Wael Sabbah
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 106139 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Wael Sabbah |
| NOMBRES | Wael |
| APELLIDO | Sabbah |
| FIRMA | SABBAH W |
| AFILIACIONES | King's College London |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6339-9480 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 28 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 37 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 28 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 1999 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 4 |
Discrimination and Multimorbidity Among Older Adults
This study aims to investigate the relationship between racial discrimination and multimorbidity among older American adults, and whether this relationship is affected by socioeconomic factors or not. 44,029 older adults aged 65 and over were selected from the 2022 Behavioural Risk Factors Surveillance System (BRFSS), a cross-sectional nationally representative survey of Americans. Multimorbidity was defined as the presence of two or more chronic…
Oral Health Workforce in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) African Region (AFR) has 47 countries. The aim of this research was to review the oral health workforce (OHWF) comprising dentists, dental assistants and therapists, and dental prosthetic technicians in the AFR. OHWF data from a survey of all 47 member states were triangulated with the National Health Workforce Accounts and population data. Descriptive analysis of workforce trends and densities per 10,000 popul…
Exploring the contextual factors, behaviour change techniques, barriers and facilitators of interventions to improve oral health in people with severe mental illness
People with severe mental illness (SMI) have significantly poorer oral health compared to people without SMI and interventions targetted to improve oral health in this population failed to show any long-term improvement. Interventions are influenced by many contextual factors ranging from individual to systems level. This study aimed to understand the contextual factors, behaviour change techniques of the available oral health interventions and e…
A Qualitative Study Exploring the Barriers and Facilitators for Maintaining Oral Health and Using Dental Service in People with Severe Mental Illness
People with severe mental illness suffer from a high burden of oral diseases, which can negatively impact their physical and mental well-being. Despite the high burden, they are less likely to engage in oral health care including accessing dental services. We aimed to identify both the service users' and service providers' perspective on the barriers and facilitators for maintaining oral health and dental service use in people with severe mental …
Complete Tooth Loss and Allostatic Load Changes Later in Life
OBJECTIVE: There is little evidence of the association between complete tooth loss and allostatic load (AL). We investigated, firstly, the association between complete tooth loss and changes in AL for 12 years among older English adults. A second aim was to explore the role of fruit and vegetable consumption in explaining the aforementioned association. METHODS: AL was calculated for 2430 English Longitudinal Study of Ageing cohort (2004/5-2016/1…
Is Racial Discrimination Associated with Number of Missing Teeth Among American Adults
Functional dentition and changes in dietary patterns among older adults in Thailand
Objective: To investigate the relationship between functional dentition (FD) and changes in dietary patterns (DP) in older adults. Design: This was a 12-month prospective study, with dental examinations at baseline and questionnaires at baseline and follow-up. Dentition was classified as FD (containing ≥10 occlusal contacts), non-FD with dentures and non-FD without dentures. A 154-item FFQ assessed dietary intake in the previous month. Food items…
Comparing the magnitude of oral health inequality over time in Canada and the United States
Objectives To assess the magnitude of, and changes in, absolute and relative oral health inequality in Canada and the United States, from the 1970s till the first decade of the new millennium. Methods Data were obtained from four national surveys; two Canadian (NCNS 1970–1972 and CHMS 2007–2009) and two American (HANES 1971–1974 and NHANES 2007–2008). The slope and relative index of inequality were used to measure absolute and relative inequality…
The Socioeconomic Inequality in Increment of Caries and Growth among Chinese Children
Mother's education appeared to be the strongest predictor of increments of dental caries. Only income was significantly associated with an increase in children's weight and height
Functional Dentition and 12-Month Changes in Body Measurements among Thai Older Adults
This study evaluated the association of functional dentition with 12-month changes in body measurements and nutrient intake among older adults. Data from 651 community dwellers, aged 60 years and over, in Phetchaburi, Thailand, were analysed (retention rate: 83%). Data were collected via interviews (including a semi-structured food frequency questionnaire), anthropometric measurements and dental examinations. Associations were tested in linear re…
