Mark D Macek
Biographic Data
| ID | 6060664 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mark D Macek |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mark D |
| FAMILY NAME | Macek |
| SIGNATURE | MACEK M D |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Maryland, Baltimore |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8677-2719 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 20 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Oral Health Literacy and Dental Caries Status in Adults
The relationship between OHL and dental caries in an adult population of dental school patients is complex. Additional research, likely involving qualitative studies and more precise epidemiological assessments, is needed to understand this complicated association
Association between oral health knowledge, perceived oral health related quality of life, perceived oral health status and emergency department and/or urgent care visit
Individuals unsatisfied with their oral health and those with unfavorable perceived oral health related quality of life could benefit from a greater awareness of dental service availability and extended hours including weekend hours at public dental clinics
The interactive effects of oral health literacy and acculturation on dental care use among Hispanic adults
There may be an interaction between oral health literacy and acculturation when modeling dental care use for Hispanic adults that should be further explored
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
Did you know Medicare does not usually include a dental benefit? Findings from a multisite investigation of oral health literacy
Policymakers and those assisting in Medicare enrollment should ensure information regarding dental coverage is communicated in ways that individuals of varying literacy, language, and culture understand what is necessary to make appropriate decisions
Assessing health literacy and oral health
Our analysis showed that dental school patients exhibit a range of health literacy abilities. It also revealed that the relationship between health literacy and oral health is not straightforward, depending on patient characteristics and the unique circumstances of the encounter. We anticipate future analyses of MOHLRS data will answer questions about the role that health literacy and various mediating factors play in explaining oral health dispa…
Dental service mix among older adults aged 65 and over, U nited S tates, 1999 and 2009
Findings point to a shift in the mix of dental services received by older adults during the two periods. The predominance of diagnostic and preventive procedures has important access and workforce implications. An expanded role for dental hygienists in helping to meet the oral health needs of older adults is possible given a hygienist's current scope of practice
Dental procedures among children age birth to 20, U nited S tates, 1999 and 2009
The vast majority of procedures received by children from birth to 20 years were diagnostic and preventive. Most children with at least one dental visit received a diagnostic or preventive service. Between 1999 and 2009, the proportion of all services received accounted for by diagnostic or preventive services increased. However, the proportion in which each type of procedure was received by children who made at least one visit who received did n…
Dental service mix among working‐age adults in the U nited S tates, 1999 and 2009
Preventive-type procedures represented the vast majority of dental services received by working-age adults in 2009. Between 1999 and 2009, receipt of preventive-type procedures generally increased while receipt of surgical-type procedures decreased. These findings emphasize the health-promoting role of the dental team and provide a baseline for the measurement of future trends
Oral cancer examinations among smokers and moderate‐heavy drinkers, U nited S tates, 2008
Current smokers did not receive OCEs at a rate consistent with their increased risk, whereas moderate-heavy drinkers did. One explanation for this finding is that medical and dental visit behaviors indirectly influenced OCE rates. Dentition status played an important role, as having teeth is strongly associated with dental visit behaviors. Health-care practitioners are encouraged to consider the smoking and drinking statuses of their patients whe…
Comparison of patient visits to emergency departments, physician offices, and dental offices for dental problems and injuries
Respondents visiting EDs and physicians typically did not receive definitive care and subsequently visited a dentist for treatment
Measuring conceptual health knowledge in the context of oral health literacy
This preliminary study yielded a new measure of oral health conceptual knowledge, available for use in future oral health literacy studies. The author presents a conceptual framework of oral health literacy that separates health literacy into four unique components and places decision-making at the center. Future studies are needed to determine whether this framework is supported by empirical data and leads to improvements in oral health and redu…
Dental Care Visits among Dentate Adults with Diabetes and Periodontitis
