions about treating PWD. METHODS A pre-and postevaluation of a didactic-clinical educational strategy targeting oral health care of PwD was conducted among fourth-year undergraduate dental students at a Brazilian dental school. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to assess the following work environment parameters: technical, organizational, social, ethical, and managerial acumen. Data were analyzed using Fisher's exact and chi-square tests, with a significance level of 5% (p < 0.05), to verify possible associations between the quantitative variables. A qualitative analysis was conducted through collective subject discourse. RESULTS Significant differences were found in the self-perception of students' knowledge and abilities in providing low-complexity care for PwD before and after the training program (p = 0.025). Students were more confident about managing and organizing the work environment (p = 0.007) and providing humanized care to PwD (p = 0.042) posttraining program. Additionally, a decrease in the feeling of insecurity (p = 0.014) and feelings of pity, fear, or prejudice toward PwD (p < 0.001) were observed posttraining program. CONCLUSIONS Didactic and clinical training interventions for treating PwD improved the work environment of undergraduate dental students in technical, managerial, organizational, and ethical/social dimensions.
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- Fernanda Luiza Silva
- School of Dentistry, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Sng TJH, Yong CW, Wong RCW. Cross sectional study on the competence and confidence of dental students and graduates in the management of medically compromised patients and acute medical emergencies. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0281801. [PMID: 36791139 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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A rapidly aging population means many people have multiple health issues leading to an increased risk of acute medical emergencies. The objective of this study was to evaluate how essential experiential learning is in developing dental graduates' ability to manage medically compromised patients. Three hundred and twenty-seven students and graduates were invited to participate in an online survey to rate their confidence in managing medically compromised patients and acute medical emergencies using a 5-point Likert scale. Competence of knowledge was evaluated using 30 multiple choice questions (MCQs) across six domains. The respondents were also asked whether a theory-only training adequately prepared them to manage medically compromised patients, or whether it must be supplemented with clinical training. Two-hundred and sixty-four responses were collected from 75 undergraduates (UG), 96 junior dental officers (JDO) and 93 senior dental officers (SDO). The UG reported that they infrequently managed medically compromised patients, whereas both the JDO and SDO reported having frequent encounters with these patients. The mean confidence scale in the management of medically compromised patients were 2.62, 3.50 and 3.69 (out of 5), respectively. In contrast, their confidence scale in the management of acute medical emergencies was 2.05, 2.33 and 2.50 (out of 5), respectively. The MCQ scores were 25.51, 26.44 and 26.86 out of 30, respectively. The outcomes of the JDO and SDO were significantly better than the UG (t-tests, p<0.05). All three groups responded that a theory-only training in dental school did not adequately prepare them to manage medically compromised patients. Both the JDO and SDO felt that their clinical work experience better prepared them to manage these patients. Experiential learning from "real-life" clinical experience is an essential component in developing graduates' confidence and competence in the management of medically compromised patients. A dental curriculum with theory-only training in this aspect is inadequate.
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Zechner M, Singhal V, Murphy A, Karyczak S. Exploring Dental Students’ Perceptions of Mental Illness to Address Unmet Needs: A Preliminary Study. Open Dent J 2022. [DOI: 10.2174/18742106-v16-e2112240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background:
There is little information about dental students’ perceptions about providing care to people with serious mental illnesses (SMI), despite the significant oral health challenges of this population. Objective: This brief report aims to explore gaps in dental students’ knowledge and skills for providing oral health care to people with SMI, along with their attitudes about working with this underserved population.
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Post-graduate dental students in the United States at a large northeastern university were asked to provide feedback and responses to 5 open-ended questions prior to an educational module about working with people with SMI, and 22 anonymous responses were received. Qualitative content analysis was used to code responses using independent coding and consensus meetings.
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Dental students expressed concerns about working with this population and felt unprepared to provide services to them. Seven themes were identified and coded into three primary categories: Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes. Codes representing dental student knowledge gaps included mental health literacy and professional role clarification. Skill deficits were coded as an adaptation of dental care practices, communication skills, crisis management, and management of care. Attitudes were coded as beliefs about people with SMI.
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Additional attention to mental illness in dental education could assist future professionals in their skills and knowledge to address the extensive unmet oral health needs of people with SMI.
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Balkaran R, Esnard T, Perry M, Virtanen JI. Challenges experienced in the dental care of persons with special needs: a qualitative study among health professionals and caregivers. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:116. [PMID: 35397582 PMCID: PMC8994058 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02153-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to explore the challenges experienced in dental health care by professionals and caregivers of persons with special needs in Trinidad and Tobago. This research presented results from the first qualitative study which gained insight into the service component of dental care for people with special needs in this country. Methods This qualitative study was conducted between March and June 2021. Recruitment of participants used both purposive and snowball sampling. A semi-structured interview schedule was used in the interviews of dentists, (a dental assistant), physicians and caregivers of people with special needs. Narrative inquiry was used in data analysis. The transcripts were individually coded and a follow-up peer debriefing session to cross reference responses and increase the validity of the analysis was performed. Results Barriers related to the provision of dental care included readiness of health care professionals, the level of specialized care and the resources required for patient treatment. Caregivers encountered barriers such as cost and lack of accessible dental care for persons with special needs. Possible solutions were education of key stakeholders, policy intervention, advocacy and prevention strategies. Conclusions Caregivers and allied health care professions experience multiple barriers when treating patients with special needs. Study participants indicated a need change in the provision and access of dental services for people with special needs. Education of healthcare professionals, improved social policies and health promotion is warranted.
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Matteucci M, Lerman DC, Tsami L, Boyle S. Remote Training of Dental Students and Professionals to Promote Cooperative Behavior in Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. J Dev Phys Disabil 2022; 35:59-79. [PMID: 35400985 PMCID: PMC8976110 DOI: 10.1007/s10882-022-09844-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Many individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are uncooperative during routine dental exams, leading to poor oral health in this population. Few studies have evaluated methodologies for preparing dental students and professionals to work effectively with patients diagnosed with IDD. In this study, experimenters used remote behavioral skills training (BST) to train dental students and professionals how to implement a practical intervention that included tell-show-do, contingent praise, and noncontingent reinforcement. Results suggested that group training conducted via videoconferencing was effective for teaching six of seven participants to implement the intervention in the absence of post-training feedback. This approach appears useful for quickly and efficiently training current and future dental professionals to implement behavior techniques to promote patient compliance.