Inequalities in Untreated Root Caries and Affordability of Dental Services among Older American Adults
The growing geriatric population is facing numerous economic challenges and oral health changes. This study explores the relationship between affordability of dental care and untreated root caries among older American adults, and whether that relationship is independent of ethnicity and socioeconomic factors. Data from 1776 adults (65 years or older) who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were analyzed. …
Undernutrition is associated with change in severe dental caries
While undernutrition indicated by stunting appeared to be a risk factor for severe dental caries, it could also be a marker for other determinants of progress of dental caries including socioeconomic factors and lack of use of dental services
Family Impacts of Severe Dental Caries among Children in the United Kingdom
The aim of this study was to evaluate the family impacts of severe dental caries among children. Data from 3859 school-age children (5-, 8-, 12- and 15-year-olds) who participated in the 2013 Children's Dental Health Survey, a national cross-sectional survey in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, were used. Severe dental caries was defined as having at least one tooth with pulpal involvement, ulceration, fistula, or abscess (PUFA). Family impact…
Social Inequalities in Use of Preventive Dental and Medical Services among Adults in European Countries
This study examined inequalities in dental check-ups and medical screenings using subjective and objective socioeconomic indicators. Data from 23,464 adults, aged 20 years old and over, who participated in a multi-national survey across Europe (Eurobarometer 72.3) were analysed. Participants' socioeconomic position (SEP) was measured by education, difficulty in paying bills and subjective social status. Use of preventive services was measured by …
Socio-Demographic Variation, Perceived Oral Impairment and Oral Impact on Daily Performance among Children in Saudi Arabia
Background: This study aimed to describe the oral impact (estimate, severity, frequency) on daily performance (e.g., eating, speaking) and identify the potential perceived oral impairment(s) and socio-behavioral factors associated with oral impact, namely presence or absence of oral impact, among children aged 9-12 years old in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional convenience sample of 186 children aged 9-12 years ol…
Racial Discrimination and Uptake of Dental Services among American Adults
This study examined the relationship between racial discrimination and use of dental services among American adults. We used data from the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a health-related telephone cross-sectional survey of a nationally representative sample of adults in the United States. Racial discrimination was indicated by two items, namely perception of discrimination while seeking healthcare within the past 12 months and e…
Do Socioeconomic Conditions Explain Ethnic Inequalities in Tooth Loss among US Adults
Despite recent changes in the health care system in the United States, ethnic inequalities in tooth loss still exist. Income and education partially explained ethnic differences in tooth loss among Americans aged <40 years
Socioeconomic inequality in clusters of health-related behaviours in Europe
There were clear socioeconomic gradients in clusters of health-related behaviours. The findings highlight the importance of adopting interventions that address multiple health risk behaviours and policies that tackle the social determinants of health-related behaviours
The role of healthcare system in dental check‐ups in 27 European countries
The findings suggest that greater governmental support for the healthcare and better characteristics of healthcare system are positively associated with routine dental attendance
Maternal Allostatic Load, Caretaking Behaviors, and Child Dental Caries Experience
Objectives. We evaluated the associations between chronic maternal stress measured by allostatic load (AL), maternal caretaking behaviors, and child dental caries experience. We also assessed the role of socioeconomic status in these associations. Methods. We used data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1988–1994). We included children aged 2 to 6 years who linked to a maternal record (n = 716 maternal–child pairs). …
Social relationships and health related behaviors among older US adults
Social relationships of older Americans were independently associated with different health-related behaviors, even after adjusting for demographic and socioeconomic determinants. Availability of emotional support did not however mediate these associations. More research is needed to assess if strengthening social relationships would have a significant impact on older people's health behaviors and ultimately improve their health
Social Relationships and Oral Health Among Adults Aged 60 Years or Older
