Infant oral health care: a review on parent’s role in infant oral health

The maintenance and prevention of oral health is one of major concern of parents. Dental caries is one of most common oral manifestation because of lack of knowledge and improper techniques. The first visit should be planned at early ages only so that proper guidance and knowledge should be imparted to the parent to prevent oral diseases. The first visit should include oral screening, oral habit monitoring, Brushing technique demonstration and fluoride application if needed. There should be more involvement to strengthen the role of pediatricians’ in children’s oral health requires an understanding of their current knowledge and practice. In this scoping review, we aimed to comprehensively map what is known about the knowledge and practice of parents regarding children’s oral health.

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Children's oral health and the role of fluoride

Dental Nursing ◽

10.12968/denn.2017.13.5.242 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (5) ◽

pp. 242-243

Author(s):

Carly Greener-Simon

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Children’S Oral Health

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Cyanobacteria and Microalgae as Sources of Functional Foods to Improve Human General and Oral Health

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules25215164 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 25 (21) ◽

pp. 5164

Author(s):

Gianmaria Fabrizio Ferrazzano ◽

Cristina Papa ◽

Antonino Pollio ◽

Aniello Ingenito ◽

Giancarla Sangianantoni ◽

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Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Functional Foods ◽

Health It ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Natural Sources ◽

Beneficial Effects ◽

Overall Functioning ◽

State Of Art ◽

Research Show

In the scenario of promising sources of functional foods and preventive drugs, microalgae and cyanobacteria are attracting global attention. In this review, the current and future role of microalgae as natural sources of functional foods for human health and, in particular, for oral health has been reported and discussed in order to provide an overview on the state of art on microalgal effects on human oral health. It is well known that due to their richness in high-valuable products, microalgae offer good anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumoral, anti-glycemic, cholesterol-lowering, and antimicrobial activity. Moreover, the findings of the present research show that microalgae could also have a significant impact on oral health: several studies agree on the potential application of microalgae for oral cancer prevention as well as for the treatment of chronic periodontitis and different oral diseases with microbial origin. Thus, beneficial effects of microalgae could be implemented in different medical fields. Microalgae and cyanobacteria could represent a potential natural alternative to antibiotic, antiviral, or antimycotic therapies, as well as a good supplement for the prevention and co-adjuvant treatment of different oral diseases. Nevertheless, more studies are required to identify strains of interest, increase overall functioning, and make safe, effective products available for the whole population.

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The role of health insurance in the coverage of oral health care in Senegal

Journal of Public Health in Africa ◽

10.4081/jphia.2018.772 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mbathio Diop ◽

Aida Kanouté ◽

Massamba Diouf ◽

Amadou Diaw Ndiaye ◽

Cheikh Mouhamadou Mbacké Lo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Insurance ◽

Oral Health ◽

Health Spending ◽

Oral Health Care ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Self Medication ◽

Oral Infections ◽

Insurance Agents

Oral diseases costs are among the most expensive health care benefits. In Senegal, households contribute up to 37.6% of the national health spending through direct payments. The aim of this work was to study the role of health insurance in the coverage of oral health care in Senegal. The study was based on health insurance agents and policyholders. The study reveals that oral health care coverage through health insurance still does not meet requirements for treatment of oral infections. In financial terms, oral health care costs health insurance too much. As a result, carriers cover them partially. On top of that, the majority of the population’s lack of knowledge about mutual, because they have a little background on oral health care, the latter weighs heavily on health insurance leading to the use of self-medication, traditional medicine and handicraft prosthetists. The analysis reveals an unequal access to oral health care through the health insurance system. To bring under control the expenditure for oral health care, carriers and dental surgeons must work together to raise the populations’ awareness on community solidarity.

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The knowledge and practice of pediatricians in children’s oral health: a scoping review

BMC Oral Health ◽

10.1186/s12903-020-01198-0 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Virginia Dickson-Swift ◽

Amanda Kenny ◽

Mark Gussy ◽

Colleen McCarthy ◽

Stacey Bracksley-O’Grady

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Knowledge And Practice ◽

Children’S Oral Health

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Assessment of the Awareness among Diabetic Patients of Their Risk for Oral Disease as Complication Associated With Diabetics

International Healthcare Research Journal ◽

10.26440/ihrj.v2i9.179 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (9) ◽

pp. 217-222

Author(s):

Kavya G ◽

Mayur Nath T Reddy ◽

Radhika Muthukuru

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Oral Health ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Oral Disease ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Oral Manifestation ◽

