scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Parents Towards Oral Health Maintenance and Pulp Therapy of Deciduous Teeth

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
Gibi Syriac
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Deciduous Teeth ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Pulp Therapy

EFEKTIVITAS BOOKLET TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP PEMELIHARAAN KESEHATAN GIGI MULUT PADA IBU HAMIL

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Rahmaini Fitri
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
The Body ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Percentage Increase ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Pregnancy causes physiological changes in the body and as well as in the oral cavity. Dental and oral diseases associated with pregnancy that is, gingivitis, periodontitis and pregnancy granuloma. Mouth dental disease during pregnancy is not only influenced by the pregnancy itself but rather the lack of knowledge about dental and oral health maintenance. Efforts to improve the knowledge of pregnant women about oral health is done by providing information, information necessary for health education media. In this case the media is created and used to improve the knowledge of pregnant women is the booklet. This study aimed to analyze the differences in knowledge and attitudes before and after maintenance booklet oral health in pregnant women. This study is a quasi experiment with one group pre  and post test design. The sample is the first trimester pregnant women who come to the health center in Sentosa Baru Medan as many as 34 people. Analysis of the data  forcompare the average difference in scores of knowledge and attitudes before and after the intervention used the Wilcoxon test. The results showed there is an increased knowledge and attitude maintenance of oral health in pregnant women after being given a booklet with a value of p < 0.001, a percentage increase of 30% knowledge and attitudes percentage of 37%. The conclusions of this study is increased knowledge and attitude maintenance of oral health in pregnant women after being given a booklet.

Oral Health in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Listening to Patients

2021 ◽  
pp. 238008442110126
Author(s):  
J.L.P. Protudjer ◽  
C. Billedeau ◽  
K. Hurst ◽  
R. Schroth ◽  
C. Stavropoulou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Health Maintenance

Introduction: Rates of periodontal disease and tooth loss are increased in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Understanding factors that contribute to the increased burden of periodontal disease in RA is critical to improving oral health and arthritis outcomes. Objectives: To determine the perceptions held by people with RA relating to their oral health, to identify patient-centered priorities for oral health research, and to inform optimal strategies for delivering oral health knowledge. Methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted with patients with RA. Recorded interview transcripts were iteratively reviewed to reveal surface and latent meaning and to code for themes. Constructs were considered saturated when no new themes were identified in subsequent interviews. We report themes with representative quotes. Results: Interviews were conducted with 11 individuals with RA (10 women [91%]; mean age, 68 y), all of whom were taking RA medication. Interviews averaged 19 min (range, 8 to 31 min) and were mostly conducted face-to-face. Three overall themes were identified: 1) knowledge about arthritis and oral health links; 2) oral health care in RA is complicated, both in personal hygiene practices and in professional oral care; and 3) poor oral health is a source of shame. Participants preferred to receive oral health education from their rheumatologists or dentists. Conclusions: People with RA have unique oral health perceptions and experience significant challenges with oral health care due to their arthritis. Adapting oral hygiene recommendations and professional oral care delivery to the needs of those with arthritis are patient priorities and are required to improve satisfaction regarding their oral health. Knowledge Translation Statement: Patients living with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis described poor oral health–related quality of life and multiple challenges with maintaining optimal oral health. Study findings indicate a need for educational materials addressing oral health maintenance for patients with rheumatic diseases and their providers.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, Behaviors of Women Related to Pregnancy, and Early Childhood Caries Prevention: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215013272110133
Author(s):  
Neel Shimpi ◽  
Ingrid Glurich ◽  
Catherine Maybury ◽  
Min Qi Wang ◽  
Kazumasa Hashimoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Study Results ◽  
And Behaviors