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- Marissa Matteucci
- Clinical, Health, Applied Sciences, University of Houston, Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., TX 77058 Houston, USA
- Autism Society of North Carolina, Charlotte, USA
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- Clinical, Health, Applied Sciences, University of Houston, Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., TX 77058 Houston, USA
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- Clinical, Health, Applied Sciences, University of Houston, Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., TX 77058 Houston, USA
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- Clinical, Health, Applied Sciences, University of Houston, Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., TX 77058 Houston, USA
- Action Behavior Centers, Houston, USA
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Véliz Méndez S, Rotman M, Hormazábal F, Sepúlveda L, Valle M, Álvarez E. Barriers and facilitators in the orthodontic treatment of teenagers with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2021; 161:115-124. [PMID: 34563424 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2020.06.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2019] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Patients with neurodevelopmental disabilities often experience barriers to dental care. Despite greater access to orthodontic treatment, information about the perceptions of patients with neurodevelopmental disabilities regarding orthodontic care remains scarce. The objective of this research was to investigate perceptions of patients, caretakers, and orthodontic residents regarding the barriers to and facilitators of orthodontic care for patients with neurodevelopmental disabilities. METHODS A qualitative study was conducted through semistructured interviews of 26 subjects: 10 patients with neurodevelopmental disabilities (4 with cognitive disabilities, 4 with autism spectrum disorder, and 2 with communication disorder), 8 caretakers, and 8 orthodontic residents. The responses were analyzed qualitatively by content analysis. RESULTS Four dimensions of analysis were identified: previous experience, barriers to care, facilitators of care, and perception of care. There are different orthodontic care barriers and facilitators perceived by patients, caretakers, and residents treating patients with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Factors such as the reason for consultation, previous experience or exposure to orthodontic care or attention, and personal motivation of those involved were used to model the care of these patients. CONCLUSIONS There are barriers and facilitators in orthodontic care for patients with neurodevelopmental disabilities, caretakers, and orthodontic residents. Educational programs in orthodontics must work to improve access and care for patients and educational training programs for students and clinical faculty.
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- Sebastián Véliz Méndez
- Special Care Dentistry Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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- Orthodontics Postgraduate, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Special Care Dentistry Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Special Care Dentistry Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Orthodontics Postgraduate, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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CAVA-ARANGOITIA OCJ, GUEVARA-CANALES JO, MORALES-VADILLO R, CAVA-VERGIÚ CE, RIBERA-URIBE M, MAYO-ORTEGA L. PREDICTIVE INDICATORS FOR MANAGING DENTAL CARE IN PATIENTS WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 2020. [DOI: 10.7126/cumudj.776746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Gysling SP, Taiclet LM, Polk DE. Associations between practice patterns and dental education in special care dentistry. J Dent Educ 2020; 84:1084-1090. [DOI: 10.1002/jdd.12254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Dental Medicine University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA
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- Dental Public Health University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA
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Hugar SM, Soneta SP, Gokhale N, Badakar C, Joshi RS, Davalbhakta R. Assessment of Dentist's Perception of the Oral Health Care toward Child with Special Healthcare Needs: A Cross-sectional Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2020; 13:240-245. [PMID: 32903974 PMCID: PMC7450186 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Aim The study aimed to explore dentist's perception of the oral health care toward child with special healthcare needs (CSHCN). Materials and methods A total sample size of 250 was calculated. A 13-item validated questionnaire containing four domains were distributed among the participants. Descriptive analysis was used followed by one-way analysis of variance for comparison. Results The results showed 51.54% confidence, 71.33% knowledge, and 66.90% perception among the participants. A statistically significant results were found between three domains (p value < 0.0001). Conclusion The study concludes that there is a need to raise the level of knowledge and awareness about the oral health care of CSHCN among the dental students and professionals. How to cite this article Hugar SM, Soneta SP, Gokhale N, et al. Assessment of Dentist's Perception of the Oral Health Care toward Child with Special Healthcare Needs: A Cross-sectional Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2020;13(3):240–245.
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- Shivayogi M Hugar
- Department of Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, KAHER's KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, KAHER's KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, KAHER's KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, KAHER's KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, KAHER's KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, KAHER's KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
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Systemic and structural barriers limit dental health for individuals with special healthcare needs (SHCN), who have poorer dental hygiene, higher rates of dental disorders, and less access to oral care. We aimed to understand these barriers directly from the patient and caregiver population as well as review the literature on oral health of individuals with SHCN. We reviewed the literature on individuals and caregivers of those with SHCN to identify barriers to dental healthcare faced by these individuals. We focused on clinical and educational interventions to support clinicians treating this population. For the literature review, PubMed, Google, and Google Scholar were searched. We also relied upon the knowledge gained during the course of routine clinical care and patient advocacy activities. Published manuscripts were searched for the following Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) term: "Dental Care for Disabled" and the following subheading: pharmacology, adverse effects, ethics, methods, standards, and therapy. Relatively few dentists have formal training on caring for those with SHCN. Barriers faced by these individuals include accessibility, comorbidities, communication challenges, and barriers to home oral hygiene. Strong care coordination and communication between dentists, caregivers, and other providers is essential for positive outcomes. Our current dental healthcare system has failed to meet the needs of those with SHCN. The comfort and dignity of the patient are of paramount importance.
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Fadel HT, Baghlaf K, Ben Gassem A, Bakeer H, Alsharif AT, Kassim S. Dental Students' Perceptions before and after Attending a Centre for Children with Special Needs: A Qualitative Study on Situated Learning. Dent J (Basel) 2020; 8:dj8030069. [PMID: 32635365 PMCID: PMC7557815 DOI: 10.3390/dj8030069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objectives: To develop an in-depth understanding of the perceptions and experiences of senior dental students before and after fieldwork visits to a centre for children with special needs. Methods: A qualitative study utilised open-ended questions and involved 39 fifth-year dental students. A thematic analysis of the collected responses was undertaken, and a hierarchy of themes and subthemes were developed. Results: Analysis of the pre-visit responses revealed three main themes and a number of subthemes: 'negative expectations', 'positive expectations', and 'pain expectations'. Similarly, four main themes with a number of subthemes emerged from the post-visit responses: 'positive perceptions', 'negative perceptions', 'oral problems observed', and 'recommendations'. Conclusions: Within the study limits, different perspectives were extracted. Prior to the fieldwork visit, students expressed their lack of self-confidence and inadequate preparation. Following the situated learning visit experience, students' perceptions of managing special needs children was positively influenced. Students were happy to be exposed to such an experience, but hoped for better organisation and specialised supervision in the future.
