scholarly journals The association of subjective oral health awareness with dental caries, dental prostheses, periodontal status of Korean adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Ho Jin Jeong ◽  
Jung Hwa Lee
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
Korean Adults ◽  
Dental Prostheses

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

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 2177-2192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilky Pollansky Silva e Farias ◽  
Simone Alves de Sousa ◽  
Leopoldina de Fátima Dantas de Almeida ◽  
Bianca Marques Santiago ◽  
Antonio Carlos Pereira ◽  
...  
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.

Dentition Status, Periodontal Status, Dentofacial Anomalies and Treatment Needs Among Differently Abled Children in Chennai

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 120-125
Author(s):  
Preetha Elizabeth Chaly ◽  
S Srinidhi ◽  
S Vaishnavi ◽  
P Shalini ◽  
V Indra Priyadarshni
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
Impaired Children ◽  
Visually Impaired Children

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Oral health is an important aspect of health for all children, and is more important for children with special health needs. AIM The study was done to assess the dentition status, periodontal status, dentofacial anomalies and treatment needs of differently abled children attending special schools in Chennai. MATERIALS AND METHOD A cross sectional study was conducted among 6 - 18 year old hearing and speech impaired children and visually impaired children in Chennai. A cluster sampling methodology was followed for the selection of study subjects. The final sample size for the study was 624 hearing and speech impaired children and 506 visually impaired children. The data was collected using WHO Assessment Form (WHO 1997) modified. Statistical analysis was done using Pearson chi-square test and Student t test. RESULTS Overall mean dmft/DMFT among differently abled children was (0.58+1.46)/ (0.50+0.93). Dental caries experience was more among hearing and speech impaired children with mean dmft/DMFT being (0.67+1.44) / (0.52+0.95) and it was statistically significant(P<0.05) with visually impaired children in case of dmft. Overall mean DAI was (22.3+5.4)) and malocclusion was predominant among visually impaired children compared to hearing and speech impaired children and it was statistically significant (P<0.001) The periodontal conditions were poorer among visually impaired children with most of them having calculus and it was statistically significant (P<0.05) compared to hearing and speech impaired children. Traumatic injuries were seen more among visually impaired children compared to hearing and speech impaired children and it was statistically very highly significant (P<0.001). Hearing and speech impaired children needed more treatment than the visually impaired children with majority of them needing restorations. CONCLUSION It can be concluded from the study that even though the oral health status and treatment needs of differently abled children is not alarming, a prevention based intervention program directed especially towards dental caries and periodontal health is recommended for these special groups for a better productive life in future.

National oral health survey in 6- and 12-year-old Bhutanese school children

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Sonam Ngedup
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
School Children ◽  
National Level ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Periodontal Status

Introduction: Dental caries is a highly prevalent and a significant public health problem affecting 70% to 95% of children, including adults in member states of the South East Asia region. Epidemiological data on the prevalence of dental caries amongst Bhutanese children at the national level is non-existent. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of dental caries, periodontal status, traumatic dental injuries and fluorosis in 6-and 12-year-old school children. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey in two age groups of school children in Bhutan was conducted in 2014. A total of 2904 students participated in the survey. A multistage cluster random sampling method was adopted that included samples from both urban and rural schools. The assessments for dental caries and periodontal conditions were done as per modified WHO methodology and criteria. Dental trauma and fluorosis were identified as present or absent irrespective of severity levels. Results: Dental caries prevalence was 41.90% and 83.80% with mean DMFT/ dmft 0.80 and 5.54 for 12-and 6-year-olds respectively. Urban students had more caries than their rural counterparts. Overall, 13.00% of 12-year-olds had healthy gingiva but more calculus was detected in rural children. Dental trauma and fluorosis were very low (0.01% to 5.00%) in both the age groups. Conclusions: Caries prevalence was very high in 6-year-olds while periodontal status in 12-year-olds was poor. Rural school children had lower caries levels compared to their urban counterparts. Imparting oral health awareness among parents can lower caries severity in younger children.

scholarly journals Oral health-seeking behavior among different population groups in Enugu Nigeria

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. e0246164
Author(s):  
Nkolika Uguru ◽  
Obinna Onwujekwe ◽  
Chibuzo Uguru ◽  
Udochukwu Ogu ◽  
Chinenye Okwuosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Health Seeking Behavior ◽  
Dental Fillings ◽  
Caries Treatment ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Enugu State

Introduction This study investigates the oral health-seeking behaviour of households and its influence on demand for dental caries treatment services in Enugu state Nigeria. Methods A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study was used to explore the oral health seeking pattern of 378 urban and 348 rural household respondents in Enugu state Nigeria. The study explored dental caries treatment-seeking, oral health behavior of respondents using the three dynamics of the Andersen and Newman health utilization model; predisposing, enabling and need factors. Findings Recommendations from community members (48.9%), severity of disease (22.1%), and cost of treatment (19.4%) all influenced where oral healthcare was first sought. Gender and type of occupation, influenced positive oral health-seeking behavior (p<0.05). The least poor socioeconomic status (SES) group, sought dental treatment in the private dental clinics, while the very poor and most poor SES groups used traditional healers, home treatment and patent medicine dealers more. Dental fillings and extractions were generally the most accessed treatment options for dental caries. The tendency for all the SES groups (especially the least poor), to choose tooth extraction more as a treatment option for dental caries was influenced by the oral health awareness level of respondents and the cost of dental fillings. (p<0.05). Conclusion The findings suggest that interventions to create increased oral health awareness targeted at education on preventive strategies, appropriate time and place to seek oral health care and dental caries treatment, as well devising and implementing health financing options such as dental insurance would enable individuals to seek appropriate treatment for dental caries on time. In addition, it will reduce the proportion of people visiting unorthodox healthcare providers for their oral health problems or choosing cheaper but inappropriate treatment options.

scholarly journals Prevalence of dental caries, oral health awareness and treatment-seeking behavior of elderly population in rural Maharashtra

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepak Phalgune ◽  
Subhash Salunke ◽  
Vinod Shah ◽  
Truls Ostbye ◽  
Anjali Gandhi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Treatment Seeking ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Seeking Behavior

scholarly journals Impact of incarceration on nutritional status and oral health among male inmates of central jail of Jaipur city, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 96-103
Author(s):  
A Sharma ◽  
S Parkar ◽  
A Gaur ◽  
B Bagri
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
Periodontal Index ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Male Inmates ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Jaipur City

Aim: Prison is an especially difficult environment for promoting oral health and leads to the exacerbation of unhealthy behaviors. This study set out to assess the impact of incarceration on nutritional status and oral health among the male prison inmates of Central Jail of Jaipur city, Rajasthan, India. Material and method: A cross sectional study was conducted among 181 male inmates. Dental caries and periodontal status were assessed by using modified the Decayed Missing Filled Teeth (DMFT) index and Community Periodontal Index (CPI) and Loss of Attachment (LOA) index as per the WHO methodology 1997. Nutritional status was assessed by Body Mass Index (BMI) and weight (kg)/height (m2). Results: Out of 181 inmates, 141 (77.90%) had normal BMI. The majority (n=128, 70.70%) of inmates were incarcerated for less than 6 years. A significant difference (P<0.05) was found between age and periodontal status. A significant difference was observed (P<0.05) in the CPI score 3 and LOA 0 and 1 score. However, no significant difference (P>0.05) was observed in DMFT and period of incarceration. Age was the significant (P<0.001) risk factor for CPI and LOA. Discussion: Dental caries and periodontal health deteriorates with age and period of incarceration. Oral hygiene maintenance along with comprehensive oral care can be accomplished by establishing dental care facilities in prisons.

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