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Perceptions of community healthcare workers on the use of teledentistry for seniors in Singapore: A qualitative study

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This study explored the challenges and opportunities of implementing teledentistry (T-DOCS) from the perspective of Community Health Workers (CHWs). Interviews with 43 CHWs revealed barriers such as low awareness of dental care, lack of confidence, staffing shortages, competing duties, and limited access due to COVID-19. However, CHWs’ motivation, existing patient … [Read more...] about Perceptions of community healthcare workers on the use of teledentistry for seniors in Singapore: A qualitative study

Changing smiles and minds-a community-based trial on parental knowledge impact on early childhood caries

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This community-based trial in New York City aimed to improve parents' understanding of factors contributing to early childhood caries (ECC) through educational visits with community health workers (CHWs) using the MySmileBuddy program. Over a year, CHWs met with 1207 children and their parents to discuss caries prevention, with follow-ups conducted through various communication … [Read more...] about Changing smiles and minds-a community-based trial on parental knowledge impact on early childhood caries

Change in parental knowledge and beliefs about early childhood dental caries following a pragmatic community-based trial

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The MySmileBuddy (MSB) intervention aimed to assess changes in parent knowledge and beliefs regarding early childhood caries (ECC). The pragmatic community-based caries management trial was administered by community health workers (CHWs). Surveys were conducted before and after the intervention involving 669 parents. Results showed significant improvements in knowledge across … [Read more...] about Change in parental knowledge and beliefs about early childhood dental caries following a pragmatic community-based trial

The role of community health workers in promoting oral health at school settings: A scoping review

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This scoping review examined the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in oral health interventions in school settings. It included eleven articles from various databases. While only one study specifically focused on CHW involvement, others involved teachers or peer learners. Interventions ranged from screenings to education. Outcomes included increased access to oral health … [Read more...] about The role of community health workers in promoting oral health at school settings: A scoping review

Oral Health Training Course for Community Health Workers in Africa

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This course aims to train community health workers in promoting oral health, preventing oral diseases, and integrating oral health into broader health initiatives like noncommunicable diseases prevention. It will provide competency-based training aligned with established guidelines and teaching materials for trainers to deliver the modules to community health workers. … [Read more...] about Oral Health Training Course for Community Health Workers in Africa