scholarly journals The status of teeth in relation to socio-demographic characteristics, oral hygiene habits and oral health behavior among adolescents in the eastern region of Republika Srpska

2012 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 133-140
Author(s):  
Nikola Stojanovic ◽  
Jelena Krunic ◽  
Smiljka Cicmil ◽  
Lado Davidovic
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Place Of Residence ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Status ◽  
Republika Srpska ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

Introduction. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of dental caries and analyze the status of teeth in relation to sociodemographic factors and habits and behavior related to oral health among adolescents in the eastern region of Republika Srpska. Material and Methods. The study included 212 adolescents (71 males and 141 females) age 16-18 years. Information about sociodemographic characteristics, oral hygiene habits and behaviors related to oral health were collected using a questionnaire. The prevalence of dental caries was determined by applying the DMFT index and its components (D - decayed, M - extracted, F - filled teeth). The status of teeth was analyzed in relation to socio-demographic variables, oral hygiene habits and behavior related to oral health. Results. The mean DMFT value of examined population was approximately 8.6. A significant difference in the status of teeth of adolescents was reported in relation to the place of residence and oral hygiene habits - brushing frequency and the use of dental floss. A significant difference in the caries prevalence was recorded depending on the elapsed time from last visit and reasons for visiting dentist. Conclusion. The results suggested that the place of residence, oral hygiene habits and behavior related to oral health influenced the status of teeth of adolescents in the eastern region of Republika Srpska.

Reducing Gingivitis Remotely using the iGAM mHealth app (part 2): Prospective Observational Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guy Tobias ◽  
Assaf B Spanier
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Tooth Loss ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Observational Cohort ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits ◽  
Group 1

BACKGROUND Gingivitis is a non-painful, inflammatory condition that can be treated with home remedies. Left untreated gingivitis can lead to tooth loss. Periodic dental examinations are important for early diagnosis and treatment of gum diseases. In order to contain the spread of the corona virus, governments, including in Israel, have restricted movements of their citizens which has caused routine dental checkups to be postponed. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine the ability of an mHealth app- iGAM to reduce gingivitis. METHODS A prospective observational cohort study was performed, 160 unpaid participants were divided into 2 equal groups and downloaded the iGAM app. Group 1 photographed their gums weekly for eight weeks. Group 2 photographed their gums at the time of recruitment and 8 weeks later. After photo submission, the participants received the message "It is recommended to read the information contained within the app regarding maintaining oral hygiene habits". A single blinded researcher examined the images and scored them according to the Modified Gingival Index (MGI). RESULTS The average age of group 1 was 26.77 (S.D. ± 7.43), and 28.53 (S.D. ± 10.44) for group 2. The majority were male (74.7% in group 1 vs. 66.7% in group 2), most participants described themselves as "secular", most were "single", non-smokers (74.7% vs. 78.4%) and did not take medications (85.3% vs. 78.4%). 126 subjects completed the study. A statistically significant difference (P <.001) was found in the dependent variable (MGI) in a linearly negative manner. As time passed, the gum condition improved, there were significantly lower gingivitis scores in group 1 (M = 1.16, S.D. ± 1.18) compared to group 2 (M = 2.16, S.D. ± 1.49), after eight weeks. Those with more recent dental visits had a lower MGI (p = .037). No association was found between knowledge and behavior, most participants were familiar with the recommendations for maintaining oral health, yet they only performed some. CONCLUSIONS A dental selfie taken once a week using an mHealth app (iGAM) reduced the signs of gingivitis and promoted oral health. During the current pandemic where social distancing recommendations may be causing people to avoid dental clinics, this app can remotely promote gum health. CLINICALTRIAL The protocol was approved by Hadassah research ethics committee (IRB, 0212-18-HMO)

scholarly journals Oral-health awareness among pregnant women in the region of Republika Srpska

2019 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-28
Author(s):  
Svjetlana Janković ◽  
Bojana Davidović ◽  
Igor Radović ◽  
Vladimirka Ikonić ◽  
Ivana Dmitruk-Miljević
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
University Education ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Professional Qualification ◽  
Dental Examination ◽  
Republika Srpska ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

