scholarly journals Dental health personnel’s experience with receiving inquiries from child welfare services: a national cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ingfrid Vaksdal Brattabø ◽  
Stein Atle Lie ◽  
Anne Nordrehaug Åstrøm
Keyword(s):  
Child Welfare ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Child Welfare Services ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Welfare Services

scholarly journals Association Between Occupational Exposure to Domestic Solid Waste and Dental Caries: A Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Andrade ◽  
Nara Araujo ◽  
Maria Isabel Vianna ◽  
Maria Cristina Cangussu ◽  
Isaac Gomes-Filho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Direct Contact ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Missing Teeth ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
Domestic Solid Waste

Abstract This cross-sectional study evaluated the dental caries and its associated factors among domestic waste collectors. A total of 301 adult men who worked for a waste collection corporation were included; 171 men worked in direct contact with domestic solid waste and 130 did not. Sociodemographic data, working and medical history were assessed. The decayed, missing, and filled permanent teeth (DMFT) index was examined. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with dental status with a significance level of 5%. The overall mean DMFT score was 8.36 ± 5.64. The mean DMFT, missing teeth (MT), and filled teeth (FT) were significantly higher in workers who did not have any direct contact with waste (p ≤ 0.04). In the logistic analysis, DMFT ≥ 8 was only associated with older age (OR = 8.41 [95% confidence interval (95%CI), 5.01–14.12], p < 0.001). Decayed teeth (DT) ≥ 2 was associated with no previous oral hygiene instruction (OR = 2.70 [1.50–4.81], p = 0.001) and no daily dental flossing (OR = 4.26 [1.92–9.43], p < 0.001). MT ≥ 9 was associated with lower education level (OR = 3.33 [1.57–7.10], p = 0.002). FT ≥ 3 had a negative association with low income (OR = 0.42 [0.25–0.70], p < 0.001) and no daily flossing (OR = 0.42 [0.23–0.76], p = 0.004). Occupational exposure to domestic solid waste was not associated with poor dental status. Instead, age, education, income level, and oral hygiene were associated with dental health status. Missing teeth constituted the major component of the DMFT index. Therefore, prevention and oral rehabilitation programs are necessary to improve dental health.

Dental health status in crack/cocaine-addicted men: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 7585-7590 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia R. Cury ◽  
Maria G. A. Oliveira ◽  
Katia Montanha de Andrade ◽  
Maíra D. S. de Freitas ◽  
Jean N. dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Crack Cocaine ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Health Status

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study on effect of non-communicable diseases on prevalent oral health conditions

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aasim Farooq Shah ◽  
Irfan Ashraf Baba ◽  
Subha Soumya Dany ◽  
Manu Batra
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
General Health ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases

Background: Non communicable diseases (NCDs) are defined as diseases of long duration, generally progress slowly and are the major cause of adult mortality and morbidity worldwide. NCDs mainly lead by four diseases which include: cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus (DM), cancers and chronic respiratory diseases. Poor oral health reflects the general health, and several oral diseases are related to chronic diseases. The aim and objectives was to find casual association between NCDs with oral disease and further aims to provide evidence to health care providers regarding the significance of oral health while treating the patients for NCDs.Methods: The present cross sectional study was conducted to examine the oral health status of patients with NCD reporting to Dental OPD of Government Dental College and Hospital, Srinagar.  This hospital based study done through a convenience sampling technique, using a questionnaire and oral examination. A self-administered questionnaire was written in English language and was also translated in local language, first part of questionnaire was used to collect the demographic details, second part was designed regarding the medication history, oral habits such as smoking and consumption of betel nuts, medical history and earlier visit to dentist, cleaning of teeth, significance of dental health and its effect on general health and the third part of questionnaire was completely based on dental examination. The data was entered manually on Microsoft excel and then analyzed on statistical package SPSS version 20. Associations between different variables were assessed through application of χ2. The Data was analyzed using SPSS Statistics 20.0.Results: The present study was established with a sample of 300 participants. Male to female ratio was 2:3. Mean age of the participants was 46.6 years. It was observed that out of the total patients who visited the dentist, 42% (n=126) suffered from some chronic disease. 61% (n=183) were oblivious of the importance of dental health. When inquired if oral health affects general health 58.6% (n= 176) acknowledged its importance. 59 participants who lost more than three teeth who had chronic disease, 58.6% (n=176) respondents presented with bleeding gums, 66.3% (n=199) with food deposition, 52% (n=158) had halitosis, 26% (n= 78) had oral ulceration, 22.3% (n=67).Conclusions: It was concluded from this study that majority of participants with chronic diseases had poor oral health which requires immediate attention from the medical practitioners as well as dentists should counsel patients for maintenance and promotion of oral health.

scholarly journals Dental Health Problems among the Patients Attending in the Orthodontic Department of Dhaka Dental College & Hospital

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-25
Author(s):  
MA Habib ◽  
RMG Rabbani ◽  
A Yousuf ◽  
AK Saha ◽  
HH Imon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Health ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Orthodontic Patients

Objective: To know the prevalence & pattern of dental health problems among Bangladeshi people. Study design: Descriptive cross sectional study. Place of study: Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics of Dhaka Dental College & Hospital, Dhaka. Period of study: From September’2011 to February’2012. Sample selection: In this study, A total of 500 patients   (250 males & 250 females) were selected from Orthodontic department of Dhaka Dental College & Hospital. Results: This was a cross sectional study conducted among 500 patients attending at the department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Dhaka Dental College and Hospital. Gingivitis was the commonest problem in Bangladeshi people according to present study. The second most dental problem was dental caries. The prevalence of orthodontic problems was comparable to the observations made by others. Males and females are equally affected with slight variations in the nature of problems among both genders. Conclusion: Good oral health is essential to improve individual overall health & well-being. We urge to take this information & use it for program planning & advocating for the health of patients, specially for the patients who will receive orthodontic treatment.  Therefore, current orthodontic students should receive more education & training before the management of malocclusion to improve the overall quality of care for orthodontic patients. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjdre.v3i2.16608 Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research & Education Vol.3(2) 2013: 19-25

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