Is there a relationship of negative oral health beliefs with dental fear and anxiety regarding diverse dental patient groups? A systematic review and meta-analysis

ABSTRACTObjectivesTo systematically review the literature on the prevalence of dental fear in adults to estimate a worldwide pooled prevalence and to investigate factors related to the heterogeneity of estimates.MethodsInclusion criteria were population-based studies reporting the prevalence or data that allowed the calculation of prevalence of dental fear in adults and/or elders. Five electronic databases (Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Virtual Health Library (BVS) and Web of Science) were searched. Two researchers independently performed the study selection, data extraction and quality assessment of the included studies. The prevalence pooled estimates of dental fear were calculated using fixed- and random-effect models. Subgroup analyses were performed to investigate variability between studies.ResultsThe search strategy identified 4,486 studies. After removal of duplicates (1,722), title and abstract screening (2,764) and full-text reading (108), 31 publications were deemed eligible for this systematic review. A total of 72,577 individuals 18 years of age or older composed the sample of this systematic review. The global estimated prevalence of dental fear and anxiety (DFA), high DFA and severe DFA in adults were 13.8%, 11.2% and 2.6%, respectively. Subgroup analyses showed a higher prevalence of DFA, high DFA and severe DFA among women and younger adults. The instrument used to measure dental fear also affected the prevalence of the outcome.ConclusionsDental fear and high dental fear are prevalent in adults worldwide, being more prevalent among women.

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Relationship of nutritional status and oral health in elderly: Systematic review with meta-analysis

Clinical Nutrition ◽

10.1016/j.clnu.2017.03.014 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 37 (3) ◽

pp. 824-830 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Mirian Paola Toniazzo ◽

Paula de Sant'Ana Amorim ◽

Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes Muniz ◽

Patricia Weidlich

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Oral Health ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Relationship Of

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Does non-institutionalized elders have a better oral health status compared to institutionalized ones? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Ciência & Saúde Coletiva ◽

10.1590/1413-81232020256.18252018 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 25 (6) ◽

pp. 2177-2192 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Ilky Pollansky Silva e Farias ◽

Simone Alves de Sousa ◽

Leopoldina de Fátima Dantas de Almeida ◽

Bianca Marques Santiago ◽

Antonio Carlos Pereira ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Caries Experience ◽

Institutionalized Elderly ◽

Periodontal Status

Abstract This systematic review compared the oral health status between institutionalized and non-institutionalized elders. The following electronic databases were searched: PubMed (Medline), Scopus, Web of Science, Lilacs and Cochrane Library, in a comprehensive and unrestricted manner. Electronic searches retrieved 1687 articles, which were analyzed with regards to respective eligibility criteria. After reading titles and abstracts, five studies were included and analyzed with respect their methodological quality. Oral status of institutionalized and non-institutionalized elderly was compared through meta-analysis. Included articles involved a cross-sectional design, which investigated 1936 individuals aged 60 years and over, being 999 Institutionalized and 937 non-institutionalized elders. Studies have investigated the prevalence of edentulous individuals, the dental caries experience and the periodontal status. Meta-analysis revealed that institutionalized elderly have greater prevalence of edentulous (OR = 2.28, 95%CI = 1.68-3.07) and higher number of decayed teeth (MD = 0.88, 95%CI = 0.71-1.05) and missed teeth (MD = 4.58, 95%CI = 1.89-7.27). Poor periodontal status did not differ significantly between groups. Compared to non-institutionalized, institutionalized elders have worse dental caries experience.

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A Multi-Level Approach to Understanding Oral Health Beliefs and Practices in Rural Ethiopia - A Qualitative Study

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.3487744 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Safaa Suliman Ahmed ◽

Shruti Chhabra ◽

Lubna AlNasser ◽

Amanuel Gebremeskel ◽

Sonia Ehrlich Sachs

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Health Beliefs ◽

Beliefs And Practices ◽

Rural Ethiopia ◽

Multi Level ◽

Oral Health Beliefs ◽

Health Beliefs And Practices

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Impact of early childhood caries on oral health‐related quality of life: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

International Journal of Dental Hygiene ◽

10.1111/idh.12494 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Carlos Zaror ◽

Andrea Matamala‐Santander ◽

Montse Ferrer ◽

Fernando Rivera‐Mendoza ◽

Gerardo Espinoza‐Espinoza ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Early Childhood ◽

Oral Health ◽

Early Childhood Caries ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

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Incidence of Oral Mucositis in Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Medical Sciences Forum ◽

10.3390/msf2021005023 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 23

Author(s):

Raquel Pacheco ◽

Maria Alzira Cavacas ◽

Paulo Mascarenhas ◽

Pedro Oliveira ◽

Carlos Zagalo

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Oral Health ◽

Cancer Treatment ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Neck Cancer ◽

Oral Mucositis ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Incidence Rates

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the literature about the incidence of oral mucositis and its degrees (mild, moderate, and severe), in patients undergoing head and neck cancer treatment (radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgery). Addressing this issue is important since oral mucositis has a negative impact on oral health and significantly deteriorates the quality of life. Therefore, a multidisciplinary team, including dentists, should be involved in the treatment. The overall oral mucositis incidence was 89.4%. The global incidence for mild, moderate, and severe degrees were 16.8%, 34.5%, and 26.4%, respectively. The high incidence rates reported in this review point out the need for greater care in terms of the oral health of these patients.

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Relationship of postoperative vaginal anatomy and sexual function: a systematic review with meta-analysis

International Urogynecology Journal ◽

10.1007/s00192-021-04829-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Shunaha Kim-Fine ◽

Danielle D. Antosh ◽

Ethan M. Balk ◽

Kate V. Meriwether ◽

Gregg Kanter ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Sexual Function ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Vaginal Anatomy ◽

Relationship Of

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Pre and Probiotics Involved in the Modulation of Oral Bacterial Species: New Therapeutic Leads in Mental Disorders?

Microorganisms ◽

10.3390/microorganisms9071450 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (7) ◽

pp. 1450

Author(s):

Yoann Maitre ◽

Rachid Mahalli ◽

Pierre Micheneau ◽

Alexis Delpierre ◽

Marie Guerin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Central Nervous System ◽

Nervous System ◽

Oral Health ◽

Mental Disorders ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Bacterial Species ◽

Oral Microbiome ◽

Oral Microbiota ◽

Therapeutic Leads

This systematic review aims to identify probiotics and prebiotics for modulating oral bacterial species associated with mental disorders. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guideline, we search the electronic MEDLINE database published till January 2021 to identify the studies on probiotics and/or prebiotics for preventing and treating major oral dysbiosis that provokes mental disorders. The outcome of the search produces 374 records. After excluding non-relevant studies, 38 papers were included in the present review. While many studies suggest the potential effects of the oral microbiota on the biochemical signalling events between the oral microbiota and central nervous system, our review highlights the limited development concerning the use of prebiotics and/or probiotics in modulating oral dysbiosis potentially involved in the development of mental disorders. However, the collected studies confirm prebiotics and/or probiotics interest for a global or targeted modulation of the oral microbiome in preventing or treating mental disorders. These outcomes also offer exciting prospects for improving the oral health of people with mental disorders in the future.

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