International journal of dental hygiene
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Impact of single-session motivational interviewing on clinical outcomes following periodontal maintenance therapy.
Patient engagement in effective oral hygiene following periodontal therapy is essential to long-term success. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a behavioural counselling approach documented to positively influence behaviour change related to smoking, diabetes control and medication adherence. Emerging evidence suggests utility of MI to improve oral health. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether the use of brief motivational interviewing (BMI) is effective in improving internal motivation for oral hygiene behaviour. ⋯ Results show that a one-time MI session is insufficient for improving oral hygiene in long-standing maintenance patients.
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To explore self-reported cost-prohibitive dental treatment needs among Canadians. ⋯ This study confirms that there are significant relationships between socio-demographic factors, dental-related behaviours and the types of dental services that are selected as unaffordable. Indirectly, this shows us how socio-demographic factors may influence the types of dental services that are reported as 'needed' by certain groups. Difficulties in distinguishing between the services that are 'needed' from and those that are 'wanted' demonstrate some of the policy complexity associated with publicly financed dental care.