Dental treatment needs using a sociodental approach among south Indian youths: a cross-sectional study

AbstractAimThe aim of this study was to compare the normative dental needs and sociodental needs in a sample of 18–21-year-old students in Davangere city in South India.MethodThis cross-sectional survey was conducted on a sample of 250 students aged 18–21 years. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire and clinical examination. The normative needs were assessed by different indices. The impact of oral diseases on their quality of life was assessed using the standard Oral Impact on Daily Performance (OIDP) scale and propensity-related needs (PRNs) were assessed using three standard questions.ResultsAbout 85.6% of the subjects fulfilled the criteria for professionally judged normative treatment need. Among them, 42% of the subjects were suffering from emergency/progressive oral conditions and the remaining 43.6% subjects were suffering from non-progressive oral conditions. In turn, a total of 28.4% of the subjects with non-progressive oral conditions fulfilled the criteria of impact-related treatment need. Finally, only 1.2% had sociodental needs (high PRNs).ConclusionsA substantial reduction in treatment needs were found with the sociodental approach among youths in India. The considerable proportion of the children with impact-related need (IRN) did not have a high behavioral propensity, hence potentially needing alternative interventions and programs.

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Dental treatment needs in the Canadian population: analysis of a nationwide cross-sectional survey

BMC Oral Health ◽

10.1186/1472-6831-12-46 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Chantel Ramraj ◽

Amir Azarpazhooh ◽

Laura Dempster ◽

Vahid Ravaghi ◽

Carlos Quiñonez

Keyword(s):

Dental Treatment ◽

Population Analysis ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Canadian Population

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Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) and its association with dental treatment needs of adolescents in a rural Nigerian community

Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences ◽

10.20396/bjos.v15i3.8649984 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 215 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Rafael Pino Vitti ◽

Adriano Relvas Barreira de Oliveira ◽

Mário Alexandre Coelho Sinhoreti ◽

Lawal Folake Barakat ◽

Ifesanya Joy Ucheonye

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Rural Community ◽

Orthodontic Treatment ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Life Assessment ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Treatment Need ◽

The Impact

Aim: To validate and determine the applicability of OHIP-14 in assessing the impact of unmet dental treatment needs on the quality of life of adolescents in a rural community. Methods: The OHIP-14 questionnaire and the Aesthetic component (AC) of Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) were data collection instruments in a cross sectional survey among students in a rural community. The reliability and validity of the OHIP-14 as well as the association between it and dental treatment needs including malocclusion was assessed. Data obtained was analyzed using Mann Whitney U Test. Results: The mean age of participants was 14.9 (±1.6) years. The OHIP-14 had acceptable Cronbach alpha value of 0.8. It could discriminate between respondents with or without dental treatment needs due to caries and dental trauma (p <0.001). The OHIP-14 did not differentiate between respondents with or without orthodontic treatment need (p= 0.808). However, significant association existed between being irritable with people and unmet orthodontic treatment needs (p= 0.032). Conclusion: The OHIP-14 is a valid and reliable quality of life assessment tool in young adolescents in this rural community. However, only the social disability domain componente discriminated significantly between those with or without orthodontic treatment needs.

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The impact of elderly social care in the United Kingdom: migrants’ perspective

Geriatric Care ◽

10.4081/gc.2018.7316 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Osinachi Akanwa Ekeagwu ◽

Stanley Idika Ukpai

Keyword(s):

United Kingdom ◽

Caregiver Burden ◽

Social Care ◽

Elderly Care ◽

Considerable Proportion ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The United Kingdom ◽

The Impact

Due to the growing elderly population in the United Kingdom, there is increasing demand for formal carers. Research suggests that elderly care may be associated with adverse impacts, however not much is known about migrants who constitute a considerable proportion of formal carers. Given that migrants already face peculiar challenges related to cultural assimilation and social integration, it becomes necessary to investigate the impact of a burdensome yet well sought job among them. This study therefore aimed to investigate the impact (burden and benefit) of elderly social care among migrant carers. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used and data obtained through snowball sampling using web-based questionnaires. Majority of participants (51.6%) confirmed that the choice of the job was financially motivated, even though most (63.3%) experienced stress. Apparently, the perceived stress was related to frustrations stemming from their skills not being fully utilised, but unrelated to gender, prior experience and cultural background. Nevertheless, 66.7% remained happy to recommend their job to others. The inherent caregiver burden should be recognised and addressed by all parties involved including the carers, employers and policy makers. Although the avoidance of caregiver burden entirely may be impossible, there should be room for decreasing this impact and providing respite for those already affected.

