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Economic burden of becoming a dentist in Thailand
ObjectivesTo determine the overall estimated financial impact and related expenses incurred over the duration of the undergraduate Dental Degree in...
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Oral health knowledge, literacy and behavior of pregnant women: a qualitative study in a northeastern province of Thailand
BackgroundPregnancy is a unique period of women’s lives, and oral health is an important public health indicator during this period. Pregnant women...
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Scale development to measure the patient perception of patient-centered care of dentists in primary care settings of Thailand: a measurement invariance test
BackgroundPatient-centered care is essential for providing quality services thoroughly at the primary care level, but it is unclear and lacks...
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Presence of Candida and its associated factors in participants attending oral cancer screening in the lower northeastern area of Thailand
BackgroundCertain evidence indicated high prevalence of Candida in oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) and oral cancer (OC). This study was...
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Histopathological and risk factor analyses of oral potentially malignant disorders and oral cancer in a proactive screening in northeastern Thailand
BackgroundLip and oral cavity cancer has been reported as the 10th most common cancer in Thailand. Recently, a screening program for oral potentially...
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Characteristics and influencing factors of the first dental visit among children in Bangkok, Thailand: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundThe first dental visit (FDV) is fundamental to good oral health. This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of FDV, including the...
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Perception and belief in oral health among Karen ethnic group living along Thai-Myanmar border, Thailand
BackgroundUtilization of oral health services has been low among rural populations in Thailand, especially for minority ethnicity populations living...
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Oral health status and behaviors of pregnant migrant workers in Bangkok, Thailand: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundThere is evidence to show that immigrants have poorer oral health status than their local counterparts, and low-skilled migrant workers may...
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Oral status is associated with chewing difficulty in Thai older adults: data from a National Oral Health Survey
BackgroundThe number of older adults in Thailand is increasing. Better chewing ability is associated with healthy aging. Although numerous studies...
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Impact of oral diseases on 12- and 15-year-old children’s quality of life: condition-specific oral health related quality of life analysis
BackgroundOral diseases can affect children’s quality of life. The aim of the present study was to assess the Condition-Specific (CS) impacts from...
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Knowledge and attitude toward oral health behavior of overseas students during the COVID-19 pandemic
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has impacted overseas students, including their oral health. Due to movement restrictions, limited living allowances,...
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The elevation of fibroblast growth factor 21 is associated with generalized periodontitis in patients with treated metabolic syndrome
BackgroundFibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) is closely associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS). An alteration of FGF21 is possibly affected by...
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Can music therapy and aroma therapy really reduce dental anxiety and fear?
DesignThis study was a randomised controlled trial (RCT) designed to evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy and aromatherapy on reducing dental...
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Periodontal diseases in Thai schoolchildren. Clinical and microbiological observations
The prevalence of periodontitis among Thai schoolchildren is unknown. In a cross-sectional study, the prevalence and severity of periodontal...
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Empathy level towards patients among thai dental students: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundThis study aimed to develop the Jefferson scale of Empathy - Health Professions student version (JSE-HPS) for the dental student in the...
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Perceptions of orthodontic residents toward the implementation of dental technologies in postgraduate curriculum
BackgroundDental technologies have increasingly been implemented in orthodontic practice to offer better experiences for orthodontists and patients,...
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A phenomenological study on East and Southeast Asian dental educators: perceived importance, challenges, and strategies in teaching dental materials science
BackgroundEffective teaching of dental materials science is crucial for dental students to develop a comprehensive understanding of materials used in...
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TAS2R38 polymorphisms and oral diseases in Thais: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundPolymorphisms at positions 49, 262, and 296 in the TAS2R38 bitter taste receptor gene result in two common genetic haplotypes, PAV and AVI,...
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Hydrogeogenic fluoride in groundwater and dental fluorosis in Thai agrarian communities: a prevalence survey and case–control study
BackgroundDental fluorosis can be a disease of social inequity in access to safe drinking water. This dental public health issue becomes prominent in...
