scholarly journals Validation of self-reported oral health among Indonesian adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ary Agustanti ◽  
Atik Ramadhani ◽  
Melissa Adiatman ◽  
Anton Rahardjo ◽  
Maha El Tantawi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Tooth Loss ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
World Health ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Likelihood Ratios ◽  
Basic Health ◽  
Epidemiological Surveys ◽  
Self Reports

Abstract Background and aim With the recognition of health as a subjective state, self-reported oral health has been applied in many epidemiological studies. However, the validity of self-reports may vary across different age groups and socio-cultural backgrounds and by using different tools. This study aimed to assess the validity of self-reported oral health of 15-year-old Indonesian adolescents. Materials and methods This study used data from the Indonesian National Oral Health Survey, a part of the Indonesian Basic Health Survey 2018. The study included 572 15-year-old Indonesian adolescents. We compared the presence of clinically assessed dental caries, tooth loss, and fillings following the World Health Organization Basic Health Survey method and questionnaire-based self-reported oral conditions using McNemar test. The sensitivity (Sn), specificity (Sp), and likelihood ratios (LRs) of self-reports were calculated using clinical assessment as the reference standard. The overall accuracy of self-reports in identifying the clinical condition was assessed using the area under the curve (AUC) of a receiver operating characteristic curve. Results Self-reports significantly underestimated the clinical presence of caries (39.3% and 67.1%) and overestimated the clinical presence of tooth loss (9.3% and 4.2%) and filling (4.7% and 2.4%, p < 0.05). All self-reported conditions had higher Sp (at least 70.3%) than Sn (max 54.2%) and the AUC for all self-reported conditions were < 0.7. Self-reporting the presence of fillings had the highest LR+  = 11. Conclusions Self-reporting oral health in Indonesian adolescents had low accuracy. Further studies of other methods of self-reporting are needed before they can be used to assess adolescents’ oral health in epidemiological surveys.

scholarly journals Oral Health in New Zealand: Findings from the New Zealand  Health Survey 2006/07

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Lisa N. Lankshear
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Tooth Loss ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
World Health ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Oral Health Outcomes

<p>This thesis investigates oral health in New Zealand. This is carried out through an analysis of the New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) which was undertaken by the Ministry of Health in 2006/07. The World Health Organisation recognises oral health as an integral part of general health and a basic human right. The New Zealand government also recognises the importance of oral health and aims to be proactive in addressing the needs of those at greatest risk of poor oral health. This analysis identifies those who have poorer oral health and less regular oral health care. The New Zealand goverment also aims for high-quality oral health services that promote, improve, maintain and restore good oral health to all New Zealanders. The results of the NZHS 2006/07 showed that the mean number of teeth lost due to tooth decay and gum disease in people aged 15 and over is 4.59 (4.56,4.61). This is strongly associated with age, with younger people having lost fewer teeth. Alcohol as well as fruit and vegetable intake had no association with tooth loss in adults. Fizzy drink intake was not significantly associated with poor child oral health, however a higher number of take away meals eaten by children consistently led to poorer oral health for those children. Ethnicity and deprivation were associated with tooth loss, regularity of oral health care, time since last oral health care visit, unmet oral health care need in the past 12 months and urgent unmet need. Those from more deprived populations had lower rates of regular care and higher rates of need and tooth loss. The final component of this thesis is a comparison of oral health outcomes over time, using NZHS 2006/07 and the New Zealand data from the WHO International Collaborative Study of Oral Health Outcomes 1988 (ICS II). It was found that in 2006/07 more 12-13 year olds are brushing their teeth 2 or more times a day than in 1998, and that the time since last visit to an oral health care worker for adults has reduced over time.</p>

scholarly journals Oral Health in New Zealand: Findings from the New Zealand  Health Survey 2006/07

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Lisa N. Lankshear
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Tooth Loss ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
World Health ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Oral Health Outcomes

