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American Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. Moderate to severe periodontal disease is linked to higher risk of heart disease, […]
Best Practice Approach: Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults
Poor oral health in older adults is a hidden crisis and an overlooked and pressing national concern. Neglected oral health not only affects the quality of life and well-being of […]
Best Practice Approach: Early Childhood Caries: Prevention and Management
Early childhood caries (ECC) is the clinical term for tooth decay that affects children younger than age six. It is the most common disease in young children, especially those from […]
IDD Interprofessional Oral Health Clinical Experience
OHNEP’s new Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Interprofessional Oral Health Clinical Experience Guide brings students from different health professions together for a team-building clinical rotation where they learn to more effectively provide whole-person care for […]
Exciting New Edition of OHNEP Interprofessional Oral Health Faculty Toolkits
The Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice (OHNEP) Program is excited to share the second edition of the OHNEP Undergraduate Interprofessional Oral Health Faculty Tool Kit and the third edition of the OHNEP […]
RWJF Executive Summary on Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is a major public health problem in the United States. An association between childhood obesity and dental caries, the most prevalent disease of childhood, has been suggested. One […]
Dietary Changes to Prevent Childhood Obesity and Consumption of Sugar‐Sweetened Beverages
A scoping review of skills and tools oral health professionals need to engage children and parents in dietary changes to prevent childhood obesity and consumption of sugar‐sweetened beverages Lisa F. […]
Assessing Attitudes and Actions of Pediatric Dentists Toward Childhood Obesity and Sugar‐Sweetened Beverages
Assessing attitudes and actions of pediatric dentists toward childhood obesity and sugar‐sweetened beverages Robin Wright PhD Paul S. Casamassimo DDS, MS
Pediatric Obesity‐Related Curricular Content and Training in Dental Schools and Dental Hygiene Programs
Pediatric obesity‐related curricular content and training in dental schools and dental hygiene programs: systematic review and recommendations Kimon Divaris DDS, PhD Vaishnavi Bhaskar BDS, MPH Kathleen A. McGraw MA, MLS
Advancing Oral Health Policy and Advocacy to Prevent Childhood Obesity and Reduce Children’s Consumption of Sugar‐Sweetened Beverages
Advancing oral health policy and advocacy to prevent childhood obesity and reduce children’s consumption of sugar‐sweetened beverages Ankit Sanghavi BDS, MPH Nadia J. Siddiqui MPH
Healthy Futures: Conference Summary and Recommendations
Healthy Futures: Engaging the oral health community in childhood obesity prevention – Conference summary and recommendations Raul I. Garcia DMD, MMedSc Dushanka Kleinman DDS, MScD Katrina Holt MPH, MS, RD, […]
Primary Care Interventions to Reduce Childhood Obesity and Sugar‐Sweetened Beverage Consumption
Primary care interventions to reduce childhood obesity and sugar‐sweetened beverage consumption: Food for thought for oral health professionals Diane Dooley MD, MHS Nicolette M. Moultrie RDHAP, MS Elsbeth Sites BS […]
The Association Between Consumption of Sugar‐Containing Beverages and Excess Weight Gain Among Children
A systematic review of the association between consumption of sugar‐containing beverages and excess weight gain among children under age 12 Julie Frantsve‐Hawley RDH, PhD James D. Bader DDS, MPH Jean […]
Introduction to Proceedings of Healthy Futures
Introduction to proceedings of healthy futures: engaging the oral health community in childhood obesity prevention national conference
Healthy Futures: Engaging the Oral Health Community in Childhood Obesity Prevention National Conference – Executive Summary
Describes RWJF efforts and provides an overview of the conference, the conference agenda, and key findings. It also presents a list of proposed strategies in the following areas: research, dental […]
2011 National Oral Health Conference: Converge on the Future – Programs
Programs for the 2011 National Oral Health Conference – recognized as America’s premier dental public health conference not only because of the richness of the program, but also because of […]