scholarly journals Self-reported knowledge about dental caries at young age and variations between dental practitioners in the Ministry of Health in Bahrain

BDJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eman Flaihan Alrowaili
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Significant Variation ◽  
Young Age ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Fluoride Varnish ◽  
Dental Hygienists ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Abstract Objectives To assess basic knowledge on dental caries and its prevention especially in young children and variation thereof between dental practitioners working for the Ministry of Health in Bahrain. Materials and methods Self-reported questionnaire was sent to all dentists and dental hygienists. Results One hundred and thirty-four dental practitioners responded. The mean knowledge and practice scores for association between diet and dental caries was 64.9 ± 20.1. Females scored higher than males (p = 0.011) and dentists scored higher than dental hygienists (p = 0.009). A low mean score 45.5 ± 19.6 was observed in preventing dental caries in toddlers. Those >40 years of age and those with >15 years of experience have significantly higher scores than other groups (p = 0.009 and p = 0.001), respectively. Mean score for caring for children’s teeth, which covered advice on fluoridated toothpaste, was 63.4 ± 20.9. Younger dentists had higher score than those >40 years of age (p = 0.003). Mean score for frequency of fluoride varnish application was 64.4 ± 15.8 with no significant variation between practitioners. Conclusion There is a need to reduce variations and update and improve dental practitioners’ knowledge in regard to risks and prevention of caries at young age.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice of General Dental Practitioners Concerning Dental Trauma Management in Children in Ahvaz, Iran

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 114
Author(s):  
Leyla Basir ◽  
Mohsen Shayesteh ◽  
Mahsa Atiyeh Heydari
Keyword(s):  
Dental Trauma ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Traumatic Dental Injuries ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Dental Injuries

Background and Objectives: Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) are unpleasant experiences for children and they necessitate to be treated as soon as possible. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of general dental practitioners (GDPs) regarding emergency management of TDIs in Ahvaz, Iran.Subjects and Methods: In this study, a two-part questionnaire was responded by 100 GDPs. The first section included questions on demographic information and the second section was composed of questions on different dental Injuries. One score was assigned to each correct answer; the total score of 10 to 30 was considered as low knowledge and practice, while scores 30-50, 50-70 and above 70 were considered as moderate, good, and high levels of knowledge and practice, respectively. The data were analyzed using Pearson’s Correlation, t-test and regression.Results: With regards to the level of GDP’s knowledge, the mean score was 59.2%. A total of 100 (51%) dentists showed a good level of knowledge. A significant association was found between knowledge and practice of GDPs in their practice encountering and treating TDI (P=0.001).Conclusion: The overall knowledge of GDPs about management of TDI in the selected community was good.

scholarly journals Dental sealants: knowledge, opinion, values and practice of portuguese dental hygienists

2020 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matilde Santos ◽  
◽  
Sandra Graça ◽  
Teresa Albuquerque ◽  
Henrique Luís ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Matched Pairs ◽  
Dental Hygienists ◽  
Fissure Sealants ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Dental Sealants ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Positive Feelings ◽  
Probabilistic Sample ◽  
Spearman’S Correlation

