scholarly journals ORAL HEALTH STATUS OF UNDER GRADUATE DENTAL STUDENTS OF NOBEL MEDICAL COLLEGE TEACHING HOSPITAL (NMCTH), BIRATNAGAR, NEPAL.

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 184-193
Author(s):  
Giri DK ◽  
◽  
Singh VP ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Medical College

Evaluation of Oral Health Status Based on the Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth (DMFT) Index

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghobad MORADI ◽  
Amjad MOHAMADI BOLBANABAD ◽  
Ardavan MOINAFSHAR ◽  
Hemn ADABI ◽  
Mona SHARAFI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
The Mean

Background: The Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth (DMFT) is a valuable index used for determining and monitoring the oral health status in a community. This study aimed to determine the oral health status and its associated factors based on the DMFT index among people aged 15 to 45 yr old in Kurdistan Province, west of Iran. Methods: This study was conducted on 2000 people aged 15-40 yr old in Kurdistan, western Iran in 2015. Using a questionnaire, data were collected by four trained dental students. The dependent variable was the DMFT index. The collected data were analyzed using T-test, ANOVA, Pearson statistics, Kendall statistics, and multiple regression. Results: The mean (SD) values of Decayed teeth (DT), Missing teeth (MT), and Filled teeth (FT) indices in the participants were 2.85±1.7, 1.15±1.84, and 3.33±1.7, respectively. The mean (SD) value of total DMFT index was 7.33±3.0. The results of multiple regression showed that the frequency of using dental floss (coefficient= - 0.296, P=0.001), socio-economic status (coefficient=-0.199, P=0.001), parental education (coefficient= -0.183, P=0.001), frequency of brushing (coefficient=-0.182, P=0.001), and frequency of the use of mouthwash (coefficient=-0/143, P=0.001) had the highest level of with association with the DMFT index. Conclusion: The oral health status of the adult population is alarming and undesirable. The oral and dental health status can be improved via changing behavioral habits (such as brushing, using mouthwashes, and dental floss), promoting socioeconomic status, increasing individual’s and parent's level of education, and enhancing people’s access to health insurance.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status Among Schoolchildren: Does Partnership With School of Dentistry Make A Difference?

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Sri Widiati
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Sixth Graders ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Sample Survey ◽  
Path Analyses ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
School Of Dentistry

The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the partnership between 26 primary schools with the Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, during the past 12 years improved oral health status of the schoolchildren. A sample survey was carried out, involving 106 fifth and sixth graders from 9 schools which have been participating in the partnership and 90 schoolchildren from non-participating schools. They were examined by trained dental students. Oral health status was represented by OHI-S and DMF-t measurement. Knowledge and attitude of oral health were measured using structured questionnaires. The study indicated that the means of OHI-S and DMF-t among schoolchildren participating in the partnership were 0.11 and 0.01 lower respectively compared to those of their counterparts, although the differences were not significant statistically. The knowledge and attitude among schoolchildren in the partnership were 2.49, 4.18, and 3.86 higher, all were highly significant (p < 0.001). Path analyses showed that the partnership reduced OHI-S and DMF-t with an overall path coefficients – 0.086 and -0.076 respectively. Although knowledge was associated with DMF-t and attitude with OHI-S, there were other unmeasured variables which were more strongly associated with oral health status of the schoolchildren.

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

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.

scholarly journals Influence of sleep disturbance, fatigue, vitality on oral health and academic performance in Indian dental students

2017 ◽  
Vol 90 (3) ◽  
pp. 333-343
Author(s):  
Kailash Asawa ◽  
Nandini Sen ◽  
Nagesh Bhat ◽  
Mridula Tak ◽  
Pratibha Sultane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Disturbed Sleep