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- Hani T. Fadel
- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Taibah University Dental College & Hospital, Prince, Naif Ibn Abdulaziz Road, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 42353, Saudi Arabia; (H.T.F.); (H.B.); (A.T.A.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 80209, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +966-126400000 (ext. 24500)
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Taibah University Dental College & Hospital, Prince, Naif Ibn Abdulazia, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 42353, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Taibah University Dental College & Hospital, Prince, Naif Ibn Abdulaziz Road, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 42353, Saudi Arabia; (H.T.F.); (H.B.); (A.T.A.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Taibah University Dental College & Hospital, Prince, Naif Ibn Abdulaziz Road, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 42353, Saudi Arabia; (H.T.F.); (H.B.); (A.T.A.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Taibah University Dental College & Hospital, Prince, Naif Ibn Abdulaziz Road, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah 42353, Saudi Arabia; (H.T.F.); (H.B.); (A.T.A.); (S.K.)
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Holzinger A, Lettner S, Franz A. Attitudes of dental students towards patients with special healthcare needs: Can they be improved? Eur J Dent Educ 2020; 24:243-251. [PMID: 31845452 PMCID: PMC7328724 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Lack of knowledge and skills as well as negative attitudes towards patients with special healthcare needs may adversely affect the services available to this group. In 2010, a line on the treatment of patients with special healthcare needs has been implemented in the dental curriculum at the Medical University of Vienna, including five seminars and a practical course. In this study, we examine to what extent the programme helps improve attitudes towards persons with special healthcare needs and positively impacts the readiness to engage in treating this clientele. MATERIALS AND METHODS In 2017 and 2018, all students who were in their fourth study year participated in the study. Students' attitudes were assessed before the first seminar, after the last seminar and after the practical course. At all three time points, the same fully structured questionnaire was used, including established instruments for the assessment of emotional reactions and the desire for social distance plus ad hoc questions for assessing students' future intention to treat patients with special healthcare needs. The data were analysed by means of linear fixed models. RESULTS At the end of the line devoted to patients with special healthcare needs, students tended less to express negative emotions and showed more positive emotional reactions than before the start of the programme. However, students' social acceptance of such patients and their readiness to engage in treating them did not change significantly. DISCUSSION While our programme was able to improve students' emotional reactions to people with special healthcare needs, it proved unable to reduce the desire for social distance and to lower the barrier when it comes to treatment. It is planned to further develop our programme which, hopefully, will then succeed in increasing students' readiness to treat this clientele. CONCLUSION Improving dental students' emotional reactions to patients with special healthcare needs does not necessarily translate into greater readiness to treat this clientele.
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- University Clinic of DentistryMedical University of ViennaViennaAustria
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- University Clinic of DentistryMedical University of ViennaViennaAustria
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LeClaire JP, Stille SO, Foster KD, Berg RG. Analyzing essays about treating adults with special health care needs and intellectual and developmental disabilities. J Dent Educ 2020; 84:543-551. [PMID: 31985057 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.12040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Revised: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Analyze reflection essays written by one graduating class of students after an initial experience in a clinic for adults with special health care needs (SHCN) and intellectual and developmental disabilities, to draw insights from the patterns of observations expressed. METHODS Essays were written by students from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine during the 2016-2017 academic year after completing a 1-day clinical experience treating this patient population. Readers identified 18 primary themes (PTs) previously identified in essays written during 2012-2013. RESULTS The PT Complex communicating through third party was identified in 79.4% of essays. Least common were Frustrated patient could not understand (1.9%) and Frustrated patient could not talk (1.9%). Nine PTs were grouped to represent 3 component themes (CTs): CT1 Communication challenges, CT2 Behavioral challenge, and CT3 Altruistic responses. This grouping showed moderate internal reliability. A fourth, CT4 Emotional challenges, was rejected due to low internal reliability. CT1 was most frequently identified, followed by CT3 then CT2. Three PTs were chosen as indicative of desirable outcomes and were labeled outcome themes (OTs): OT1 Willing to see patients with SHCNs after graduation, OT2 Would like more Special Care Clinic (SCC) experiences in the future, and OT3 Looking forward to next SCC experience. Associations between CTs and OTs were not statistically significant, but provided useful insights. CONCLUSION Reflection essays indicate discussion of strategies to manage behavioral challenges and encouragement of altruistic feelings are both vital in orientation sessions. These topics may be critical to positive student perceptions of the experience.
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- JoAnn P LeClaire
- Department of Community Dentistry and Population Health, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA.,Special Care Clinic Program, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Special Care Clinic Program, Aurora, Colorado, USA.,Department of Surgical Dentistry, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA.,General Practice Residency Program, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Community Dentistry and Population Health, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA.,Special Care Clinic Program, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Community Dentistry and Population Health, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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Ziegler ME, Pilcher E. Using the web to increase access to oral health care for patients with special health care needs in South Carolina: A replicable model. Spec Care Dentist 2020; 40:160-167. [PMID: 31965591 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2019] [Revised: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To create an accessible web-based resource of providers willing to provide dental services for patients with special health care needs (SCHNs). METHODS With a grant from The Duke Endowment, surveys were sent to dentists in South Carolina RESULTS: Data showed that the majority of providers expressed willingness to treat patients with one or more mild SHCN, but fewer expressed willingness to treat those with one or more moderate or severe SHCN. Additionally, the data showed that among general practitioners specifically, only one-third were willing to treat mild and moderate/severe manifestations of all categories listed. The number of practitioners willing to treat moderate to severe manifestations of SHCN and accept Medicaid and willing to take new Medicaid patients dropped even further. These results demonstrated a need to increase the number of providers in South Carolina who are willing to treat patients with SHCN, and a need to provide an accessible resource for patients with SHCN to be able to find these providers. Data collected populated the web-based resource for the Special Adult Network of Dentists url:www.sandsc.org1 CONCLUSION: This resource may be used by patients, caregivers, and health care providers and could be replicated in other states or designed as a national resource.
