scholarly journals Self-Reported Oral Hygiene Habits and Oral Health Problems of Kuwaiti Adults

2006 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalaf F. Al-Shammari ◽  
Jassem M. Al-Ansari ◽  
Areej K. Al-Khabbaz ◽  
Asmahan Dashti ◽  
Eino J. Honkala
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

Assessment of knowledge of oral health hygiene among coastal guards in the port trust of south Tamil Nadu - A public health awareness survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 1861-1868
Author(s):  
Bianca Princeton ◽  
Abilasha R ◽  
Preetha S
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Asbestos Exposure ◽  
The Other ◽  
Oral Manifestations ◽  
Illegal Activities ◽  
The Right ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

Oral hygiene is defined as the practice of keeping the mouth clean and healthy, by brushing and flossing to prevent the occurrence of any gum diseases like periodontitis or gingivitis. The main aim of oral health hygiene is to prevent the buildup of plaque, which is defined as a sticky film of bacteria and food formed on the teeth. The coastal guard is an official who is employed to watch the sea near a coast for ships that are in danger or involved with illegal activities. Coastal guards have high possibilities of being affected by mesothelioma or lung cancer due to asbestos exposure. So, a questionnaire consisting of 20 questions was created and circulated among a hundred participants who were coastal guards, through Google forms. The responses were recorded and tabulated in the form of bar graphs. Out of a hundred participants, 52.4% were not aware of the fact that coastal guards have high chances of developing lung cancer and Mesothelioma. 53.7% were aware of the other oral manifestations of lung cancer other than bleeding gums. Majority of the coastal guards feel that they are given enough information about dental hygiene protocols. Hence, to conclude, oral hygiene habits have to be elaborated using various tools in the right manner to ensure better health of teeth and gums.

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.

scholarly journals Oral-health awareness among pregnant women in the region of Republika Srpska

2019 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-28
Author(s):  
Svjetlana Janković ◽  
Bojana Davidović ◽  
Igor Radović ◽  
Vladimirka Ikonić ◽  
Ivana Dmitruk-Miljević
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
University Education ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Professional Qualification ◽  
Dental Examination ◽  
Republika Srpska ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

Summary Introduction Oral diseases during pregnancy are an important reason for enhanced dental care of this vulnerable population. The aim of this study was to determine the degree of oral health awareness among pregnant women and examine their oral hygiene habits, attitudes and behaviors in relation to the professional qualification. Material and methods The study was conducted in Foča, East Sarajevo, Bijeljina and Pale (Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina). A total of 198 respondents voluntarily filled an anonymous survey, specially created for this research. Results In addition to toothbrush and toothpaste, 39.8% of pregnant women did not use any additional oral hygiene resources. When brushing their teeth, 60.1% of pregnant women had bleeding gums. Also, 54.1% of pregnant women visited dentist, while 34.3% did not. Obstetrician did not advise 69.7% of respondents that the should visit dentist during pregnancy. Furthermore, 80.8% of pregnant women thought that they were more susceptible to pregnancy caries, and 29.6% of them thought that caries is disease that cannot be prevented. Respondents with university education understood that minerals from the mother’s teeth were not lost during pregnancy, which was statistically significant compared to pregnant women with secondary education. Conclusion The level of oral health awareness of pregnant women is low. It is important that all women perform regular dental examination during pregnancy, as they will receive useful information from their dentist how to prevent oral diseases.

scholarly journals Self-Reported Oral Hygiene Habits amongst Visually Impaired Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-8
Author(s):  
Prahi Nayak ◽  
Aditi Mathur ◽  
Neema Shetty ◽  
Barkha Makhijani ◽  
Ashish Bali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Hygiene Practice ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Visually Impaired Students ◽  
Oral Conditions ◽  
Oral Hygiene Practice ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

