Dietary Habits, Nutrition and Oral Health

2020 ◽  
pp. 87-100
Author(s):  
Vassiliki Anastassiadou
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dietary Habits

Racial Inequalities in Oral Health

2018 ◽  
Vol 97 (8) ◽  
pp. 878-886 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.L. Bastos ◽  
R.K. Celeste ◽  
Y.C. Paradies
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Social Categories ◽  
Racial Inequalities ◽  
Racial Categories ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Economic Exploitation ◽  
Dental Procedures

Together with other social categories, race has been at the core of much scholarly work in the area of humanities and social sciences, as well as a host of applied disciplines. In dentistry, debates have ranged from the use of race as a criterion for the recommendation of specific dental procedures to a means of assessing inequalities in a variety of outcomes. What is missing in these previous discussions, though, is a broader understanding of race that transcends relations with genetic makeup and other individual-level characteristics. In this review, we provide readers with a critique of the existing knowledge on race and oral health by answering the following 3 guiding questions: (1) What concepts and ideas are connected with race in the field of dentistry? (2) What can be learned and what is absent from the existing literature on the topic? (3) How can we enhance research and policy on racial inequalities in oral health? Taken together, the reviewed studies rely either on biological distinctions between racial categories or on other individual characteristics that may underlie racial disparities in oral health. Amidst a range of individual-level factors, racial inequalities have often been attributed to lower socioeconomic status and “health-damaging” cultural traits, for instance, patterns of and reasons for dental visits, dietary habits, and oral hygiene behaviors. While this literature has been useful in documenting large and persistent racial gaps in oral health, wider sociohistorical processes, such as systemic racism, as well as their relationships with economic exploitation, social stigmatization, and political marginalization, have yet to be operationalized among studies on the topic. A nascent body of research has recently begun to address some of these factors, but limited attention to structural theories of racism means that many more studies are needed to effectively mitigate racial health differentials.

scholarly journals Research Questionnaire on Perception of Seafarers about Oral Hygiene and Oral Dietary Habits

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Syed Sarosh Mahdi ◽  
Maurizio Mancini ◽  
Fabio Sibilio ◽  
Francesco Amenta
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
General Information ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Research Survey ◽  
Fermentable Carbohydrates ◽  
Assistance Service

ABSTRACT Objectives Dental problems are among the main concerns of seafarers and a relevant cause of medical consultations aboard international vessels. Seafarers may neglect their oral hygiene during long voyages and are known for their excessive intake of beverages or unhealthy food which contains copious amounts of fermentable carbohydrates and sugars, which are prime risk factors of dental caries. Majority of studies done on oral health status of seafarers are dated. This paper presents a questionnaire developed by Centro Internazionale Radio Medico (CIRM), the Italian Telemedical Maritime Assistance Service (TMAS) to investigate the oral hygiene condition of seafarers and to assess their awareness and sensitivity on this pertinent health problem. Methodology A questionnaire including 26 questions covering general information about the subject, including denture status, smoking, drinking and eating habits, general appearance of gingiva, oral muscosa and lips was developed. The research questionnaire was created to assess the oral health situation of Seafarers on board various ships around the world. The questionnaire was forwarded to different ships using the platform of Centro Internationzionale Radio Medico in Rome. Twenty-six questions on various oral hygiene indicators were part of the questionnaire. Captains of the ship were requested to summarize the results on a summary sheet provided by CIRM. CIRM started out sending questionnaire at the end of June 6 and the project concluded in October. Results In the 3 months of the survey, CIRM assisted 1,198 ships. All these ships were requested to take part in the research survey. CIRM received positive response from 65 vessels. The rate of return was 5.4%. Two thousand and sixty seamen filled the questionnaire. No difficulty was reported by ship's captains in summarizing the results of the survey. Conclusion The findings of the research will be presented in an original research article after completion of data analysis. Captains of the ships who took part in the project were awarded certificates of appreciation for their effort. The results of the project will be useful in future policy initiatives regarding oral healthcare of seafarers. How to cite this article Mahdi SS, Mancini M, Sibilio F, Amenta F. Research Questionnaire on Perception of Seafarers about Oral Hygiene and Oral Dietary Habits. World J Dent 2015;6(1):1-4.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status of Children with Autism in Central Italy