OBJECTIVE: This study assessed associations between social relationships and oral health outcomes and whether these associations were explained by demographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral factors, and physical health. METHODS: We used the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999-2004) data on 4014 adults aged 60 years or older. Oral health outcomes were edentulism, number of decayed teeth, root decay, number of sound or filled tee…
Oral health as a risk factor for mortality in middle-aged men
BACKGROUND: There is evidence of an association between poor oral health and mortality. This association is usually attributed to inflammatory and nutrition pathways. However, the role of health behaviours and socioeconomic position has not been adequately examined. The aims of this study were to examine the association between oral health and premature death among middle-aged men and to test whether it was explained by socioeconomic position and…
The effects of income and education on ethnic differences in oral health
BACKGROUND: Ethnic differences exist in oral health. However, the causes of the differences have not been adequately addressed. The objective of this study is to examine the effect of socioeconomic position on ethnic differences in oral health. METHODS: Data were from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted in the USA (1988-94). The effects of income and education on ethnic differences in perceived oral health, gingiv…
The role of health-related behaviors in the socioeconomic disparities in oral health
Effects of allostatic load on the social gradient in ischaemic heart disease and periodontal disease
INTRODUCTION: Psychosocial stress and allostatic load have been postulated as a mechanism explaining socioeconomic inequalities in general and oral health. This study tested whether markers of allostatic load are associated with both ischaemic heart disease and periodontal disease and whether they affect education and income gradients for both conditions. METHODS: Data are from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, conducted…
Racial Discrimination and Uptake of Dental Services among American Adults
This study examined the relationship between racial discrimination and use of dental services among American adults. We used data from the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a health-related telephone cross-sectional survey of a nationally representative sample of adults in the United States. Racial discrimination was indicated by two items, namely perception of discrimination while seeking healthcare within the past 12 months and e…
The role of health-related behaviors in the socioeconomic disparities in oral health
The effects of income and education on ethnic differences in oral health
BACKGROUND: Ethnic differences exist in oral health. However, the causes of the differences have not been adequately addressed. The objective of this study is to examine the effect of socioeconomic position on ethnic differences in oral health. METHODS: Data were from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted in the USA (1988-94). The effects of income and education on ethnic differences in perceived oral health, gingiv…
Maternal Allostatic Load, Caretaking Behaviors, and Child Dental Caries Experience
Objectives. We evaluated the associations between chronic maternal stress measured by allostatic load (AL), maternal caretaking behaviors, and child dental caries experience. We also assessed the role of socioeconomic status in these associations. Methods. We used data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1988–1994). We included children aged 2 to 6 years who linked to a maternal record (n = 716 maternal–child pairs). …
Oral health as a risk factor for mortality in middle-aged men
BACKGROUND: There is evidence of an association between poor oral health and mortality. This association is usually attributed to inflammatory and nutrition pathways. However, the role of health behaviours and socioeconomic position has not been adequately examined. The aims of this study were to examine the association between oral health and premature death among middle-aged men and to test whether it was explained by socioeconomic position and…
A System of Diagnostic Codes for Dental Health Care
We have developed a coding system for dental diagnoses that has achieved high use and provided more accessible information on the conditions seen by staff dentists
Oral Health and Cognitive Function in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III)
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the association between oral health and cognitive function in early-, mid-, and late-adult life. METHODS: A secondary analysis was carried out of a large, well-characterized community sample (NHANES III). Analyzed variables included three measures of oral health (gingival bleeding, loss of periodontal attachment, loss of teeth) and three measures of cognitive function: the Symbol Digit Substitution Test (SDST), the Seri…
Effects of allostatic load on the social gradient in ischaemic heart disease and periodontal disease
