Christopher Okunseri
Biographic Data
| ID | 5543742 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Christopher Okunseri |
| GIVEN NAMES | Christopher |
| FAMILY NAME | Okunseri |
| SIGNATURE | OKUNSERI C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Marquette University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8057-5896 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 24 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 24 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
American Board of Dental Public Health diplomate survey, 2021
Current diplomates are concentrated in academia. If this trend continues, it may be necessary to restructure the competencies, so training and skills acquisition remain timely and relevant. The specialty may also need to encourage future generations to consider non-academic positions so Dental Public Health remains an impactful component of the public health care system
Estimation of oral disease burden from claims and self‐reported data
Claims data has the potential to serve as a proxy measure for the estimate of dental disease burden in a population
Dental access and expenditures for adults with intellectual and other disabilities
Despite similar mean total dental expenditures, reduced dental access reported by adults with ID suggests that this population experiences significantly greater challenges obtaining dental care. Adults with ID rely more heavily on Medicaid to finance dental care
Test of an organizational change model to reduce no‐shows in dental care settings
The study demonstrated the feasibility of applying the NIATx model to reduce no-show rates, with some difficulty observed with sustainability across dental practices during the postintervention period
Geographic variations in dental sealant utilization by Medicaid enrollees
Substantial geographic variability in the utilization of sealants for first molars was identified. Lower population density was the main geographical predictor of high sealant utilization
Dental service utilization and immigrant family structure
Stratification into the different subgroups allowed for improved understanding of dental procedure utilization and dental services utilization in all subgroups increased over time. Immigrant children had lower utilization of preventive procedures and higher utilization of surgical and restorative procedures
Oral Health Practices, Beliefs and Dental Service Utilization of Albanian Immigrants in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Latino Acculturation and Periodontitis Status Among Mexican-Origin Adults in the United States
This study examined the association between Latino acculturation indicators (language and citizenship/nativity status) and periodontitis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2009-2012. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyses were performed and all analyses were adjusted for the complex survey design. Results showed that 63.2% of participants had periodontitis: 9.4% mild, 37.9% moderate, and…
Trends and racial/ethnic disparities in antibiotic prescribing practices of dentists in the United States
The prescription of antibiotics following dental visits increased over time after adjustment for sociodemographic characteristics and dental procedure. The probability of being prescribed antibiotics by dentists was higher for Blacks compared to Whites
Travel distances by W isconsin Medicaid enrollees who visit emergency departments for dental care
This study demonstrates that distance is a barrier to making NTDC-related visits to EDs. Rates of NTDC visits decreased as travel distance to the nearest ED increased for Medicaid enrollees
Evaluation of an oral health education session for Early Head Start home visitors
A brief educational intervention was associated with increased home visitor knowledge and confidence in communicating oral health messages to EHS caregivers and pregnant women
Differences in utilization of dental procedures by children enrolled in Wisconsin Medicaid and Delta Dental insurance plans
DDW enrollees had significantly higher utilization rates for preventive procedures than children in Medicaid. There were significant differences across Medicaid and DDW between non-DHPSA and DHPSA for most dental procedures received by enrollees
Dental service utilization and neighborhood characteristics in young adults in the U nited S tates
This study demonstrates that the education level of residents within a neighborhood was associated with dental service utilization in young adults in the United States
The relationship between consumption of beverages and tooth wear among adults in the U nited S tates
This study demonstrates that a substantial proportion of adults had evidence of TW, which was affected by demographic factors in a complex way. Fruit drinks consumption in adults was associated with the severity of TW, but not with the prevalence of TW after adjusting for demographics. These findings are important for the development of appropriate treatment guidelines, public policy, and programs aimed at reducing TW in adults
Prescription of opioid and nonopioid analgesics for dental care in emergency departments
Prescription of opioid analgesics increased over time. ED physicians were more likely to prescribe opioid analgesics and opioid and nonopioid analgesic combinations for NTDC-related visits with reported severe pain
Patterns of dental service utilization following nontraumatic dental condition visits to the emergency department in Wisconsin Medicaid
Almost one in five adult Medicaid enrollees will subsequently return to the ED following a previous NTDC visit. The provision of definitive care for these individuals appears to primarily consist of extractions