Summary Introduction Oral diseases during pregnancy are an important reason for enhanced dental care of this vulnerable population. The aim of this study was to determine the degree of oral health awareness among pregnant women and examine their oral hygiene habits, attitudes and behaviors in relation to the professional qualification. Material and methods The study was conducted in Foča, East Sarajevo, Bijeljina and Pale (Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina). A total of 198 respondents voluntarily filled an anonymous survey, specially created for this research. Results In addition to toothbrush and toothpaste, 39.8% of pregnant women did not use any additional oral hygiene resources. When brushing their teeth, 60.1% of pregnant women had bleeding gums. Also, 54.1% of pregnant women visited dentist, while 34.3% did not. Obstetrician did not advise 69.7% of respondents that the should visit dentist during pregnancy. Furthermore, 80.8% of pregnant women thought that they were more susceptible to pregnancy caries, and 29.6% of them thought that caries is disease that cannot be prevented. Respondents with university education understood that minerals from the mother’s teeth were not lost during pregnancy, which was statistically significant compared to pregnant women with secondary education. Conclusion The level of oral health awareness of pregnant women is low. It is important that all women perform regular dental examination during pregnancy, as they will receive useful information from their dentist how to prevent oral diseases.

scholarly journals Bitter and sweet taste perception: relationships to self-reported oral hygiene habits and oral health status in a survey of Australian adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiranjit Kaur ◽  
Dean Sculley ◽  
Martin Veysey ◽  
Mark Lucock ◽  
Janet Wallace ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Bitter Taste ◽  
Sweet Taste ◽  
Dietary Factors ◽  
Taste Perception ◽  
Chewing Gum ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

Abstract Background Oral health, an essential part of general health and well-being, is influenced by multiple factors, including oral hygiene habits and dietary factors. Dietary preferences are influenced by variation in taste perceptions and threshold tasting. Polymorphisms in specific genes for sweet and bitter taste receptors and bitter taste perception have been associated with dental caries. However, taste is complex with multiple receptors, each with multiple potential polymorphisms contributing to taste perception as well as social, cultural, and environmental influences. Additionally, these association studies have been conducted in restricted cohorts (e.g., children only). Furthermore, outcomes have been limited to dental caries and studies between taste perception and oral hygiene habits have not been completed. Methods A cross-sectional online survey was conducted to investigate the relationships between bitter and sweet taste perception (liking and intensity of index food items), self-reported oral hygiene habits and oral health (n = 518). Results Higher mean intensity scores for bitter (16–21%) and sweet (< 5%-60%) were seen with higher frequencies of oral hygiene habits (brushing, use of mouthwash, chewing gum and tongue cleaning). Lower mean bitter liking scores (18–21%) were seen with higher frequencies of oral hygiene habits (brushing, mouthwash use, floss use and chewing gum). Sweet liking scores varied by reported frequency of mouthwash use and flossing only, with mixed patterns of variance. Mean bitter and sweet intensity perception scores varied with the number of dental caries ((13–20% higher in those with 3 or more caries, compared to none). Conclusions While there were numerous relationships identified between liking and perception of sweet and bitter and oral health outcomes, the magnitude and direction of associations varied by outcome. The direction of the associations cannot be inferred due to the cross-sectional nature of the study. The demonstrated relationships justify further future investigations, which could help better understand if taste liking and perception is impacted by oral hygiene and health, or vice versa. This could be important in understanding the causation and progression of oral health diseases or the development of novel therapeutics for oral health.

Self-reported Oral Health Knowledge, DMFT status and Oral Hygiene Practices among University students

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1152-1157
Author(s):  
M. A. Abdulsalam ◽  
N A Alsewaiq ◽  
S. A. Hamza ◽  
A.U. Y. Syed ◽  
M. A. Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
University Students ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Significant Difference

Aim: To assess dental caries knowledge, DMFT status and oral hygiene practices among Science and Non-science University students. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted through a questionnaire that contained sociodemographic information, questions about oral health knowledge (OHK) assessed on Likert scale (strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree). Questions about dental caries, teeth extracted due to caries, and filled teeth while the fourth section questions were about oral hygiene practices (OHP). Data were processed using SPSS (version 21) with significance level of p≤0.050. Results: Four hundred (400) students participated in current study in which 190 students were from science (medicine and pharmacy) and 210 from non-science (education and arts) colleges. Male and female ratio were 185(46.3%) and 215(53.8%) respectively. Overall, oral health knowledge status was demonstrated as non-significant by both science and non-science students except for question regarding transmission of dental caries. A significant difference was observed between gender (p=0.016) for all questions except question 2 (bacteria is the cause of tooth decay). In addition, a significant difference were observed between urban and rural students (p=0.037) for question 2. No significant difference were observed for decayed, extracted teeth and oral hygiene practices between science and non-science students.. Conclusion: Statistically no significant difference in status of knowledge, decayed and missing teeth and oral hygiene practices was observed between science and non-science students, except for filled teeth. However differences among genders and urban/rural was noted. Keywords: Dental caries, Oral health practice, Science, Non-science, University students

