Mothers view about oral health status, oral hygiene behaviors, and dental services utilization of their children with hearing impairment attending special schools

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soofia Rajabloo ◽  
Mina Pakkhesal ◽  
AliAkbar Naghavi Alhosseini ◽  
Zahra Ghorbani ◽  
Abdolhalim Rajabi
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Special Schools ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Services Utilization ◽  
Dental Services Utilization

scholarly journals Parents View About Oral Health Status, Oral Hygiene Behaviors, and Dental Services Utilization of Their Children With Hearing Impairment Attending Special Schools

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soofia Rajabloo ◽  
Mina Pakkhesal ◽  
AliAkbar Naghavi Alhosseini ◽  
Zahra Ghorbani ◽  
Abdolhalim Rajabi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Special Schools ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Services Utilization ◽  
Dental Services Utilization

Abstract Objectives: Parents are the principal decision-makers regarding their child’s health. Awareness of parents’ views regarding their children's health, particularly with special health care needs, is essential for health care providers. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the parents' view about oral health status, oral hygiene practices, and dental services utilization of their children with hearing impairment attending special schools.Results: 57.4% of the parents rated their children's oral health status as very good or good, 27.9% as moderate, and 9.0% as poor. About half of the parents (49.2%) stated that their children used toothbrush once daily, and 15% use dental floss. Also, 54% of the children visited the dentist before this survey's conduct. The twice brush or more a day was significantly associated with the oral health status (OR: 22.16; CI 95%), and other factors did not show a significant association.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status of Disabled Individuals Oral Health Status of Disabled Individuals Attending Special Schools

2010 ◽  
Vol 04 (04) ◽  
pp. 361-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ceyhan Altun ◽  
Gunseli Guven ◽  
Ozlem Marti Akgun ◽  
Meltem Derya Akkurt ◽  
Feridun Basak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Special School ◽  
Special Schools ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
Age Range

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of the dmft-DMFT indexes and the oral hygiene status of 136 individuals attending a special school for the disabled.Methods: Participants were grouped according to disability [Mental Retardation (MR), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Autistic Disorder (AD), Down Syndrome (DS), Other (OTH)] and age [2-6 years (n=24), 7-12 years (50 children) and 13+ years (62 children]. Caries examinations were carried out in accordance with WHO criteria and oral cleanliness was evaluated by visually assessing the presence of plaque on teeth.Results: The age range of patients was 2-26 years (mean age: 11.89±5.19 years). Mean dmft and DMFT scores by age group were as follows: 2-6 years: dmft=2.04±2.24; 7-12 years: dmft=2.24±2.60, DMFT=0.98±2.58; 13+years: DMFT=2.68±2.91. Overall, 15.4% of children had no caries or fillings. While dmft and DMFT levels (P>.05) did not vary significantly by type of disability, oral cleanliness did. Children with autism were observed to maintain the best oral hygiene and those with mental retardation (MR), the poorest.Conclusions: It is important for the dentist to concentrate on a preventive approach and provide proper dental education to parents of disabled individuals. Among the children with disabilities, more attention should be paid to the oral hygiene of MR group. (Eur J Dent 2010;4:361-366)

Oral Health Status and Oral Health Services Utilization of Myanmar Residents in Japan

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-86
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Services Utilization ◽  
Periodontal Index ◽  
The Status

The purpose of this study was to investigate oral health status and oral health care services utilization among Myanmar residents in Japan. A crosssectional epidemiological study was performed among 152 Myanmar residents aged 18 to 67 years in Tokyo, Japan. Clinical oral examinations and questionnaire surveys were conducted from June to July, 2017. Caries prevalence for all participants was 70.4% with mean decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) of 2.72±2.91. The prevalence of periodontal disease (Community Periodontal Index - CPI code 1) for all participants was 93.4%. A total of 67 participants (44.1%) had the experience of dental visits in Japan. Most participants (84.2%) had Japanese health insurance, and the participants with health insurance had a significantly higher number of filled teeth than those without (p=0.036). DMFT (p=0.020) and the prevalence of periodontal disease (p=0.049) were significantly lower in participants with health insurance than in those without. Further, self-perceived oral health was better in participants with health insurance than those without (p=0.001). The status of health insurance was indicated to influence on oral health status. In order to promote oral health and facilitate on owning health insurance to Myanmar residents in Japan, oral health education also should be provided to enhance their oral health knowledge.