Racial/ethnic disparities in provision of dental procedures to children enrolled in Delta Dental insurance in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Our study shows that substantial racial disparities may exist in the types of dental procedures that were received by children
Medications Prescribed in Emergency Departments for Nontraumatic Dental Condition Visits in the United States
BACKGROUND: Prior research has documented factors associated with nontraumatic dental condition (NTDC) visits to emergency departments (EDs), but little is known about the care received by patients in EDs for NTDC visits. OBJECTIVE: We examined national trends in prescription of analgesics and antibiotics in EDs for NTDC visits in the United States. RESEARCH DESIGN: We analyzed data from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care survey from 1…
Provision of fluoride varnish treatment by medical and dental care providers
Overall access and utilization of FVT increased, but substantial racial/ ethnic and geographic variation in the provision of FVT for children enrolled in Wisconsin Medicaid was observed. Future policies should incorporate measures that will specifically address the racial and geographic variations identified in this study
Primary Language Spoken at Home and Children's Dental Service Utilization in the United States
Children that did not speak English at home were less likely to receive preventive or routine dental care. However, after adjusting for other socio-economic factors, our study suggests that language barriers may not play as pronounced a role in the receipt of dental care as that documented for medical services
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in the Acceptance of Medicaid Patients in Dental Practices
Racial/ethnic minority dentists are twice as likely as White dentists to accept new Medicaid patients. Dentists in larger practices also are significantly more likely than those in smaller practices to accept new Medicaid patients. These findings suggest that increasing dental workforce diversity to match the diversity of the general US population can potentially improve access to dental care for poor and minority Americans, and may serve as an i…
Hmong Adults Self-Rated Oral Health
Racial and Ethnic Variation in the Provision of Dental Procedures
Substantial racial/ethnic variation in the provision of dental procedures exists. This study presents findings beyond anecdotal information on racial/ethnic variation in the provision of dental procedures and requires further research to compile more detailed data
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Self‐Reported Pediatric Orthodontic Visits in the United States
Substantial racial/ethnic disparities in self-reported orthodontic visits exist for Black and Hispanic children even after adjusting for possible covariates. Children from lower-income families and those without private health insurance were less likely to report an orthodontic visit in the United States
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Hmong Adults Self-Rated Oral Health
Racial and Ethnic Variation in the Provision of Dental Procedures
Substantial racial/ethnic variation in the provision of dental procedures exists. This study presents findings beyond anecdotal information on racial/ethnic variation in the provision of dental procedures and requires further research to compile more detailed data
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Self‐Reported Pediatric Orthodontic Visits in the United States
Substantial racial/ethnic disparities in self-reported orthodontic visits exist for Black and Hispanic children even after adjusting for possible covariates. Children from lower-income families and those without private health insurance were less likely to report an orthodontic visit in the United States
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in the Acceptance of Medicaid Patients in Dental Practices
Racial/ethnic minority dentists are twice as likely as White dentists to accept new Medicaid patients. Dentists in larger practices also are significantly more likely than those in smaller practices to accept new Medicaid patients. These findings suggest that increasing dental workforce diversity to match the diversity of the general US population can potentially improve access to dental care for poor and minority Americans, and may serve as an i…
Primary Language Spoken at Home and Children's Dental Service Utilization in the United States
Children that did not speak English at home were less likely to receive preventive or routine dental care. However, after adjusting for other socio-economic factors, our study suggests that language barriers may not play as pronounced a role in the receipt of dental care as that documented for medical services
Provision of fluoride varnish treatment by medical and dental care providers
Overall access and utilization of FVT increased, but substantial racial/ ethnic and geographic variation in the provision of FVT for children enrolled in Wisconsin Medicaid was observed. Future policies should incorporate measures that will specifically address the racial and geographic variations identified in this study
Patterns of dental service utilization following nontraumatic dental condition visits to the emergency department in Wisconsin Medicaid
Almost one in five adult Medicaid enrollees will subsequently return to the ED following a previous NTDC visit. The provision of definitive care for these individuals appears to primarily consist of extractions
Racial/ethnic disparities in provision of dental procedures to children enrolled in Delta Dental insurance in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Our study shows that substantial racial disparities may exist in the types of dental procedures that were received by children