<p>This thesis investigates oral health in New Zealand. This is carried out through an analysis of the New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) which was undertaken by the Ministry of Health in 2006/07. The World Health Organisation recognises oral health as an integral part of general health and a basic human right. The New Zealand government also recognises the importance of oral health and aims to be proactive in addressing the needs of those at greatest risk of poor oral health. This analysis identifies those who have poorer oral health and less regular oral health care. The New Zealand goverment also aims for high-quality oral health services that promote, improve, maintain and restore good oral health to all New Zealanders. The results of the NZHS 2006/07 showed that the mean number of teeth lost due to tooth decay and gum disease in people aged 15 and over is 4.59 (4.56,4.61). This is strongly associated with age, with younger people having lost fewer teeth. Alcohol as well as fruit and vegetable intake had no association with tooth loss in adults. Fizzy drink intake was not significantly associated with poor child oral health, however a higher number of take away meals eaten by children consistently led to poorer oral health for those children. Ethnicity and deprivation were associated with tooth loss, regularity of oral health care, time since last oral health care visit, unmet oral health care need in the past 12 months and urgent unmet need. Those from more deprived populations had lower rates of regular care and higher rates of need and tooth loss. The final component of this thesis is a comparison of oral health outcomes over time, using NZHS 2006/07 and the New Zealand data from the WHO International Collaborative Study of Oral Health Outcomes 1988 (ICS II). It was found that in 2006/07 more 12-13 year olds are brushing their teeth 2 or more times a day than in 1998, and that the time since last visit to an oral health care worker for adults has reduced over time.</p>

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

RSBO ◽  
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.

scholarly journals Spatial distribuition of tooth loss in a population of adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manoelito Ferreira SILVA-JUNIOR ◽  
Emílio Prado FONSECA ◽  
Marília Jesus BATISTA ◽  
Maria da Luz Rosário de SOUSA
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Social Exclusion ◽  
Tooth Loss ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Epidemiological Survey ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
World Health ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social

ABSTRACT Introduction: Although there has been an improvement in the oral health status of the population, tooth loss still aggravates the oral health of adults and is a matter of great relevance to dentistry. Aim: To determine the spatial distribution of tooth loss in adults and correlate this with the Social Exclusion Index and proximity to public dental services. Material and Method: This ecological study was based on epidemiological data of adults from Piracicaba municipality and from the Piracicaba Research and Planning Institute (IPPLAP). Data on dental evaluations were extracted from the Piracicaba epidemiological survey, which was a cross-sectional study with probabilistic sampling of 248 adults aged 20-64 years, representative of adults living in Piracicaba, Brazil. Oral examinations of the DMFT index were in accordance with the World Health Organization codes and criteria and were performed by a single examiner calibrated for this purpose. Data on social exclusion and the municipal health units that have dental services were extracted from IPPLAP. Georeferencing was performed of census tracts selected by draw, and the city health facilities that have dental services. For Spearman correlation analysis (p <0.05), we used the mean value of teeth lost per district, the Social Exclusion Index (IEX), and proximity to public dental service categorized according to radius: <500m, between 500-1000m, and >1000m the census tract. Result: There was a correlation between tooth loss and higher IEX, and r=−0.51 (p=0.01), but no correlation with proximity to public dental services (p=0.42). Conclusion: Tooth loss in adults was distributed according to social exclusion, however, it was unrelated to proximity to the public dental services.

scholarly journals Reasons and Patterns of Permanent Teeth Loss among Patients attending a Dental College in Kathmandu

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-13
Author(s):  
Anju Khapung ◽  
G. Nagaraja Rao ◽  
Sujita Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Tooth Loss ◽  
World Health ◽  
Common Reason ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Introduction: According to World Health Organization, oral health means the retention throughout life of a functional, aesthetic and natural dentition of not less than 20 teeth and not requiring a prosthesis. The major reasons for tooth loss are dental caries and periodontal disease. Proper understanding of reasons for tooth loss helps to improve oral health. Objective: To identify the reasons and patterns of permanent teeth loss among patients attending Kantipur Dental College. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 403 patients aged 18 years and above attending Kantipur Dental College, Kathmandu by convenience sampling method. Data was collected through structured questionnaire and clinical examination and was analysed using SPSS version 20. Results: A total of 403 patients were examined of which 38% had tooth loss. Mean number of tooth loss was 2.99+3.44. Statistically significant difference was found in mean tooth loss between age groups and levels of education (P value < 0.001). Dental caries was the most common reason of tooth loss followed by periodontal disease. Most common reason for not saving the tooth was "tooth cannot be saved" (65.1%). Mandibular molars accounted for majority of tooth loss followed by maxillary molars. Conclusion: The results of the present study show that dental caries was the major cause of tooth loss irrespective of the age group. It points out the need to carry out oral health awareness and other preventive programs both at school and community levels.