scholarly journals Self-Reported Oral Health Attitudes and Behavior of Dental and Medical students, Yemen

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esam S. Halboub ◽  
Sadeq A. Al-Maweri ◽  
Aisha A. Al-Jamaei ◽  
Mohammed A. Al-wesabi ◽  
Anas Shamala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Health Attitudes ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

<p><strong>Objectives</strong><strong>:</strong> To assess self-reported oral health attitudes and behavior among undergraduate dental and medical students, and to analyze the variations in oral health attitudes based on gender, level of education, study discipline, academic average, and type of university.</p><p><strong>Methods</strong><strong>:</strong> A self-administered questionnaire based on the Hiroshima University-Dental Behavioural Inventory (HU-DBI) was distributed to 1269 undergraduate dental and medical students at two universities (one public and one private) in Sana’a, Yemen.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> Overall, the mean questionnaire score for the total sample was markedly low (4.91±1.58), with no significant difference between dental and medical students (P&gt;0.05). Females had better oral health attitudes and behavior, especially towards visiting the dentist, tooth-brushing habits and oral hygiene practices (P&lt;0.05). Students attending the public university had better oral health attitudes and behaviors than those attending the private university (P=0.049). On the other hand, no significant associations were observed between students’ oral health attitudes/behavior and level of education and academic performance (P&gt;0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Yemeni dental and medical students have shown markedly poor oral health attitude and behavior. Further studies are required to reveal possible shortcoming in these schools’ education process. Dental and medical curricula should emphasize the importance of proper oral hygiene, and further participation of medical and dental students in oral hygiene seminars is highly encouraged.</p>

Drooling of Saliva and its Effect on the Oral Health Status of Children with Cerebral Palsy

2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amitha Hegde ◽  
Y Rajmohan Shetty ◽  
Sharat Chandra Pani
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
The Individual

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of drooling in individuals with cerebral palsy and assess the effect these factors have on these individuals oral health. Materials: A total of 113 individuals with cerebral palsy between the age of 5 and 18 years were examined. The incidence and severity of drooling were determined using the index given by Blasco et al and the oral heath was recorded using a modified WHO performa. The data was then subjected to statistical analysis. Results: While drooling may not predispose the individual to dental caries individuals with drooling have a poorer oral hygiene score than those without. Conclusions: There is no significant difference in the Dental caries status, Orthodontic findings or the debris component of the Oral Hygiene Index of individuals who drool saliva and those who do not.

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

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.

scholarly journals Oral health related habits, knowledge and attittude in children with asthma

2017 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 121-130
Author(s):  
Bojana Davidović ◽  
Mirjana Ivanović ◽  
Dejan Bokonjić ◽  
Svjetlana Janković ◽  
Igor Radović ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Pediatric Dentist ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Children With Asthma ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Behavior

Summary Introduction The aim of this research was to determine oral hygiene related habits, knowledge and behavior in children with asthma compared to healthy children. Methodology This study included 136 children, between 6 to 16 years of age, divided into the two groups. The first group included children with asthma (study group - SG), while the second included healthy children (control group - CG). A questionnaire containing three groups of questions related to oral-hygiene and dietery habits as well as oral health related behaviour in children was prepared. Results The percentage of children from SG that brush teeth several times a day was 60.2% compared to 77.2% of CG children (p<0.05). 19.1% of SG group children versus 38.2% of CG children brush their teeth longer than 2 minutes (p<0.05). There was no significant difference in the level of knowledge about plaque impact on oral health between the two groups (p>0.05). More than half (52.9%) of CG respondents regularly visit dentist, while 50.0% of SG goes regularly (p<0.01). 51.5% of CG children visit the pediatric dentist due to preventive reasons, while SG children goes mainly due to rehabilitation of teeth (42.6%). The fear of dental procedures is more pronounced in SG compared to CG children (p<0.001). Conclusion Oral hygiene related habits and oral health behavior were worse in children with asthma, while no difference was found in relation to the knowledge among the observed groups.

