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Gibson G, Reifenstahl EF, Wehler CJ, Rich SE, Kressin NR, King TB, Jones JA, Gibson, Gretchen, Reifenstahl, Erik F, Wehler, Carolyn J, Rich, Sharron E, Kressin, Nancy R, King, Tracy B, Jones, Judith A |
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Journal of Public Health Dentistry; Spring2008, Vol. 68 Issue 2, p111-115, 5p |
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Objective: The aim of this study was to assess homeless veterans' perception of their oral health and the impact that oral disease and treatment have on self-assessed quality of life.Methods: Outcomes included measures of general and oral-specific quality of life and functional status. Single-item self-report of oral health and the General Oral Health Assessment Index were assessed at baseline and after treatment.Results: One hundred and twelve veterans completed the baseline questionnaire, and 48 completed the follow-up. Veterans who were eligible for ongoing dental care had improved General Oral Health Assessment scores, while patients who received only emergency dental care saw a decreased score (2.46 versus -2.12). General Oral Health Assessment improvement was significantly related to fewer teeth at baseline (18 versus 23), a lower baseline General Oral Health Assessment (23.6 versus 28.1), having a denture visit (22 versus 35 percent), and improvement in self-reported oral health (25 versus 42 percent).Conclusion: There was significant improvement in homeless veterans'perceived oral health after receiving dental care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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