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A dental school hypertension screening program.

L M Abbey, L H Keener, A J Raper

    Journal of Dental Education
    |May 1, 1976
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    A hypertension screening program at the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry successfully referred 134 of 141 patients with suspected hypertension. This program utilized physician referral and repeated follow-ups over two years.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Dental Medicine
    • Cardiovascular Health

    Background:

    • Hypertension is a significant public health concern.
    • Early detection and management of hypertension are crucial.
    • Dental settings can serve as a venue for health screenings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a hypertension screening program at a dental school.
    • To evaluate the program's success in patient referral.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a hypertension screening program.
    • Inclusion of physician referral pathways.
    • Establishment of a system for repeated patient follow-ups.

    Main Results:

    • The program screened patients over a two-year period.

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  • 141 patients were identified with suspected hypertension.
  • 134 of these patients were successfully referred to physicians.

    • Conclusions:

    • The hypertension screening program demonstrated significant success.
    • The model is effective for identifying and referring patients with hypertension in a dental school setting.