scholarly journals ORAL HEALTH;

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (02) ◽  
pp. 343-346
Author(s):  
Sarah Ali ◽  
Samra Ijaz
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
National Level ◽  
Motor Dysfunction ◽  
World Health ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Hygiene Measures ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: It has been now established beyond doubt that dental diseases arethe most common cause of human suffering. It is due to the impact of these diseases and humansuffering that World Health Organization has included Oral Health as one of the indicators forhealth of individual. The National Oral Health survey clearly indicates that oral diseases burdenthe people of Pakistan and there is lack of perception of needs or absence of tooth ache thatcauses a delay in seeking dental treatment. The survey also shows that preventive services arerare and there is lack of oral health education , preventive practices and lack of dental healthpromotional programs in Pakistan. There is no study at national level to reflect the extent ofawareness regarding oral health in population. The present study was conducted with theobjective of evaluating the extent of knowledge regarding oral health among patients visitingIslamic International Dental Hospital (IIDH). Materials and Methods: 200 patients visiting IIDHwere randomly selected in this cross sectional study that was conducted from May to July 2013.Out of these 80 were male and 120 were female. The age range of patients was from 15 to 60years. None of the patient had any psychological or motor dysfunction which could inhibit theperception and performance of oral hygiene measures. All the patients were educated andensured of anonymity. A multiple choice questionnaire was designed and distributed amongparticipants. The questionnaire included 13 questions with different responses andpredetermined answers. The data thus collected was compiled, analyzed using SPSS version 17and interpreted. In order to summarize the awareness level, responses were scored from 0-13based on the number of correct responses. The extent of awareness was graded on a three scaleparameter which was poor, fair and good. Results were expressed in terms of percentage.Results: The results showed that only 4% of the patients scored good while 43%% and 53%scored fair and poor awareness respectively. Conclusions: The study concluded that the level ofawareness regarding oral health is limited among patients visiting IIDH.

scholarly journals Hubungan Pemakaian Jenis Sikat Gigi Dengan Status Gingiva Pada Siswa Pengguna Alat Orthodontik Cekat di Sekolah Menengah Atas

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Zul Afni ◽  
Dwi Suyatmi ◽  
Etty Yuniarly
Keyword(s):  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Population Based ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Orthodontic Appliance ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliance

Dental and oral diseases are still suffered by 25,9 % of Indonesia's population. Based on that percentage 31,1 % are receiving treatment and treatment from dental medical personnel, while 68,9 % are not treated. The use of orthodontic devices has spread among teenagers, especially high school children aged 14-17 with the aim of following trends and lifestyles without thinking about the impact. According to World Health Organization, schools and adolescents are important target groups for an oral health examination. To know the correlation of use of toothbrush type with gingival status on fixed orthodontic user students. This research type is analytic observation with a cross-sectional design. This study was conducted in October-November 2017. The study population of this study is the students of class X who wear the fixed orthodontic appliance. Data analysis used chi-square. Respondents of fixed orthodontic appliance users orthodontic toothbrush are 60,5 %. Respondents of fixed orthodontic appliance users had a healthy gingival status is 57,9 %. The result of statistical analysis obtained significant value = 0,029<0,05. The type of toothbrush used has a correlation with the status of the gingiva on the students of a fixed orthodontic appliance.

scholarly journals A Salivation Abnormality with Trigeminal Nerve Dysfunction in Dogs

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Kent ◽  
Rachel B. Song ◽  
Eric N. Glass ◽  
Alexander de Lahunta
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Salivary Glands ◽  
Trigeminal Nerve ◽  
Motor Dysfunction ◽  
Area Measurement ◽  
Parasympathetic Innervation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Mri Changes ◽  
The Impact

Trigeminal nerve pathology can lead to sensory and motor dysfunction to structures of the head that are easily recognized. The trigeminal nerve is a conduit for the distribution of postganglionic parasympathetic innervation to structures of the head. Parasympathetic innervation to the salivary glands is provided by preganglionic parasympathetic neurons of the facial and glossopharyngeal nerves. Postganglionic axons course with branches of the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve to reach the salivary glands. Denervation of the salivary glands impacts glandular function, leading to a reduction in the volume and composition of the saliva produced. Saliva plays an important role in oral health. Poor oral health has widespread systemic implications. This article describes a group of dogs with unilateral or bilateral dysfunction of the trigeminal nerve and/or its branches. In all dogs, an accumulation of thick, foamy saliva was observed accumulating in the dorsal aspect of the caudal oral cavity on the ipsilateral side to the affected nerve. In dogs with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), there was a reduction in size based on the largest cross-sectional area measurement and an increase in mean signal intensity of the salivary glands ipsilateral to the affected nerves compared to the glands on the normal side. The authors hypothesize that the abnormal saliva and MRI changes observed were consequent to parasympathetic denervation of the salivary glands. The recognition of this clinical observation is the first step in understanding the impact that denervation has on salivation and ultimately on overall oral and systemic health in dogs.