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 2247
Author(s):  
Maurizio Bossù ◽  
Mario Trottini ◽  
Denise Corridore ◽  
Gianni Di Giorgio ◽  
Gian Luca Sfasciotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Central Italy ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Health Indices ◽  
Children With Asd

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have significantly higher prevalence and caries severity compared to the average population. Knowledge about the oral health indices of children with this mental disorder is key to designing efficient plans of intervention. This paper reports the results of a study on the oral health status of children with ASD in central Italy. This is the first study of this type in Italy. The sample consists of 229 autistic children aged between 5 and 14 years, attending the Unit of Special Needs Policlinico Umberto I in Rome. Each patient received an intraoral examination to investigate decayed, missing, and filled teeth as well as periodontal status. Information on demographic attributes, dietary habits, medical history, and child’s cooperativeness at the first visit was also recorded. Of the participants, 79.26% presented signs of gingivitis and about 90% of them had plaque. Caries prevalence was 66.38%. The average of the total number of decayed, missing, and filled teeth in the permanent and primary dentition was 2.91. Among the factors considered, only dietary habits and the periodontal indices showed statistically significant association with caries prevalence and caries severity. Despite the selection bias, that prevents us to interpret the results presented as epidemiological evidence, our study suggests that children with ASD in central Italy represent a population at risk.

scholarly journals Influence of Parents’ Oral Health Knowledge and Attitudes on Oral Health Practices of Children (5-12 Years) in a Rural School in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa: A Cross Sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prenisha Neupaul ◽  
Ozayr Mahomed
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Kwazulu Natal

Introduction: Oral health knowledge, beliefs and attitudes of parents have a direct influence on their child’s oral health maintenance, dietary habits and encourage healthy behaviors. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, and attitude of parents with regards to the oral health practice of their children and its associated factors. Methods: A self -administered structured questionnaire was administered to parents or guardians of learners aged 5 to 12 years at a low socio-economic rural primary school in the uGu district, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa to collect demographic variables, knowledge of dental health, use of toothbrush, use of toothpaste, dietary practices and dental visits; practice with respect to dental care and attitudes towards oral health. The questionnaire was translated from English to IsiZulu was used. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were used to assess the association between parent’s sociodemographic factors with their oral health knowledge and practice scores. Results: One hundred and forty four completed survey instruments were received with an eighty percent (118) representation of mothers. Ninety five percent of the parents (136) had a positive attitude towards oral health with 86% (124) of the children brushed their tongue and 89% (128) of the children brushed their teeth happily. The mean knowledge score was 70% with a median of 72%. Children were significantly more likely to brush their tongues (AOR: 3.20 95% CI: 1.06-9.66) and were more likely to be happier when brushing their teeth (AOR: 4.65 95% CI: 1.41-15.38) when the caregivers were their mothers, and when parents had an above average knowledge score (AOR: 1.86 95% CI: 0.72-4.85) and had positive attitudes (AOR: 3.20 95%CI: 0.46-22.00). Conclusion: To reduce the gaps in knowledge, oral health promotion should be integrated into all point of care contact with parents at health facilities, increased community awareness and advertising campaigns as well as a more focused school health oral program that addresses primary prevention, screening and appropriate referrals to health facilities

scholarly journals Oral health of children and adolescents with or without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) living in residential care in rural Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicky Ehlers ◽  
Angelika Callaway ◽  
Sophia Wantzen ◽  
Michael Patyna ◽  
James Deschner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Dental Visit ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is defined as childhood neurobehavioural disorder. Due to short attention span, oral hygiene and dental treatment of such individuals can be challenging. Aim of this study was to evaluate the oral health of children and adolescents with and without ADHD living in residential care in rural Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Methods: Included in the study were 79 participants (male/female:58/21, age 9-15 years) living in residential care: 34 participants with ADHD and 45 participants without ADHD (control). Oral examination included the following parameters decayed, missing, filled teeth in the primary dentition (dmft), decayed, missing, filled surfaces/teeth in the secondary dentition (DMFS/DMFT), approximal plaque index (API), bruxism and orthodontic treatment. Additionally, oral hygiene, last dental visit and treatment performed, and dietary habits were assessed by questionnaire. Results: There were no significant differences in dmft, API, bruxism and oral hygiene habits between groups. However, participants with ADHD tended to have higher DMFS/DMFT values than the control group. Ongoing orthodontic treatment was found more often in the control group. The ADHD group tended to consume acidic/sugary beverages and sweet snacks more often than the controls. Different treatments (control visit/prophylaxis, dental therapy, orthodontic treatment) were performed at the last dental visit in the two groups. Conclusions: Within the limitations of this study , oral health was similar in children and adolescents with or without ADHD from the same residential care setting. Parents/guardians need instructions for better supervision of oral hygiene and dietary habits to improve the poor oral health of children with or without ADHD.