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Pediatric Dentists’ Service Provisions in South-East Europe during the First Wave of COVID-19 Epidemic: Lessons Learned about Preventive Measures and Personal Protective Equipment Use

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph182211795 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (22) ◽

pp. 11795

Author(s):

Ana Vuković ◽

Stefan Mandić-Rajčević ◽

Ruxandra Sava-Rosianu ◽

Marcela D Betancourt ◽

Edit Xhajanka ◽

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Keyword(s):

Preventive Measures ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Mother Tongue ◽

Pediatric Dentistry ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

National Language ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Pediatric Dentists ◽

The Impact

Introduction: Having in mind the importance of providing continuous pediatric dental services during the COVID-19 pandemic and the fact that children have similar viral loads to adults, the potential to spread the virus to others, and with variable clinical presentation of COVID-19 infection, this study aimed to analyze the impact of COVID-19 outbreak on pediatric dentistry service provision, risks, and preventive measures before and during dental treatment. Method: Structured and closed epidemiological cross-sectional survey involved seven Southeastern European countries. The questionnaire was developed using the modified Delphi method, pretested, and tested in North Italy during April 2020. The sample consisted of licensed dental professionals reached via national dental chambers and social media using the best strategies according to the national setting. Results: A total of 3227 dentists participated in the survey, and we included 643 specialists in this study—among them, 164 were pediatric dentists. Most pediatric dentists worked in the public sector (61.0%) and provided emergency (64.6%) and routine dental treatment (18.3%) during the outbreak. One-third of pediatric dentists were COVID-19 tested, statistically significantly more than other specialties, and 3.0% tested COVID-19 positive. In addition, significantly more pediatric dentists (13.4%) reported the presence of at least one symptom related to COVID-19 compared to other specialists (6.1%). None of the pediatric dentists reported PPE shortage. However, 26.2% of all specialists stated that they lacked clear step by step professional guidance in a national language. Similarly, in both groups, around 10% of specialists attended education on coronavirus. Conclusions: Considering that most pediatric dentists provided dental treatment during lockdown in their countries in public health centers and that they will continue to work during pandemic, our results suggest that pediatric dentists might be at higher risk of COVID-19 infection. Further research should focus on finding better ways to promote and adapt preventive, protective measures and PPE in the pediatric dental setting to be behaviorally acceptable. Moreover, additional efforts should be invested in dental education regarding COVID-19 in the mother tongue.

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Dental treatment needs among patients undergoing screening at a university-based dental institution in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

IIUM Journal of Orofacial and Health Sciences ◽

10.31436/ijohs.v1i1.13 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 18-27

Author(s):

Azlini Ismail ◽

Zurainie Abllah ◽

Nur Aishah Muhammad Radhi ◽

Syazalina Musa ◽

Mohd Firdaus Akbar Abdul Halim

Keyword(s):

Urban Area ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Peninsular Malaysia ◽

Residential Area ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Aged Patients ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Conservative Care ◽

Treatment Need

University-based dental institution in Malaysia receives large number of dental visits, however, dental treatment needs among patients attending this kind of institution is not usually reported. This study aimed to identify the trend of dental treatment needs in a university-based dental institution in Kuantan, Pahang situated in the East Coast region of Peninsular Malaysia. This cross-sectional study utilized secondary data, obtained from list of patients who underwent for screening at Outpatient Clinic, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia from 1st January to 31st December 2016. Patient’s age, gender, residential area and dental treatment needs were retrieved from the list. All patients were included except those with incomplete data, with old Malaysian identification card or foreign passport or those assigned to receive Orthodontic treatment. Descriptive statistics and Pearson’s Chi Square test was run using SPSS® Version 20 software. Conservative care (22.7 %) was the major treatment need among 2,627 patients included in this study. Teenage and adult patients mostly required conservative care while the elder- aged patients have major need for prosthodontics. Females outnumbered males in requiring all types of dental treatment, except for conservative care which was pre-dominantly required by males. Patients residing non-urban area majorly required all types of dental treatment except for endodontics and conservative care which were more frequently necessitated by patients from urban area. Conservative care was the major dental treatment need. The type of dental treatment needs has significant association with patient’s age, gender and residential area.