Objective Health education interventions during pregnancy can influence maternal oral health (OH), maternal OH-behaviors and children’s OH. Interventions that can be delivered at anytime and anywhere, for example mobile-health (mHealth) provides an opportunity to address challenges of health education and support activation of women in underserved and rural communities to modify their health behavior. This pilot study was undertaken as a part of a mHealth initiative to determine knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to pregnancy and ECC prevention among women attending obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) practices at a large rurally-based clinic. Methods A cross-sectional survey study was voluntarily engaged by women (n = 191) aged 18 to 59 years attending OB/GYN visits, over a 3-week period from 12/2019 to 1/2020. Survey results were analyzed applying descriptive statistics, X2 and Fisher’s Exact tests. The significance level was set at P < .0001 for all analyses. Results Approximately half of respondents were between 18 and 29 years (53%), had a college degree (55%), and 100% reported cell phone use. Whereas 53% and 31%, respectively, indicated that they were “somewhat” or “very” sure of how to prevent ECC in their children, only 9% recognized evidence of early decay and 30% did not know the purpose of fluoride. Overall, only 27% of participants correctly answered the knowledge-based questions. Further, only 57% reported their provider explained things in a way that was easy to understand. Only 24% reported seeing a dentist during their current pregnancy. Conclusions Study results suggested potential gaps in knowledge and behaviors related to ECC prevention and provided baseline data to inform future interventions to improve ECC prevention practices. Notably, majority of participants used their cell phones for making medical/dental appointments and reported using their phones to look up health-related information. This demographic represents a potentially receptive target for mHealth approaches to improve understanding of oral health maintenance during pregnancy and ECC prevention.

scholarly journals The Status and Associated Factors  of Early Childhood Caries among 3- to 5-year-old Children in Guangdong, Southern  China: A Provincial Cross-sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianbo Li ◽  
Weihua Fan ◽  
Yueshan Zhou ◽  
Linmei Wu ◽  
Wei Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Southern China ◽  
Guangdong Province ◽  
Deciduous Teeth ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background: Dental caries of deciduous teeth (Early Childhood Caries, ECC) has become a crucial oral health problem over the decades in China. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and severity of ECC among preschool children from Guangdong Province, Southern China. In addition, to assess the association of ECC with reported oral health-related behaviors.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out in Guangdong Province by means of an equal-sized, stratified, multistage random sampling method. According to the standard for clinical dentition examination of the WHO 2013 criteria, the presence of ECC was determined by the dmft (decayed-missing-filled tooth) index using a CPI (Community Periodontal Index) probe. A questionnaire about caries-related factors was completed by each of the participants’ parents or grandparents through a face-to-face and one-on-one interview. Then, t-test, Chi2 tests, One-Way ANOVA served for statistical analysis, and logistic regression analysis as well as covariance analysis were executed to identify potential associated factors for ECC.Results: There were 2592 3- to 5-year-old preschool children. The prevalence (% dmft >0) of ECC was 68.3 (95% CI: 66.5-70.1), the mean dmft was 4.36 (95% CI: 4.17-4.55), and the filled rate was 1.2%. In multivariable modeling, associated factors for both prevalence and mean dmft were older age, rural areas, consumption of sweets before sleep, dental visit history, low household income, and low parental education level. Initiating toothbrushing after 3 years of age and being exclusively/ predominantly breastfed indicated only the prevalence; being female and frequently consuming sweetened milk/powdered milk indicated only the mean dmft.Conclusions: The preschool children in Guangdong Province experienced a significant amount of ECC. More attention should be given to children’s dental health for deciduous teeth. Associated factors for ECC included demographics, oral health measures, dietary factors, and socioeconomic factors.

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.

Relationship between Tobacco Smoking And Dental Fear Among Adolescents of 15-18 Year Age in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1210-1212
Author(s):  
G. Amin ◽  
M.. S. Nawaz ◽  
A. M. Ikram ◽  
G. M. Shaikh ◽  
J. I. Afridi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Smoke Tobacco

Aim: To assess the relationship between dental fear and smoking among adolescents of 15-18 year of age in Pakistan Method: This study was a prospective crossectional survey design which was conducted in Lahore. After taking permission from the school’s head, data was collected from the male students of grade 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th using questionnaire and later on one of their parents was approached to fill the questionnaire. For this purpose, only one school was targeted. Sample size was of 200 participants whereas parents of all the student participants participated in the study. Results: The results of chi-square revealed that dental fear was quite high among male students, occasional use of tobacco, and use of mouthwash minimum thrice a day. It was also found that students of those parents whose occupational level was low reported higher dental fear. Conclusion: It was found that adolescent male students were found to have more dental fear who smoke tobacco as compared to those who do not smoke. It is important to ask about smoking habits as well as dental fear when examining oral health maintenance of adolescents. Keywords: Smoking, Tobacco, Adolescents, Dental fear

Evaluation of antimicrobial effect of chlorhexidine and two different concentrations of thyme essence in pulp therapy of deciduous teeth.

