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Open AccessEffect of sugar-sweetened beverage taxation on sugars intake and dental caries: an umbrella review of a global perspective
As part of the Global Strategy on Oral health, the World Health Organization (WHO) is exploring cost-effective interventions for oral health, including taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). To inform ...
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Open AccessPrevalence of periodontal disease among Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations: protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Indigenous populations globally experience worse oral health than their non-Indigenous counterpart. Globally, the occurrence of periodontal diseases such as gingivitis and chronic periodontitis is high among I...
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Open AccessOnline oral health information seeking experience and knowledge, attitudes and practices of oral health among iranian medical students: an online survey
The internet is increasingly used as a source of health information. This study aimed to explore the online oral health information seeking experience, to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP)...
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Open AccessOral health of aboriginal people with kidney disease living in Central Australia
Associations between kidney disease and periodontal disease are not well documented among Aboriginal people of Australia. The purpose of this investigation was to report and compare demographic, oral health, a...
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Open AccessThe impact of interpersonal racism on oral health related quality of life among Indigenous South Australians: a cross-sectional study
Interpersonal racism has had a profound impact on Indigenous populations globally, manifesting as negative experiences and discrimination at an individual, institutional and systemic level. Interpersonal racis...
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Open AccessGlobal concerns of dental and oral health workers during COVID-19 outbreak: a scope study on the concerns and the co** strategies
Dental and oral health workers have direct contact with respiratory aerosols of patients during procedures. This study aimed to determine the main concerns of dental and oral health workers globally during COV...
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Open AccessThe role of the oral microbiota in chronic non-communicable disease and its relevance to the Indigenous health gap in Australia
Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islanders (hereafter respectfully referred to as Indigenous Australians) experience disproportionately poor health and low life expectancy compared to non-Indigenous Au...
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Open AccessLessons learned from a periodontal intervention to reduce progression of chronic kidney disease among Aboriginal Australians
Periodontal disease is associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD), with both conditions being highly prevalent among Australia’s Aboriginal population. This paper reflects on the lessons learned following im...
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Open AccessPeriodontal disease and chronic kidney disease among Aboriginal adults; an RCT
This study will assess measures of vascular health and inflammation in Aboriginal Australian adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and determine if intensive periodontal intervention improves cardiovascula...
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Open AccessThe effect of a periodontal intervention on cardiovascular risk markers in Indigenous Australians with periodontal disease: the PerioCardio study
Indigenous Australians experience an overwhelming burden of chronic disease, including cardiovascular diseases. Periodontal disease (inflammation of the tissues surrounding teeth) is also widespread, and may c...