Dental Patients

AIM: To assess the awareness of diabetic patients of their risk for oral disease as complication associated with diabetics.   INTRODUCTION: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia due to defective secretion or activity of insulin. Type II diabetes is a common disorder with concomitant oral manifestation that impacts dental care Evidence shows that many patients are unaware about effects of diabetes mellitus on oral health. METHODOLOGY: A cross sectional descriptive survey was conducted among adult dental patients attending a tertiary care hospital of Bangalore city. A total of 172 patients were included in the study. The tool used to conduct the survey was a close-ended self-administered 14-item questionnaire. Self-rate oral health was assessed using a 4 point scale as good, average, bad and don’t know. RESULT: A total of 172 subjects, among them 120 (69.7%) were males and 52 (30.3%) were females. Among 172 subjects, 87(50%) were aware that diabetics are more prone to oral diseases .91(52%) of the study subjects did not know that diabetes effects gingiva.91(52%) of individuals knew diabetes causes delay in wound healing. 81% of the subjects, self-rated their mouth as good. CONCLUSION: Diabetic patients are less aware of their risk for dental diseases. Thus, it is necessary for dental professionals and related government agencies to promote awareness of the relationship between diabetes mellitus and oral health in order to prevent harmful complications on oral health

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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 ◽

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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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Oral probiotic and its delivery carriers to improve oral health: A review

Microbiology ◽

10.1099/mic.0.001076 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 167 (8) ◽

Author(s):

Yu-Hsuan How ◽

Siok-Koon Yeo

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Oral Cavity ◽

Health Effects ◽

Oral Microbiota ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Probiotic Product ◽

Adherence Ability ◽

Probiotic Delivery

In recent years, oral probiotics have been researched on their effectiveness in reducing and preventing oral diseases. Oral probiotics could be introduced into the oral cavity to keep the equilibrium of the microbiome. Hence, the delivery carrier for oral probiotics plays an important factor to ensure a high number of oral probiotics were delivered and released into the oral cavity. This review presents a brief overview of oral microbiota and the role of oral probiotics in reducing oral diseases. Moreover, important aspects of the oral probiotic product such as viability, adherence ability, health effects, safety, and delivery site were discussed. Besides that, the importance of utilizing indigenous oral probiotics was also emphasized. Oral probiotics are commonly found in the market in the form of chewing tablets, lozenges, and capsules. Hence, the oral probiotic carriers currently used in the market and research were reviewed. Furthermore, this review introduces new potential oral probiotic delivery carriers such as oral strip, bucco-adhesive gel, and mouthwash. Their effectiveness in delivering oral probiotics for oral health was also explored.

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The role of community mental health services in supporting oral health outcomes among consumers

Australian Journal of Primary Health ◽

10.1071/py17132 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 216

Author(s):

Rebecca Meldrum ◽

Hillary Ho ◽

Julie Satur

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Mental Illness ◽

Oral Health ◽

Mental Health Services ◽

Community Mental Health ◽

Health Services ◽

Community Mental Health Services ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Oral Diseases

People with a lived experience of mental illness are at a higher risk for developing oral diseases and having poorer oral health than the broader population. This paper explores the role of Australian community mental health services in supporting the prevention and management of poor oral health among people living with mental illness. Through focus groups and semi-structured interviews, participants identified the value of receiving oral health support within a community mental health setting, in particular the delivery of basic education, preventive strategies, assistance with making or attending appointments and obtaining priority access to oral health services. Engagement with Community Health Services and referrals generated through the priority access system were identified as key enablers to addressing oral health issues. This study provides new insight into the importance of undertaking an integrated approach to reducing the oral health disparities experienced by those living with mental illness.

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Oral Health Impacts on Flavor and Significance in Dental Treatment

JDR Clinical & Translational Research ◽

10.1177/2380084421995096 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 238008442199509

Author(s):

G. Ellender ◽

P. Moynihan

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Oral Health ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Current Knowledge ◽

Well Being ◽

Biomedical Science ◽

Oral Microbiota ◽

Dental Practice ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Restorative Materials

The mouth is pivotal in the generation of flavor, the pleasure of eating, and the selection of food. Flavor—representing the integration of olfaction (smell) with gustation (physiologic taste) and as influenced by oral somatosenses—is rarely afforded attention in oral research and dental practice. This article considers the interrelationship between oral health and flavor and highlights gaps in current knowledge. Altered oral function associated with operative and restorative treatment can feasibly alter the perception of flavor through diverse ways. Oral diseases and the generation of biofilms on restorative materials have potential to influence the oral microbiota and the perception of flavor. Alterations in masticatory function (through tooth loss, restorative materials, and prostheses with nonbiological surfaces and shapes) compounded by associated influences in the composition and quantity of saliva can affect the release of odorants and tastants from foods and beverages. Furthermore, changes occur in the perception of flavor throughout life and are significant in the aging and medically compromised population with the potential to affect nutrition and pleasure. Dental research and clinical practice should be at the forefront of biomedical science in understanding and promoting the importance and relevance of flavor in the well-being of patients. However, more research is required to guide clinical practice in consideration of olfactory and gustatory function as a component of total patient care. Knowledge Transfer Statement: This commentary highlights the research gaps in knowledge pertaining to the association between oral health and flavor and the significance of flavor to dental practice.

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