scholarly journals Epidemiological profile of patients utilising public oral health services in Limpopo province, South Africa

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence K. Thema ◽  
Shenuka Singh
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
World Health ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
District Hospitals ◽  
Oral Health Services ◽  
Epidemiological Profile ◽  
The Impact

Background: Despite the impact of oral diseases on the quality of life, there is limited updated evidence on oral health status in Limpopo province.Objectives: To determine the epidemiological profile of patients utilising public oral health services in Limpopo province.Method: This was a descriptive retrospective clinical chart review conducted in five purposively selected district hospitals in Limpopo province. The collected data included the patient’s sociodemographic information, reasons for dental consultation, information on the dental or oral diseases and the treatment received. Five hundred clinical files were systematically selected (100 from each district hospital) for the period 01 January 1995 to 31 December 2013. Data were collected using the World Health Organization’s indicator age groups, namely 6-year-olds, 12-year-olds, 18-year-olds and 35–44-year-old groups. A data capturing sheet was used to record the collected information. Data were analysed using the statistical software package for social sciences SPSS version 23.0.Results: The majority of patients were in the age group of 6 to 20 years (n = 375, 75%). The majority were male patients (n = 309; 62%). Dental caries was the most common complaint (n = 298, 60%). The second most common main complaint in this age group was retained primary or deciduous teeth (n = 60, 12%) affecting children mainly in the age group of 6 to 12 years. The most common clinical procedure across all five districts was dental extractions (n = 324, 64%). Other clinical interventions included scaling and polishing (n = 33, 12%) and dental restorative care (n = 20, 3%).Conclusion: There is an urgent need to reorient oral health service delivery in Limpopo province to focus more on preventive oral health programmes.

scholarly journals Nutrition, Oral Health, and Chronic Diseases Inextricably Linked

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 251-251
Author(s):  
Teresa Marshall
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Saliva Flow ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The 2020-25 Dietary Guidelines identified dental caries as a diet-related chronic disease of major importance. Preventing dental caries and other oral infectious diseases is critical to maintaining an individual’s capacity to chew food, consume nutrient-rich diets, and sustain optimal nutrition status. Pain and infection from dental caries complicates consumption of adequate amounts of fruits, vegetables, dairy, and lean protein recommended in the Dietary Guidelines. Nutrition and dietary intake can affect the development and integrity of oral cavity and progression of oral diseases. Increased snacking throughout the day in place of three-meals daily raises the risk of obesity and dental caries throughout the life cycle. Older adults who make routine oral health preventive practices, such as brushing, cleaning between teeth, drinking fluoridated water, and chewing sugarfree gum to increase saliva flow can reduce dental caries and oral infectious diseases. Professionals must also consider the impact of sugar-sweetened beverages and sugar intake.

scholarly journals Barriers To Oral Health Among U.S. Children with Developmental Disorders: A Population-Based Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raghad Obeidat ◽  
Amal Noureldin ◽  
Anneta Bitouni ◽  
Hoda Abdellatif ◽  
Shirley Lewis-Miranda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
P Value ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Poverty Level ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Needs ◽  
Utilization Of Dental Services ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Children with developmental disorders (DD) have higher rates of oral diseases and tooth decay compared to the general population. Despite that, they often face more barriers to access the needed health care, especially dental care. This study aims to describe the oral health needs (OHN), utilization of dental services, and unmet dental needs of children with developmental disorders (DD) compared to children without developmental disorders (DD); and to assess the impact of access to healthcare factors on the oral health of children with DD. Methods This cross-sectional study utilized a sample of 30,530 noninstitutionalized children from the 2018 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to compare and analyze healthcare barriers in children with and without OHN. Results Overall, there were 6,501 children with DD compared to 24,029 children without DD. A significantly higher proportion of children with DD relative to children without DD were found with OHN (20.3% vs. 12.2%, respectively), unmet dental needs (3.5% vs 1.2%), and utilization of any dental visits (86.1% vs 76.1%), (P-value <. 001). The adjusted logistic model found that poverty (< 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (AOR = 2.27, CI: 1.46–3.51), being uninsured (AOR = 2.12, 95% CI: 1.14–3.95), a great deal of disability (AOR = 1.89, CI: 1.23–2.78), and living in the West (AOR = 1.61, CI: 1.09–2.37) contributed to the largest odds of OHN among children with DD. Conclusion Despite the high utilization of dental services, children with DD had poor oral health and more unmet dental needs compared to children without DD. Advocacy efforts and policy changes are needed for the development of an integrated model of care that addresses health insurance, poverty and considers children’s levels of disability.

