The association between clinical oral health status and oral impacts experienced by older individuals in Sri Lanka

2004 ◽  
Vol 31 (9) ◽  
pp. 831-836 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Ekanayake ◽  
I. Perera
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Oral Impacts

scholarly journals Oral health status of children in rural communities of Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 42-47
Author(s):  
Oariona Lowe ◽  
Dawn McClellan
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Healthcare Access ◽  
Parental Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Tea Plantation ◽  
Two Populations

Social determinants of health are affected by socioeconomic status, level of education attained, living conditions, and access to healthcare. Access to oral health care is impacted by the environment, in which one resides and the knowledge and benefits of good oral healthcare and prevention, most of which is influenced by parental knowledge and habits. Oral health status was reported on two populations of Sri Lankan children; one group residing in a tea plantation and the other in Mullaithivu, the northernmost area of Sri Lanka. Tea estate dwellers represent an impoverished group, where the education level attained is less than half of the national average. The decay rate in this population of children is high, many of them with early childhood caries. In Mullaithivu, children make up one-third of the population. Children between the ages of 6 and 19 were observed to have a large number of caries. Access to dental care in these remote areas is limited. Developing an oral health program to serve these populations would be beneficial to assist in healthy living.

scholarly journals Oral Health status of 3-6 year old children and their mother’s oral health related knowledge, attitude and practices in Mysore City, India

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-71
Author(s):  
Darshana Bennadi ◽  
C. V.K. Reddy ◽  
S. Sunitha ◽  
Nandita Kshetrimayum
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Plaque Score ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Government ◽  
High Level

Aims and Objectives: The study was carried out to assess oral health status of 3-6 year old children and their mother’s oral health related knowledge, attitude and practices in Mysore city. Moreover, this study also carried out to determine whether mother’s oral health related knowledge, attitude and practices influences oral health of their children. Materials and Methods: A total of 500 children belonging to the age group of 3-6 years old attending both governments sponsored and private preschools from five sectors accompanied by their mothers formed the study group. Oral health status was assessed by using decayed missing filled teeth index (dmft) and plaque index. Mother’s knowledge, attitude and practices were assessed by direct contact with mothers using closed ended questionnaire. Results: The results of the study showed that the prevalence of dental caries among children was 64% with mean dmft of 3.20 ± 3.08 and mean plaque scores was 0.87 ± 0.33. There was significant correlation between plaque scores and dmft. dmft and plaque score was higher in older individuals and the difference was highly significant. Mean plaque score was more among the government preschool children (1.02 ± 0.31). 46% of mothers had medium level knowledge, 63.2% mothers had average attitude and 51% mothers had high level practices related to oral health. An inverse relationship was found between mean dmft, caries prevalence, mean plaque score in children and mother’s knowledge, attitude and practices about oral health and the findings were highly significant. Conclusion: Results showed that mother’s oral health related knowledge; attitude and practices had influence on oral health status of their children  DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v6i2.11097 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.6(2) 2015 66-71

scholarly journals Associations of streptococci and fungi amounts in the oral cavity with nutritional and oral health status in institutionalized elders: a cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanako Sato ◽  
Akira Yano ◽  
Yu Shimoyama ◽  
Toshiro Sato ◽  
Yukiko Sugiyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Significant Variable ◽  
Oral Streptococci ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Oral Flora ◽  
Indigenous Bacteria

