scholarly journals Prevalence of odontogenic infections and their risk factors among the general population of Hyderabad, Pakistan.

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 1931-1936
Author(s):  
Khurram Anwar ◽  
Naveed Irfan ◽  
Mudassar Iqbal Arain ◽  
Saira Shahnaz
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Family History ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
General Population ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Odontogenic Infections ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Dental Diseases

Objectives: Oral health performs a central part in general health which is associated with good oral hygiene. Teeth and their supporting (periodontal) structures are considered most important to oral health. Therefore, Most prevalent oral diseases such as odontogenic infections (dental caries, gingivitis, periodontal disease) gum disease, oral mucosal and congenital dental problems are foremost oral health dilemma in general population. Objective: The main objective of current study was to find out the Prevalence of odontogenic infections and their risk factors among the general population. Study Design: This is a descriptive cross sectional study. Setting: Dental patients who came to different dental clinical settings of Hyderabad, Pakistan. Period: August to December 2018. Material and Methods: A total of 300 patient’s data were collected. In current study, the variables of interest are microbial odontogenic infections such as dental caries, gingivitis and periodontal disease were included in study. Following risk factors were explored: gender, age, residence, education level, disease duration, smoking, family history, and tooth paste habit. All information/data were personally collected by interview technique and oral cavity examination. The observational data were reported in the specific form and used descriptive statistics to find out the results. Results: A total of 300 dental patients having various infections such as gingivitis (47%), dental caries (20.7%) and periodontal infection (32.3%) were reported in this study. Of these, 162(54%) were females and 138(46%) of males. The most common age of patients i.e. 41.7% were from 41 to 60 years. Education status showed that 86% of the dental patients had education and 35.3% had family history of dental diseases. Factors such as mostly duration of diseases were > 6 months(33.7%) and almost 66% patients has habit of cleaning the teeths, However, Calculus and tarta deposited in 62.7% patients teeth. Smoking (21.3%) and 46.6% patients used sweet foods on daily purpose. Moreover, amoxicillin most frequently prescribed antimicrobial agent 39% followed by metronidazole 32.7%. Conclusion: Dental diseases are common public health problem among our society, poor oral hygiene & dietary habits and deposition of calculus are associated factors for odontogenic infections. Moreover, prescribing pattern shows that Amoxicillin and Metronidazole has been considered as first-line treatment for oral infections. Therefore, oral hygiene education, dietary and proper cleaning of teeth habits and dental visit at early stage of disease should be recommended for patients to avoid and cure dental odontogenic infections.

scholarly journals THE ORAL HEALTH OF CLERGY AND CLOISTERERS OF THE YAROSLAVL REGION

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 217-218
Author(s):  
Edita Garnikovna Margaryan ◽  
O. E Avdeenko
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Professional Groups ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Scientific Papers ◽  
Household Environment ◽  
Dental Diseases

There are a lot of scientific papers are devoted to the examination of oral health of organized groups and professional groups. They all show high incidence and prevalence of caries and periodontal disease among examined patients. The assessment of oral status of people, who have lived in the same household environment are of great interest. The investigation of incidence and prevalence of oral and dental diseases among clergy and cloisterers is an actual topic. Their regimen of everyday life, food intake and awareness of oral hygiene procedures have major impact on the oral health.

Comparative Study of Lifestyle-related Risk Factors of Periodontal Disease among Urban and Rural Population of India

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 129-134
Author(s):  
Shashidhar Acharya ◽  
Ritesh Singla ◽  
Nishu Singla
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Adequate Treatment ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Periodontal Index