Objectives: The aim of this study is to characterize the sample of responders and to present the data obtained from the evaluation on the knowledge, opinion, values, and practice (KOVP) of dental hygienists in Portugal concerning pit and fissures sealants. Methods: A non-probabilistic sample of 142 individuals was obtained from the members of the Portuguese Association of Dental Hygienists. Participants answered an online questionnaire composed of four demographic questions and 31 statements regarding KOVP about dental sealants, graded from 0 to 5, with 5 being the most agreement with the statement. The Wilcoxon matched-pairs sign ranks test, the Mann-Whitney test, the Kruskal-Wallis test, the Spearman’s correlation, and the V-Cramer test were used to analyze the data. Results: Portuguese dental hygienists present positive feedback about the use of dental sealants. The mean scores for each of the studied variables were: knowledge = 3.63 ± 0.29; opinion = 2.87 ± 0.42; value = 2.92 ± 0.44, and practice = 3.76 ± 0.46. Knowledge differed with years of experience (p<0.01), and opinion and practice both also differed with type of clinical practice (p<0.01 in both). Statistically positive significant correlations were found between knowledge and practice (p<0.01). Conclusions: Portuguese dental hygienists have positive feelings about pit and fissure sealants. The positive correlation between knowledge and practice can be used to further increase the use of dental sealants in Portugal.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude, and practice of dentists regarding periodontal tissue health in Birjand, Northeast Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-14
Author(s):  
Marzieh Mohammadi-Moghaddam ◽  
Mohaddese Zebarjadi ◽  
Freshteh Osmani
Keyword(s):  
Periodontal Tissue ◽  
Tissue Properties ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Knowledge Practice ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Northeast Iran ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background. Determining what dentists know and believe about periodontal tissue properties is important to establish prevention practices. The present study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of general dental practitioners about the properties of periodontal tissue around retainable teeth in Birjand, Northeast Iran. Methods. The knowledge, practice, and attitude of 91 dentists about periodontal tissue properties around retainable teeth were assessed by a validated researcher-made questionnaire. Results. The results showed that the mean score of dentists’ attitude, knowledge, and practice were 70.7, 88.2, and 77, respectively. The mean score of the attitude of male dentists was higher than females significantly (P = 0.014). Conclusion. It is highly recommended that continuing courses should be held to improve their knowledge.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of sodium fluoride varnish to prevent dental caries in school children between age of 6 and 7 years: A randomised controlled trial in a low resource setting

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasika Manori Jayasinghe ◽  
Sameera Senanayake ◽  
Sanjeewa Kularatna
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
School Children ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Fluoride Varnish ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Resource ◽  
Resource Setting ◽  
Low Resource Setting ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background Dental caries among children is a significant public health problem world over with multiple factors playing a major role as risk factors in initiation and contnuation of the disease. Fluoride varnish application is an effective intervent in preventing dental caries. Objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of six monthly application of sodium fluoride varnish in prevention of dental caries in deciduous teeth, permanent incisors and molars in children between six and seven years in a low resource setting, Sri Lanka. Method This was a double-blind, randomized controlled trial (NCT02877888). The study population was school children aged six to seven years, living in a district of Sri Lanka. Recruited children were randomly assigned to either a treatment (n=161) or to control group (n=162) using block randomization. Children in the treatment group received fluoride varnish professionally applied every 6 months combined with counselling on maintenance of oral hygiene and diet for a period of 2 years. The control group was only subjected to counselling on maintenance of oral hygiene and diet. Caries examinations were conducted using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS). The primary outcome studied was the number of new caries in the two study groups. Results At the baseline assessment, the propotion of students with dental caries was higher in the intervention groupl (80.9%) compared to the control group (48.4%). Similarly the mean number of teeth with dental caries in a student was higher in the intervention group (1.35). At each time interval, the mean number of new dental caries was significantly lower in the intervention group. When independent effect of the intervention on development of new dental caries was assessed, application of fluoride varnish every 6 months for a period of 2 years was significantly associated with less number of new dental caries compared to controls. Conclusion Implementation of fluoride varnish application in a low resource setting is an effective method of preventing dental caries among children. A national level programme would contribute to the reduction of prevalence of dental caries in this age group. Trial registration: NCT02877888

scholarly journals Cognitive Performance and Its Associations with Dental Caries: Results from the Dental, Oral, Medical Epidemiological (DOME) Records-Based Nationwide Study

Biology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 178
Author(s):  
Itzhak Abramovitz ◽  
Avraham Zini ◽  
Matan Atzmoni ◽  
Ron Kedem ◽  
Dorit Zur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Allocation Of Resources ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intelligence Score ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Age Range

