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D B Berkey

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At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1998

Knowledge and attitudes of Arizona high-school coaches regarding oral-facial injuries and mouthguard use among athletes.

The authors assessed high-school athletic coaches' perceptions about oral-facial injuries and mouthguard use in sports that do not mandate mouthguard use. About 72 percent of the coaches said that their athletes sustained oral-facial injuries, 28 percent that some athletes used mouthguards regularly, 48 percent that athletes had sustained injuries and did not use mouthguards regularly, and 31 percent said they would not encourage mouthguard use. Advocacy for mouthguard use should focus on coaches, coaches' associations and rule-making organizations.

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PubMed1996

The old-old dental patient: the challenge of clinical decision-making.

As the U.S. geriatric population grows older, dentists should recognize the need to carefully consider age-related concerns that influence clinical decision-making. The authors discuss several prevalent problems typically found in "old-old" patients and propose a model for determining the appropriate extent of dental care for them.

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PubMed1993

Advances in portable and mobile equipment systems.

Specific efforts need to be directed towards eliminating and/or minimising the significant barriers that threaten the oral health of nursing home and homebound individuals. Exciting new portable dental system options are now available which will help to overcome difficulties associated with meeting the dental needs of this cohort.

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PubMed1992

General dental care for the elderly.

In order to provide the highest level of quality medical care, the physician must be knowledgeable about problems related to the oral cavity. In particular, the physician should understand how to identify specific oral and dental problems such as caries, periodontal disease, and mucosal lesions, refer to and consult with dental health professionals regarding oral health issues, and be aware of the range of dental treatment modalities for oral and dental problems.

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PubMed1990

New programs for advanced training in dental geriatrics.

The unprecedented increase in the number and percentage of Americans who are older than the age of 65 is presenting the health care system with unique diagnostic, therapeutic, fiscal, and ethical challenges. Chronic disease, complex pharmacotherapeutic regimens, and psychosocial and physical dysfunction are prevalent in this age group. The dental profession is faced not only with an increase in the number and complexity of older patients, but with the fact that growing numbers of older patients are retaining a greater proportion of their natural dentitions for longer periods. To help meet the need for increased professional skill to deal with these issues, the Health Resources and Services Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services is supporting 23 medical school based geriatrics training programs, designed expressly for physicians and dentists. The programs offer a mixture of experiences in: clinical care of the elderly in a variety of settings; design and conduct of research relevant to geriatric and gerontologic issues; enhancement of pedagogical skills; and program administration. Physicians and dentists share many of the training experiences, providing both groups with unique insights into the presentation and management of their patients' problems, and an enriched awareness of each other's contributions to the care of the elderly.

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