Search for dissertations about: "dental hygienists"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words dental hygienists.

  2. 1. On Carbohydrate Intake and Dental Status in the Elderly

    Author : Torgny Alstad; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Carbohydrates; Cohort analysis; Dental caries; Dental status; Elderly; Epidemiology; Factor analysis; Graphic interaction model; Oral sugar clearance;

    Abstract : People?s dental status has the potential to affect dietary intake and, at the same time, diet may affect the health of the dentition. To study the associations, the elderly appear to be an appropriate group and carbohydrates the appropriate nutrients. READ MORE

  4. 2. Attitudes and communicative factors related to oral health and periodontal treatment

    Author : Jane Stenman; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; chronic periodontitis; dental hygienist; communication; dental hygienist beliefs survey; dental hygienist-patient relationship; dental anxiety; grounded theory; interviews; motivational interview; oral health; oral hygiene behaviour; periodontal infection control;

    Abstract : The most important factor in the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease is the individual’s standard of daily self-performed oral hygiene. Consequently, a major task in periodontal treatment is to motivate the patient to efficient oral hygiene behaviour. READ MORE

  5. 3. Self-directed learning, teamwork, holistic view and oral health

    Author : Leif Leisnert; Malmö högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Livslångt lärande; Munhälsa; Tandläkarutbildning; Problembaserat lärande; Oral health; Education; Dental; Diagnosis; Patient Care Team;

    Abstract : The dental program at the Malmö dental school, the so called Malmö-model, is guided by four linked principles: self-directed learning, teamwork, a holistic view of patient care, and oral health (Fig.1). Figure 1. The four guiding principles of problem based learning at TVH, Malmö. READ MORE

  6. 4. On approximal caries prevention using fluoridated toothpicks, dental floss and interdental brushes

    Author : Barbro Särner; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Approximal caries; Dental flosses; De- and re-mineralization; Fluoride; Interproximal aids; Interproximal area; Oral hygiene; Questionnaire; Toothpicks;

    Abstract : Although dental health has improved during the last 40-50 years, approximal caries still constitutes a problem in many age groups. It is important that fluoride (F) toothpaste is used when brushing the teeth. In some subjects, there may be a need for supplementary F products, especially in the caries-prone approximal area. READ MORE

  7. 5. Work environment, health and well-being in dental hygienists : a work-health-culture model

    Author : Viola Ylipää; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : dental hygienists; stress; musculoskeletal disorders; culture; health; well-being; life-style; coping; skills; job satisfaction; leadership; competencies;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to elucidate dental hygienists' physical and psychosocial work conditions, health and well-being. Although the physical work conditions and musculoskeletal disorders have been central issues in dental hygiene, it is also important to study how occupational health and well-being is achieved in a mixture of human interactions at workplaces i. READ MORE