INTRODUCTION: Psychosocial stress and allostatic load have been postulated as a mechanism explaining socioeconomic inequalities in general and oral health. This study tested whether markers of allostatic load are associated with both ischaemic heart disease and periodontal disease and whether they affect education and income gradients for both conditions. METHODS: Data are from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, conducted…
The effects of income and education on ethnic differences in oral health
BACKGROUND: Ethnic differences exist in oral health. However, the causes of the differences have not been adequately addressed. The objective of this study is to examine the effect of socioeconomic position on ethnic differences in oral health. METHODS: Data were from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted in the USA (1988-94). The effects of income and education on ethnic differences in perceived oral health, gingiv…
The role of health-related behaviors in the socioeconomic disparities in oral health
Social Relationships and Oral Health Among Adults Aged 60 Years or Older
OBJECTIVE: This study assessed associations between social relationships and oral health outcomes and whether these associations were explained by demographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral factors, and physical health. METHODS: We used the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999-2004) data on 4014 adults aged 60 years or older. Oral health outcomes were edentulism, number of decayed teeth, root decay, number of sound or filled tee…
Oral health as a risk factor for mortality in middle-aged men
BACKGROUND: There is evidence of an association between poor oral health and mortality. This association is usually attributed to inflammatory and nutrition pathways. However, the role of health behaviours and socioeconomic position has not been adequately examined. The aims of this study were to examine the association between oral health and premature death among middle-aged men and to test whether it was explained by socioeconomic position and…
Social relationships and health related behaviors among older US adults
Social relationships of older Americans were independently associated with different health-related behaviors, even after adjusting for demographic and socioeconomic determinants. Availability of emotional support did not however mediate these associations. More research is needed to assess if strengthening social relationships would have a significant impact on older people's health behaviors and ultimately improve their health
Maternal Allostatic Load, Caretaking Behaviors, and Child Dental Caries Experience
Objectives. We evaluated the associations between chronic maternal stress measured by allostatic load (AL), maternal caretaking behaviors, and child dental caries experience. We also assessed the role of socioeconomic status in these associations. Methods. We used data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1988–1994). We included children aged 2 to 6 years who linked to a maternal record (n = 716 maternal–child pairs). …
Socioeconomic inequality in clusters of health-related behaviours in Europe
There were clear socioeconomic gradients in clusters of health-related behaviours. The findings highlight the importance of adopting interventions that address multiple health risk behaviours and policies that tackle the social determinants of health-related behaviours
The role of healthcare system in dental check‐ups in 27 European countries
The findings suggest that greater governmental support for the healthcare and better characteristics of healthcare system are positively associated with routine dental attendance
Do Socioeconomic Conditions Explain Ethnic Inequalities in Tooth Loss among US Adults
Despite recent changes in the health care system in the United States, ethnic inequalities in tooth loss still exist. Income and education partially explained ethnic differences in tooth loss among Americans aged <40 years
Family Impacts of Severe Dental Caries among Children in the United Kingdom
The aim of this study was to evaluate the family impacts of severe dental caries among children. Data from 3859 school-age children (5-, 8-, 12- and 15-year-olds) who participated in the 2013 Children's Dental Health Survey, a national cross-sectional survey in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, were used. Severe dental caries was defined as having at least one tooth with pulpal involvement, ulceration, fistula, or abscess (PUFA). Family impact…
Social Inequalities in Use of Preventive Dental and Medical Services among Adults in European Countries
This study examined inequalities in dental check-ups and medical screenings using subjective and objective socioeconomic indicators. Data from 23,464 adults, aged 20 years old and over, who participated in a multi-national survey across Europe (Eurobarometer 72.3) were analysed. Participants' socioeconomic position (SEP) was measured by education, difficulty in paying bills and subjective social status. Use of preventive services was measured by …
Socio-Demographic Variation, Perceived Oral Impairment and Oral Impact on Daily Performance among Children in Saudi Arabia