scholarly journals Oral Health Care Behavior Differences Between Dental and Biomedical Engineering Students Comparing Oral Care of Dental and Engineering Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 906-912
Author(s):  
Ayşe KOÇAK-BÜYÜKDERE ◽  
Sarkis SÖZKES ◽  
Melisa BOZKURT
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Biomedical Engineering ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

The aim of the study was to compare the oral hygiene habits of students from different provinces and universities, from the dental faculty and biomedical engineering. Another aim was to analyze development of dental care habits during growth in relation to education both the parent and the student himself. University students were asked to answer the survey on voluntary basis. 244 students have answered the questions; gender, year of birth, study level, education of their parents, their toothbrushing habit and oral health level awareness were questioned in detail. Of the 244 volunteers, 122 study at the faculty of dentistry, whereas the other 122 study at the biomedical engineering faculty. While 53.7% of all participants brush their teeth after breakfast and 94.3% brush before bedtime, 81.1% of dentistry students brush twice a day, whereas the ratio of biomedical students brushing twice a day is 59.8%. On the one hand, 99.2% of dentistry students brush their teeth before going to bed whereas, biomedical students were 89.3%, which indicates a significant difference. Dental floss utilization among dental students was higher than the biomedical students, and the difference was statistically significant. For self-assessment of their oral hygiene habits, both groups have evaluated themselves between ordinary and well. Tooth brushing habit is initially adopted from the family. Correct brushing is established upon the guidance of the dentist. Therefore, teaching proper toothbrushing techniques to the families should be aimed. This will enable socially healthier oral hygiene, thus creating high awareness communities

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF DENTAL CARIES IN CORRELATION WITH ORAL HYGIENE

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 895-900
Author(s):  
Ivona Kovacevska ◽  
Natasha Longurova ◽  
Katerina Zlatanovska
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Endodontically Treated Teeth ◽  
Dental Tissues ◽  
The Third ◽  
Over 40 Years ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

As the most common disease in the human population, caries causes destruction and demineralization of the dental tissues. The etiology of this disease,which affects the hard dental tissues, regardless of age, gender, vital or non-vital teeth, is characterized by multicausal etiology. Microorganisms in the dental plaque that accrue to the surface of the teeth play a central role in the appearance of dental caries. Appropriate oral hygiene contributes to the elimination of plaque, and is one of the key preventative mechanisms in avoiding the onset of cavities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlation of caries with oral hygiene in different age groups in Gevgelija. The research involved 90 patients from both gender, from four clinics in Gevgelija. In relation to their age, the respondents were divided into three groups: 1. First group of 30 patients aged 20-30 years 2. Second group of 30 patients aged 30-40 years 3. Tirth group of 30 patients aged over 40 years They were given an anonymous questionnaire, composed of two parts: in the first part, patients answered questions about their oral hygiene habits, and the second part consisted of a clinical (intraoral) examination, whereby with the help of inspection and palpation we detected the presence of caries lesions, which were subsequently corrected accordingly. The obtained results were statistically analyzed further. The results of the study showed that in the first group, 56% of the examinees brush their teeth twice a day, with 20% even three times a day. As for the second group of examinees, the most common was the washing of teeth of only once a day, i.e. 56%. In the third group, which consisted of respondents aged over 40 years, 63% of them brushed their teethonce a day.When it comes to the techniques used for brushing teeth, 53% of the first group practice a circular method, 50% of the second group a horizontal method, while 60% of the third group horizontally wash their teeth as well. As for the clinical trials, caries dominates in the second study group where 134 carious lesions were determined, as well as 167 restorations, while the highest number of endodontically treated teeth, 90, we determined in the third group. Caries, as a pathological disease affecting hard tooth tissues differently, is present in various age groups. Younger patients are more educated about the importance of their oral health, for an aesthetically better appearance, for an aesthetically more beautiful smile, so they have better oral hygiene maintenance, unlike patients from older groups. Female patients have more regular and better oral hygiene, greater dental attendance, and greater care for their oral health than men. Regular oral hygiene habits, have an impact on dental health and reduce the presence of dental caries.

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