These data revealed that dental care visits for dentate adults with diabetes were unrelated to their periodontal health, suggesting that fear of periodontal therapy did not influence visit patterns. These data also showed that dental care visit disparities existed for all adults with diabetes, not just women. Future research should investigate whether factors that are indirectly related to diabetes status, such as competing costs, attitudes, and …
Dental Care Visits among Dentate Adults with Diabetes, United States, 2003
Having diabetes is associated with a variety of adverse health outcomes, including periodontitis. Adults with diabetes would benefit from regular health care visits to address these concerns, but this report shows that women with diabetes are underutilizing dental care services. The underutilization may be a result of the barriers to dental care that disproportionately affect women. Additional research should test the plausibility of these explan…
Coping with Toothache Pain
Although removing financial barriers alone may not lead to preventive dental visits, it would facilitate more timely visits to dentists to treat toothache pain
Dental Pain in Maryland School Children
Almost a third of Maryland kindergartens and third graders who have caries have experienced dental pain
Is 75 Percent of Dental Caries Really Found in 25 Percent of the Population
For accuracy and relevancy, the statement, "75 percent of dental caries is found in X percent of the population" must be applied to a particular dentition or age group, and must account for appropriate severity and prevalence reference points
Dental Insurance Visits and Expenditures Among Older Adults
Objectives. We examined the effect of age, income, and coverage on dental service utilization during 1996. Methods. We used data from the 1996 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. Results. Edentulous and poorer older adults are less likely to have coverage and less likely to report a dental visit than dentate or wealthier older adults. Conclusions. These analyses help to describe the needs of older adults as they cope with diminishing resources as a…
Oral Cancer Examinations Among Adults at High Risk
Practitioners should improve the provision rates of oral cancer examinations in accordance with published guidelines, especially among current smokers and edentulous alcohol users who have not been to the dentist in the last year. Recommendations for improvement are presented
Updated Comparison of the Caries Susceptibility of Various Morphological Types of Permanent Teeth
Future research should explore factors that might explain the changes in relative susceptibility values over time
Dental Insurance Visits and Expenditures Among Older Adults
Objectives. We examined the effect of age, income, and coverage on dental service utilization during 1996. Methods. We used data from the 1996 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. Results. Edentulous and poorer older adults are less likely to have coverage and less likely to report a dental visit than dentate or wealthier older adults. Conclusions. These analyses help to describe the needs of older adults as they cope with diminishing resources as a…
Oral Cancer Examinations Among Adults at High Risk
Practitioners should improve the provision rates of oral cancer examinations in accordance with published guidelines, especially among current smokers and edentulous alcohol users who have not been to the dentist in the last year. Recommendations for improvement are presented
Updated Comparison of the Caries Susceptibility of Various Morphological Types of Permanent Teeth
Future research should explore factors that might explain the changes in relative susceptibility values over time
Is 75 Percent of Dental Caries Really Found in 25 Percent of the Population
For accuracy and relevancy, the statement, "75 percent of dental caries is found in X percent of the population" must be applied to a particular dentition or age group, and must account for appropriate severity and prevalence reference points
Dental Insurance Visits and Expenditures Among Older Adults
Objectives. We examined the effect of age, income, and coverage on dental service utilization during 1996. Methods. We used data from the 1996 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. Results. Edentulous and poorer older adults are less likely to have coverage and less likely to report a dental visit than dentate or wealthier older adults. Conclusions. These analyses help to describe the needs of older adults as they cope with diminishing resources as a…
Dental Pain in Maryland School Children
Almost a third of Maryland kindergartens and third graders who have caries have experienced dental pain
Coping with Toothache Pain
Although removing financial barriers alone may not lead to preventive dental visits, it would facilitate more timely visits to dentists to treat toothache pain
Dental Care Visits among Dentate Adults with Diabetes, United States, 2003
Having diabetes is associated with a variety of adverse health outcomes, including periodontitis. Adults with diabetes would benefit from regular health care visits to address these concerns, but this report shows that women with diabetes are underutilizing dental care services. The underutilization may be a result of the barriers to dental care that disproportionately affect women. Additional research should test the plausibility of these explan…
Dental Care Visits among Dentate Adults with Diabetes and Periodontitis