Oral Health Status of Autistic Children in India

2011 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Subramaniam ◽  
M Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Repetitive Behaviors ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Behavior Rating Scale

Autism is one of the most severe childhood neuropsychiatric disorders. Autistic individuals are characterized by impairment in social interaction with a restricted range of interests and often, stereotyped repetitive behaviors. Studies on oral health conditions in children with autism are sparse. The complicated disability itself makes clinical research difficult. Aim: The need for baseline information regarding the oral health status of children with autism is essential. Method: The present study assessed the oral health status of 106 autistic children aged 4 to 15 years in Bangalore city, India. The dental caries was recorded according to the WHO criteria; oral hygiene was assessed using the Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified (OHI-S) and its modification for deciduous dentition. The behavior of children towards dental treatment was also assessed using the Frankel's behavior rating scale. Data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis. Results showed that caries experience among autistic children was lower; however they were found to have more debris and calculus deposits. Conclusions: Negative behavior towards dental treatment was seen in autistic children.

scholarly journals Chewing Xylitol Gum Improves Self-Rated and Objective Indicators of Oral Health Status under Conditions Interrupting Regular Oral Hygiene

2015 ◽  
Vol 235 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takafumi Hashiba ◽  
Kenji Takeuchi ◽  
Yoshihiro Shimazaki ◽  
Toru Takeshita ◽  
Yoshihisa Yamashita
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Objective Indicators

scholarly journals Oral health status and associated lifestyle behaviors in a sample of Iranian adults: An exploratory household survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Jahangiry ◽  
Raziollah Bagheri ◽  
Fatemeh Darabi ◽  
Parvin Sarbakhsh ◽  
Mohammad Mehdi Naghibi Sistani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Sugary Drinks

Abstract Background: Poor oral hygiene can lead to serious diseases, such as periodontitis, tooth decay, pain and discomfort in teeth or gums, infections, and loss of teeth. In Iran, adults aged 50 y and older are a high-risk group for oral health problems, and this age group will grow in the coming decades. Despite increasing attention on healthy aging, there is relatively less emphasis on oral hygiene and health-related problems. The present study investigated the oral health status of Iranian adults using the oral health self-assessment questionnaire (OHQ) developed by the World Health Organization (WHO). Methods: A population-based household survey of a sample of adults aged 18–65 y was conducted. In this study, the participants were recruited between May and October 2016 in Tabriz, Iran, and the study population was sampled using a multi-stage cluster sampling design. The WHO’s OHQ for adults was used for measuring oral health status and oral hygiene behavior. Results: In total, 2,310 respondents completed the survey. The mean age (SD) of the participants was 41.6(23.4) y. Males accounted for 48.8% of the participants. Of the 2,310 respondents,187 (8.1%) individuals were edentulous, 152(20.7%) of whom were aged 51–65 y. Furthermore, 72.3% of those aged 51–65 y were dentate, and 50% of adults aged 51–65 y said they had 20 or more teeth. About one-third of the participants reported that they did not brush their teeth daily (23% of those aged 18–35 y,35.9% of those aged 36–50 y, and 44.6% for those aged 51–65 y). In the sample, 39.4% of individuals aged 18–35 y, 34.1% of individuals aged 36–50 y, and 26.6% of individuals aged 51–65 y had visited a dentist less than 6 month ago. One-third of the participants consumed sweets and sugary drinks daily. Conclusions: Although the majority of Iranian adults considered their oral health status good, only a small percentage of the sample visited their dentist regularly. Furthermore, visits to the dentist declined in accordance with increasing age, a time when the incidence of oral health problems may increase. Poor oral health may increase the risk of adverse health outcomes, particularly among the aging population.

