Examining relationship between occupational acid exposure and oral health in workplace

Abstract Background Acid mist can suspend in the air and enter the body via skin contact, the respiratory tract, or even oral intake, which pose various health hazards. Previous studies have shown that occupational exposure to acid mist or acidic solutions is a major risk factor for oral diseases. However, the findings are inconsistent and do not consider individual factors and lifestyles that may cause the same oral diseases. Therefore, we conducted a comprehensive oral health survey and collected detail information to confirm the effect of acidic solution exposure on worker’s oral health. Methods From 4 acidic solution factories, a total of 309 subjects (157 in control and 152 in exposed group) was enrolled. All participants competed oral examinations and self-report questionnaire, including the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index, community periodontal index (CPI), loss of attachment (LA) index, and tooth erosion. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the association between the acidic solution exposure and oral health. Results The results showed that acid exposure was correlated with soft oral tissue injury rather than hard oral tissue in our survey. In the multivariate model (adjusted for sex, age, worked years, education level, mouthwash use, dental floss use, tooth brushing, mask use, smoking, drinking, chewing areca and dietary habits with acidic foods), significant relationships of acid exposure with LA score were observed (OR = 2.32, 95% CI 1.03–5.26). However, the presence of acid exposure was not significantly associated with tooth erosion, DMFT, and CPITN. Conclusion Our study highlighted that occupational acid exposure was an independent risk factor for periodontal health, especially LA. It is important to strengthen occupational hazard control, educate workers on oral disease and related factors, and raise the awareness of oral hygiene.

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Examining Relationship between Occupational Acid Exposure and Oral Health in Workplace

10.21203/rs.3.rs-21896/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Wei-Liang Chen ◽

Yuan-Yuei Chen ◽

Wei-Te Wu ◽

Ching-Huang Lai ◽

Yu-Shan Sun ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factor ◽

Oral Health ◽

Acidic Solution ◽

The Body ◽

Acid Exposure ◽

Tooth Erosion ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Periodontal Index ◽

Acid Mist ◽

Oral Tissue

Abstract Background: Acid mist can suspend in the air and enter the body via skin contact, the respiratory tract, or even oral intake, which pose various health hazards. Previous studies have shown that occupational exposure to acid mist or acidic solutions is a major risk factor for oral diseases. However, the findings are inconsistent and do not consider individual factors and lifestyles that may cause the same oral diseases. Therefore, we conducted a comprehensive oral health survey and collected detail information to confirm the effect of acidic solution exposure on worker’s oral health. Methods: From 4 acidic solution factories, a total of 309 subjects (157 in control and 152 in exposed group) was enrolled. All participants competed oral examinations and self-report questionnaire, including the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index, community periodontal index (CPI), loss of attachment (LA) index, and tooth erosion. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the association between the acidic solution exposure and oral health.Results: The results showed that acid exposure was correlated with soft oral tissue injury rather than hard oral tissue in our survey. In the multivariate model (adjusted for sex, age, worked years, education level, mouthwash use, dental floss use, tooth brushing, mask use, smoking, drinking, chewing areca and dietary habits with acidic foods), significant relationships of acid exposure with LA score were observed (OR=2.32, 95% CI 1.03-5.26). However, the presence of acid exposure was not significantly associated with tooth erosion, DMFT, and CPITN.Conclusion: Our study highlighted that occupational acid exposure was an independent risk factor for periodontal health, especially LA. It is important to strengthen occupational hazard control, educate workers on oral disease and related factors, and raise the awareness of oral hygiene.

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Examining Relationship between Occupational Acid Exposure and Oral Health in Workplace

10.21203/rs.3.rs-21896/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Wei-Liang Chen ◽

Yuan-Yuei Chen ◽

Wei-Te Wu ◽

Ching-Huang Lai ◽

Yu-Shan Sun ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factor ◽

Oral Health ◽

Acidic Solution ◽

The Body ◽

Acid Exposure ◽

Tooth Erosion ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Periodontal Index ◽

