Oral Health Related Quality of Life Impact in Dentistry

Autor: Nikolai J. Attard, Racha Hariri, Emad Eddin Alzoubi
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Journal of Dental Health, Oral Disorders & Therapy. 6
ISSN: 2373-4345
Popis: In spite of its recent emergence over the past 30 years, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) has important impact on the clinical practice of dentistry and dental research. OHRQoL is a multidimensional paradigm that involves a subjective evaluation of the individual’s oral health, functional well-being, emotional well-being, expectations and satisfaction with care, and sense of self. It has been beneficial in relation to clinical research and health policies regulation. OHRQoL is an integral part of general health and well-being, World Health Organization (WHO) had considered Oral health related quality of life as an important section of the Global Oral Health Program (2003).
peer-reviewed
Databáze: OpenAIRE