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The purpose of this study is to explore the possible factors that influence how patients rate their dentists in the underserved communities and how commonly each factors are mentioned in the articles found from the systematic review. PubMed was used to search the articles with the keywords categorized into 5 different groups, they were: dental/oral, underserved, patient satisfaction, services provided and America. The search resulted in 123 articles and after critical appraisal and review, 19 full text articles were determined to be fully relevant to this project. A table of summarized results from the articles was created and factors of satisfaction from the articles were translated into a category which then was categorize into broader category based on relatedness. Sub-categories that were mentioned at least five times in the articles were cost, insurance acceptance, communication, interpersonal skills, number of treatments, fear/worry/anxiety and pain. According to the findings, quality in terms of interaction and interpersonal relationship between patients and the dentists was most mentioned compared to other factors when it comes to patient satisfaction. Other factors mentioned were external factors, pain, continuity, access, cost, technical qualities, efficiency, convenience, availability and environment. The purpose of this study has been met. The results in this project suggest that dentists in underserved communities could focus on changing the way they deliver their service if they want to improve patient retention and satisfaction.
ContributorsHnin, Ma Myat Thida (Author) / McCullough, Mac (Thesis director) / Riley, William (Committee member) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2016-05
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Refugee communities battle many obstacles once arriving in a new country. Many times, their access to quality dental care can be overlooked due to multiple governmental and/or cultural factors. From anti-migrant notions and decrease in funds to culturally different food practices and sensitivities, refugee communities are vulnerable in their ability to maintain consistent dental care. By forming clinics that cater to specific needs and educating communities on the importance of prevention, access to quality care can be improved. As resistance has increased towards migrant communities, the government should take care to implement policies that ensure certain populations are not overlooked. By doing this, refugees and other migrant communities will have a better chance of integrating into a new society.
ContributorsJames, Jeena Mary (Author) / Erfani, Julie Murphy (Thesis director) / Hung, Carla (Committee member) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2020-05
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College students are constantly stressed while balancing their coursework, personal life, relationships, jobs, and more. Whether they are in their last year trying to apply for jobs or post graduate programs or first-year students trying to acclimate to a new environment and a heavier course load, college students are under significant pressure. Stress can lead to deteriorating health habits including oral hygiene. To understand the relation between stress and oral hygiene among college students, this study explores selected students in Arizona and how their oral health has changed since starting college. In a survey of current Arizona State University students, the findings suggest there is a lack of oral health habits within the population and a misunderstanding of what constitutes proper oral hygiene. The study investigated health habits such as diet, exercise, and oral hygiene and how they correlated with the conceptions people had about what is considered correct oral care. Although oral care is extremely important, the conclusions indicate that educated populations, like college students, have not prioritized correct hygiene practices. The lack of oral health in college students can lead to further health problems highlighting the importance to promote proper oral hygiene practices.
ContributorsHernandez Castaneda, Maria Alejandra (Author) / Riley, William (Thesis director) / Maddox, Rachael (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Music, Dance and Theatre (Contributor) / College of Health Solutions (Contributor)
Created2022-05
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This study analyzed the current dental insurance and care practices in the United States, and the role that it plays in national health insurance systems. This was accomplished through extensive literary analysis of articles and websites that discussed both current dental/health care practices and also the insurance systems and policies that support and inhibit individuals receiving the care they need. It was discovered that routine dental visits can play a crucial role in the identification and mitigation of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, and sleep apnea. The utilization of available dental care services was found to have a direct correlation with the possession of dental insurance, with a drastic drop-off in utilization amongst the uninsured. Through the analysis of barriers towards the integration of nationwide dental insurance, such as socioeconomic differences, regulatory and policy concerns, and cultural and behavioral barriers, a few potential solutions were developed. All of these factors were researched and investigated to generate a report of why dental care is important, the challenges to the integration of dental insurance in the United States, and steps that can be taken to guide this country in the right direction.
ContributorsStandridge, James (Author) / O'Flaherty, Katherine (Thesis director) / Dameron, Brett (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Maintaining good oral health during pregnancy is a significant contributor to healthy pregnancy outcomes. The physiological changes that happen during pregnancy can adversely affect women’s oral health and place her at risk for pregnancy outcomes such as miscarriage and preeclampsia. The unborn child’s health can also be affected by premature birth and low birth weight. Although professional organizations have evidence-based practice guidelines for both prenatal and dental providers, the evidence shows a gap between recommendations and practice. An oral health promotion project for pregnant women was implemented in a federally qualified community health center where there was a lack of adherence to the guidelines.
The purpose of this project was to implement established oral health screening guidelines for pregnant women and to increase dental visits among pregnant women. For this project, a two-item maternal oral health-screening tool (MOS) for the prenatal providers was added into the electronic health record to standardize and document oral health screening for pregnant women at their first prenatal visit. After three months of implementation, there was a significant increase in maternal oral health screening and referral. This project may be replicated at any prenatal setting to improve oral health during pregnancy.
ContributorsPhilsy, Jaison (Author) / Link, Denise (Thesis advisor)
Created2018-04-24