Acid Mist ◽

Oral Tissue

Abstract Background: Acid mist can suspend in the air and enter the body via skin contact, the respiratory tract, or even oral intake, which pose various health hazards. Previous studies have shown that occupational exposure to acid mist or acidic solutions is a major risk factor for oral diseases. However, the findings are inconsistent and do not consider individual factors and lifestyles that may cause the same oral diseases. Therefore, we conducted a comprehensive oral health survey and collected detail information to confirm the effect of acidic solution exposure on worker’s oral health. Methods: From 4 acidic solution factories, a total of 309 subjects (157 in control and 152 in exposed group) was enrolled. All participants competed oral examinations and self-report questionnaire, including the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index, community periodontal index (CPI), loss of attachment (LA) index, and tooth erosion. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the association between the acidic solution exposure and oral health. Results: The results showed that acid exposure was correlated with soft oral tissue injury rather than hard oral tissue in our survey. In the unadjusted analysis, acid exposed workers had 2.92 (95% CI 1.19-7.16) and 1.20 (95% CI 1.26-3.15) fold odds of higher CPITN and LA score. In the adjusted models, significant relationships of acid exposure with LA score were observed in model 1 (OR=3.18, 95% CI 1.65-6.15), model 2 (OR=2.28, 95% CI 1.01-5.11), and model 3 (OR=2.32, 95% CI 1.03-5.26). However, the presence of acid exposure was not significantly associated with tooth erosion, DMFT, and CPITN. Conclusion: Our study highlighted that occupational acid exposure was an independent risk factor for periodontal health, especially LA. It is important to strengthen occupational hazard control, educate workers on oral disease and related factors, and raise the awareness of oral hygiene.

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Examining Relationship between Occupational Acid Exposure and Oral Health in Workplace

10.21203/rs.3.rs-21896/v4 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Wei-Liang Chen ◽

Yuan-Yuei Chen ◽

Wei-Te Wu ◽

Ching-Huang Lai ◽

Yu-Shan Sun ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factor ◽

Oral Health ◽

Acidic Solution ◽

The Body ◽

Acid Exposure ◽

Tooth Erosion ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Periodontal Index ◽

Acid Mist ◽

Oral Tissue

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Examining Relationship between Occupational Acid Exposure and Oral Health in Workplace

10.21203/rs.3.rs-21896/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Wei-Liang Chen ◽

Yuan-Yuei Chen ◽

Wei-Te Wu ◽

Ching-Huang Lai ◽

Yu-Shan Sun ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factor ◽

Oral Health ◽

Periodontal Disease ◽

Acidic Solution ◽

Acid Exposure ◽

World Health ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Periodontal Index ◽

Acid Mist ◽

Oral Tissue

Abstract Objectives: Acid mist can suspend in the air and enter the body via skin contact, the respiratory tract, or even oral intake, which pose various health hazards. Previous studies have shown that occupational exposure to acid mist or acidic solutions is a major risk factor for oral diseases. However, the findings are inconsistent and do not consider individual factors and lifestyles that may cause the same oral diseases. Therefore, we conducted a comprehensive oral health survey and collected detail information to confirm the effect of acidic solution exposure on worker’s oral health. Methods: The study selected enterprises in the metal surface treatment or electroplating industries in Taiwan that employed 300 or more employees and were willing to participate in this survey. Each enrolled subject underwent a questionnaire and comprehensive teeth and oral mucosa examination by a team of qualified and uniformed trained dentists. Oral clinical mirrors and community periodontal index (CPI)-type millimetric probe clinical data were collected according to the World Health Organization (WHO) dental caries diagnostic criteria. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 309 subjects participated was surveyed. Results: The results showed that acid exposure was correlated with soft oral tissue injury rather than hard oral tissue in our survey. Besides, halitosis and age were positive associated with periodontal disease and use of dental floss reduced the risk of periodontal disease. After correcting for major factors, such as age, sex, smoking, drinking, and chewing areca, acid exposure was still statistically related to periodontal disease in LA (loss of attachment) index by 3.27-fold (p = 0.00, CI 1.69 - 6.34). Conclusion: This study showed that occupational acid exposure during acidic solution work was an independent risk factor for periodontal disease. It is important to strengthen occupational hazard control, educate workers on oral disease and related factors, and raise the awareness of oral hygiene.

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EFEKTIVITAS BOOKLET TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP PEMELIHARAAN KESEHATAN GIGI MULUT PADA IBU HAMIL

Jurnal Maternitas Kebidanan ◽

10.34012/jumkep.v4i1.499 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 66

Author(s):

Rahmaini Fitri

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

The Body ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Percentage Increase ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Health Maintenance ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Before And After ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Pregnancy causes physiological changes in the body and as well as in the oral cavity. Dental and oral diseases associated with pregnancy that is, gingivitis, periodontitis and pregnancy granuloma. Mouth dental disease during pregnancy is not only influenced by the pregnancy itself but rather the lack of knowledge about dental and oral health maintenance. Efforts to improve the knowledge of pregnant women about oral health is done by providing information, information necessary for health education media. In this case the media is created and used to improve the knowledge of pregnant women is the booklet. This study aimed to analyze the differences in knowledge and attitudes before and after maintenance booklet oral health in pregnant women. This study is a quasi experiment with one group pre and post test design. The sample is the first trimester pregnant women who come to the health center in Sentosa Baru Medan as many as 34 people. Analysis of the data forcompare the average difference in scores of knowledge and attitudes before and after the intervention used the Wilcoxon test. The results showed there is an increased knowledge and attitude maintenance of oral health in pregnant women after being given a booklet with a value of p < 0.001, a percentage increase of 30% knowledge and attitudes percentage of 37%. The conclusions of this study is increased knowledge and attitude maintenance of oral health in pregnant women after being given a booklet.