scholarly journals Dental Caries and the Erosive Tooth Wear Status of 12-Year-Old Children in Jakarta, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (16) ◽  
pp. 2994 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diah Ayu Maharani ◽  
Shinan Zhang ◽  
Shiqian Sherry Gao ◽  
Chun-Hung Chu ◽  
Anton Rahardjo
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Erosive Wear ◽  
Tooth Wear ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Erosive Tooth Wear

Background: Indonesia has the largest population of all countries in southeast Asia. However, little information is available on the oral health status of Indonesian children. The aims of this study were to assess dental caries and erosive tooth wear in 12-year-old children in Jakarta, Indonesia and to investigate the associated risk factors. Methods: Samples were selected using cluster sampling. Parents were asked to complete a self-administered questionnaire regarding their oral health knowledge, demographic information, their child’s dietary habits, and oral health-related behaviors. Experience of caries and erosive tooth wear were recorded using the Decayed, Missing (due to caries), and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index and the Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE) index, respectively. Results: Of 779 children invited, 696 participated in the survey. Of these, 61% had experienced caries, and the mean DMFT score was 1.58. Almost all decay was untreated. Children who were female, who had a high frequency of soft drink intake, and whose father’s educational level was low were more likely to have dental caries. Most children had at least one lesion of erosive tooth wear. Children whose mother’s educational level was low were more likely to have erosive tooth wear. Conclusions: The prevalence of dental caries and erosive tooth wear was high in 12-year-old children in Jakarta. Their dietary habits and parental level of education were associated with the presence of these dental conditions.

The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Dental Caries of Permanent Teeth among 12-year-old Students in Guangdong, South China

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linmei Wu ◽  
Jianbo Li ◽  
Yueshan Zhou ◽  
Yihao Liang ◽  
Shaohong Huang
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Dietary Factors ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Rural Residence ◽  
Frequent Consumption

Abstract Background: Analyses of factors related to dental caries in the population have been reported in some cities and provinces of China. However, large-scale field data evaluation at a provincial level is lacking. The aim of this study was to explore the factors related to caries in the permanent dentition of 12-year-old students in Guangdong province.MATERIALS/METHODS: Equal-sized groups of urban and rural students (960 of each) in Guangdong were selected by stratified, multistage random sampling with a gender ratio of 1:1. All participants were required to undergo an oral health examination. Information concerning the subjects’ family background, dietary habits and relevant oral health behaviour was collected in a structured questionnaire. Logistic regression analysis was used to study the factors related to dental caries. The independent variables included gender, residence, socio-economic status, dietary factors, and oral health measures, among others.RESULTS: Multivariate conditional logistic regressions showed that rural residence (odds ratio (OR)=1.676, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.350-2.080, P<0.001), female gender (OR =1.377, 95％CI: 1.115-1.701, P =0.003), frequent consumption of sugary snacks (≥ once a day vs. < once a day) (OR=1.484, 95%CI: 1.123-1.962, P =0.006), and calculus (OR =1.391, 95%CI: 1.122-1.724, P =0.003) were risk factors for dental caries, while the father’s education level (>9 years vs. ≤ 9 years) (OR=0.796, 95%CI: 0.638-0.993, P =0.043) was a protective factor.CONCLUSION: Rural residence, female gender, poor oral hygiene and frequent consumption of sugary snacks were the main risk factors for caries of the permanent teeth in 12-year-old students.