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COVID-19 and endoscopic management of superficial gastrointestinal neoplastic lesions: a multinational cross-sectional survey

Endoscopy ◽

10.1055/a-1237-5221 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Marta Rodríguez-Carrasco ◽

Eduardo Albéniz ◽

Pradeep Bhandari ◽

Torsten Beyna ◽

Michael J. Bourke ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Clinical Judgment ◽

Substantial Reduction ◽

Endoscopic Management ◽

Relative Distribution ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Endoscopic Appearance ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Duodenal Lesions ◽

Neoplastic Lesions ◽

The Impact

Abstract Introduction We aimed to report the impact of the pandemic lockdown period on the treatment and prognosis of superficial gastrointestinal neoplastic lesions. Methods A survey was completed by 11 centers from four continents regarding postponements during the early lockdown period of the pandemic, and the same period in 2019. Results In 2020, 55 % of the scheduled procedures were deferred, which was 11 times higher than in 2019; the main reasons were directly related to COVID-19. In countries that were highly affected, this proportion rose to 76 % vs. 26 % in those where there was less impact. Despite the absolute reduction, the relative distribution in 2019 vs. 2020 was similar, the only exception being duodenal lesions (affected by a 92 % reduction in mucosectomies). Although it is expected that the majority of postponements will not affect the stage (based on the results from biopsies and/or endoscopic appearance), 3 % of delayed procedures will probably require surgery. Conclusions The lockdown period caused by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic led to a substantial reduction in the number of endoscopic resections for neoplastic lesions. Nevertheless, based on clinical judgment, the planned median delay will not worsen the prognosis of the affected patients.

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Parental Perception of Children Affected by Amelogenesis Imperfecta (AI) and Dentinogenesis Imperfecta (DI): A Qualitative Study

Dentistry Journal ◽

10.3390/dj6040065 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 65 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Areej Alqadi ◽

Anne O’Connell

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Young Children ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Parental Attitudes ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Professional Advice ◽

Need For Treatment ◽

Perceived Need For Treatment ◽

The Impact

This qualitative study was conducted to explore parental attitudes and values regarding aesthetics and treatment needs of children in primary dentition affected by AI and DI. A purposive sample of parents of young children attended two focus groups: mothers (n = 7) and fathers (n = 6). A topic guide with open-ended questions was formulated and standardised photographs showing primary teeth affected by varying severity of AI/DI and photographs of different aesthetic treatments were utilised to stimulate discussion. Data was audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. A cross-sectional thematic analysis was performed which identified six main themes; the impact on affected children, the impact on parents, the life course of the disease, coping mechanisms, treatment need, and experience of treatment. Parents believed that young children were aware of their altered dental appearance. A feeling of guilt was evident among fathers affected by the same condition. Most parents sought dental treatment before starting school due to worries of bullying at school. Parents appeared to rely solely on the professional advice of the paediatric dentist in making all treatment related decisions. The personal experience of parents affected by AI/DI played a pivotal role in parent’s judgements of their children’s teeth and perceived need for treatment.