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Racial inequality and periodontal condition in Brazilian adolescents

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.812 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

R S Moreira ◽

L D R Santos

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Periodontal Disease ◽

Sex Education ◽

Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽

Permanent Teeth ◽

Multiple Model ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Socioeconomic Variables ◽

Periodontal Index ◽

Dmft Index

Abstract Background Oral health, such as other health conditions, reflects social inequalities. These inequalities are fed back by oral diseases, generating a vicious and sustainable circle. Racial issues play a prominent role, once they are associated with oral diseases as risk markers. Among the different oral diseases, periodontal disease associated with racial inequalities in adolescents is emblematic. Thus, this study aimed to analyse the race differentials associated with the levels of periodontal disease, regardless of other risk factors. Methods Data from the 2010 national epidemiological survey on oral health were used, with 5445 adolescents (15 to 19 years old). Multinomial logistic regression models were used. Dependent variable was the Community Periodontal Index. Independent variable was self-declared race/colour, categorized as white, pardo (mixed-race identity) and preto (black). The effect of race was controlled in the presence of the covariates sex, years of study, decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth (DMFT index), toothache and self-reported need for dental treatment. Odds Ratio (OR) was estimated and sample weights were considered. Results The simple model showed preto with 2.7 (p < 0.05) and 8 (p < 0.05) times more likely to have shallow and deep periodontal pockets, respectively, compared to white. Pardo was 1.5 (p < 0.05) times more likely to have periodontal calculus. In the multiple model, even in the presence of all independent covariates, preto showed association with shallow pockets (OR = 2.51, p < 0.05) and pardo showed association with the presence of calculus (OR = 1.37, p < 0.05). Conclusions Regardless of sex, education, perception of pain and need for treatment and the DMFT index, race/colour was associated with periodontal problems. It should be noted that skin colour is not a biological risk factor for periodontal disease. However, the findings of this study revealed racial inequities regardless of socioeconomic variables. Key messages Raises the need to guarantee health as a resource for social development, with science having a fundamental role in recovering the citizenship of this historically forgotten population. The findings of this study revealed racial inequities regardless of socioeconomic variables.

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Epidemiological survey in oral health of the residents of the Teixeira Island, Paraná, Brazil

RSBO ◽

10.21726/rsbo.v1i4.548 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

pp. 219

Author(s):

Tiago Rodrigues Suizani ◽

Bruna Leal de Mello ◽

Luiza Foltran De Azevedo Koch ◽

Carolina Dea Bruzamolin ◽

Marilisa Carneiro Leão Gabardo

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Low Income ◽

Epidemiological Survey ◽

World Health ◽

Permanent Teeth ◽

Deciduous Teeth ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Socioeconomic Condition ◽

Epidemiological Surveys ◽

Periodontal Index

Introduction: The epidemiological surveys aim to evaluate the distribution and state determinants or events in health in given populations. Objective: To conduct an epidemiological survey on the socioeconomic condition, use of dental services, referred oral morbidity, self-perception, and oral health of inhabitants of the Teixeira Island, Paraná, Brazil. Material and methods: The studyfollowed the statements of the World Health Organization and the Brazilian National Epidemiological Survey (SB Brazil 2010). Questionnaires were applied, and in the clinical examination the following data were collected: dental trauma, edentulism, fluorosis, caries in deciduous teeth (dmft), caries in permanent teeth (DMFT), Community Periodontal Index (CPI) and Loss of Periodontal Insertion Index (LPII). The data were analyzed with Statistical Package for Social Sciences software, version 21.0, and expresses in frequency tables. Results: Of the 108 inhabitants, 90 participated in the study. The socioeconomics conditions unfavorable were: low income and low schooling. The water supplying was not fluoridated. The perception of oral problems was reported by 82.2%; 48.9% declared to have had toothache in last the six months; the reason of search for care was predominantly for curative treatments. Almost 30% of the participants declared to be unsatisfied with their oral health. The values of DMFT and dmtf indexes were 13.9 and 1.2, respectively. The greater demand for maxillary prosthesis occurred in 39.7% of the sample, while 34.2% needed mandibular prosthesis. Conclusion: The oral diseases illnesses and need of treatment were evidenced in the sample, as well as risk factors that deserve attention of the public power.