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-44
Author(s):  
A Jafari ◽  
A Heidari ◽  
M Kiyani ◽  
Y Baradaran Nakhjavani ◽  
Ronak Bakhtiari
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Deciduous Teeth ◽  
Pulp Therapy

Oral health maintenance of the institutionalized handicapped child

1977 ◽  
Vol 94 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clemens A. Full ◽  
Paul E. Kerber ◽  
Patricia Boender ◽  
Nancy Schneberger
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Handicapped Child ◽  
Health Maintenance

scholarly journals Avaliação do conhecimento de escolares sobre saúde bucal, dieta e higiene: ferramenta diagnóstica para direcionamento de atividade educativa

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 365-369
Author(s):  
Aldenise Socorro da Costa Palheta Tokairin ◽  
Gabriela Fleury Seixas ◽  
Natalia Maria Alves da Silva ◽  
Rosana Roberta Bernardo Fukada ◽  
Paulo Henrique Rossato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
School Attendance ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Natural Food ◽  
First Year ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Oral Health Education

ResumoA saúde bucal é indissociável da saúde geral, e está diretamente relacionada com a qualidade de vida do indivíduo. A manutenção da saúde bucal interfere no desenvolvimento físico e psicológico da criança, além de estar relacionada com a sua participação em atividades, incluindo a frequência escolar. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar as percepções em relação à saúde bucal, dieta e higiene de 37 crianças matriculadas no primeiro ano do Ensino Fundamental de uma Escola Municipal na cidade de Londrina-PR, e identificar possíveis temas falhos para serem explorados, a partir de uma ferramenta diagnóstica. As crianças foram estimuladas a preencher um questionário ilustrativo com figuras dos principais recursos de higiene e de alimentos que pudessem ter relação com a boa saúde bucal. Ao final, uma atividade de Educação em Saúde Bucal (ESB) foi realizada juntamente com os alunos, de forma interativa e informativa. A análise das respostas dos alunos mostrou um bom conhecimento sobre os malefícios de alimentos industrializados e ricos em sacarose, e o reconhecimento pelas crianças dos recursos mais comumente utilizados para a realização de higiene bucal. No entanto, demonstrou dúvidas existentes quanto à relação entre alimentos naturais e manutenção da saúde bucal, tornando evidente a necessidade de educação e promoção em saúde sobre a influência da alimentação na saúde bucal. Portanto, é necessário o uso de ferramentas de diagnóstico prévio à prática educativa, para o melhor direcionamento do tema a ser abordado. Palavras-chave: Educação em Saúde. Ensino Fundamental e Médio. Promoção da Saúde AbstractOral health is inseparable from general health and is related to the individual's quality of life. The oral health maintenance interferes with the child's physical and psychological development, in addition to being related to their participation in activities, including school attendance. This study aimed to assess the perceptions regarding oral health, diet and hygiene of 37 children enrolled in the first year of Elementary School at a Municipal School in the city of Londrina-PR, and to identify possible flawed themes to be addressed. explored from a diagnostic tool. The children were encouraged to complete an illustrative questionnaire with figures of the main hygiene and food resources that could be related to good oral health. In the end, an Oral Health Education (ESB) activity was carried out together with the students, in an interactive and informative way. The students' answers analysis showed a good knowledge about the harmful effects of processed and sucrose-rich foods, and the recognition by children regarding the resources most used to perform oral hygiene. However, it demonstrated existing doubts about the relationship between natural food and oral health maintenance, making evident the need for education and health promotion on the food on oral health influence. Therefore, it is necessary to use diagnostic tools prior to educational practice, to better target the topic to be addressed. Keywords: Health Education. Education. Primary and Secondary. Health Promotion

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