Relatively few studies have analyzed the association between cognitive performance and dental status. This study aimed to analyze the association between cognitive performance and dental caries. Included were data from the dental, oral, medical epidemiological (DOME) study; cross-sectional records-based research, which integrated large socio-demographic, medical, and dental databases of a nationally representative sample of young to middle-aged military personnel (N = 131,927, mean age: 21.8 ± 5.9 years, age range: 18–50). The cognitive function of draftees is routinely measured at age 17 years using a battery of psychometric tests termed general intelligence score (GIS). The mean number of decayed teeth exhibited a gradient trend from the lowest (3.14 ± 3.58) to the highest GIS category (1.45 ± 2.19) (odds ratio (OR) lowest versus highest = 5.36 (5.06–5.68), p < 0.001). A similar trend was noted for the other dental parameters. The associations between GIS and decayed teeth persisted even after adjusting for socio-demographic parameters and health-related habits. The adjustments attenuated the OR but did not eliminate it (OR lowest versus highest = 3.75 (3.38–4.16)). The study demonstrates an association between cognitive performance and caries, independent of the socio-demographic and health-related habits that were analyzed. Better allocation of resources is recommended, focusing on populations with impaired cognitive performance in need of dental care.

scholarly journals Progress Report in Neuroscience and Education: Experiment of Four Neuropedagogical Methods

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 373
Author(s):  
Leila Elouafi ◽  
Lotfi Said ◽  
Mohammed Talbi
Keyword(s):  
Significant Variation ◽  
Progress Report ◽  
The Mean

We endeavor through this work to demonstrate the effects of the introduction of neuroeducation data in schools and their application, via an experiment of neuropedagogical methods, to respond to the hypothesis that the contribution of neuroeducation may be beneficial for learning. During this study we designed four neuropedagogical methods and to measure their effect on the learning of students in the classroom we used an evaluation grid comprising six psychopedagogical parameters. The results show that no statistically significant variation of these psychoeducational parameters is observed between sexes. However, a variation is recorded for the four neuropedagogical methods between the groups in pre-test and post at the levels of the mean scores ranging from 5.15% to 440%.

scholarly journals Impact of dental caries on oral health related quality of life among preschool children: perceptions of parents

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mina Pakkhesal ◽  
Elham Riyahi ◽  
AliAkbar Naghavi Alhosseini ◽  
Parisa Amdjadi ◽  
Nasser Behnampour
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Childhood dental caries can affect the children’s and their parents’ oral health-related quality of life. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of oral and dental health conditions on the oral health-related quality of life in preschool children and their parents. Methods In this descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study, samples were selected from children 3 to 6 years old enrolled in licensed kindergartens using "proportional allocation" sampling. Then, the parents of the children were asked to complete the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS). Results In this study, 350 children aged 3 to 6 years were evaluated with a mean age of 4.73 years. The mean dmft index (decayed, missed, and filled teeth) was 3.94 ± 4.17. The mean score of oral health-related quality of life was 11.88 ± 6.9, which 9.36 ± 5.02 belongs to the impact on children and 2.52 ± 3.20 to parents' impact. Conclusions The mean score of ECOHIS increased with the dmft index increase in children, indicating a significant relationship between the dmft and ECOHIS score. These outcomes can be used as proper resources to develop preventive policies and promote oral health in young children.