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- Michelle E Ziegler
- Medical University of South Carolina, James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Medical University of South Carolina, James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, Charleston, South Carolina
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Salama FS, Al-Balkhi BK. Effectiveness of educational intervention of oral health for special needs on knowledge of dental students in Saudi Arabia. Disabil Health J 2019; 13:100789. [PMID: 31495647 DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2019.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Revised: 02/23/2019] [Accepted: 03/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND It is critical to educate dental students on the essential aspects of oral care for persons with special health care needs (shcn) as they acquire more dental diseases and 80% not receiving routine dental care. OBJECTIVE/HYPOTHESIS To evaluate awareness and knowledge of dental students concerning oral-health care for persons with shcn, and to assess the effectiveness of an educational intervention in improving their knowledge. METHODS Students completed an evaluation in the form of pre-post questionnaires that were answered before and immediately after the 30- minute dvd educational intervention regarding the oral health care of persons with shcn. ancova test where used to adjust for the pre knowledge and dependent t-tests were used. RESULTS The mean ± sd of pre-test scores of all students was 15.46 ± 2.97, which increased to 18.09 ± 3.37 on the post-test. the post knowledge scores by dental class (adjusted for the pre knowledge) showed weak-significate anacova f test p value was (p < 0.050) however there was weak significant difference between the combined five years when compared (p < 0.050). however multiple comparison test (scheffe test) showed weak significance between d2 and d3 (p < 0.067). in addition, there was weak significant difference between post scores for each year when compared (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The educational intervention was effective in providing all five levels of dental students with the basic instructive information needed to care for persons with shcn. about 62% of students from all five years rated their knowledge as being minimal and about 98% reported they would use the information provided in the educational intervention.
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- Fouad S Salama
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
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Alumran A, Almulhim L, Almolhim B, Bakodah S, Aldossary H, Alakrawi Z. Preparedness and willingness of dental care providers to treat patients with special needs. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent 2018; 10:231-236. [PMID: 30464640 PMCID: PMC6208865 DOI: 10.2147/ccide.s178114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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This study aimed to review the available literature about special needs dentistry, factors affecting treatment of patients with special needs, dental education, and the preparedness and willingness of dental care providers to treat patients with special needs. The study also aimed to assess the validity and reliability of available scales that measure the preparedness of dental care providers to treat patients with special needs. Forty studies from esteemed refereed journals were reviewed in this article. The topics in the study were relevant to special needs dentistry, Saudi Arabia, and dental care providers' perceptions of treating patients with special needs. Reviewed studies were extracted from several electronic databases, such as PubMed and Medline. Studies in Saudi Arabia about special needs dentistry and the preparedness of dental care providers to treat patients with special needs are scarce. Further research in this area needs to be conducted in Saudi Arabia.
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- Arwa Alumran
- Health Information Management and Technology Department, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia,
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- Health Information Management and Technology Department, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia,
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- Health Information Management and Technology Department, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia,
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- Health Information Management and Technology Department, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia,
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- Health Information Management and Technology Department, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia,
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- Health Information Management and Technology Department, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia,
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Byrappagari D, Jung Y, Chen K. Oral health care for patients with developmental disabilities: A survey of Michigan general dentists. Spec Care Dentist 2018; 38:281-290. [PMID: 29944189 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2017] [Revised: 04/26/2018] [Accepted: 06/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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AIMS The aim of this study to examine the level of access to dental care in Michigan for individuals with DD and explore the dentists' practices, attitudes, and perceived barriers to providing care to this vulnerable population. METHODS AND RESULTS A survey was mailed to a random sample of 1250 general dental practitioners with an active license in the State of Michigan. The survey included questions related to dentists' demographic information, opinion about willingness, barriers, and training needs associated with delivering care to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Descriptive statistics were computed and chi-squared tests and logistic regression models analyzed the association between predictor and key outcome variables. Results show that most dentists treated individuals with developmental disabilities (80.3%). Respondents who indicated that they currently do not treat these patients identified behavior management of patient (67.9%), inadequate training and experiences (52.4%) and severity of patient's condition (41.7%) as the most common reasons for not providing care to individuals with developmental disabilities. CONCLUSION A majority of Michigan general dentists treat patients with developmental disabilities. Addressing barriers like training and improved reimbursements might help in increasing the number of dentists willing to treat patients with developmental disabilities.
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- Divesh Byrappagari
- Division of Dental Public Health and Outreach, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, Detroit, Michigan
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- Class of 2018, Division of Dental Public Health and Outreach, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, Detroit, Michigan
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- Class of 2018, Division of Dental Public Health and Outreach, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, Detroit, Michigan
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Furlini L, Noushi N, Castonguay G, Allison P, Bedos C, De Souza R, Esfandiari S, Hovey R, Macdonald ME, Morris M, Nicolau B, Power F, Feine J. Assessing Dental Students’ Readiness to Treat Populations That Are Underserved: A Scoping Review. J Dent Educ 2018; 82:483-491. [DOI: 10.21815/jde.018.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Linda Furlini
- Division of Oral Health and Society, Faculty of Dentistry; McGill University
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- Division of Oral Health and Society, Faculty of Dentistry; McGill University
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- Division of Oral Health and Society, Faculty of Dentistry; McGill University
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- Division of Oral Health and Society, Faculty of Dentistry; McGill University
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- Division of Oral Health and Society, Faculty of Dentistry; McGill University
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- Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering; McGill University
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- Division of Oral Health and Society, Faculty of Dentistry; McGill University
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- Division of Oral Health and Society, Faculty of Dentistry; McGill University
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- Division of Oral Health and Society, Faculty of Dentistry; McGill University
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- Jeffery Hicks
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry
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- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry
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- Executive Director, Special Care Dentistry Association
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- School of Health Services Management; Ryerson University; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Toronto
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- Discipline of Pediatric Dentistry; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Toronto
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- Disciplines of Dental Public Health and Preventive Dentistry; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Toronto
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Yeaton S, Moorthy A, Rice J, Coghlan D, O'Dwyer L, Green E, Sultan A, Guray S, Mohamad NA, Aslam N, Freedman L. Special care dentistry: how prepared are we? Eur J Dent Educ 2016; 20:9-13. [PMID: 25409761 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/24/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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AIM To assess and evaluate the confidence of the undergraduate dental team in Irish dental schools regarding their training in the field of special care dentistry (SCD). METHOD A questionnaire was distributed amongst the undergraduate dental teams within Cork University Dental School and Hospital (CUDSH) and Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH). The data were analysed to assess for differences between the median responses of the various groups. RESULTS A total of 139 students participated in the study; 82 from DDUH (59 dental science students, seven dental hygiene students and 16 dental nursing students) and 57 from CUDSH (43 dental science students and 14 dental hygiene students). Twenty-two per cent (n = 30) of respondents agreed that their training had been sufficient in providing treatment or assistance for patients requiring SCD. Seventy-five per cent agreed that more emphasis should be placed on clinical training in SCD (n = 76). Thirty-one per cent of students anticipated a high level of confidence in treating patients requiring SCD upon graduation (n = 43), with dental science students feeling the least prepared amongst the dental team. CONCLUSION Confidence levels of the undergraduate dental team were low with regard to SCD. The existing hands-on clinical training in SCD was deemed insufficient by the respondents. Students believed more emphasis should be placed on SCD training in the undergraduate curriculum.
