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July 2020 - January 2023
September 2017 - February 2020
September 2013 - April 2017
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Indigenous Communities worldwide stress the vital role of Land in their health and identity. Colonisation has intentionally disrupted this connection; however, Indigenous Communities are reclaiming and reviving their cultures by resisting colonial influences and enacting Indigenous methodologies and pedagogies. This scoping review aimed to understa...
Objective
To develop and validate two age‐specific, strength‐based measures of social and emotional well‐being (SEWB) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth.
Methods
Following development of a conceptual framework comprising six domains of SEWB and identification of existing SEWB tools, an iterative process of item refinement...
Background: Interventions that identify unmet social needs in a clinical setting and provide referrals to government and community resources are growing rapidly across healthcare settings. In Australia, research is limited. This protocol paper presents the methodology for a pilot study assessing the feasibility and acceptability of integrating a He...
YouTube is among the most popular social media platforms globally. The aim of this scoping review was to collate and synthesise the evidence related to the quality of information (QOI) about orthodontic-related videos uploaded to YouTube. The preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses extension for scoping reviews guidelines...
This paper explores how colonisation has shaped oral healthcare and oral health inequities across Indigenous populations globally. It highlights how colonial healthcare models, which prioritise Western medical paradigms, often marginalise Indigenous knowledge and practices. For Indigenous communities, such as Aboriginal Australians, Māori, and thos...
General anaesthesia (GA) as a pharmacological behaviour management strategy may be indicated for dental extractions in children unable to cooperate in the dental chair. Pain is the most common postoperative complication in children following dental GA. There is conflicting evidence available on the efficacy of local anaesthetic (LA) agents for post...
Introduction
Given the increasing number of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) tools in healthcare, we aimed to gain an understanding of consumer perspectives on the use of AI/ML tools for healthcare diagnostics.
Methods
We conducted a qualitative systematic review, following established standardized methods, of the existing lite...
Aim
Irregularities with sleep patterns and behaviours are commonly observed in Australia, but there is lack of information regarding sleep patterns among Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander adults. This study explores sleep patterns in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander adults, comparing it with non‐Indigenous Australian adults in addition to in...
Non-traumatic dental conditions (NTDC) that present to the emergency department of a tertiary hospital tend to be related to dental caries, including facial cellulitis, abscess and toothache. This study aimed to report the types of dental conditions and the characteristics of children that presented to an urban tertiary hospital emergency departmen...
BACKGROUND
Racism arrived in Australia with colonisation and its intentionally oppressive policies and actions towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. To a large extent, the colonial and biomedical agenda are maintained by Australia’s health system that underlies much of the racialised health inequities in the country. Dentistry sign...
Background
Racism arrived in Australia with colonization and its intentionally oppressive policies and actions toward Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. To a large extent, colonial and biomedical agendas are maintained by Australia’s health system that underlies much of the racialized health inequities in the country. Dentistry signific...
Introduction
The effects of racism, oppression, and colonization in Australia are reflected in the inequitable experience of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Despite having the highest incidence of CKD, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have the lowest rate of kidney transplant, with poor...
Introduction: Patients seeking health information on the Internet is commonplace. This scoping review aimed to
collate and synthesize the evidence regarding the quality of Web-based orthodontic information. Methods: A
systematic search and independent screening process was conducted by 2 independent reviewers across 4 databases.
The review was cond...
Objective
Invasive colonial influences and continuing neoliberal policies have a detrimental impact on Land, health, food, and culture for Indigenous Communities. Food security and sovereignty have significant impacts on Indigenous wellbeing and specifically, oral health. Aspects relating to food security, such as availability of nutritious foods,...
Objectives
Molar-root incisor malformation (MRIM) is a seldom reported condition characterised by disturbances in root development of first permanent molars. This systematic review aimed to collate the clinical characteristics of individuals diagnosed with MRIM.
Materials and methods
A systematic search strategy using PubMed, Embase, Web of Scienc...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and poor oral health are inter-related and their significant impact on each other is well established in the literature. Many systematic reviews and meta-analyses have demonstrated a strong relationship between CKD and periodontitis, where periodontal treatment has shown potential in improving CKD outcomes. However, the...
Objectives:
Arguably, the deficit narrative of oral health inequities, perpetuated by colonial re-search agendas, media and sociopolitical discourse, contributes to oral disease burden and fatalism among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. There remains a need to evolve the way oral health is understood, in a manner that reflects the li...
