Oral health status and treatment needs of children with sickle cell disease in Abha and Khamis Mushait cities of southern Saudi Arabia

Background: This study aimed to assess the oral health status and dental treatment needs of children with Sickle Cell disease (SCD) in Abha and Khamis Mushait cities of southern Saudi Arabia.Methods: A total of 82 children were included in the study, 41 children with SCD and 41 control group. A total of 82 children having age group of 2 to 13 years from Abha and Khamis Mushait cities of southern Saudi Arabia were examined. The clinical examinations were performed by experienced clinicians in those children who fulfilled the required inclusion criteria. Intraoral examination was done using Decayed-Missing-Filled Teeth Index (DMFT Index) and other dental conditions were examined. Statistical analysis was done with Chi square test and level of significance was set at p<0.05.Results: Prevalence of dental caries was shown between the 2 groups of children i.e., SCD and control. When SCD was compared with control group, the Mean ±Standard deviation for decayed missing filled tooth was found to be DMFT= 6.95±4.79, 8.02±4.33 respectively. Statistically no significant difference was found (P=0.290). 17.1% of children with SCD group has gingivitis compared to control group which is 7.3%. Statistically no significant difference was found (P=0.177). Dental trauma, deleterious oral habits and tooth brushing amount SCD children were shown no statistically significant compared to control group.Conclusions: In the present study no significant difference was evident in dental diseases and treatment needs among SCD and Control group.

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Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of Inpatients at a Medical College Hospital in Haryana

Journal of Postgraduate Medicine Education and Research ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10028-1266 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 52 (1) ◽

pp. 5-11

Author(s):

Avijit Avasthi ◽

Girish M Sogi ◽

Koratagere L Veeresha

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Medical College Hospital ◽

World Health ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

College Hospital ◽

Medical College ◽

Significant Difference

ABSTRACT Aim To assess the oral health status and felt needs of patients admitted to medical/surgical wards. Materials and methods The cross-sectional study included 346 patients who were recruited from medical/surgical wards. Dental parameters were recorded using the World Health Organization (WHO) Oral Health Assessment Form for Adults, 2013. Results Mean age of patients was 40.77 [standard deviation (SD) ± 14.4] years; 36.4% aged > 45 years and 32.9% educated beyond 10 years of education. 77.2% used toothbrush and 75.7% toothpaste for cleaning of teeth. 91% brushed their teeth at least once a day and 77.7% performed tongue cleaning. Greater number of decayed teeth (3.43 ± 3.38) were seen in those educated ≤ 10 years when compared with those educated beyond this level (2.43 ± 2.55). Participants with low education attainment and higher age group (>45 years) had significantly more teeth missing due to caries/other reasons, and with deeper periodontal disease. Conversely, higher educated and younger aged group (<45 years) participants had significantly greater mean number of sound teeth and teeth without gingival and periodontal abnormalities. There was no significant difference between smokers and nonsmokers, those who ever visited a dentist or not, practicing or not practicing oral hygiene, using tobacco or not, those with diabetes mellitus and/or hypertension or without these conditions. Nearly 80% of the patients felt no requirement for dental treatment. Conclusion Despite adherence to oral hygiene practices, the oral health status of patients admitted to medical/surgical wards was poor. How to cite this article Avasthi A, Sogi GM, Veeresha KL. Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of Inpatients at a Medical College Hospital in Haryana. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2018;52(1):5-11.

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Oral Health Status in a Population of Nigerian Diabetics

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice ◽

10.5005/jcdp-6-4-75 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 75-84 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Olawunmi A. Fatusi ◽

Eyitope O. Ogunbodede ◽

Anthony Akintomide ◽

Kikelomo Kolawole ◽

Adesuyi Ajayi

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

University Teaching ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Diabetes Clinic ◽

Dental Practitioners ◽

Periodontal Index ◽

Significant Difference

Abstract Oral manifestations of diabetes mellitus have been documented, but the effect of glycemic control on the oral tissues has been scantily reported. The oral health status of 65 metabolically controlled adult diabetic patients attending the Diabetes Clinic of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, was prospectively assessed over six months and compared with that of 54 non-diabetic acting as controls. The mean duration of diabetes was 100.5±85.1 months. The difference in periodontal status of the patients and control, assessed using the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN), was not statistically significant (p=0.07). The degree of hyposalivation between the two groups was, however, statistically significant (p<0.05). No significant difference was observed in the altered taste, burning mouth sensation, angular cheilitis, glossitis, and stomatitis status of the two groups. We conclude that, with adequate metabolic control, the oral health status of a diabetic may not be significantly different from that of a non-diabetic except for xerostomia. A good understanding of the interactions between systemic diseases and oral health is imperative for physicians and dental practitioners. The need for early detection and closer linkages between the dental and medical professions in managing diabetic patients is emphasized. Citation Ogunbodede EO, Fatusi OA, Akintomide A, Kolawole K, Ajayi A. Oral Health Status in a Population of Nigerian Diabetics. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 November;(6)4:075-084.