Abstract Background:Disruption of the indigenous microflora is likely to relate with frailty caused by undernutrition. However, relationship between undernutrition and oral flora, especially normal indigenous bacteria, is not obvious. The aim of this study was to elucidate the associations of nutritional and oral health conditions with bacteria and fungi prevalence in oral cavity of older individuals.Methods:Forty-one institutionalized older individuals with an average age ± standard deviation of 84.6 ± 8.3 years were enrolled in this study. Body mass index (BMI) and Oral health assessment tool (OHAT) were used to represent nutritional and oral health status. Amounts of total bacteria, streptococci, and fungi in oral specimens collected from the tongue dorsum were determined by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay results. Results:There found a significant correlation between BMI and streptococcal amount (ρ=0.526, p<0.001). In addition, the undernutrition group (BMI <20) showed a significantly lower average number of oral streptococci (p=0.003). In logistic regression models, streptococcal amount was the significant variable accounting for “not undernutrition” [odds ratio 5.68 and 95% confidential interval (CI) was 1.64-19.7 (p=0.06)]. On the other hand, participants with poor oral health condition (OHAT ≥5) harbored significantly higher level of fungi (p=0.028). Conclusion:Oral streptococci were associated with systemic nutritional condition and oral fungi were associated with oral health condition. Thus, it is necessary to examine oral indigenous bacteria as well as etiological microorganisms in order to understand the relationship of frailty with oral microflora in older individuals.

scholarly journals Association Between Oral Health and the Medical Costs of Dementia: A Longitudinal Study of Older Japanese

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 153331752199614
Author(s):  
Mizuki Saito ◽  
Yoshihiro Shimazaki ◽  
Toshiya Nonoyama ◽  
Kazushi Ohsugi
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Medical Costs ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Confounding Variables ◽  
Periodontal Index ◽  
Community Periodontal Index

Objective: Oral health status may be associated with dementia, which in turn results in higher medical costs among older people. Methods: This STUDY enrolled 4,275 older individuals. Generalized linear models were constructed with the medical costs of dementia as the dependent variable, and number of teeth, Community Periodontal Index (CPI), and other factors as independent variables. Results: Individuals with fewer teeth or with poor periodontal condition had significantly higher medical costs ratios for dementia independent of other confounding variables. The adjusted medical costs ratios of dementia were 4.13 (95% CI [confidence interval]; 1.79–9.56) for those with ≤9 teeth compared with those with ≥20 teeth and 3.48 (95% CI; 1.71–7.08) for those with personal CPI code 4 compared with those with personal CPI code 0–2. Conclusions: Oral health status was associated with the medical costs of dementia. Preventing tooth loss and maintaining periodontal health may contribute to controlling dementia costs.

scholarly journals Oral Impacts on Daily Performance in Turkish Adults Attending a Dental School

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilkay Peker ◽  
Meryem Toraman Alkurt
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Dental School ◽  
Missing Teeth ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Oral Impacts

ABSTRACT Aim The purpose of this study was to evaluate oral health related quality of life (OHRQOL) in Turkish adults attending a dental school by using Oral Impacts on Daily Performance (OIDP) inventory. Materials and methods This study included 1324 patients. A modified questionnaire including sociodemographic information, questions about OHRQOL and OIDP inventory was prepared. The questions consisted of reasons and frequency for dental attendance, self-reported oral health status of the participants and number of natural teeth was recorded. Results The rates of participants experienced at least one OIDP impact was 65.2% and eating was the most affected item (41.6%). There was statistically significant difference between number of missing teeth-self reported oral health status, number of missing teeth-sociodemographic factors for the participants who reported at least one OIDP impact. Conclusion This study showed that OHRQOL of Turkish adults attending a dental school is affected several factors including sociodemographic factors, regular dental visit and number of missing teeth similarly other societies. Clinical significance OIDP inventory assesses impacts of oral health conditions that affect daily activities of an individual and is commonly used as OHRQOL indicator. Also, it is important self-report information of patients about changing their oral conditions and affecting daily life for the clinicians. There is insufficient data for OIDP inventory of Turkish dental patients. OHRQOL of Turkish adults was evaluated by using OIDP inventory in this study. The scale was found as a valid and reliable instrument for Turkish dental patients and was determined the relationships between this scale and several parameters. How to cite this article Peker I, Alkurt MT. Oral Impacts on Daily Performance in Turkish Adults Attending a Dental School. J Contemp Dent Pract 2014;15(1):92-98.

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