Background. Oral health and academic performance are important contributing factors for a student’s professional life. Countless factors affect both, among which sleep, vitality and fatigue are less explored areas that also have a strong impact.Objective. The objective of the study was to assess the association of sleep disturbances, fatigue and vitality with self reported oral health status, oral hygiene habits and academic performance of dental students of Udaipur.Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate and postgraduate dental students of Udaipur. Self-administered structured questionnaire was used to assess the psychological factors, vitality, sleep quality, fatigue, self reported oral health status, habits and academic performance. Analysis of variance and stepwise multiple linear regression were utilized for statistical analysis with 95% confidence level and 5% level of significance. Results. Of the 230 participants, 180 (78.3%) were undergraduates and 50 (21.7%) were postgraduates. Among them, females showed higher scores in disturbed sleep index (2.69±2.14) as compared to males (2.45±1.91). Respondents who had “Poor” dental health, scored more in disturbed sleep index (3.15±1.64) and fatigue scale (20.00±4.88). Subjects who flossed “everyday”, were found to have good sleep and more energy (p=0.01) and those who assessed themselves as excellent students scored more in the Vitality Scale (p=0.01) and less in the Sleep index (p=0.01). Conclusion. The present study confirms that disturbed sleep, aliveness and fatigue, all are interlinked with each other and are imperative factors having the potential to alter the oral health status, habits and academics of dental students.

scholarly journals Perceived oral health status and treatment needs of dental students

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Anchal Deep ◽  
Manas Singh ◽  
Ruchi Sharma ◽  
Mayank Singh ◽  
KhurshidAhmed Mattoo
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Treatment Needs

scholarly journals Oral Health Status of a Utah Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) Population

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilliam Marie Pinzon ◽  
Yuliya Petukhova ◽  
Sarah Pham ◽  
Ryan Knighton ◽  
Jiajia He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Professional ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Financial Barriers ◽  
University Of Utah ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
The University

Abstract Background: There is a paucity of literature on the state of oral health in the minority populations of Utah. The purpose of this study was to analyze the oral health needs of individuals in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) regions in Utah, many of whom belong to minority groups.Methods: The study was conducted through the use of a retrospective analysis of survey data collected as part of the standard of care from outreach activities of the University of Utah School of Dentistry. Events targeted specific populations with traditionally poor access to oral health care, including low-income, Hispanic, refugee, elderly and rural populations. Dental students conducted clinical exams and oral interviews with each patient; participant responses were entered directly into an online database using REDCap. The data was analyzed using Pearson’s chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test. Approval for this retrospective data analysis was obtained from the University of Utah Institutional Review Board.Results: This research identified pervasive treatment needs, with almost half of those studied needing moderate to urgent oral healthcare (49%). This HPSA population (60%) struggles to access appropriate care, with financial barriers being particularly problematic. Important gaps in oral health knowledge also suggest the potential for educational interventions to improve the oral health status of this population.Conclusion: The information provided by this study will allow for the future development of focused strategies in meeting HPSA population’s oral healthcare needs, including targeted seeking of funds for treatment from Federal and State authorities.

scholarly journals Association between different blood groups, depression and oral health status of dental students

2018 ◽  
Vol 91 (3) ◽  
pp. 317-321
Author(s):  
Kaluram Yadav ◽  
Jitender Solanki ◽  
C. L. Dileep ◽  
B. R. Adyanthaya ◽  
Prashant Mishra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Blood Group ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Laboratory Data ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Blood Groups ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction. Knowledge of blood groups and their association with oral diseases and depression is very important, as it may help in early diagnosis and treatment strategies. Method. A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted among dental students of a private dental college. The study was conducted in two phases, in the first phase the blood samples of each student were collected and sent for blood group examination in laboratory. Data for oral health status was collected by recording oral hygiene, dental caries and questions regarding oral hygiene habits and adverse oral habits. Depression level was recorded using a pre-validated, 21 item close ended questionnaire. Data thus collected was subjected to statistical analysis using chi-square and frequency distribution test using SPSS software.Results. The total study subjects were 315, 95 males and 220 females. On applying chi-square test between blood group and Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth (DMFT) score, a highly significant association (p=0.00) was observed. A non-significant association p=0.217 and p=0.668 was observed between gender and DMFT and Oral hygiene index-simplified and Blood group respectively. When comparing blood group and Depression score, a non-significant association (p=0.74) was observed.Conclusion. DMFT score varies in different blood groups and this might suggest a positive association between blood groups and DMFT score, while depression, oral hygiene and gender might not be affected by the different blood groups.

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