As part of a (bio)colonial project, the biological information of Indigenous Peoples has historically been under scientific scrutiny, with very limited benefits for communities and donors. Negative past experiences have contributed to further exclude Indigenous communities from novel developments in the field of omics research. Over the past decade...
Purpose:
A scoping review to describe the use of enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) in the form of asfotase alfa to decrease the severity of oral manifestations in children with hypophosphatasia (HPP).
Methods:
Six databases were searched using keywords and index terms related to "hypophosphatasia," "children," and "enzyme replacement therapy." Du...
Background:
Children who present to emergency departments of tertiary hospitals with non-traumatic dental conditions (NTDC) can put significant financial and time strain on hospitals.
Aim:
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to calculate the prevalence of paediatric presentations to emergency departments of tertiary hospitals...
Although Indigenous food systems are sustainable in nature, many of these systems have been forcibly altered among Indigenous communities within Canada, as a consequence of colonization. Indigenous Food Sovereignty (IFS) movements work to counteract the dismantling of Indigenous food systems as well as the negative health impacts of environmental d...
Background:
Oral and/or oropharyngeal cancers account for approximately 2% of all malignancies, with variation across age groups, genders, and geographic locations. Treatments for oral and/or oropharyngeal cancers usually consists of a combination of surgical excision most commonly followed by radiotherapy +/- chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy/bio...
Objective:
The history of oral health research and dental care provision for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples has been framed by oppressive colonial values and wrought with maltreatment and unethical behavior. This commentary aims to collate evidence regarding the healthy history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander oral health, t...
Globally, Indigenous Peoples experience pervasive oral health inequities due to a complex interplay of social determinants of health including the sustained effects of colonisation, racism, and intergenerational disruption to Indigenous communities. This qualitative systematic review aimed to synthesise evidence related to facilitators and challeng...
Background:
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) requires general dental practitioners (GDPs) to agree to regulatory advertising guidelines on initial registration and annual renewal. The aim of this study was to determine the compliance of GDPs websites to these requirements.
Methods:
A representative sample of GDPs webs...
Very little research has focussed on children’s school lunchboxes from both a health and environment standpoint. This scoping review explores studies that considered children’s lunchbox food consumption trends at school and the environmental impacts of lunchbox contents. We conducted a scoping review of peer-reviewed literature with a focus on lunc...
Purpose
Systemic diseases or drugs administered early in life may cause a disruption in amelogenesis and contribute to the qualitative defect of enamel described as molar–incisor hypomineralisation (MIH). Therefore, an increase in prevalence of MIH in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) may be expected as this systemic disorder is commonly diagnose...
Background:
It is well-established that social determinants of health contribute to health and well-being. Among the social determinants of health, health-related social needs (HRSNs) are unmet needs that can be identified by the health care system and addressed through referral to community services. Despite the importance of identifying patients...
Objectives: Despite Australia’s success in reducing smoking prevalence by 75% over the past 40 years, tobacco smoking contributes to 8.6% of the total Australian disease burden and remains the leading cause of preventable death and disability. This study aims to conduct an analysis of the Australian national tobacco control policy and its complianc...
The individualistic and colonial foundations of neoliberal socio-political ideologies are embedded throughout Australian health systems, services, and discourses. Not only does neoliberalism undermine Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collectivist values by emphasizing personal autonomy, but it has significant implications for Aboriginal and To...
Objective:
To identify and describe the involvement of Indigenous Health Workers within ear health screening programs for Indigenous Peoples in Australia, Canada, the US and New Zealand.
Methods:
Peer-reviewed and grey literature sources were systematically searched to identify evidence. This scoping review was conducted in accordance with the s...
The health inequities of Indigenous peoples compared with non-Indigenous peoples are significant and long-standing across many countries. Colonisation and dispossession of land and culture has led to profound and devastating consequences on the health of Indigenous peoples. A lack of trust and cultural security of health services remains a barrier...
Background:
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) play a critical role in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in Australia. This paper aims to identify and describe oral health programming and promotion provided by ACCHOs in South Australia.
Methods:
All ACCHOs in South Australia were identified throug...
The pervasive nature and colonial foundations of neoliberalism has significant ramifications for Indigenous health, globally. Not only does neoliberalism undermine Indigenous collectivist values by emphasising personal autonomy, but the exploitation of natural resources has unique implications for Indigenous wellbeing. Therefore, this scoping revie...