ABSTRACT Aim To compare participants’ lifestyle-related risk factors for periodontal disease between urban and rural population. Materials and methods A cross-sectional study consisting of a structured questionnaire on health practice index (HPI), oral health-related behavior, and personal habits as well as sociodemographic variables was conducted on 800 subjects aged 20 to 50 years attending dental outreach centers of Manipal College of Dental Sciences in urban and rural areas of Udupi District. Clinical examination for periodontal status was done by using community periodontal index, simplified oral hygiene index, and gingival index. Statistical analysis of the data was done using chi-square. Results It was found that except the number of hours of work/day (p = 0.02) urban participants had significantly better occupations, higher education, more income, better oral health care behaviors like dental visits, device of cleaning, frequency of cleaning, method of cleaning, healthier personal habits like tobacco chewing, pan chewing (< 0.001 respectively), physical exercise, mental stress levels and healthier overall lifestyles (p < 0.001 respectively) than the rural participants. It was also found that more number of urban participants had better oral hygiene status (p < 0.001), gingival status (p < 0.001), and healthier periodontium (p = 0.002) than the rural counterparts. Conclusion These findings suggest that rural participants had more lifestyle-related risk factors for periodontitis as well as less healthy periodontium than the urban participants. Patient's involvement in self-care by promoting healthy lifestyles is needed especially in rural areas where adequate treatment facilities are lacking. How to cite this article Singla R, Acharya S, Singla N. Comparative Study of Lifestyle-related Risk Factors of Periodontal Disease among Urban and Rural Population of India. World J Dent 2016;7(3):129-134.

scholarly journals Hubungan Tingkat Kebersihan Gigi dan Mulut dengan Karies pada Nelayan di Pesisir Pantai Watu Ulo Kabupaten Jember

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 345
Author(s):  
Yona Anindita ◽  
Kiswaluyo Kiswaluyo ◽  
Ari Tri Wanodyo Handayani
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Index Score ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

 Activity to cleanse and refresh the teeth and mouth is oral hygiene. Caries and periodontal disease will occure if not treating well, so they need to do the treatment to maintain the oral health. Fishermen usually sail in the afternoon and return in the next morning, sometimes they stay in the sea for a day. This situation causes the lack of attention of oral hygiene and increases the occurrence of dental caries. Researcher interests to analyze the relationship of oral hygiene levels with the caries of fishermen at Dusun Watu Ulo, Sumberejo Village, Jember District, East Java. This study performs oral hygiene examination using OHI-S index and caries examination using DMF-T index. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the level of oral hygiene with caries in fishermen at the coast of Watu Ulo Beach, Jember District.This observational analytic research was conducted by cross sectional approach. The method for sampling used Cluster Sampling. he average score of OHI-S fishermen at Watu Ulo coastal Jember District was 3.90 (bad category) and the average DMF-T index score was 3.10 (medium category). There was a weak relationship between oral hygiene with caries. Keywords: Oral hygiene, Caries, OHI-S, DMF-T, Fishermen.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Knowledge and Awareness of Dental Patients in Saudi Arabia on Periodontal Health and Diseases

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 459-464
Author(s):  
Eman Allam ◽  
Nouf Alshibani ◽  
Yara Alshibani ◽  
Reem Alkattan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Knowledge Gaps ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Hygiene Measures

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the periodontal health knowledge and awareness among a cohort of dental patients in Saudi Arabia. Methods: One thousand adult patients attending King Khaled University Hospital and the Dental Hospital, King Saud University, in Riyadh, KSA, were recruited to the study. The subjects completed a questionnaire that aimed to evaluate their level of awareness on etiology, risk factors, and preventive measures related to periodontal disease. Results: The study sample showed adequate awareness and general knowledge on signs and symptoms of periodontal diseases as well as risk factors for their development. Data also suggested great knowledge of oral hygiene measures for maintaining good oral hygiene. However, a low level of awareness was reported for the exact etiology of periodontal disease, as indicated by the fact that about 65% of respondents did not know or declined the fact that plaque causes periodontal disease. The participants also demonstrated a low level of awareness of the association between periodontal diseases and systemic conditions, such as coronary heart diseases and premature birth. Conclusion: The results of this study showed extensive variations and knowledge gaps between different aspects related to periodontal disease. In order for comprehensive oral health educational programs to be effective and to achieve their goals, they should be designed to fulfill these knowledge gaps and tailored to target the areas of least awareness, such as etiology and systemic conditions association.

