Research
Oral Health Equity Cannot Be Achieved Without Racial Equity
Barriers to achieving good oral and overall health do not stop with access to care. Systemic racism exists within healthcare, is linked to several social determinants of health, and contributes…
Read MoreSchool-Based Health Services in Virginia and the COVID-19 Pandemic
School-based health programs provide health services, like oral health, to students in schools. Schools were closed and students learned virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic, disrupting school-based health programs and impacting…
Read MoreA Case Study of a Community Health Worker Program Located in Low-Income Housing in Richmond, VA
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are public health workers with unique understanding of the experience, language, and culture of the populations they serve to promote healthy living and to help people…
Read MoreOral Health Knowledge, Barriers to Dental Care, and Awareness of a Medicaid Pregnancy Dental Coverage Among Reproductive-Age Women
In this study of women at an urban health center in Virginia, pregnant women in Virginia covered through Medicaid were less likely to be aware of and use their dental…
Read MorePromoting Support for Community Water Fluoridation
Messaging about the benefits, importance, and safety of community water fluoridation (CWF) vary. This study analyzed what kinds of messages effectively influenced support for CWF. Researchers found that focusing on oral health…
Read MoreSilver Diamine Fluoride Protocol for Reducing Preventable Dental Hospitalisations in Victorian Children
Children at high-risk for cavities in this Australian study avoided hospitalizations for dental issues when they participated in a treatment regimen that included silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and other preventive measures. The…
Read MoreOral Health in America: Advances and Challenges
This report outlines what we’ve learned since the 2000 Surgeon General’s Oral Health Report. It describes the improvements we’ve made as a nation in improving oral health at a population…
Read MoreMaking the case for interprofessional education and practice collaboration to address rising rates of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancers
Cancers caused by the humanpapilloma virus (HPV) on the tongue, tonsils, mouth, and throat are rising in the US, particularly among males. The HPV vaccine, usually given to adolescents, is…
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