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- S Yeaton
- Division of Child and Public Dental Health, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Child and Public Dental Health, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Child and Public Dental Health, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Child and Public Dental Health, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Child and Public Dental Health, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Child and Public Dental Health, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Child and Public Dental Health, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Child and Public Dental Health, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Child and Public Dental Health, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Child and Public Dental Health, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Child and Public Dental Health, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Eman Al-Zboon
- Assistant Professor, Special Education Department; Queen Rania Faculty for Childhood; Hashemite University; Zarqa Jordan
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences; Faculty of Allied Health Sciences; The Hashemite University; Zarqa Jordan
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Nakao S, Scott JM, Masterson EE, Chi DL. Non-traumatic Dental Condition-Related Emergency Department Visits and Associated Costs for Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. J Autism Dev Disord 2015; 45:1396-407. [PMID: 25374135 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-014-2298-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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We analyzed 2010 US National Emergency Department Sample data and ran regression models to test the hypotheses that individuals with ASD are more likely to have non-traumatic dental condition (NTDC)-related emergency department (ED) visits and to incur greater costs for these visits than those without ASD. There were nearly 2.3 million NTDC-related ED visits in 2010. Less than 1.0% (children) and 2.1% (adults) of all ED visits were for NTDC. There was no significant difference in NTDC-related ED visits or costs for children by ASD status. Adults with ASD had significantly lower odds of NTDC-related ED visits (OR 0.39; 95% CI 0.29, 0.52; p < 0.001) but incurred significantly greater mean costs for NTDC-related ED visits (p < 0.006) than did adults without ASD.
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Watters AL, Stabulas-Savage J, Toppin JD, Janal MN, Robbins MR. Incorporating Experiential Learning Techniques to Improve Self-Efficacy in Clinical Special Care Dentistry Education. J Dent Educ 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/j.0022-0337.2015.79.9.tb05994.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Amber L. Watters
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine; New York University College of Dentistry, and Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Clinic; Providence Cancer Center; Providence Portland Medical Center; Portland OR
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine; New York University College of Dentistry
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine; New York University College of Dentistry and Director of Dental Services; Damian Family Care Centers; Queens NY
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotion; New York University College of Dentistry
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- Special Needs Clinic, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine; New York University College of Dentistry
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Williams JJ, Spangler CC, Yusaf NK. Barriers to dental care access for patients with special needs in an affluent metropolitan community. Spec Care Dentist 2015; 35:190-6. [DOI: 10.1111/scd.12110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Julie J. Williams
- General Practice Resident; General Practice Residency; St. Joseph Mercy Oakland; Pontiac Michigan
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- Program Director; General Practice Residency; St. Joseph Mercy Oakland; Pontiac Michigan
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- Associate Program Director, General Practice Residency; St. Joseph Mercy Oakland; Pontiac Michigan
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Salama F, Al-Balkhi B, Abdelmegid F. Dental students' knowledge of oral health for persons with special needs: a pilot study. ScientificWorldJournal 2015; 2015:568464. [PMID: 25950019 DOI: 10.1155/2015/568464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2015] [Accepted: 03/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the knowledge and awareness of dental students with respect to oral health care of the person with special health care needs (SHCN) and evaluate effectiveness of an education program on improving their knowledge. METHOD An evaluation consisting of a questionnaire was answered before and immediately after a 30-minute educational presentation in the form of a DVD that includes a PowerPoint and a video of oral health care for individuals with SHCN. The questionnaire was based on the materials and information presented in the DVD and included 26 questions (true/false/I do not know). RESULTS The mean (± SD) score on the pretest was 10.85 (± 5.20), which increased to 16.85 (± 5.47) on the posttest. This difference was statistically significant (P < 0.001). Forty percent of the students surveyed reported that they were very satisfied with the educational part of the presentation, while 50% were somewhat satisfied. Thirty percent of students expressed that the educational intervention used is very effective. CONCLUSIONS Viewing the educational intervention was effective in informing the sophomore students and providing them with instructive basic information on person with SHCN. Dental colleges should increase students' knowledge, training, and exposure to individuals with SHCN.
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Gerreth K, Borysewicz-Lewicka M. Access Barriers to Dental Health Care in Children with Disability. A Questionnaire Study of Parents. J Appl Res Intellect Disabil 2015; 29:139-45. [PMID: 25754132 DOI: 10.1111/jar.12164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/21/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND A patient's with disability everyday life is rife with many limitations such as architectural, transport, information as well as medical, psychological, legal, economic and social barriers. The aim of this study was to evaluate access to dental health care of special-care schoolchildren with intellectual disability on the basis of their parents' opinion. MATERIAL AND METHOD A questionnaire survey was carried out among 264 parents/caregivers of children from eight special-care schools in Poznan (Poland). Close-ended questions concerned children's barriers in access to dental care and parents' satisfaction with their children's dental care. RESULTS Only 31.8% parents/caregivers did not have any problems with access to dental care and the most commonly reported barrier to obtaining dental care was protracted waiting time for a visit (36.7%). Most commonly, children were treated in dental surgery conditions (90.1%). Only 42.1% respondents were satisfied with their children's dental care. CONCLUSIONS The research revealed that there is a need to improve the access of children with disability to dental care. Hence, it seems to be beneficial to set up specialist dental surgeries in special-care schools which would improve the access of children with disability to prophylaxis as well as dental treatment.
