Alexandria, VA, USA – The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) have announced the publication of a new supplement to JDR Clinical & Translational Research entitled, “Medical-Dental-Behavioral Integration: Embracing Whole Person Health in Research and Practice.”
An editorial introduces nine articles in this supplement that emphasize and support establishing and maintaining integrated health care systems that address all aspects of a person’s health, given the complex links between oral, behavioral, and systemic health:
- “California School Nurses' Knowledge in Identifying Dental Conditions and Making Dental Referrals” by V. Bhoopathi, University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry, USA
- “Delivery of Oral Health Services at Medical Visits through Three Medical Dental Integration Models” by P. Braun, University of Colorado, Aurora, USA
- “Sub-Optimal Oral Health, Multi-morbidity and Access to Dental Care” by N. Gomaa, Western University, London, ON, Canada
- “Medical-Dental-Behavioral Integration: Embracing Whole Person Health in Research and Practice” by L. Heaton, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, Boston, MA, USA
- “Periodontal Disease and Metabolic Control of Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus” by A. Jeftha, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
- “Oral Health Recovery: Randomized Evaluation of an Oral-Behavioral Health Integration Approach” by A. Lapidos, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, USA
- “One Health and Oral Health: A Scoping Review to Inform Research and Challenges” by C. McGrath, University of Hong Kong Faculty of Dentistry, SAR China
- “Toward a Comprehensive Model of Medical-Dental-Behavioral Integration” by D. McNeil, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, USA
- “System-based Intervention for Medical Providers to Improve Dental Attendance in Adult Primary Care” by S. Nelson, Case Western University, Cleveland, OH, USA
- “Attitudes Toward Adolescent Mental Health Screening in a Dental Setting: A Mixed-Methods Study” by S. Ticku, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology, Boston, MA, USA
Sponsored by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, each article represents original data collection from clinical and big data studies, a theoretical discussion of implementation of medical-dental-behavioral integration models and a scoping review of the links between oral health and one health. They involve providers representing oral health care, primary care, nursing, behavioral health, and other health care providers in the delivery of integrated, whole person care. This Editorial discusses barriers to and opportunities that emerge when we understand overall health as a complex interplay of factors – including individual, emotional, social, and environmental. The papers provide strong evidence for the importance, feasibility, and necessity of integrated health care and concept of overall health.
About the JDR Clinical & Translational Research
The JDR Clinical & Translational Research (JDR CTR) is a peer-reviewed, quarterly journal that encompasses all areas of clinical and translational research in the dental, oral, and craniofacial sciences. Launched by IADR and AADOCR, JDR CTR provides a resource for clinicians, scientists, academics, researchers, and policy makers across the entire spectrum of the dental community. Follow JDR CTR on Twitter @JDRClinTransRes.
About IADR
The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to drive dental, oral, and craniofacial research for health and well-being worldwide. IADR represents the individual scientists, clinician-scientists, dental professionals, and students based in academic, government, non-profit, and private-sector institutions who share our mission. Learn more at www.iadr.org.
About AADOCR
The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to drive dental, oral, and craniofacial research to advance health and well-being. AADOCR represents the individual scientists, clinician-scientists, dental professionals, and students based in academic, government, non-profit, and private-sector institutions who share our mission. AADOCR is the largest division of IADR. Learn more at www.aadocr.org.
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