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures on mental health of children and adolescents in Greece

10.1101/2020.10.18.20214643 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Konstantina Magklara ◽

Helen Lazaratou ◽

Anastasia Barbouni ◽

Konstantinos Poulas ◽

Konstantinos Farsalinos ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Health Effects ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Previous History ◽

Considerable Proportion ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Mental Health Effects ◽

The Impact

AbstractBackgroundMental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown measures are expected to be profound.AimThe aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of the pandemic and the lockdown on children’s and adolescents’ mental health in Greece.MethodsA cross-sectional survey of 1,232 Greek parents of children and adolescents aged < 18 years was conducted in March and May 2020. Parents provided information about sociodemographic characteristics, family everyday life during the lockdown and the pandemic psychological impact on their children.ResultsApproximately one-third (35.1%) of parents reported that the psychological health of their children was considerably affected. The most significant concern was social isolation. Unemployment, increased family conflicts, no opportunity for tele-work and a deteriorating psychological health of the parent, as well as children’s previous history of physical health conditions were all significantly associated with adverse mental health impact.ConclusionA considerable proportion of children and adolescents may experience adverse mental health effects due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown measures, and socioeconomic inequalities may be associated with these effects.

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Impact of COVID-19 on the oral health of adults in Wuhan and China: results of a nationwide online cross-sectional questionnaire survey

BMC Oral Health ◽

10.1186/s12903-021-01533-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Shuang Zhang ◽

Chang Liu ◽

Chenzheng Zhang ◽

Han Jiang ◽

Baojun Tai ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Dental Care ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Oral Ulcers ◽

Gingival Bleeding ◽

Epidemic Period ◽

Bad Breath ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background COVID-19 has seriously threatened the health and lives of people. This study aimed to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the oral health of adults in Wuhan and other places of China amid the epidemic and to evaluate attitudes towards dental care in the post-epidemic period. Methods An online cross-sectional survey based on a questionnaire of 22 questions was conducted. Results A total of 3352 valid questionnaires were collected. Participants from Wuhan tended to be relatively psychologically affected and more concerned about future dental treatment. Toothbrushing frequency did not differ significantly between participants from Wuhan and other places and was associated with the prevalence of oral problems people encountered. Gingival bleeding, bad breath and oral ulcers were the three most common oral problems amid the epidemic, and significantly more participants in Wuhan experienced oral problems than other places in China. Conclusion The three most common oral problems amid the epidemic were gingival bleeding, bad breath and oral ulcers. Adults in Wuhan tended to be more seriously affected and suffered more oral problems than people from other places in China. Maintaining good oral health behaviours plays an important role in preventing dental problems. It is crucial to establish and to follow the standard guidelines for the provision of dental care during and after the epidemic.

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Health Concerns of Older Adults: Observations from a Survey and Public Education Programme in Bhubaneswar, India

10.35262/jiag.v15i1.10-16 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 10-16

Author(s):

Shreyan Kar ◽

Tushar Kanti Das ◽

Prasanta Kumar Mohapatra ◽

Brajaballav Kar ◽

Anupama Senapati ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Older Adults ◽

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Mood State ◽

Physical Symptoms ◽

Considerable Proportion ◽

Cardiovascular Risks ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Concerns

Background: While it is apparent that old age is associated with multiple health concerns, the extent of its multiplicity and burden is often not clear. It was intended to find out self-reported health concerns for one month and cardiovascular risk factors in middle and older adults. Methods: In the cross-sectional survey, attendees of a Healthy Ageing Conference were approached with a semi-structured questionnaire about their health concerns and cardiovascular risks. Risk of a cardiovascular event in 10 years based on QRISK3 was calculated. Results: A considerable proportion of older adults had a range of physical symptoms, depressive mood state and memory problems. Mean number of health problems reported were 4.8±3.3 (male 4.4±3.1 and female 5.0±4.3). Cardiovascular risk was high, mean QRISK3 score for males were 22.2% (±14.4), and for females 10.3% (±6.6) (p<0.05). On average, the heart age was increased by 7.9±6.2 years (8.6±6.6 years for males and 5.0±3.3 for females). The relative risk of participants was 2.1 for males and 1.5 for females for heart attack or stroke within the ten years, compared to healthy persons. The symptoms and risk factors were elicited easily, and the process probably facilitated improving the awareness about the health concerns holistically. The survey also identified issues related to the engagement of older adults in the existing health care systems. Conclusions: The results suggested that questionnaire-based health screening in a community can identify a range of health concerns and identify multi-morbidity in general and cardiovascular risks in particular. This process may help to focus on the appropriate public health awareness and intervention programmes required in the community.

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