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- Karolina Gerreth
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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Monteserín-Matesanz M, Esparza-Gómez GC, García-Chías B, Gasco-García C, Cerero-Lapiedra R. Descriptive study of the patients treated at the clinic "integrated dentistry for patients with special needs" at Complutense University of Madrid (2003-2012). Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2015; 20:e211-7. [PMID: 25662539 PMCID: PMC4393985 DOI: 10.4317/medoral.20030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objectives: To study clinical and epidemiological characteristics of the patients treated at the clinic “Integrated Dentistry for Patients with Special Needs (Special Care Dentistry)” at Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), as well as to know the dental treatments performed in these patients and the modifications from the usual treatment protocol. The information obtained from the results could also be applied in order to assess the needs of dental students education about this type of patients.
Study Design: Medical records review of all the patients referred to the clinic of “Integrated Dentistry for Patients with Special Needs”, performing a retrospective cross-sectional study analyzing their main pathology, ASA risk score (Classification system used by the American Society of Anesthesiologists to estimate the risk posed by the anesthesia for various patient conditions), pharmacological treatment, what kind of dental treatment was necessary, whether the patient was treated or not, and if it was required to change any procedure due to the patient health status (sedation or antibiotic prophylaxis).
Results: The number of patients referred to the clinic was 447, of whom 426 were included in this study. Out of them, 52,35 % were men and 47,89 were women, with a mean age of 49,20 years. More frequent pathologies were cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases (24,29 %), infectious diseases (12,41%), endocrine diseases (11,66%) and intellectual disability (8,85%). 70’18% of the patients were treated, with sedation being necessary in 9,03% of the cases and antibiotic prophylaxis in 11,70%.
Conclusions: Given the high number of patients with some kind of pathology and the amount of medicines that they use, it seems necessary for dentistry students to have a specific training regarding how to handle and treat these patients, so they will be able to provide them the best possible care.
Key words:Patients with special needs, medically compromised patients, dental treatment, special care dentistry.
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- Marta Monteserín-Matesanz
- Department of Medicine and Buccofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, UCM, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, 28040 Madrid, Spain,
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Ahmad MS, Razak IA, Borromeo GL. Special needs dentistry: perception, attitudes and educational experience of Malaysian dental students. Eur J Dent Educ 2015; 19:44-52. [PMID: 24779684 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/03/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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A compromised oral health condition amongst patients with special health care needs (SHCN) has been associated with the reluctance and shortage of skills of dental professionals in managing such patients. Lack of training and experience at the undergraduate level are reported barriers to the provision of care for this patient cohort. Undergraduate education therefore, plays an important role in producing professionals with the knowledge, skills and positive attitude in treating patients with SHCN. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge, comfort and attitudes of Malaysian undergraduate dental students towards caring for patients with SHCN, as well as their perception on education in this field. A self-administered questionnaire was administered in the classroom style to final year undergraduate dental students in Malaysian public dental schools. Most students were aware of Special Needs Dentistry (SND) as a specialty after being informed by academic staff. The majority of the students demonstrated poor knowledge in defining SND and felt uncomfortable providing care for such patients. They perceived their undergraduate training in SND as inadequate with most students agreeing that they should receive didactic and clinical training at undergraduate level. A high percentage of students also expressed interest in pursuing postgraduate education in this area of dentistry despite the lack of educational exposure during undergraduate years. The study supports a need for educational reform to formulate a curriculum that is more patient-centred, with earlier clinical exposure in various clinical settings for students to treat patients with special health care needs, applying the concept of holistic care in a variable clinical condition.
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- M S Ahmad
- Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia; University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Fakroon S, Arheiam A, Omar S. Dental caries experience and periodontal treatment needs of children with autistic spectrum disorder. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2014; 16:205-9. [PMID: 25385711 DOI: 10.1007/s40368-014-0156-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2014] [Accepted: 09/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To assess dental caries experience and periodontal treatment needs among Libyan children diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional, comparative case-control study was used, in which dental caries experience of 50 children with ASD was compared with that of 50 controls. The children with ASD were recruited from Benghazi Centre of Children with ASD, Libya. Controls were recruited from school children and matched for age, gender and socioeconomic status. DMFT, dmft for dental caries experience and CPITN for periodontal treatment needs were calculated according to WHO criteria by a calibrated examiner. Scores for DMFT as well as CPITN indices were compared using bivariate analysis. RESULTS The data analysed for this study comprised observations from a group of children (cases = 50) diagnosed with ASD matched with healthy children (controls = 50). Consequently, each group consisted of 40 males and 10 females aged between 3 and 14 years (mean 7.29 ± 3.11). The ASD children showed significantly lower means for DMFT and dmft teeth as well as higher periodontal treatment needs (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION Children with ASD were found to be more likely caries-free and have lower DMFT scores and higher unmet periodontal treatment needs than did the unaffected control children.
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- S Fakroon
- Department of Paediatric, Community and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Benghazi University, Benghazi, Libya
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Mohebbi SZ, Chinipardaz Z, Batebi A. Effectiveness of training senior dental students on oral health care for disabled patients. Eur J Dent Educ 2014; 18:214-221. [PMID: 24494772 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/20/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Studies in several countries have shown that dental students need an improved educational programme concerning management of disabled patients. We aimed to study the effect of providing a course entitled 'Oral health care of disabled patients' on knowledge and attitudes of senior dental students at Tehran University. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total number of 70 students (n=70) were asked to fill in a questionnaire regarding their background, knowledge and attitudes, before and after the programme. The intervention group of 36 students (n=36) received a four-session course consisting of lectures, group discussion, screening and fluoride varnish provision for disabled patients. Statistical analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney U-test, the chi-square test and linear regression modelling. RESULTS Amongst all the participants, 36% had previously treated a disabled patient and 58% believed that merely specialists should treat disabled patients. Twenty-seven percentage of participants believed that hospital is the only proper facility for treating disabled patients. A considerable improvement in both knowledge and attitudes of students was observed following the intervention (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that a short-term training programme on oral health care has an immense impact on students' adherence to treating disabled patients. These results provide evidence to support the necessity of enrichment of the dental curriculum regarding oral health care for disabled patients.