Introduction: Good oral hygiene provides a basis for good oral health and is important for prevention and treatment of oral conditions in children. Hence, it is essential to provide knowledge and treatment at regular intervals to the visually impaired individuals. Objective: To evaluate the oral hygiene practices of visually impaired students attending a blind school with the help of a questionnaire. Methods: The oral hygiene practices were evaluated in visually impaired students between the ages of 6 years to 22 years. A total of 92 students were enrolled from a blind school in Udaipur. The oral hygiene practice was assessed by a questionnaire survey. Results: About 96.7% of the students brushed their teeth daily out of which 94.3% brushed their teeth with the help of a toothbrush and toothpaste. Majority of them brushed once a day in the morning. A total of 39.1% of the students cleaned their tongue also. All the students brushed alone without any guidance or supervision. Conclusion: Although the blind students cannot see, they still practice good oral hygiene.

scholarly journals Comparison of oral hygiene practices and oral health problems among smoker and non-smoker male adolescents in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hatim Al-Qurashi ◽  
Majed Al-Farea ◽  
Theeb Al-Qurai ◽  
Mohammed Al-Kadi ◽  
Bassam Al-Bassam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Hygiene Practices

scholarly journals STATUS KEBERSIHAN MULUT ANAK USIA 9-11 TAHUN DAN KEBIASAAN MENYIKAT GIGI MALAM SEBELUM TIDUR DI SDN MELONGUANE

e-GIGI ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Trisye Sampakang ◽  
Paulina N. Gunawan ◽  
Juliatri .
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Tooth Decay ◽  
School Age ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Primary School Age

Abstrack: Children at primary school age need more attention because the risk of oral health problems. One way to maintain oral health is brushing your teeth before going to bed which plays an important role in preventing the development of bacteria that can cause tooth decay. Oral hygiene is measured by an examination of OHI-S by Green and Vermillion.This study was conducted to determine how the oral hygiene status of children aged 9-11 years by brushing at night before bed. This study is a descriptive study using purposive sampling method. The number of samples was 135 children aged 9-11 years consist of 53 children brushing their teeth at night before bed and 82 children who do not brush at night before bed. Results from this study showed 53 respondent brushing their teeth at night before bed and 82 respondent do not brush at night before bed. From children who brush their teeth at night before bed, 36 respondent had good OHI-S category and 1 has poor category. It showed that more than half of the children aged 9-11 years old who brush their teeth night before bed had a good OHI-S category which is 36 of 53 respondent.Keywords: OHI-S, brushing teeth at night before bedtime, oral hygieneAbstrak: Anak usia sekolah dasar perlu mendapat perhatian lebih karena rentan terhadap gangguan kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Salah satu cara menjaga kesehatan gigi dan mulut yaitu menyikat gigi sebelum tidur yang berperan penting dalam pencegahan perkembangan bakteri yang dapat menyebabkan kerusakan gigi. Kebersihan gigi dan mulut diukur dengan pemeriksaan OHI-S menurut Green dan Vermillion. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui status kebersihan mulut anak usia 9-11 tahun menurut kebiasaan menyikat gigi malam sebelum tidur. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif dengan menggunakan metode pengambilan sampel purposif. Jumlah sampel 135 anak berusia 9-11 tahun yang terdiri dari 53 anak yang menyikat gigi malam sebelum tidur dan 82 anak yang tidak menyikat gigi malam sebelum tidur. Dari penelitian ini diperoleh 53 (39,26%) responden yang menyikat gigi malam sebelum tidur dan 82 (60,74%) responden yang tidak menyikat gigi malam sebelum tidur. Didapat 36 responden dengan kategori OHI-S baik dan 1 responden yang memiliki kategori OHI-S buruk pada responden yang menyikat gigi malam sebelum tidur. Dapat dilihat status kebersihan mulut anak usia 9-11 tahun menunjukkan lebih dari setengah responden yang menyikat gigi malam sebelum tidur memiliki kategori OHI-S baik yaitu 36 dari 53 responden.Kata kunci: OHI-S, menyikat gigi malam sebelum tidur, kebersihan mulut

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