Background: This study aimed to describe the oral impact (estimate, severity, frequency) on daily performance (e.g., eating, speaking) and identify the potential perceived oral impairment(s) and socio-behavioral factors associated with oral impact, namely presence or absence of oral impact, among children aged 9-12 years old in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional convenience sample of 186 children aged 9-12 years ol…
Racial Discrimination and Uptake of Dental Services among American Adults
This study examined the relationship between racial discrimination and use of dental services among American adults. We used data from the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a health-related telephone cross-sectional survey of a nationally representative sample of adults in the United States. Racial discrimination was indicated by two items, namely perception of discrimination while seeking healthcare within the past 12 months and e…
The Socioeconomic Inequality in Increment of Caries and Growth among Chinese Children
Mother's education appeared to be the strongest predictor of increments of dental caries. Only income was significantly associated with an increase in children's weight and height
Functional Dentition and 12-Month Changes in Body Measurements among Thai Older Adults
This study evaluated the association of functional dentition with 12-month changes in body measurements and nutrient intake among older adults. Data from 651 community dwellers, aged 60 years and over, in Phetchaburi, Thailand, were analysed (retention rate: 83%). Data were collected via interviews (including a semi-structured food frequency questionnaire), anthropometric measurements and dental examinations. Associations were tested in linear re…
Inequalities in Untreated Root Caries and Affordability of Dental Services among Older American Adults
The growing geriatric population is facing numerous economic challenges and oral health changes. This study explores the relationship between affordability of dental care and untreated root caries among older American adults, and whether that relationship is independent of ethnicity and socioeconomic factors. Data from 1776 adults (65 years or older) who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were analyzed. …
Undernutrition is associated with change in severe dental caries
While undernutrition indicated by stunting appeared to be a risk factor for severe dental caries, it could also be a marker for other determinants of progress of dental caries including socioeconomic factors and lack of use of dental services
Complete Tooth Loss and Allostatic Load Changes Later in Life
OBJECTIVE: There is little evidence of the association between complete tooth loss and allostatic load (AL). We investigated, firstly, the association between complete tooth loss and changes in AL for 12 years among older English adults. A second aim was to explore the role of fruit and vegetable consumption in explaining the aforementioned association. METHODS: AL was calculated for 2430 English Longitudinal Study of Ageing cohort (2004/5-2016/1…
Is Racial Discrimination Associated with Number of Missing Teeth Among American Adults
Functional dentition and changes in dietary patterns among older adults in Thailand
Objective: To investigate the relationship between functional dentition (FD) and changes in dietary patterns (DP) in older adults. Design: This was a 12-month prospective study, with dental examinations at baseline and questionnaires at baseline and follow-up. Dentition was classified as FD (containing ≥10 occlusal contacts), non-FD with dentures and non-FD without dentures. A 154-item FFQ assessed dietary intake in the previous month. Food items…
Comparing the magnitude of oral health inequality over time in Canada and the United States
Objectives To assess the magnitude of, and changes in, absolute and relative oral health inequality in Canada and the United States, from the 1970s till the first decade of the new millennium. Methods Data were obtained from four national surveys; two Canadian (NCNS 1970–1972 and CHMS 2007–2009) and two American (HANES 1971–1974 and NHANES 2007–2008). The slope and relative index of inequality were used to measure absolute and relative inequality…
Exploring the contextual factors, behaviour change techniques, barriers and facilitators of interventions to improve oral health in people with severe mental illness
People with severe mental illness (SMI) have significantly poorer oral health compared to people without SMI and interventions targetted to improve oral health in this population failed to show any long-term improvement. Interventions are influenced by many contextual factors ranging from individual to systems level. This study aimed to understand the contextual factors, behaviour change techniques of the available oral health interventions and e…
Medicine (27 obras) · Dental Health and Care Utilization (24 obras) · Environmental health (19 obras) · Demography (17 obras) · Population (17 obras) · Gerontology (16 obras) · Demography (13 obras) · Dentistry (13 obras) · Oral health (11 obras) · Oral microbiology and periodontitis research (11 obras)