Adult Dental Health Survey 2013

Public Health Problem Identification (Agenda Setting) Cost Dental benefits for Medicaid adults are not federally mandated which poses a cost barrier for beneficiaries (Paradise & Hinton, 2016; Mc-Ginn-Shapiro, 2008; Hinton & Paradise, 2016; MACPAC, 2015). According to Saloner, Polsky, Kenney, Hempstead and Rhodes (2015), “A medical bill of $100 would represent about one-tenth of the monthly income of a single adult living at the poverty level. Thus, low-income adults will often delay or forego care

Effects of Bullying Danville Community College Holly Knight ASSESSMENT: PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM: Bullying is one of the largest public health problems in the world today. Bullying involves the use of force, threat, or coercion to abuse, intimidate, or aggressively dominate others (Wikipedia). Children and adults are bullied in school, work, and even on the internet. Bullying can cause physical and mental health issues as well as a decrease in academic performance. It may also cause depression and

occurrence, however, it is important to involve him in the discussion to let him know his feelings are important. Cameron and Widmer (2013) view this as essential in building positive communication with young patients and their families while Wilkins (2013) states that this is vital in building rapport with the young patient.

vulnerable population for oral diseases (Bedos, Levine, & Brodeur, 2009; Petersen et al., 2005). Studies on access to oral health care in the Canadian context have pointed to low-income populations, the unemployed, isolated indigenous populations, and other socio-economically vulnerable groups as people who need oral health services most. These studies have pointed to the poor oral health status of visible minority groups such as immigrants (Calvasina, Muntaner, & Quinonez, 2015; Calvasina, Muntaner, &

medical care was the main purpose of this bill. This is a comprehensive law that would allow increase access to care, promote health and control costs. The provision that would be discussed is Section 2714, which is the Extension of Dependent Coverage and is found under Title 1-Quality, Affordable Health Care for all American, under Subtitle A- Immediate Improvements in Health Care Coverage for All Americans. (Compilation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 2010, p. 34). Under Section 2714

applicable to older adults; the objective to be addressed within this review report is the objective of increasing the proportion of dentists with geriatric certification. The specific research question to be addressed is “What are various factors that might be inhibiting dentists from attaining their geriatric certification and what are some strategies to overcome these obstacles and further facilitate this objective?” While the main priority should be to advocate for further health promotion of oral

sought to examine the level of access to dental services among residents of Alberta, Manitoba and Newfoundland. The aim of this interprovincial comparison of access to dental services is to provide an understanding of how different provincial dental health programs may account for differences in access levels among their residents. The findings show that in all three selected provinces, children or individuals below 18 years have higher levels of access to dental services than those in the other age

2012). Non-elderly, uninsured, childless adults who, prior to the legislation, were ineligible for Medicaid were the focus of this provision (KFF, 2012). As part of the Medicaid expansion, newly eligible adults must be offered alternative benefit plans (Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission [MACPAC], n.d.). Plans must provide 10 essential health benefits; none include dental

doesn’t stop. Then when you leave they give you a little bag of dental goodies for you to have. If you were like myself growing up, you probably forgot all the time. And it was an endless cycle at the dentist. Because of this I have spent a great amount of time this past month on flossing and why you should take time to properly floss your teeth every day. According to, US News they had an article published by Steve Sternberg in 2013 where they stated that on a national level those who floss daily

The Child Dental Health survey, conducted every ten years, investigates the dental health of children of varying ages across the UK (Health and Social Care Information Centre 2015). The 2013 survey found children from deprived backgrounds to have a significantly greater decay experience. Despite efforts to address the inequalities in oral health in the UK, this problem persists. Health inequalities and social gradients are pervasive and persistent issues worldwide. The World Health Organisation has