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- S Z Mohebbi
- Department of Community Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry; Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
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- Department of Public Health and Community Service; Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
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- Department of Public Health and Community Service; Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
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Vermeltfoort K, Staruszkiewicz A, Anselm K, Badnjevic A, Burton K, Switzer-McIntyre S, Yeung E, Balogh R. Attitudes toward Adults with Intellectual Disability: A Survey of Ontario Occupational and Physical Therapy Students. Physiother Can 2014; 66:133-40. [PMID: 24799749 DOI: 10.3138/ptc.2012-63] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine attitudes of students in Ontario master's degree programmes in occupational therapy (MScOT) and physical therapy (MScPT) toward adults with intellectual disability (ID). METHODS A quantitative cross-sectional survey study was conducted. An electronic questionnaire was distributed to 1,255 MScOT/PT students at five Ontario universities via email, using a modified Dillman approach. Descriptive statistics were used to describe experiences, attitudes, willingness, and preparedness. RESULTS Overall response rate was 17.9%. A total of 96.0% of respondents felt "quite" or "very willing" to deliver rehabilitation to adults with ID; however, 50.7% of respondents felt "not at all prepared" or "a little prepared" to interact with this population in a clinical setting. Of those who felt unprepared, 75.4% reported it to be due to inadequate knowledge. In addition, Ontario MScOT/PT students have neutral attitudes toward adults with ID. CONCLUSIONS While many MScOT/PT students are willing to deliver rehabilitation to adults with ID, a large proportion do not feel adequately prepared to interact with this population in a clinical setting. These findings could inform future research and curricular reform in the rehabilitation professions so that future clinicians are better prepared to provide support for this population.
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- Kayla Vermeltfoort
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto ; AIM Health Group, London & Strathroy
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto ; CBI Health Centre, Etobicoke
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto ; The Sports Clinic at Winston Park, Oakville ; Port Credit Physiotherapy, Port Credit ; Crossfit Mississauga, Mississauga
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto ; West Park Healthcare Centre
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto ; Crossfit Mississauga, Mississauga
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto ; Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Ont
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Kancherla V, Van Naarden Braun K, Yeargin-Allsopp M. Dental care among young adults with intellectual disability. Res Dev Disabil 2013; 34:1630-41. [PMID: 23501584 PMCID: PMC4492120 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2013.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2012] [Revised: 02/04/2013] [Accepted: 02/05/2013] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Dental care among young adults with intellectual disability (ID) is poorly documented and largely unmet. By using population-based data from the Metropolitan Atlanta Developmental Disabilities Follow-Up Study, we assessed factors associated with at least one or two dental visits per year among young adults with and without ID. Significantly fewer young adults with ID (45%) visited a dentist at least once per year, compared with those without ID (58%). ID severity and the presence of co-occurring developmental disabilities predicted dental care use. Sociodemographics, daily functioning, societal participation, dental services, and dental health factors were examined as predictors of dental care frequency. Our findings can help focus efforts toward improving the frequency of dental care visits among young adults with ID.
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- Vijaya Kancherla
- Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Corresponding author at: Developmental Disabilities Branch, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road MS E-86, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA. Tel.: +1 404 498 3860/908 233 8303/609 777 7715; fax: +1 404 498 3550. (K. Van Naarden Braun)
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- National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Ameer N, Palaparthi R, Neerudu M, Palakuru SK, Singam HR, Durvasula S. Oral hygiene and periodontal status of teenagers with special needs in the district of Nalgonda, India. J Indian Soc Periodontol 2013; 16:421-5. [PMID: 23162340 PMCID: PMC3498715 DOI: 10.4103/0972-124x.100923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2011] [Accepted: 02/15/2012] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess oral hygiene status, oral hygiene practices and periodontal status among 14-17-year-old visually impaired, deaf and dumb, intellectually disabled and physically challenged and normal teenagers in the district of Nalgonda, South India. MATERIALS AND METHODS Seven hundred and fifty teenagers in the age group of 14-17 years, constituting visually impaired, deaf and dumb, intellectually disabled, physically challenged and normal teenagers, were studied. Oral hygiene status and periodontal status were assessed using clinical indices and compared. RESULTS Among the five groups chosen for the study, the intellectually disabled group had the highest plaque scores and poor oral hygiene. The visually impaired and deaf and dumb had better oral hygiene compared with other disability groups. Physically handicapped showed higher loss of attachment scores and deleterious and parafunctional habits. Normal teenagers had good oral hygiene and lower plaque scores. Oral health status relied basically on proper use of oral hygiene aids and training of the groups by their care takers. CONCLUSION Disabled groups showed poor oral hygiene and higher incidence of periodontal disease, which may be attributed to the lack of coordination, understanding, physical disability or muscular limitations. Hence, more attention needs to be given to the dental needs of these individuals through ultimate, accurate and appropriate prevention, detection and treatment.
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- Nazia Ameer
- Department of Periodontics and Implantology, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Narketpally, Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Paul Subar
- Special Care Clinic/Hospital Dentistry Program; Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry; University of the Pacific
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- Pacific Dental Program at Laguna Honda Hospital; Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry; University of the Pacific
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- Eberhardt School of Business; University of the Pacific
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- Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry; University of the Pacific
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- Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry; University of the Pacific
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- Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry; University of the Pacific
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Clemetson JC, Jones DL, Lacy ES, Hale D, Bolin KA. Preparing Dental Students to Treat Patients with Special Needs: Changes in Predoctoral Education After the Revised Accreditation Standard. J Dent Educ 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/j.0022-0337.2012.76.11.tb05407.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Jonathan C. Clemetson
- Restorative Sciences; Baylor College of Dentistry; Texas A&M Health Science Center; Texas
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- Department of Public Health Sciences; Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M Health Science Center
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- Pediatric Dentistry; Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M Health Science Center
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- Department of Public Health Sciences; Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M Health Science Center
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Lai B, Milano M, Roberts MW, Hooper SR. Unmet dental needs and barriers to dental care among children with autism spectrum disorders. J Autism Dev Disord 2012; 42:1294-303. [PMID: 21909827 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-011-1362-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Mail-in pilot-tested questionnaires were sent to a stratified random sample of 1,500 families from the North Carolina Autism Registry. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the significance of unmet dental needs and other predictors. Of 568 surveys returned (Response Rate = 38%), 555 were complete and usable. Sixty-five (12%) children had unmet dental needs. Of 516 children (93%) who had been to a dentist, 11% still reported unmet needs. The main barriers were child's behavior, cost, and lack of insurance. The significant predictor variables of unmet needs were child's behavior (p = 0.01), child's dental health (p < 0.001), and caregiver's last dental visit greater than 6 months (p = 0.002). Type of ASD did not have an effect on having unmet dental needs.