scholarly journals The Association of Poor Oral Health Parameters with Malnutrition in Older Adults: A Review Considering the Potential Implications for Cognitive Impairment

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1709 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anastassia Kossioni
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Tooth Loss ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Primary Care Providers ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Nutritional Intake ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Masticatory Function

Poor dental status and chewing deficiencies have been associated with cognitive decline. Altered dietary habits and malnutrition have been suggested as linking mechanisms. The aim of the present review was thus to investigate if poor oral health, and in particular tooth loss and impaired masticatory function, may affect dietary selection and nutritional intake in older adults, and moreover, to assess if prosthodontic dental care may improve nutritional status. Extensive tooth loss may impair masticatory function. Several studies in older populations have shown that severe tooth loss and masticatory impairment are associated with limited consumption of various food types (especially fruits and vegetables), increased consumption of sugary and easy-to-chew foods, and lower dietary intake of fibre and vitamins. However, these findings are not consistently reported, due to methodological variation among studies, potential adverse causalities, and the multifactorial nature of food choices. On the other hand, a few interventional studies revealed that prosthetic rehabilitation of missing teeth, when accompanied by dietary counselling, may improve dietary habits and nutritional intake. Further research is required to improve current knowledge of these associations. Under the limitations of the current study, a functional dental arch of natural or artificial teeth is important for maintaining adequate chewing efficiency and ability, but this only partly contributes to food choices and nutritional status. The multifactorial nature of food choices necessitates the interprofessional collaboration of dental professionals, dietetics practitioners, and primary care providers to improve dietary habits and nutritional intake.

Maternal-Child Oral Health Behaviors and Caries Experience in the Child

2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gurveena Parhar ◽  
Richard Yoon ◽  
Steven Chussid
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Probit Regression ◽  
Soft Drink Consumption ◽  
Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors ◽  
Child Oral Health

Objective: This study examined maternal and child oral health behaviors and potential risk factors for dental caries in high-risk children. Study Design: Data on oral health practices were collected from surveys of mother/caregivers and the child's dental chart was reviewed. Linear regression and ordered probit regression models were used to examine data. Results: A total of sixty questionnaires were completed. There was a marginally significant relationship (P=.08) between number of times per day a child consumed a sweetened beverage and the dmfs of the child. Mothers who snacked more frequently had a greater probability(24%) that their child snacked 3 times or more. Mothers who drank a sweetened beverage more frequently had a greater probability (40%) that their child drank a sweetened beverage 3 or more times a day. Mothers who brushed their teeth with fluoridated toothpaste had a greater probability (79%) that their child brushed 2 or more times a day with fluoridated toothpaste. Conclusions: Two maternal variables, reported soft drink consumption and dietary habits, appear promising for caries prediction. Implementation of dietary counseling and oral health programs for mothers and research merit further exploration.

scholarly journals The use of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 5289 on oral health indexes in a school population: A pilot randomized clinical trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 205873842110311
Author(s):  
Carla Borrell García ◽  
Marta Ribelles Llop ◽  
Maria Ángeles García Esparza ◽  
Antonio Juan Flichy-Fernández ◽  
Laura Marqués Martínez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Lactobacillus Reuteri ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Significant Degree ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Marked Rise

To assess the effects of a probiotic upon oral health indices in adolescents and to establish relationships between these indices and dietary habits and oral hygiene. Twenty-seven adolescents between 12 and 18 years of age were randomized into two groups. The study group received tablets containing Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938/ ATCC 5289 for 28 days, while the control group received tablets without any bacteria. Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus sp., and salivary pH were assessed at baseline and at 7, 14, 21, 28, and 45 days. The plaque, gingivitis, and bleeding indices were recorded at baseline and at 14, 28, and 45 days. Dietary and oral hygiene habits were also evaluated by means of a questionnaire. A less marked rise in S. mutans was recorded in the study group. Improvements were observed in terms of plaque, gingivitis, and bleeding, though statistical significance was not reached. Oral pH increased in the study group, though not to a significant degree. Poorer eating habits were significantly correlated to increased plaque. The study parameters decreased with the two strains of L. reuteri DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 5289, though the results failed to reach statistical.

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