Introduction
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune disease that commonly manifests in childhood as insulin deficiency and resultant hyperglycaemia. Improved understanding of the pathogenesis of T1D has occurred in recent decades and is currently considered to be complex interaction between an individual's genetics, environment, mic...
BACKGROUND
Dialysis for End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) is the leading cause of hospitalization for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals in Australia. Poor oral health is commonly the only obstacle preventing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with ESKD in Australia from receiving a kidney transplant.
OBJECTIVE
This study ai...
Background
Dialysis for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is the leading cause of hospitalization among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals in Australia. Poor oral health is commonly the only obstacle preventing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with ESKD in Australia from receiving kidney transplant.
Objective
This study ai...
Introduction:
There has been a recent surge in the use of teledentistry services in Australia that has paralleled the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the limited published literature reflecting on this transition, this article employed a systematic scoping review methodology.
Objective:
The objective was to explore the role of teledentistry in the pro...
Objective:
Despite the colonial roots and modern presence of systemic racism within academic institutions, Indigenous researchers have successfully led a change in expectations of what constitutes 'good' research with Indigenous Communities. From a mixed Indigenous and non-Indigenous research perspective, this paper explores the processes that ena...
Objectives:
Indigenous health workers (IHW) play an integral role in the provision of culturally safe care for Indigenous communities. Despite this, IHW involvement in oral health has been limited. Therefore, this qualitative systematic review aimed to build an understanding of IHW insights on oral health.
Methods:
Two independent reviewers sear...
Background
Indigenous populations globally experience worse oral health than their non-Indigenous counterpart. Globally, the occurrence of periodontal diseases such as gingivitis and chronic periodontitis is high among Indigenous people. This systematic review aims to quantify, at a global level, the prevalence of periodontal disease among Indigeno...
Objective
Children and adolescents with orofacial clefts may experience ongoing psychosocial impacts due to the continuous nature of cleft treatments, facial and dental differences, and speech and hearing difficulties. The aim of this qualitative systematic review was to better understand the experiences of children and adolescents with orofacial c...
Neoliberalism gained popularity during the post-Cold War period as a set of dominating ideologies, practices and policies that underpinned the movement towards globalisation. Neoliberalism champions competitive private markets, deregulation that facilitates economic activity, personal responsibility, and reduced public expenditure on infrastructure...
Despite the preventive nature of oral diseases and their significance for general wellbeing, poor oral health is highly prevalent and has unfavourable ramifications for children around the world. Indigenous children in Australia experience disproportionate rates of early childhood caries compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts. Therefore, thi...
Background
Indigenous populations have a high prevalence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection and a high incidence of HPV associated cancers, such as cervical and oropharyngeal cancer. There is an effective HPV vaccination program in almost all developed countries to prevent the incidence of cervical cancer, but reports suggest that the uptake o...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (respectfully, subsequently referred to as Indigenous) children in Australia experience oral disease at a higher rate than non-Indigenous children. A history of colonisation, government-enforced assimilation, racism, and cultural annihilation has had profound impacts on Indigenous health, reflected in oral heal...
The prevalence of periodontal disease varies considerably between Indigenous and general populations. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the global prevalence of periodontal disease among Indigenous populations in comparison with non-Indigenous populations. A systematic electronic search of databases and grey literature sources was con...
Background
During the 1970s, optimal oral health was experienced more frequently amongst Indigenous children in Australia than their non-Indigenous counterparts. As a result of public health interventions targeting oral disease, oral health has improved for most children; however, Indigenous children today experience oral disease at alarmingly high...
Rationale
Indigenous peoples carry a disproportionate burden of infectious diseases and cancers and are over-represented among the socially disadvantaged of most countries. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a risk factor and causative agent of cervical, oropharyngeal and other cancers. Recent literature shows evidence of Indigenous populations being at...
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to document the disparity in dental caries experiences among indigenous and nonindigenous populations globally by measuring dental caries prevalence and severity. An electronic database (MEDLINE) was initially searched using relevant keywords. This was followed by use of the search string in t...
Background: Indigenous populations globally experience worse health than their non-Indigenous counterparts. This includes oral health inequities, especially periodontal disease. Globally, the occurrence of periodontal disease such as gingivitis and chronic periodontitis are high among Indigenous people. This population encounters various barriers t...