Medications Prescribed in Emergency Departments for Nontraumatic Dental Condition Visits in the United States
BACKGROUND: Prior research has documented factors associated with nontraumatic dental condition (NTDC) visits to emergency departments (EDs), but little is known about the care received by patients in EDs for NTDC visits. OBJECTIVE: We examined national trends in prescription of analgesics and antibiotics in EDs for NTDC visits in the United States. RESEARCH DESIGN: We analyzed data from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care survey from 1…
Prescription of opioid and nonopioid analgesics for dental care in emergency departments
Prescription of opioid analgesics increased over time. ED physicians were more likely to prescribe opioid analgesics and opioid and nonopioid analgesic combinations for NTDC-related visits with reported severe pain
Dental service utilization and neighborhood characteristics in young adults in the U nited S tates
This study demonstrates that the education level of residents within a neighborhood was associated with dental service utilization in young adults in the United States
The relationship between consumption of beverages and tooth wear among adults in the U nited S tates
This study demonstrates that a substantial proportion of adults had evidence of TW, which was affected by demographic factors in a complex way. Fruit drinks consumption in adults was associated with the severity of TW, but not with the prevalence of TW after adjusting for demographics. These findings are important for the development of appropriate treatment guidelines, public policy, and programs aimed at reducing TW in adults
Travel distances by W isconsin Medicaid enrollees who visit emergency departments for dental care
This study demonstrates that distance is a barrier to making NTDC-related visits to EDs. Rates of NTDC visits decreased as travel distance to the nearest ED increased for Medicaid enrollees
Evaluation of an oral health education session for Early Head Start home visitors
A brief educational intervention was associated with increased home visitor knowledge and confidence in communicating oral health messages to EHS caregivers and pregnant women
Differences in utilization of dental procedures by children enrolled in Wisconsin Medicaid and Delta Dental insurance plans
DDW enrollees had significantly higher utilization rates for preventive procedures than children in Medicaid. There were significant differences across Medicaid and DDW between non-DHPSA and DHPSA for most dental procedures received by enrollees
Latino Acculturation and Periodontitis Status Among Mexican-Origin Adults in the United States
This study examined the association between Latino acculturation indicators (language and citizenship/nativity status) and periodontitis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2009-2012. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyses were performed and all analyses were adjusted for the complex survey design. Results showed that 63.2% of participants had periodontitis: 9.4% mild, 37.9% moderate, and…
Trends and racial/ethnic disparities in antibiotic prescribing practices of dentists in the United States
The prescription of antibiotics following dental visits increased over time after adjustment for sociodemographic characteristics and dental procedure. The probability of being prescribed antibiotics by dentists was higher for Blacks compared to Whites
Oral Health Practices, Beliefs and Dental Service Utilization of Albanian Immigrants in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Geographic variations in dental sealant utilization by Medicaid enrollees
Substantial geographic variability in the utilization of sealants for first molars was identified. Lower population density was the main geographical predictor of high sealant utilization
Dental service utilization and immigrant family structure
Stratification into the different subgroups allowed for improved understanding of dental procedure utilization and dental services utilization in all subgroups increased over time. Immigrant children had lower utilization of preventive procedures and higher utilization of surgical and restorative procedures
Dental access and expenditures for adults with intellectual and other disabilities
Despite similar mean total dental expenditures, reduced dental access reported by adults with ID suggests that this population experiences significantly greater challenges obtaining dental care. Adults with ID rely more heavily on Medicaid to finance dental care
Test of an organizational change model to reduce no‐shows in dental care settings
The study demonstrated the feasibility of applying the NIATx model to reduce no-show rates, with some difficulty observed with sustainability across dental practices during the postintervention period
American Board of Dental Public Health diplomate survey, 2021
Current diplomates are concentrated in academia. If this trend continues, it may be necessary to restructure the competencies, so training and skills acquisition remain timely and relevant. The specialty may also need to encourage future generations to consider non-academic positions so Dental Public Health remains an impactful component of the public health care system
Estimation of oral disease burden from claims and self‐reported data
Claims data has the potential to serve as a proxy measure for the estimate of dental disease burden in a population
Medicine (23 works) · Family medicine (18 works) · Dental Health and Care Utilization (17 works) · Health care (14 works) · Gerontology (13 works) · Environmental health (12 works) · Population (12 works) · Medicaid (11 works) · Dental care (10 works) · Gerontology (10 works)