scholarly journals Non-clinical factors and predictors of self-ratings of oral health among young adolescents in a rural Nigerian population

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Folake B. Lawal ◽  
Mumini A. Dauda
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
P Value ◽  
Young Adolescents ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Rating ◽  
Tooth Cleaning ◽  
Hygiene Measures

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the non-clinical determinants and predictors of self-ratings of oral health among young adolescents in a Nigerian rural population. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among adolescents of 11-13 years old in Igboora, Nigeria. Information on self-rating of oral health, self-assessed satisfaction with oral health condition and tooth appearance, pain history, consultation with the dentist and oral hygiene measures were obtained using structured questionnaires translated to the local language. Data were analysed using SPSS version 23; Chi Square and logistic regression were used to establish associations between variables and predictors with p value < 0.05 statistically significant. Results: A total of 400 respondents participated in the study. Most 346 (86.5%) rated their oral health positively. Those who expressed dissatisfaction with the appearance of their teeth, 17 (44.7%) dissatisfaction with their oral health condition, 25 (45.5%) had toothache in the preceding six months, 44 (19.7%) perceived a need for dental treatment, 43 (16.7%) or cleaned their teeth once daily or less frequently, 37 (20.9%), rated their oral health poorly (p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p = 0.001, p = 0.012, p < 0.001, respectively). The significant predictors of self-ratings of oral health were self-assessed satisfaction with oral health condition, toothache in the preceding six months and frequency of tooth cleaning. Conclusion: Satisfaction with oral health condition, toothache in the preceding six months and frequency of tooth cleaning are factors that predict self-rating of oral health in young adolescents in the rural community studied.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on the oral health of adults in Wuhan and China: results of a nationwide online cross-sectional questionnaire survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuang Zhang ◽  
Chang Liu ◽  
Chenzheng Zhang ◽  
Han Jiang ◽  
Baojun Tai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Ulcers ◽  
Gingival Bleeding ◽  
Epidemic Period ◽  
Bad Breath ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background COVID-19 has seriously threatened the health and lives of people. This study aimed to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the oral health of adults in Wuhan and other places of China amid the epidemic and to evaluate attitudes towards dental care in the post-epidemic period. Methods An online cross-sectional survey based on a questionnaire of 22 questions was conducted. Results A total of 3352 valid questionnaires were collected. Participants from Wuhan tended to be relatively psychologically affected and more concerned about future dental treatment. Toothbrushing frequency did not differ significantly between participants from Wuhan and other places and was associated with the prevalence of oral problems people encountered. Gingival bleeding, bad breath and oral ulcers were the three most common oral problems amid the epidemic, and significantly more participants in Wuhan experienced oral problems than other places in China. Conclusion The three most common oral problems amid the epidemic were gingival bleeding, bad breath and oral ulcers. Adults in Wuhan tended to be more seriously affected and suffered more oral problems than people from other places in China. Maintaining good oral health behaviours plays an important role in preventing dental problems. It is crucial to establish and to follow the standard guidelines for the provision of dental care during and after the epidemic.