These data revealed that dental care visits for dentate adults with diabetes were unrelated to their periodontal health, suggesting that fear of periodontal therapy did not influence visit patterns. These data also showed that dental care visit disparities existed for all adults with diabetes, not just women. Future research should investigate whether factors that are indirectly related to diabetes status, such as competing costs, attitudes, and …
Comparison of patient visits to emergency departments, physician offices, and dental offices for dental problems and injuries
Respondents visiting EDs and physicians typically did not receive definitive care and subsequently visited a dentist for treatment
Measuring conceptual health knowledge in the context of oral health literacy
This preliminary study yielded a new measure of oral health conceptual knowledge, available for use in future oral health literacy studies. The author presents a conceptual framework of oral health literacy that separates health literacy into four unique components and places decision-making at the center. Future studies are needed to determine whether this framework is supported by empirical data and leads to improvements in oral health and redu…
Dental service mix among working‐age adults in the U nited S tates, 1999 and 2009
Preventive-type procedures represented the vast majority of dental services received by working-age adults in 2009. Between 1999 and 2009, receipt of preventive-type procedures generally increased while receipt of surgical-type procedures decreased. These findings emphasize the health-promoting role of the dental team and provide a baseline for the measurement of future trends
Oral cancer examinations among smokers and moderate‐heavy drinkers, U nited S tates, 2008
Current smokers did not receive OCEs at a rate consistent with their increased risk, whereas moderate-heavy drinkers did. One explanation for this finding is that medical and dental visit behaviors indirectly influenced OCE rates. Dentition status played an important role, as having teeth is strongly associated with dental visit behaviors. Health-care practitioners are encouraged to consider the smoking and drinking statuses of their patients whe…
Dental service mix among older adults aged 65 and over, U nited S tates, 1999 and 2009
Findings point to a shift in the mix of dental services received by older adults during the two periods. The predominance of diagnostic and preventive procedures has important access and workforce implications. An expanded role for dental hygienists in helping to meet the oral health needs of older adults is possible given a hygienist's current scope of practice
Dental procedures among children age birth to 20, U nited S tates, 1999 and 2009
The vast majority of procedures received by children from birth to 20 years were diagnostic and preventive. Most children with at least one dental visit received a diagnostic or preventive service. Between 1999 and 2009, the proportion of all services received accounted for by diagnostic or preventive services increased. However, the proportion in which each type of procedure was received by children who made at least one visit who received did n…
Assessing health literacy and oral health
Our analysis showed that dental school patients exhibit a range of health literacy abilities. It also revealed that the relationship between health literacy and oral health is not straightforward, depending on patient characteristics and the unique circumstances of the encounter. We anticipate future analyses of MOHLRS data will answer questions about the role that health literacy and various mediating factors play in explaining oral health dispa…
Did you know Medicare does not usually include a dental benefit? Findings from a multisite investigation of oral health literacy
Policymakers and those assisting in Medicare enrollment should ensure information regarding dental coverage is communicated in ways that individuals of varying literacy, language, and culture understand what is necessary to make appropriate decisions
The interactive effects of oral health literacy and acculturation on dental care use among Hispanic adults
There may be an interaction between oral health literacy and acculturation when modeling dental care use for Hispanic adults that should be further explored
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
Association between oral health knowledge, perceived oral health related quality of life, perceived oral health status and emergency department and/or urgent care visit
Individuals unsatisfied with their oral health and those with unfavorable perceived oral health related quality of life could benefit from a greater awareness of dental service availability and extended hours including weekend hours at public dental clinics
Oral Health Literacy and Dental Caries Status in Adults
The relationship between OHL and dental caries in an adult population of dental school patients is complex. Additional research, likely involving qualitative studies and more precise epidemiological assessments, is needed to understand this complicated association
Medicine (19 works) · Dental Health and Care Utilization (16 works) · Family medicine (14 works) · Gerontology (10 works) · Gerontology (10 works) · Health care (9 works) · Oral health (9 works) · Dentistry (8 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Psychology (8 works)