Effectiveness of Lecture cum demonstration on Knowledge and practice regarding Intravenous cannulation among staff nurses working in selected hospital

2021 ◽  
pp. 275-282
Author(s):  
Patricia Reddy ◽  
Ancy Ramesh
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Demographic Variable ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Medical Procedure ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background: The skill of intravenous cannulation must be practiced regularly to maintain a high level of competency. This is important to gain quick and efficient intravenous access in populations when required. The insertion of intravenous catheters into peripheral veins is probably the most commonly performed invasive medical procedure in hospitals. This procedure could be difficult sometimes requiring several attempts and causing distress to patients. The high success rates of nurses in intravenous cannulation have been due to the frequent performance of intravenous cannulation Objectives: 1. To assess the existing knowledge regarding intravenous cannulation among staff nurses working in selected hospital. 2. To observe the existing practice regarding intravenous cannulation among nurses. 3. To assess the effectiveness of lecture cum demonstration regarding Intravenous cannulation among staff nurses. 4. To observe the practice of staff nurses regarding intravenous cannulation after lecture cum demonstration. 5. To correlate the knowledge and practice of staff nurses regarding intravenous cannulation .Methodology: Pre experimental one group pre test post test design. Material: Structured knowledge questionnaire and Observational checklist adopted as per WHO guidelines.Sample size: 60. Result: Among the 60 samples, according to age, 39(65%)of subjects were of 21-30 years of age, 14(23.33%) were of 31-40 years, 7(11.67%) were of 41-50 years and no subjects were above 50 yearsAccording to the educational qualification, 38(58.33%) of the subjects were with the qualification of general nurse midwives, 12(20%) were B.sc nursing, 13(21.67%) were PB.B.sc Nursing.Majority of the subjects 45% have work experience of less than 2 years, 23.33% have 3-5 years, 20% have 6-8 years and 11.67% of them have work experience of more than 8 years In relation to area of work, 26.67% of the subjects each were from the Medicine ward and surgical ward, 21.66%were from Intensive care unit and 25% of them were from Casualty/Emergency ward. post test majority of the subjects gained Knowledge regarding intravenous cannulation. 34 (56.67%) subjects had good level of Knowledge score and 23(43.33%) subjects had average level of Knowledge. None of the samples have poor level of Knowledge. the post test the findings shows that 57(95%) subjects had satisfactory level of practice whereas only 3(5%) of subjects had unsatisfactory level of practice. The mean pretest knowledge score was 15.28 and post test knowledge score was 26.58. The mean practice score 7.61 and posttest practice score was 13.76. Student’s paired ‘t’ test is applied at 5% level of significance and The calculated‘t’ value for overall knowledge score of subjects was 35.51 and the calculated ‘t’ value for overall practice score of subjects was 23.44 that statistically interpreted that the lecture cum demonstration regarding intravenous cannulation was effective in increasing the Knowledge and practice of subject. There was significant association between selected demographic variable of year of experience with their pretest knowledge, whereas other demographic variables are not significantly associated.The correlation coefficient of post test knowledge and post test practice score was ‘r’ 0.21, which is indicates a positive correlation. Conclusion: The knowledge of the target population was significantly increased, and there was significant improvement in the level of practice after receiving lecture cum demonstration regarding intravenous cannulation. The improvement in knowledge and practice was found in all subjects irrespective of their demographic variable

Regional variations in calculated diastolic wall stress in rat left ventricle

1978 ◽  
Vol 235 (2) ◽  
pp. H247-H250 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Role ◽  
D. Bogen ◽  
T. A. McMahon ◽  
W. H. Abelmann
Keyword(s):  
Heart Disease ◽  
Left Ventricle ◽  
Significant Variation ◽  
Diastolic Pressure ◽  
Wall Stress ◽  
Free Wall ◽  
Predisposing Factor ◽  
Rat Hearts ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Apical Aneurysm

Principal radii of curvature and wall thickness were measured at the apex and three other loci on the free wall of the left ventricle in 16 rat hearts that had been fixed at end-diastolic pressure. The law of Laplace was applied to calculate the mean tensile stress at each locus. No significant variation was found among the nonapical loci, but apical stress was approximately twice the stress calculated for any nonapical locus. The higher stresses that must be borne by the apex may be a predisposing factor for apical aneurysm in certain cardiomyopathies such as Chagas' disease. These higher stresses may also help to promote apical aneurysms in patients with ischemic heart disease.

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