COVID 19 and Special Care Dentistry: A Narrative Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1473-1476
Author(s):  
Ashwika Datey ◽  
Soumya Singhai ◽  
Gargi Nimbulkar ◽  
Kumar Gaurav Chhabra ◽  
Amit Reche
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Special Care ◽  
World Health ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Care Needs

The COVID 19 outbreak has been declared a pandemic by the world health organisation. The healthcare sector was overburdened and overstretched with the number of patient increasing and requiring health services. The worst-hit population always are the people with special needs, whether it is children, pregnant females or the geriatric population. The need for the emergency kind of health services was so inflated that the other special population which required them equally as those patients with the COVID 19 suffered a lot. Dentistry was not an exception, and even that is also one of the important components of the health care delivery system and people requiring oral health care needs were also more. Those undergoing dental treatments would not have completed the treatment, and this would have resulted in various complications. In this situation, some dental emergency guidelines have been released by Centres for Disease Control (CDC) for the urgent dental care those requiring special care dentistry during the COVID 19 pandemic. Children with special care needs were considered more vulnerable to oral diseases; hence priority should have been given to them for dental treatments moreover in the future also more aggressive preventive measures should be taken in order to maintain oral hygiene and prevent many oral diseases. Guardians/caregivers should be made aware and motivated to maintain the oral health of children with special health care needs. This review mainly focuses on the prevention and management of oral diseases in children's with special care needs.

scholarly journals The impact of coronavirus outbreak on breastfeeding guidelines among Brazilian hospitals and maternity services: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Walusa Assad Gonçalves-Ferri ◽  
◽  
Fábia Martins Pereira-Cellini ◽  
Kelly Coca ◽  
Davi Casale Aragon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Breastfeeding Support ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maternity Services ◽  
Community Needs ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Skin Contact ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The World Health Organization recognizes exclusive breastfeeding a safe source of nutrition available for children in most humanitarian emergencies, as in the current pandemic caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Despite the Brazilian national guideline protecting breastfeeding practices, there are many concerns about protecting infants from their infected mothers. This study aimed to analyze how the Brazilian hospitals and maternity services promote and support mothers suspected or diagnosed with coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Methods This is a descriptive cross-sectional and multicenter study which collected data from 24 Brazilian hospitals and maternity services between March and July 2020. Representatives of the institutions completed a questionnaire based on acts to promote and support breastfeeding, the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, and Brazil’s federal law recommendations. Results The results showed that in delivery rooms, 98.5% of the services prohibited immediate and uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact between mothers and their infants and did not support mothers to initiate breastfeeding in the first hour. On the postnatal ward, 98.5% of the services allowed breastfeeding while implementing respiratory hygiene practices to prevent transmission of COVID-19. Companions for mothers were forbidden in 83.3% of the hospitals. Hospital discharge was mostly between 24 and 28 h (79.1%); discharge guidelines were not individualized. Additionally, a lack of support was noticed from the home environment’s health community network (83.3%). Hospital and home breast pumping were allowed (87.5%), but breast milk donation was not accepted (95.8%). There was a lack of guidance regarding the use of infant comforting strategies. Guidelines specific for vulnerable populations were not covered in the material evaluated. Conclusions In Brazil, hospitals have not followed recommendations to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding during the COVID-19 outbreak. The disagreement between international guidelines has been a major issue. The absence of recommendations on breastfeeding support during the pandemic led to difficulties in developing standards among hospitals in different regions of Brazil and other countries worldwide. The scientific community needs to discuss how to improve maternal and infant care services to protect breastfeeding in the current pandemic.

Defining Preterm Birth and Stillbirth in the Western Pacific: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 101053952110260
Author(s):  
Mairead Connolly ◽  
Laura Phung ◽  
Elise Farrington ◽  
Michelle J. L. Scoullar ◽  
Alyce N. Wilson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Birth ◽  
National Level ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Western Pacific ◽  
World Health ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

Preterm birth and stillbirth are important global perinatal health indicators. Definitions of these indicators can differ between countries, affecting comparability of preterm birth and stillbirth rates across countries. This study aimed to document national-level adherence to World Health Organization (WHO) definitions of preterm birth and stillbirth in the WHO Western Pacific region. A systematic search of government health websites and 4 electronic databases was conducted. Any official report or published study describing the national definition of preterm birth or stillbirth published between 2000 and 2020 was eligible for inclusion. A total of 58 data sources from 21 countries were identified. There was considerable variation in how preterm birth and stillbirth was defined across the region. The most frequently used lower gestational age threshold for viability of preterm birth was 28 weeks gestation (range 20-28 weeks), and stillbirth was most frequently classified from 20 weeks gestation (range 12-28 weeks). High-income countries more frequently used earlier gestational ages for preterm birth and stillbirth compared with low- to middle-income countries. The findings highlight the importance of clear, standardized, internationally comparable definitions for perinatal indicators. Further research is needed to determine the impact on regional preterm birth and stillbirth rates.

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