BACKGROUND:Dental utilization patterns and costs of providing comprehensive oral healthcare for older adults in different settings have not been examined.METHODS:Retrospective longitudinal cohort data from Apple Tree Dental (ATD) were analyzed (N = 1,159 total; 503 outpatients, 656 long-term care residents) to describe oral health status at present
The current age is witnessing an unprecedented dependence on data originating from humans through the devices that comprise the Internet of Things.The data collected by these devices are used for many purposes, including predictive maintenance, smart analytics, preventive healthcare, disaster protection, and increased operational efficiency and per
This Coats document provides an overview of pillbugs, sowbugs, centipedes, millipedes, and earwigs, detailing their biology, habits, and control methods.Pillbugs and sowbugs are crustaceans that feed on decaying organic matter.Centipedes are fast-moving predators with venomous bites, while millipedes feed on decaying vegetation and can secrete a fo
Abstract: The Effectiveness of Probity Audit in Preventing Procurement Fraud.This study seeks to examine the effectiveness of applying probity audits in preventing the fraudulent provision of goods and services.The case study approach was Seal Kit used as a method in the DKI Jakarta Provincial Inspectorate in 2016.The results show that the probity