The Impact of Dental Neglect on Oral Health Among 16-30-Year-Olds in Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-48
Author(s):  
Swagat Kumar Mahanta ◽  
Manoj Humagain ◽  
Chandan Upadhyaya ◽  
Dilip Prajapati ◽  
Ritesh Srii
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Status Disparities ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Dental Neglect

Introduction: Oral health status is linked to oral health behaviour and dental neglect can be an important parameter for assessment of oral health status. Such evaluation will help in providing and planning appropriate health promotion activities to target population. Objective: To assess socio-demographic variations in Dental Neglect (DN) and to determine the association between DN and oral health. Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study done at dental hospital in Dhulikhel from September-November 2020. A sample of 327 aged 16-30 years were selected by convenience sampling technique. Demographic details along with DN were collected through the DN questionnaire. Both self-reported oral health and oral health status were assessed. Oral health status was determined by using the Oral Hygiene Index-simplified (OHI-S) and the Decayed Missing Filled index (DMFT). Results: Majority 170 (52%) of the sample were from high DN group. A total of 187 (57.2%) of the participants rated their oral health status as all right. Higher number of participants were seen in the fair group of oral hygiene status. Significant correlations were found between education and OHI-S scores. Mean DMFT score was 3.6±1.6 which had higher mean Decayed (D) component as compared to the Missing (M) and Filled (F) components in the index. Conclusion: Dental neglect is present among the study population and is associated with self-reported oral health status. Disparities were observed between the socio-demographic variables and DN. The DN Scale can be used in dental health promotion and also in evaluation of health promotion interventions.  

Evaluation of Oral Health Knowledge and Oral Health Status in Mothers and Their Children with Cleft Lip and Palate

2006 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 726-730 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline Rogéria Freire deCastilho ◽  
Lucimara Teixeira das Neves ◽  
Cleide Felício de Carvalho Carrara
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Objective: To assess the oral health knowledge of mothers of children with cleft lip and/or palate, analyzing the practical application of this information on the basis of the oral hygiene of the children and caries prevalence of mothers and children. Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: Pediatric Dentistry sector of the Hospital for Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies. Patients: Mothers (n = 300) and their children with cleft lip and/or palate, ages 3 years to 5 years 6 months. Materials and Methods: An interview with questions related to dietary habits and oral health knowledge and habits was conducted. Children and their mothers also were evaluated by intraoral clinical examination. Results: Of the mothers, 47.3% displayed poor oral health status (Group A) and 52.7% had a satisfactory oral health status (Group B). Children in Group A presented a mean dmft of 6.0, whereas children in Group B had a mean dmft of 5.6. No significant differences were observed between groups. Mothers demonstrated a reasonable knowledge on prevention of dental caries and oral hygiene. Conclusion: Even though the mothers interviewed had some knowledge on the causes and prevention of dental caries, other factors should be regarded as relevant in the caries process.

scholarly journals A Survey to Oral Health Status and Oral Hygiene Behaviour of Orphan Children Located in Support Centres

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeedeh Abedassar ◽  
Tayebeh Malek Mohammadi ◽  
Tania Dehesh ◽  
Sajad Dehesh ◽  
Hamid Reza Hajizamani
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Care Home ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Female Group ◽  
Hygiene Behaviour

Abstract Introduction: oral health is an integral part of general health. There are many epidemiological studies on oral health of school aged children; however orphan oral health has been neglected. This study aimed to evaluate oral health status and oral hygiene behaviour of orphan who are living in care home.Method and material: all children aged between 6-18 years who were living in orphan care home were participated in the study after acquiring legal permission and signing consent form. Data of dental caries, gingival health and oral hygiene factors were recorded by a trained dentist using WHO oral health basic survey methods. Descriptive analysis was performed to reach the study aim and objectives.Result: totally 356 children were participated, with 50.6% of female group. The study subjects were classified in two age groups 6-12 and 13-18 years old.Mean DMFT/dmft was 1.73 ± 1.84 and 4.13 ± 3.80 in 6-12 years old. Only 39.5% of 12-18 years old have healthy gingiva. Mean of plaque index was 0.98 ± 0.86 for whole study population. There was a significant relationship between gender and plaque index and also tooth brushing behaviour.Conclusion: result showed that oral health of orphan children is not adequate. Therefore regular dental check up and oral health education programs are necessary.

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