Oral Health Status of the Visually Impaired Children – A South Indian Study

2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vabitha Shetty ◽  
Amitha Hegde ◽  
Srikala Bhandary ◽  
Kavita Rai
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
South Indian ◽  
Oral Conditions ◽  
Impaired Children ◽  
Visually Impaired Children

Oral health is an important aspect of health for all children, and is all the more important for children with special health needs. The oral health of children who are visually impaired can be disadvantaged, since they are often unable to adequately apply the techniques necessary to control plaque. Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the oral health status of visually impaired children. Method: A modified WHO oral health assessment form was used to assess oral conditions, oral hygiene status, caries experience and gingival status. Results and conclusion: The children exhibited suboptimal levels of oral health with majority of the children showing a high caries prevalence as well as moderate to severe gingivitis.

scholarly journals Oral Health among Adult Residents in Vilnius, Lithuania

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 582
Author(s):  
Milda Vitosyte ◽  
Alina Puriene ◽  
Indre Stankeviciene ◽  
Arunas Rimkevicius ◽  
Rita Trumpaite-Vanagiene ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Missing Teeth ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
Behavioral Determinants ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Oral Conditions

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) oral conditions may be determined by social, biological, behavioral, and psychosocial factors. The study assessed oral health status and its determinants associated with oral health conditions among adult residents in Vilnius, Lithuania. A total of 453 of 35–74-year-olds participated (response rate 63%). A self-reported questionnaire was administered. Dental caries experience (D3MFS score), periodontal probing depth (PPD), andnumber of missing teeth were assessed clinically. Data were analyzed using χ2 test, independent samples t-test, and multivariable linear regression. The mean (sd) of D3MFS scores was 67.3 (33.5), the mean (sd) number of teeth with PPD 4+ mm was 5.9 (5.3), prevalence of periodontitis was 33%, the mean (sd) number of missing teeth was 6.9 (6.8), and prevalence of total edentulism was 3.8%. Medication use was associated with all oral health conditions, while age was associated with caries experience, and missing teeth. Sugar-containing diet was associated with caries experience, and missing teeth, and smoking with caries experience and periodontal status. Systemic diseases were associated with periodontal status, while behavioral determinants, last dental visit, and use of fluoridated toothpaste were associated with missing teeth. Oral health status among adult Vilnius residents was poor. Oral conditions were associated with both biological and behavioral determinants. Oral health promotion should focus on modifying behavioral determinants.

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.

scholarly journals Assessment of oral health status and treatment needs among people of Foklyan area, Dharan, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Singh ◽  
A. Shrestha ◽  
T. K. Bhagat ◽  
D. D. Baral
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Socioeconomic Background ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Low Socioeconomic

Abstract Background Oral diseases are a major public health problem globally due to high prevalence and significant social impact. Foklyan is a peri urban area with people belonging to indigenous population of low socioeconomic status. This study was conducted to assess the oral health status and treatment needs among the people of Foklyan area, Dharan. Methods Cross-sectional house to house survey was conducted on 310 randomly selected participants. The participants were stratified into five age groups as per WHO Basic Oral Health Survey Methods 1997 and further categorized by gender. WHO Oral Health Assessment form 1997, WHO oral health assessment questionnaire for adult/children 2013 and questionnaire for oral hygiene practice and cost as a treatment barrier were used. The examinations were done as per WHO standard guidelines. Results Most of the participants were from low socioeconomic background (71.3%). About 40% of the participants deferred dental visit due to financial burden. Although 99% of the participants brushed their teeth, there was high caries experience (DMFT: 3.18 ± 5.85; dft: 2.40 ± 2.65). Mean sextant score for bleeding was 5.58 in 35–44 years age group and 5.61 in 65–74 years age group. Tobacco consumption was seen in 70.9% of the adults. Prevalence of alcohol consumption was 58.8% among adult age groups. Conclusion The prevalence of dental caries, periodontal diseases, and prosthetic needs were more compared to national data. There is a need for oral health promotion in this area.

A Novel Music based Tooth Brushing System for Blind Children

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 251-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
V Shetty ◽  
AM Hegde ◽  
E Varghese ◽  
V Shetty
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Significant Drop ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Impaired Children ◽  
Visually Impaired Children

Objectives: To assess the Oral Health Status (OHS) of visually impaired children in South India, to devise and implement a specially designed Oral Health Education (OHE) program for them and to assess its efficacy in improving their OHS. Study design: OHS of 98 institutionalized visually impaired children aged 6 to 14 years were evaluated at the start of the study (Pre-OHE level) using the Modified Gingival Index (MGI), the Turesky-Gilmore-Glickman modification of the Quigley Hein Plaque Index (MQHPI) and Streptococcus mutans colony count. Oral Health Education was imparted with the help of specially designed models and tooth-brushing taught with specially formulated music aided instructions in a song format. These parameters were re-evaluated after a period of reinforced (two weeks and one month) and non-reinforced (two months) tooth-brushing. Results: Mean values of MGI and MQHPI showed a statistically very highly significant drop from the Pre-OHE level to the end of both the periods of reinforcement and non-reinforcement. There was a significant decrease in the S.mutans counts from the Pre-OHE levels to the period of non-reinforcement (p &lt; 0.0005). Conclusion: The OHE program specially formulated for the visually impaired children was effective in improving their OHS significantly.

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