scholarly journals Incidence of Periodontal Disease among Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-75
Author(s):  
Delia-Roxana Dicu ◽  
Ana Petra Lazăr ◽  
Luminița Lazăr
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
History Of ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

AbstractBackground: Despite the scarcity of studies regarding periodontal disease in young patients (teenagers and young adults), it seems that this disorder is also affecting the young population. Risk factors for periodontal disease include older age, chronic tobacco use, male gender, habits regarding oral hygiene, educational status, ethnicity, and financial status.Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the periodontal health among adolescents in two high schools in Târgu Mureș that had dental practices.Material and Methods: An online questionnaire consisting of 16 questions was distributed among high schoolers of Târgu Mureș. Data about personal characteristics, oral hygiene habits, family history of periodontal disease, risk factors for periodontal disease, and symptoms of periodontal disease observed by the respondents were collected and analyzed.Results: Out of the 501 teenagers who responded to the online questionnaire, 114 (22.8%) were 18 years old and were mostly females (88.2%). Regarding oral hygiene habits, 75.8% prefer a manual toothbrush over an electric toothbrush, 66.7% brush their teeth twice a day, and 54.1% practice a horizontal method of toothbrushing. Mouthwash was the most used oral hygiene aid (58.3%). Family history of periodontal disease was observed in 21.9% of respondents. As favoring factors, nicotine addiction (23.8%), bruxism (24.4%), interposition of various objects between teeth (48.3%), past or present orthodontic treatments (38.7%) were recorded. Symptoms of gingivitis and periodontitis, such as gingival bleeding (81.4%), redness of gingiva (39.3%), increased gingival volume (44.5%), gingival retraction (22.8%), and halitosis (81%), were present in the responding teenagers.Conclusions: In this study, periodontal disease was affecting mostly adolescent females who are practicing inappropriate methods of toothbrushing with inadequate frequency.

scholarly journals Tooth Decay and Periodontal Disease Epidemics that can be Prevented

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
Tooth Decay ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Excessive Consumption ◽  
Disease Epidemics ◽  
And Control

Dental caries and periodontal disease are epidemics that have spread worldwide due to inadequate oral hygiene, excessive consumption of sugar, lack of oral health programs. Oral health education and prevention promotion programs are important to combat this epidemic. Proper oral hygiene at home and control of sugars.

scholarly journals Oral Health Literacy and Oral Health Status among Undergraduate University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-22
Author(s):  
Azlan Jaafar ◽  
Normaliza AB Malik ◽  
aws hashim ali alkadhim
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Weak Correlation ◽  
Oral Health Literacy

Objective: To identify the prevalence of caries, plaque score, and periodontal disease and explore the correlations between oral health literacy scores and oral health status among undergraduate students. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a group of undergraduate students using the Malay version of the Oral Health Literacy (OHL) Index. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select the samples. Clinical oral examinations were conducted by a single trained examiner using a Community Periodontal Index (CPI) probe and a mouth mirror. Data analysis was conducted using statistical tests contained in SPSS version 26, and statistical significance was set at p<0.05. Results: A total of 280 students were recruited into the study. The prevalence of caries and periodontal disease was 58.9 and 13.2%, respectively. There was a significant association between OHL and field of study (p<0.001). There was also a significant negative but weak correlation between OHL and dental plaque scores (r= -0.147; p=0.014). A significant positive but weak correlation was found between dental plaque scores and dental caries (r= 0.135; p=0.024) and periodontal pocket depth (r= 0.168; p=0.005). Conclusion: The prevalence of dental caries was high, while the prevalence of periodontal diseases was low in this study. OHL correlated significantly with dental plaque scores and field of the study. Thus, OHL assessment is essential to understand a person’s OHL levels and can be considered a screening tool for early detection of poor oral hygiene.