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- Bien Lai
- School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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Hicks CG, Jones JE, Saxen MA, Maupome G, Sanders BJ, Walker LA, Weddell JA, Tomlin A. Demand in pediatric dentistry for sedation and general anesthesia by dentist anesthesiologists: a survey of directors of dentist anesthesiologist and pediatric dentistry residencies. Anesth Prog 2012; 59:3-11. [PMID: 22428968 DOI: 10.2344/11-17.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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This study describes what training programs in pediatric dentistry and dental anesthesiology are doing to meet future needs for deep sedation/general anesthesia services required for pediatric dentistry. Residency directors from 10 dental anesthesiology training programs in North America and 79 directors from pediatric dentistry training programs in North America were asked to answer an 18-item and 22-item online survey, respectively, through an online survey tool. The response rate for the 10 anesthesiology training program directors was 9 of 10 or 90%. The response rate for the 79 pediatric dentistry training program directors was 46 of 79 or 58%. Thirty-seven percent of pediatric dentistry programs use clinic-based deep sedation/general anesthesia for dental treatment in addition to hospital-based deep sedation/general anesthesia. Eighty-eight percent of those programs use dentist anesthesiologists for administration of deep sedation/general anesthesia in a clinic-based setting. Pediatric dentistry residency directors perceive a future change in the need for deep sedation/general anesthesia services provided by dentist anesthesiologists to pediatric dentists: 64% anticipate an increase in need for dentist anesthesiologist services, while 36% anticipate no change. Dental anesthesiology directors compared to 2, 5, and 10 years ago have seen an increase in the requests for dentist anesthesiologist services by pediatric dentists reported by 56% of respondents (past 2 years), 63% of respondents (past 5 years), and 88% of respondents (past 10 years), respectively. Predicting the future need of dentist anesthesiologists is an uncertain task, but these results show pediatric dentistry directors and dental anesthesiology directors are considering the need, and they recognize a trend of increased need for dentist anesthesiologist services over the past decade.
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- C Gray Hicks
- James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Dentistry, IN, USA
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Nagarajappa R, Tak M, Sharda AJ, Asawa K, Jalihal S, Kakatkar G. Dentists’ attitude to provision of care for people with learning disabilities in Udaipur, India. Scand J Caring Sci 2012; 27:57-62. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-6712.2012.01000.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Powell V, Din FM, Acharya A, Torres-Urquidy MH. Broader Considerations of Medical and Dental Data Integration. Health Informatics 2012. [PMCID: PMC7177026 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4471-2185-5_4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Valerie Powell
- Robert Morris University, Moon Township,, Moon Township, 15108-1189 USA
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- Medical Informatics Center of Excellence, Camp Hill, 25403 USA
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- MCRF/BIRC, Marshfield, WI, USA, Marshfield, 54449 Wisconsin USA
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Robinson LM, Dauenhauer J, Bishop KM, Baxter J. Growing health disparities for persons who are aging with intellectual and developmental disabilities: the social work linchpin. J Gerontol Soc Work 2012; 55:175-190. [PMID: 22324333 DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2011.644030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Similar to the general population, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are living into their 70s and beyond. Health care disparities have been well-documented for this vulnerable and underserved population. Social workers are often responsible for assessment, coordination of care, and negotiation of needed services for people with IDD. This article explores the challenges facing social workers in meeting the growing health and social needs of aging adults with IDD and their families. Trends in social work practice and gaps in education are discussed as they relate to addressing and reducing current health disparities.
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- Laura M Robinson
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center, NY 14642, USA.
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OBJECTIVE We examined the impact of insurance status on dental practices' willingness to schedule an appointment for a child with a symptomatic fractured permanent front tooth. PATIENTS AND METHODS Between February and May 2010, 6 research assistants posed as mothers of a 10-year-old boy seeking an urgent dental appointment. Two calls 4 weeks apart, with the same clinical scenario, were made by the same caller to a stratified random sample of dental practices, one-half of which were enrolled in the state's combined Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) dental program. The only difference in the calls was the child's insurance coverage (Medicaid/CHIP versus private Blue Cross dental coverage). We estimated differences in the log-odds probability of scheduling an appointment for a child with public versus private insurance by using exact conditional (fixed-effects) logistic regression, which accounts for paired data. RESULTS Of 170 paired calls to 85 dental practices (41 participating in the Medicaid program), only 36.5% of Medicaid beneficiaries obtained any appointment compared with 95.4% of Blue Cross-insured children with the same oral injury. Among dental providers enrolled in the Medicaid program, children with Medicaid were still 18.2 times more likely to be denied an appointment than privately insured counterparts (95% confidence interval: 3.1 to ∞; P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Illinois dentists, including those participating in Medicaid, are less likely to see a child for an urgent dental complaint if the child has public versus private dental coverage. These results have implications for developing policies that improve access to oral health care.
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- School of Social Policy and Practice, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Chi DL, Momany ET, Jones MP, Damiano PC. Timing of first dental visits for newly Medicaid-enrolled children with an intellectual or developmental disability in Iowa, 2005-2007. Am J Public Health 2011; 101:922-9. [PMID: 21088261 PMCID: PMC3076421 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2010.191940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/28/2010] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We evaluated the relationship between having an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) and the timing of the first dental visit for children who were newly enrolled in Medicaid in Iowa. METHODS We identified children aged 3 to 8 years with and without IDD who were newly enrolled in the Iowa Medicaid program in 2005 (N = 5391). We gathered data on presence of IDD, health status, age at baseline, gender, length of Medicaid enrollment, medical care visits, household Medicaid enrollment, urbanization, residence in a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), and time of first dental visit through 2007. RESULTS About 32% of children had a first dental visit within 6 months of enrollment; this proportion increased to 49%, 64%, and 74% by years 1, 2, and 3, respectively. In the unadjusted models, there was no significant difference between children with and without IDD in time to first dental visit (P = .22). After adjusting for model covariates, however, children with IDD were 31% more likely to have a delayed first dental visit (P = .04). CONCLUSIONS Newly Medicaid-enrolled children aged 3 to 8 years with IDD in Iowa were significantly more likely to have a later first dental visit. Future interventions should focus on ensuring timely access to first dental visits for all Medicaid-enrolled children, with an emphasis on those with IDD.
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Public Policy Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA.
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine; School of Dentistry; Department of Psychology; College of Literature; Science, and Arts, University of Michigan
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine; School of Dentistry; Department of Psychology; College of Literature Science, and Arts, University of Michigan
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