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AbstractThe present paper intended (1) to validate some key variables employed in a survey of a representative sample of 241 persons aged 65–79 in Troms in Northern Norway, and (2) to discuss aspects of social policy related to dental programs for pensioners. The participants were asked questions focused on potential demand for dental services, and oral problems. Treatment need was assessed professionally. It was explained to the subjects that pensioners were entitled to dental care at half price, and referral to a dentist was arranged if wanted. Validity was studied in terms of sensitivity and specificity. Using referral as a criterion, the question related to potential demand displayed a sensitivity of only 53 %, probably because of the imprecise wording, while the specificity appeared to be 82 %. Ninety‐five persons reported oral problems. The existing subsidy arrangements operating in a traditional service setting did not seem to cope adequately with this problem group. Treatment need was a sensitive (88 %), but not a specific (43 %), indicator of oral problems. Viewed socio‐politically, these findings may be interpreted as a need for visiting services and for an upgrading of the value of self‐assessment. It was concluded that this method of validation provided additional information on the practical usefulness of the test methods e

ISSN:0301-5661    

DOI:10.1111/j.1600-0528.1979.tb01176.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

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AbstractThe administrative process in the implementation of a scheme of co‐operation between the school and general dental practitioner services to screen and treat children aged 14 years and above in an Area Health Authority is described. 84 % of the target group were screened in periods amounting (o 12 months. The uptake of treatment as assessed by return of notices of referral was only 1.5 %. Interview of a sample of those referred revealed that 49 % had been to a dentist within 6 months and of these 34 % would not have otherwise attended. 13 % had taken referral forms to practitioners. The implications of these findings are discussed and a more effective means of evaluating treatment uptake is propose

ISSN:0301-5661    

DOI:10.1111/j.1600-0528.1979.tb01177.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractA survey of the dental health and need for treatment of 796 children, one in 10 of those in the 1st and 3rd years of high schools in a health administrative area, was carried out using a comprehensive, computerized, epidemiological information system. The system was designed to aid in planning and evaluating services and expressed treatment need on the Resource Related Index as well as utilizing conventional indices. A baseline profile of the dental condition of children in four districts was obtained. This was compared with findings from other surveys. The problem of interexaminer reliability was also discussed.

ISSN:0301-5661    

DOI:10.1111/j.1600-0528.1979.tb01178.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractA 1‐year study of the isolated effect of an intensive motivation program aimed at improving the oral health status of 11–13‐year‐old schoolchildren was conducted in a Danish provincial town where all children have access to a free and comprehensive school oral health program. The effect was negligible as measured by epidemiologic

ISSN:0301-5661    

DOI:10.1111/j.1600-0528.1979.tb01179.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractTheApplication of the International Classification of Diseases to Dentistry and Stomatology(ICD‐DA) takes from the parent volume (the International Classification of Diseases) all those items of specific interest in regard to oral pathology whether they be common or rare conditions, or whether the pathology originates in the oral cavity or is a manifestation of a systemic disease. The initial advantage is convenience in finding the numerical classification of disease without searching through the large parent volume. However, an even greater advantage is the fact that these conditions are not sufficiently sub‐classified in the parent manual whereas in the ICD‐DA they are classified down to the five‐digit level to make differential diagnosis meaningful within the practice of de

ISSN:0301-5661    

DOI:10.1111/j.1600-0528.1979.tb01180.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractA Markov model is suggested as a means of evaluating dental care programs. Four mutually exclusive states of dental care are defined as Markovian states. These are episodic, initial, maintenance and nonuse. Records for all patients entering a university teaching clinic (n= 578) over a 12‐month period were examined and classified in one of the states of care at entry into the clinic and at 1‐year intervals from the date of entry for 3 years. An analysis of the findings indicated that the Markov model did fit reasonably well and provided a good approximation of the empirical d

ISSN:0301-5661    

DOI:10.1111/j.1600-0528.1979.tb01181.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractThis epidemiologic study of accidental dentofacial injuries to U. S. Army personnel was conducted to determine the frequency and distribution patterns of accidental dentofacial injuries to soldiers. Administratively, it was anticipated that this data would permit identification of high‐risk groups and would suggest feasible preventive measures. This 9‐month study was conducted on 16 Army posts with a combined population at risk of 210500 soldiers; a standardized data collection form was completed by the dental corps officer treating the injury case and then was mailed to a central collection site for analysis. The data from this dentofacial injury study clearly reveal that differential risks exist for various military subpopulations. While the overall U. S. Army accidental dentofacial injury‐rate was 37.7 cases/10 000/year, this rate varied greatly for specific subgroups with high‐risk factors including young males, lower enlisted ranks, recent recruits, and combat training posts. The primary specific causes of these injuries were fistfights (nearly 30 %), sports (over 20%), and vehicles (abo

ISSN:0301-5661    

DOI:10.1111/j.1600-0528.1979.tb01182.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractTwo hundred children 6–7 and 13–14 years of age from private schools in Addis Ababa were examined for oral deposits, periodontal condition, dental fluorosis, and dental caries. The findings indicated a higher level of both periodontal disease and dental caries in the privileged children than in previously surveyed nonprivileged children in Ethiopia. This difference was attributed to a higher sucrose intake in the privileged group. The findings may illustrate a dental health situation that will inevitably develop in Ethiopia with a continuous increase in the sucrose consumpt

ISSN:0301-5661    

DOI:10.1111/j.1600-0528.1979.tb01183.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractA dental survey of 1002 children aged 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 years was carried out in Brisbane using criteria and methods of the World Health Organization. Mean DMFT per child were substantially lower than expected for a non‐fluoridated area, being 0.7, 2.0 3.1, 4.7 and 7.2 for the respective age groups. These scores represent a 50 % reduction cm levels reported in 1954 and a 20–35 % reduction on caries experience of Queensland country, children in 1967. 21 % of the sample consumed fluoride tablets regularly and these had caries levels virtually identical with life‐time residents of fluoridated areas. Compared with children never taking tablets they had 58–79 % fewer DMFT and 28–54 % fewer DMFT From data of a study of Townsville in 1975 after 10 years' fluoridation it can be calculated that there would be approximately 180000 fewer restorations required in Brisbane if that city had been fluoridated 10 years p

ISSN:0301-5661    

DOI:10.1111/j.1600-0528.1979.tb01184.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

数据来源: WILEY

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AbstractA survey comprising 478 children aged 6–7 years and 13–14 years was conducted in high‐fluoride areas (Wonji, 12.4 parts/106F‐and Awassa, 3.5 parts/10 F‐) in the Rift Valley in Ethiopia. Dental fluorosis was found in 99 % of the 6–7‐year‐old groups. Very mild to moderate fluorosis dominated in the primary teeth and moderate to severe fluorosis in the permanent teeth. All 13–14‐year‐old children born in Awassa or Wonji had fluorosis, mainly in the moderate to severe form. Eighty‐four percent of the 13–14‐year‐old children not born in the area had fluorosis, mainly in the very mild form. The most severe fluorosis was seen in the last erupting teeth, but moderate fluorosis was also seen in primary incisors, indicating placental transfer of fluorides. Teeth with moderate and severe fluorosis more frequently had dental caries than teeth with no or very mild and mild fluorosis. The average DMFT was 2.46 ± 2.34 in Wonji and 1.69 ± 1.88 in Awassa. The average dft was 0.32 ± 0.80 in Wonji and 0.40 ± 0.96 in Awassa. Gingivitis was seen in 97 % of the children and

ISSN:0301-5661    

DOI:10.1111/j.1600-0528.1979.tb01185.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1979

数据来源: WILEY