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Oral health status in children with haemophilia - a comparative study

The Journal of Haemophilia Practice ◽

10.17225/jhp00081 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 43-47 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

N. S. Venkatesh Babu ◽

Milind Shah ◽

Purna Patel

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Parental Education ◽

Dental Health ◽

Preventive Measure ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Healthy Children ◽

Control Groups ◽

Significant Difference ◽

And Control

Abstract People with haemophilia may neglect their oral hygiene due to the fear of bleeding during brushing, leading to an increase in dental caries, gingivitis and periodontitis in this group. The available literature shows very few studies on the oral health status of children with haemophilia. The aim of the current study, therefore, was to assess the oral health status of children with haemophilia in comparison with healthy children. Data were collected from a study and control groups of haemophilic and healthy children aged 6-16 years. All children were examined under standardised conditions by a single qualified examiner and Plaque Index (PI), Modified Gingival Index (MGI) and permanent decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) and primary dmft index were recorded. A questionnaire distributed to the parents was analysed using Chi-Square and Kruskal-Wallis test, and showed a significant difference in GMI and DMFT and dmft scores between the study and control groups, a lower level of parental education level in the study group, a difference in the frequency of tooth brushing between the two groups, and a statistically higher frequency of sugar consumption among the children with haemophilia. The study concluded that children with haemophilia have poor oral health status compared to healthy children. Parental education levels, beliefs and attitude towards dental health have an impact on the child’s overall dental health. This indicates a need for early intervention by dental services as a preventive measure for children with haemophilia.

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Oral health status, attitudes and gender variations among governmental school children at Al-Mafraq governate – Jordan

Dentistry 3000 ◽

10.5195/d3000.2021.141 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Leena Smadi ◽

Lara Kharma ◽

Asma’a Abu Abed ◽

Eman Bny Mfarej ◽

Asma Abdalmohdi

Keyword(s):

Public Schools ◽

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Caries Experience ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Dmft Index

Objectives: Calculate the prevalence and severity of dental caries and periodontal health among school students aged 12-18 years old and their attitudes toward dental health and oral hygiene at Al-Mafraq governate- Jordan.Materials and methods: Demographic and oral behavioral information were collected; students aged 12-18 years old from six public schools distributed over three districts in Al-Mafraq governate over a six-month period had a full oral and dental examination. DMFT index (Decay, Missing, Filling, Teeth) was used to measure caries experience. Plaque index (PI) and gingival index (GI) of Löe and Silness were used to evaluate the oral health status. T - test was used for statistical evaluation. A P-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: 1165 students were examined, 51% never had been to a dentist or had any previous dental treatment, 39.6% of the students examined never brushed their teeth and 61.85 % had dental caries. The (SiC) was 4.72 with a decay representing 93.53%. Females brush their teeth more frequent than males with a statistically significant difference; p< 0.001. Females showed lower DMFT index (1.81) and compared to males (2.25) with a statistically significant difference. Females showed lower SiC (4.164) compared to males (5.186) with a statistically significant difference. There was no statistically significant difference between males and females in PI p= 0.590, and GI; p= 0.852.Conclusions: The prevalence of dental caries among students in Al-Mafraq governate and the significant caries index were substantially higher than the target goals of WHO/ FDA of year 2015 with more than 90 % of unmet treatment needs. Girls showed better oral hygiene habits compared to boys and exhibited less dental caries experience. However, periodontal status did not differ significantly between both genders.

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Assessment of oral health status in chronic headache patients and its comparison with healthy control

Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Research ◽

10.18502/jcr.v8i1.7153 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Soheila Manifar ◽

Shamsolmoulouk Najafi ◽

Maryam Koopaie ◽

Abbas Tafakhori ◽

Diba Farmanbordar

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Chronic Headache ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Control Group ◽

Healthy Control ◽

Dmft Index ◽

And Control ◽

Headache Patients

Introduction: Headache is a common problem with intense side effects on quality of life. Dental and maxillofacial problems, including dental infections and temporomandibular disorders may trigger the onset of headache or have direct impact on the intensity of headache. The purpose of this paper is assessment of oral health indexes in chronic headache patients and compare it with a healthy control group. Material & Methods: Thirty chronic headache patients based on diagnosis by a neurologist were enrolled in our study and thirty healthy volunteers were recruited into the control group. Dental and periodontal examination were carried out in order to evaluate of the decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) index, the assessment of community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN) index and determination of tooth wear status and oral health status. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS statistical package (version 20, IBM). Results: Mean age, educational level, tooth brushing, using dental floss and DMFT index was not statistically different between chronic headache patients and control group. There was no statistically significant difference in CPITN index between cases and control group (p-value=0.538). Conclusion: This study suggest that chronic headache patients have an acceptable oral hygiene which may be attribute to their attempts to omit pain from head and oral region. Considering high prevalence of chronic headache, planning a protocol for oral hygiene instruction is necessary. In this regard, coordination between neurologists and oral medicine specialists can be very effective.