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Oral Health Survey among Adolescents Undergoing Obesity Treatment

10.21203/rs.3.rs-28435/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Gabriela Ferreira ◽

Sângela Maria da Silva Pereira ◽

Inês Ferreira ◽

Henedina Antunes ◽

Irene Pina Vaz

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

World Health ◽

Caries Experience ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Portuguese Population ◽

Obese Adolescents ◽

Periodontal Index

Abstract Background: Besides the bad nutritional habits, it has been studied that systemic changes induced by obesity may have repercussions on oral environment. This study evaluated the oral health status of obese adolescents undergoing follow-up at a tertiary hospital in Portugal. Methods: Ninety subjects were classified as obese or severe obese according to the World Health Organization references. Caries experience and periodontal condition were determined by the DMFT index (decayed, missing and filled teeth) and Community Periodontal Index (CPI), respectively. The data for the ages 12 and 15 were compared using Wilcoxon test for one sample to the National Prevalence Study of Oral Diseases (NPSOD), performed in Portugal and published in 2008 and 2015. Results: A mean BMI of 29.4 (± 4.1) was observed, and 64.4% (n = 58) of the subjects were diagnosed with severe obesity. The DMFT of obese adolescents was similar to that of the Portuguese population. At 12 years of age, obese individuals were found to have fewer missing teeth (p = 0.001) and more sealed teeth than those of the same age in Portugal in 2008 (p = 0.012) and 2015 (p = 0.001). At age 15, obese adolescents had fewer decayed teeth (p = 0.017) than individuals of the same age in Portugal (NPSOD, 2008). Conclusions: Obese children and adolescents presented an oral health status similar to that of the Portuguese population at the same age according to the majority of the criteria. These findings can be explained by the health care provided with repeated recommendations for oral hygiene.

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Reviewing Propolis with Multi-components in the Treatment of Oral Diseases through Multi-pathways and Multi-targets

Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry ◽

10.2174/1389557521666210126141314 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 ◽

Author(s):

Zhi Li ◽

Jing Li ◽

Guokai Wang ◽

Yaotian Tao ◽

Xiangwei Chang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Oral Treatment ◽

Dosage Forms ◽

The Body ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Broad Application ◽

Medicinal Value ◽

Prevention And Treatment ◽

Application Prospects

: Propolis is a natural product made from the mixture of plant resin, saliva and wax collected by bees. It has been studied and concerned because of its high medicinal value and broad application prospects. Propolis has complex components, which can act on the body through multi-pathways and multi-targets to play the role of antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and so on, and can be used as an important resource for the prevention and treatment of oral diseases. In this review, we mainly reviewed components of propolis and their physiological activities against oral diseases, as well as the new dosage forms and applications of propolis in oral treatment. The purpose of this review is to explore the advantages of propolis in the treatment of oral diseases and the wide application of propolis in the field of oral health.

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Association of Oral Health and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors “Results from a Community Based Study on 5900 Adult Subjects”

ISRN Cardiology ◽

10.1155/2013/782126 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Hamid Najafipour ◽

Tayebeh Malek Mohammadi ◽

Foad Rahim ◽

Ali Akbar Haghdoost ◽

Mitra Shadkam ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Risk Factor ◽

Oral Health ◽

Gingival Inflammation ◽

Cvd Risk Factors ◽

Cvd Risk ◽

High Blood Glucose ◽

Study Results ◽

Periodontal Index

Objectives. This study aimed to determine the association between some oral health status as a risk factor for cardiac diseases and other cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in a sample of Iranian population in 2011. Methods. The study recruited 5900 inhabitants who aged 15–75 years old of Kerman city through a population based cluster sampling. Having collected informed consent, participants were interviewed for CVD risk factors. Some oral health indicators such as DMFT, Gingival Inflammation index, and Community Periodontal Index were assessed. The association between oral health indices and CVD risk factors was tested using multivariate regression models. Results. The mean age of participants was 33.5 years, and 45.1% were male. Moderate gingival inflammation was observed in 67.6% of participants. Presence of sub- or supragingival calculus was more common (90%) in participants. Older age (RR from 2.7 to 3.88), cigarette smoking (RR = 1.49), and high blood glucose (RR = 1.41) showed an increased risk for oral diseases after adjustment for different covariates including established CVD risk factors. Conclusion. The study results showed an increase in periodontal diseases in the presence of some CVD risk factors. Therefore there may be a bilateral but independent association for both conditions and common risk factor approach preventive program is highly recommended.

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