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

RSBO ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 219-28
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

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 study followed 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.

scholarly journals Edentulism and shortened dental arch in Brazilian elderly from the National Survey of Oral Health 2003

2011 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 817-823 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Túlio Freitas Ribeiro ◽  
Marco Aurélio Camargo da Rosa ◽  
Rosa Maria Natal de Lima ◽  
Andréa Maria Duarte Vargas ◽  
João Paulo Amaral Haddad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Dental Arch ◽  
Shortened Dental Arch ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

OBJECTIVE: To describe the distribution of edentulism and estimate the prevalence of functional dentition and shortened dental arch among elderly population. METHODS: A population-based epidemiological study was carried out with a sample of 5,349 respondents aged 65 to 74 years obtained from the 2002 and 2003 Brazilian Ministry of Health/Division of Oral Health survey database. The following variables were studied: gender; macroregion of residence; missing teeth; percentage that met the World Health Organization goal for oral health in the age group 65 to 74 years (50% having at least 20 natural teeth); presence of shortened dental arch; number of posterior occluding pairs of teeth. The Chi-square test assessed the association between categorical variables. The Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests were used to assess differences of mean between number of posterior occluding pairs teeth, macro-region and gender. RESULTS: The elderly population had an average of 5.49 teeth (SD: 7.93) with a median of 0. The proportion of completely edentulous respondents was 54.7%. Complete edentulism was 18.2% in the upper arch and 1.9% in the lower arch. The World Health Organization goal was achieved in 10% of all respondents studied. However, only 2.7% had acceptable masticatory function and aesthetics (having at least shortened dental arch) and a mean number of posterior occluding pairs of 6.94 (SD=2.97). There were significant differences of the percentage of respondents that met the World Health Organization goal and presence of shortened dental arch between men and women. There were differences in shortened dental arch between macroregions. CONCLUSIONS: The Brazilian epidemiological oral health survey showed high rate of edentulism and low rate of shortened dental arch in the elderly population studied, thus suggesting significant functional and aesthetic impairment in all Brazilian macroregions especially among women.

scholarly journals School oral health survey in Kairouan, Tunisia

1998 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 137-141
Author(s):  
F. Maatouk
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Dental Fluorosis ◽  
Therapeutic Index ◽  
Disease Prevalence ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
World Health ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Health Organization

The aim of the oral health survey was to study oral disease prevalence in 600 schoolchildren [aged 6 years and 12 years] in Kairouan. World Health Organization methodology was used and the results were compared with the 1994 national survey findings. As well as oral examination, fluoride dosage in drinking water was assessed. Analysis showed that the findings were in agreement with the national survey except for dental caries prevalence, therapeutic index and dental fluorosis prevalence. Thus WHO recommendations made after the national survey remain valid in Kairouan

Caries Prevalence in Korean Children and Adolescents from 2000 to 2012

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ah-Hyeon Kim ◽  
Youn-Soo Shim ◽  
Jong-Bin Kim ◽  
So-Youn An
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
World Health ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Korean Children ◽  
Epidemiological Surveys

Objectives: National oral health data is required to assess a population's oral health needs, monitor oral health, plan effective intervention community programs and health policies, and evaluate progress toward health objectives. The study aimed to estimate the prevalence, severity, and inequality in dental caries distribution among Korean young people. Study Design: Trained, calibrated examiners at the Korea Ministry of Health & Welfare conducted epidemiological surveys in 2000, 2006, and 2012 during which dental caries were assessed according to World Health Organization (WHO) diagnostic criteria. Decayed, missing, and filled surface and tooth (DMFS/DMFT) indices were estimated. Results: DMFT indices decreased in all regions between 2000 and 2012, with values of 3.3, 2.2, and 1.8 for 12-year-old children in 2000, 2006, and 2012, respectively. The prevalence of caries was higher among female versus male subjects and in rural versus urban areas. Conclusions: Despite the observed decrease in caries experience indicators in Korea, the caries prevalence remains considerably higher than that in European countries and than the targets set by WHO within the Health21 policy framework. Therefore, Korea apparently retains further potential for caries reduction. Community-based oral disease prevention programs are urgently needed to promote oral health.

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