Diane Brunson
Biographic Data
| ID | 6064597 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Diane Brunson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Diane |
| FAMILY NAME | Brunson |
| SIGNATURE | BRUNSON D |
| AFFILIATIONS | Susan O. Griffin and William D. Bailey are with the Division of Oral Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA. Judith A. Jones is with Boston University, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA. Diane Brunson is with the School of Dental Medicine, University of Colorado, Denver. Paul M. Griffin is with the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, State College. |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 2 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Burden of Oral Disease Among Older Adults and Implications for Public Health Priorities
Dental disease is largely preventable. Many older adults, however, experience poor oral health. National data for older adults show racial/ethnic and income disparities in untreated dental disease and oral health–related quality of life. Persons reporting poor versus good health also report lower oral health–related quality of life. On the basis of these findings, suggested public health priorities include better integrating oral health into medi…
Griffin et al. Respond
We appreciate Silk's comments, which bring further attention to the burden of oral disease among older adults. Our findings suggest that poor oral health can further diminish the well being of persons with existing health conditions through increased mouth pain, food avoidance, self-consciousness and embarrassment, and less satisfaction with life. Moreover, disparities in the burden of oral disease also exist based on race, ethnicity, and socioec…
Burden of Oral Disease Among Older Adults and Implications for Public Health Priorities
Dental disease is largely preventable. Many older adults, however, experience poor oral health. National data for older adults show racial/ethnic and income disparities in untreated dental disease and oral health–related quality of life. Persons reporting poor versus good health also report lower oral health–related quality of life. On the basis of these findings, suggested public health priorities include better integrating oral health into medi…
Burden of Oral Disease Among Older Adults and Implications for Public Health Priorities
Dental disease is largely preventable. Many older adults, however, experience poor oral health. National data for older adults show racial/ethnic and income disparities in untreated dental disease and oral health–related quality of life. Persons reporting poor versus good health also report lower oral health–related quality of life. On the basis of these findings, suggested public health priorities include better integrating oral health into medi…
Griffin et al. Respond
We appreciate Silk's comments, which bring further attention to the burden of oral disease among older adults. Our findings suggest that poor oral health can further diminish the well being of persons with existing health conditions through increased mouth pain, food avoidance, self-consciousness and embarrassment, and less satisfaction with life. Moreover, disparities in the burden of oral disease also exist based on race, ethnicity, and socioec…
Dental Health and Care Utilization (2 works) · Dental Research and COVID-19 (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Ethnic group (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · Oral health (2 works)