Oral health status and behaviors of the elderly and other adults: results of a health screening

Heine, Carole S.; Jong, Anneke de; Casamassimo, Paul S.; Osterbrock, Nancy; Call, Richard L.

doi:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1983.tb01341.x

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“…In 1958, 16.2% of this population in the U.S. visited a dental clinic, whereas in 1975 this figure increased to 30.3% [ADA, 1978a] and in 1981 to 43% [U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, 1975Statistics, , 1981. Heine et al [1983] reported similar figures in Colorado. The National Center for Health Statistics also reported an increase in utilization from 25.8% in 1970 to 38.6% in 1983.…”

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Dental Behavioral Aspects of a Non‐Institutionalized Elderly Population¹

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Various studies have shown an increase in utilization of dental services among the elderly in the last three decades. This study aimed at evaluating utilization rate of non-institutionalized geriatric population in Jerusalem and determining reasons for non-utilization. To eliminate the factor of accessibility of services, a Jerusalem neighborhood with a dental geriatric clinic was selected and all residents were notified. A second letter requesting cooperation with a dentist who would be visiting their homes was sent, and was followed by a phone call. According to a list provided by the municipality, 175 homes were visited; only 87 were examined, 21.7% refused; 4.6% were disqualified for health problems, 13.7% died and 10.3% moved. Testing included: a clinical dental examination, an interview regarding number of visits at a dental clinic and reasons for non-utilization of services. Results indicated that 42.4% had visited a dentist during the last year and 37.6% had not seen a dentist for more than 5 years. Of those who had not seen a dentist for more than a year, 62.7% indicated having no problems, 9.8% indicated a financial barrier, 7.8% indicated no services available, 5.9% were too busy and only 3.9% indicated fear as the reason for non-utilization. Though the sample was relatively small, accessibility and availability of dental services have proven to be factors which increase utilization.

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“…Some investigators used findings from these screening protocols to estimate epidemi-olog~c parameters (53)(54)(55). Screening programs for other oral conditions, especially dental caries, have been implemented without testing their validity (25). Anecdotal information suggests that screening protocols, such as the one in the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors' "sevenstep model" (24), are being increasingly used, in part because of the financial and logistic difficulties associated with visual-tactile examinations.…”

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“…Few oral conditions, other than oral cancer, have been the subject of screening programs and activities (21)(22)(23). For dental caries, screening denotes a fast and simple process by which an examiner visually inspects the oral cavity to detect the presence or absence of specific oral conditions (24), as has been done in "health fairs" (25). Based on Frankenburg's criteria, dental caries, dental fluorosis, and dental injuries screening protocols could be developed as alternatives to visual-tactile examinations.…”

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Validity of Two Methods for Assessing Oral Health Status of Populations

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Malvitz²,

Eklund³

1997

J Public Health Dent

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“…In a survey of more than 5500 adults (which included 1000 persons over 65) interviewed at a health fair [Heine et al, 1983], the majority reported seeking dental care during the past year. In a survey of more than 5500 adults (which included 1000 persons over 65) interviewed at a health fair [Heine et al, 1983], the majority reported seeking dental care during the past year.…”

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Recent Advances in Behavioral Research in Geriatric Dentistry¹

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1988

Gerodontology

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This paper examines recent studies in behavioral science and health services aspects of geriatric dentistry. With the increased focus on special needs of older patients, researchers have become concerned with psychological and sociocultural factors that influence older people's oral health status, behavior, and attitudes. Studies of dental service utilization patterns among subgroups of the elderly, including those in long‐term care settings, will be reviewed. Research on methods to improve oral health care behaviors will be discussed, with their implications for developing oral health promotion and service delivery programs. The special oral health needs of cognitively impaired and frail elderly will be reviewed. Studies of clinical decision‐making in geriatric dentistry have been conducted. These studies have revealed significant gaps in dental professionals' knowledge and attention to the special needs of older patients. This and other aspects of behavioral research suggest the need for better methods to disseminate research findings in geriatric dentistry to clinical practice in this field. The presentation will discuss ways of improving dissemination and transfer of research findings to the clinical management of aged patients.

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Oral health status and behaviors of the elderly and other adults: results of a health screening

Cited by 8 publications

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Dental Behavioral Aspects of a Non‐Institutionalized Elderly Population¹

Dental Behavioral Aspects of a Non‐Institutionalized Elderly Population¹

Validity of Two Methods for Assessing Oral Health Status of Populations

Recent Advances in Behavioral Research in Geriatric Dentistry¹

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Dental Behavioral Aspects of a Non‐Institutionalized Elderly Population1

Validity of Two Methods for Assessing Oral Health Status of Populations

Recent Advances in Behavioral Research in Geriatric Dentistry1

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