scholarly journals Oral health inequality in people with severe mental illness: a cross-sectional study using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2016

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Kang ◽  
Jianhua Wu ◽  
Vishal Aggarwal ◽  
David Shiers ◽  
Tim Doran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
General Population ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Tooth Loss ◽  
List Type ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Outcomes

AbstractOBJECTIVETo explore whether people with severe mental illness (SMI) experience worse oral health compared to the general population, and the risk factors for poor oral health in people with SMI.METHODThis study used cross-sectional data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999-2016) including on self-rated oral health, ache in mouth, tooth loss, periodontitis stage, and number of decayed, missing, and filled teeth. Candidate risk factors for poor oral health included demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors, physical health comorbidities, and dental hygiene behaviours. The authors used ordinal logistic regression and zero-inflated negative binomial models to explore predictors of oral health outcomes.RESULTS53,348 cases were included in the analysis, including 718 people with SMI. In the fully adjusted model, people with SMI were more likely to suffer from tooth loss (OR 1.40, 95% CI: 1.12-1.75). In people with SMI, the risk factors identified for poor oral health outcomes were older age, white ethnicity, lower income, smoking history, and diabetes. Engaging in physical activity and daily use of dental floss were associated with better oral health outcomes.CONCLUSIONSPeople with SMI experience higher rates of tooth loss than the general population, and certain subgroups are particularly at risk. Having a healthy lifestyle such as performing regular physical exercise and flossing may lower the risk of poor oral health. These findings suggest opportunities for targeted prevention and early intervention strategies to mitigate adverse oral health outcomes.Significant outcomes (x3)People with severe mental illness were at 40% higher risk of tooth loss when compared to the general population.Older adults, smokers and people with diabetes were at particularly high risk of poor oral health.Physical exercise and daily use of dental floss were associated with better oral health outcomes.Limitations (x3)The number of cases with data on periodontal disease was limited.The study was cross-sectional so causation could not be inferred.The analysis used prescriptions of antipsychotic and mood stabilising medication as a proxy measure of severe mental illness, as clinical diagnoses were not available in the dataset.Data availability statementThe NHANES 1999-2016 data is available at CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes/index.htm, and is accessible and free to download for everyone.

scholarly journals Caregivers’ attitudes, knowledge and practices of oral care at nursing homes in Serbia

2016 ◽  
Vol 73 (7) ◽  
pp. 668-673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivica Stancic ◽  
Milos Petrovic ◽  
Aleksandra Popovac ◽  
Miroslav Vasovic ◽  
Nebojsa Despotovic
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Closed Type ◽  
Work Shifts ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background/Aim. Within the elderly population, residents in nursing homes, there is a greather risk of caries, periodontal disease and teeth loss. Assistance of caregivers in maintaininig good oral hygiene besides improving oral health can improve of residents general health and the qulity of their lives. The aim of this study was to examine the attitudes of caregivers and knowledge about oral health, as well as the practice regarding oral care they apply at nursing homes in Serbia. Methods. The survey was conducted at the Gerontology Center Belgrade, consisting of four nursing homes located in the urban area. The study included 58 caregivers. They were contacted on working days, in all work shifts, during January, February and March of 2013. They were asked to fill in a self-administered questionnaire consisting of 26 closed-type questions. Results. The caregivers mostly considered that it was very important to take care of oral health of the residents, but 69% responded that the level of their oral health was low or very low. As the main barriers to oral hygiene maintenance, the caregivers indicated lack of time. The caregivers had more knowledge about periodontal disease than about the main cause of caries and its prevention. Formal medical education had the influence on the knowledge about oral diseases. Oral hygiene procedures carried out by the mayority of caregivers were denture cleaning and tooth brushing. Conclusion. The caregivers were aware of the limitations in everyday oral care of nursing homes residents in Serbia, although solving these problems requires the involvement of the entire public health service.

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