Accessing MEDLINE from the dental office

Article Abstract:

Computer access to the MEDLINE medical research database service at home or in the office may be helpful to dentists in improving patient care and office efficiency. This electronic library contain updated lists of research articles cataloged by title, author, and key words and may contain a summary of the article. Dentists can access MEDLINE either through a service linked to their computer over the telephone lines or by updated CD's played on the computer's CD-ROM drive. MEDLINE can help to answer patient questions and keep dentists up to date on current dental techniques, disease prevention, and management procedures. Equipment requirements include a computer, modem and phone line if using the telephone service, CD-ROM drive if using CDs, and a printer to print the accessed information.

Usage, Information management, Dental offices, MEDLINE (Database)

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A community collaboration: the Dental Emergency Assistance Program

Article Abstract:

The Dental Emergency Assistance Program in Michigan is a good example of a community-based program to deliver basic dental care to those who cannot afford it. The program was begun by the Tri-County Dental Health Council in Southfield, Michigan, which receives funding from the United Way. In 1993, the council referred 645 indigent people to 148 participating dental offices throughout the region. Most were referred for pain, swelling, lost fillings and broken teeth. Most were treated by a general practitioner. The dentists estimated that they provided free care worth $45,303.

Care and treatment, Services, Poor

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Factors associated with dental anxiety

Article Abstract:

People with anxiety about dental care are more likely to be female and low-income, have negative attitudes about dentists, and poor oral health. Researchers surveyed 455 people in Detroit, MI, about dental care. Those with the greatest anxiety were more likely to see a dentist infrequently, to have more tooth decay and fillings, and be dissatisfied with their mouth than those with less or no anxiety. Dentists should consider these factors when treating patients, especially those with poor oral health, to prevent perpetuating negative attitudes and anxiety about oral care.

Psychological aspects, Causes of, Anxiety, Dental personnel and patient, Dental personnel-patient relations

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