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Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of Police Personnel in Karachi

Pakistan Journal of Public Health ◽

10.32413/pjph.v10i2.590 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 96-102

Author(s):

Muhammad Mansoor Majeed ◽

Naseer Ahmed ◽

Muhammad Uzair ◽

Dinaz Ghandhi ◽

Thelma Farast Bashir ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Periodontal Diseases ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Daily Routine ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Periodontal Status ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Police Personnel

Background: Oral health is an integral part of general health. Loss of teeth reduces the quality of life. Periodontal diseases constitute the major cause of tooth extraction in adults. A high prevalence of periodontal diseases among adults with considerable disparities between populations has been reported. Many studies have been reported in the literature depicting the periodontal status and treatment needs of different populations. This study aimed to assess the oral health status and treatment needs of police personnel in Sindh Police, Pakistan. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 174 police personnel from the Special Security Unit (SSU) of Sindh Police in Karachi were examined clinically and evaluated using the WHO 2013 Oral Health Assessment Form. Consent was obtained from the concerned authorities. Results: -The study showed that 43.1% (n=75) periodontal status as healthy, 35% (n=61) reported gingivitis and periodontitis and 21.8% (n=38) reported moderate to severe periodontitis. The significant difference found in the periodontal health among males (X2=71.18, P<0.001) and females (X2=9.90, P<0.009). More than 83.3% were suffering from Dental caries. The majority of the examined participants needed prompt treatment which included scaling and tooth restorations. Conclusion: Periodontal and oral health status among the police personnel was noted to be most compromised and there is an immense need to conduct oral health awareness sessions as a mandatory part not only in their training period but should be employed in their daily routine.

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Vascular endothelial dysfunction in sickle cell disease by brachial artery flow mediated dilatation

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3126/ajms.v5i3.9445 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 105-107 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Pranav Kumar Raghuwanshi ◽

Somnath Singh Raghuvanshi

Keyword(s):

Endothelial Dysfunction ◽

Sickle Cell Disease ◽

Sickle Cell ◽

Sickle Cell Trait ◽

Control Group ◽

Cell Disease ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Flow Mediated Dilatation ◽

Artery Flow ◽

And Control

Objective: The present study was conducted aiming to assess endothelial function in sickle cell disease (SS), sickle cell trait(SA) and compare to endothelial dysfunction between sickle cell anemia (SS), sickle cell trait (SA) cases and control (AA) patients to evaluate correlation of endothelial dysfunction. Methods: The study population comprised of, total 25 cases having sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait and 25 age and sex matched normal control. Endothelial dysfunction as assessed by brachial artery flow mediated dilatation by colour Doppler (non-invasive method)by using Siemens Sonoline 500. Statistical analysis was performed using Software Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20, and P value of less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant at 95% confidence intervals. Results: Significant difference were observed in FMD (flow mediated vasodilatation) in case and control group (p<0.05), also significant difference was demonstrated between AS and SS group. Conclusion: The percentage of flow mediated dilatation of vessel is a marker of endothelial function was significantly lower in cases as compared to controls and was also lower in AS & SS when compared to control group & significantly lower in SS group than AS group. Asian Journal of Medical Science, Volume-5(3) 2014: 105-107 http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v5i3.9445

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Salivary pH, Flow Rate and Streptococcus mutans Count in Relation to Oral Health Statusamong Colored Eyes Adolescentsin Baghdad/Iraq

Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal ◽

10.13005/bpj/1587 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 2085-2089

Author(s):

Ali Hadi Fahad ◽

Raed Faisal Al-Huwaizi ◽

Yamama A. Al-Rubbaey ◽

Abbas F. Alhuwaizi

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Streptococcus Mutans ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Salivary Flow ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Control Group ◽

Study Group ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Salivary Ph

Differences in susceptibility to dental caries occurs even under the similar, controlled conditions because of genetic variations, certain environmental factors are potentially more cariogenic for some individuals than for others. Salivary constituents differences may cause variation in caries susceptibility. This study was conducted to assess the salivary pH, flow rate and streptococcus mutans count in relation to oral health status among colored eyes adolescents. The study group included all 85 colored eyes adolescents from 6 secondary schools, while control group contained 85 brown eyes adolescents selected randomly from the same schools (12-15 for both groups, only males). Decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT), plaque (PlI), Gingival (GI) and calculus (CI) indices were used to measure oral health status for both groups. Salivary samples collection was done in the morning at least one hour after breakfast, then normal saline was added to have tenfold dilutions, to assess the total colony counting of the caries related microorganisms (streptococcus mutans), after that inoculation was done in the special selective media (Mitis-Salivarius-Bacitracin agar). Counting of bacterial colonies were estimated by the aid of dissection microscope. Salivary pH and flow rate were measured directly. The data of present study was analyzed using SPSS version 21. The median and mean rank values for DMFT, PlI, GI and CI indices were higher in study group than control group with high significant differences with regard to DMFT and PlI. A strong positive correlation was recorded between DMFT and PlI, GI, CI in both groups. Salivary pH and flow rate were lower in study compared to the control group (statistically significant difference with salivary flow rate). Higher mean value of salivary streptococcus mutans count among study group compared to control group with statistical significant difference. Dental caries experience and streptococcus mutans count were higher in colored eyes adolescents than brown eyes adolescents. Oral hygiene and salivary flow rate were lower in study group than control group.

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