scholarly journals Dental Caries assessment of Rural Population of Sindh by DMFT (Decayed missing and filled teeth) Index.

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (01) ◽  
pp. 100-103
Author(s):  
Naveed Irfan ◽  
Khurram Anwar ◽  
Agha Taimoor ◽  
Mowaffaq Abdullmomen Al Absi ◽  
Mudassar Iqbal Arain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
Calcified Tissues ◽  
One Year

Dental caries is known as an infectious disease of microbiologic origin. Streptococcus mutans is established to be the main causative agent, which leads to localized dissolution and destruction of the calcified tissues. It is the most prevalent oral disease which shows an inevitable geographic dissimilarity, socioeconomic patterns and severity around the globe. The role of Fluoride in Caries prevention is extremely imperative as it is substance which relates strongly in the caries process and favours remineralisation of the affected tooth after the bacterial attack has ceased. Objectives: The objective of this study was to record dental caries experience in rural population of district Matiari Sindh. Study Design: Descriptive Cross Sectional. Setting: Camp of Taluka Hospital Matiari. Period: From the period of one year from Jan-Dec 2018. Material & Methods: A total of 102 visitants of camp were included in the study with caries evaluation of around 2569 teeth. Dental Caries status was checked by using DMFT index as recommended by WHO for oral health surveys. Results: Mean DMFT was found to be 0.07±. 146 (5.75%) teeth were found decayed, 43 (1.7%) were found missing due to caries, No tooth was found restored while 2378 (92.6%) were found to be in sound condition. Conclusion: Access to Oral and Dental healthcare services found to be minimal may be due to inadequate Dental facilities and lack of Dental professionals in rural areas of Sindh province.

scholarly journals Experience and Prevalence of Dental Caries in 6 to 12-Year-Old School Children in an Agricultural Community: A Cross-Sectional Study

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Juan José Villalobos-Rodelo ◽  
Martha Mendoza-Rodríguez ◽  
Rosalina Islas-Zarazúa ◽  
Sonia Márquez-Rodríguez ◽  
Mariana Mora-Acosta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
School Children ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Migrant Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Agricultural Worker ◽  
Dmft Index

Objective: To describe the experience and prevalence of dental caries in schoolchildren aged 6–12 years belonging to agricultural manual worker households. Material and Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in two groups of schoolchildren: One considered “children of agricultural worker migrant parents” (n = 157) and the other “children of agricultural worker non-migrant parents” (n = 164). Epidemiological indices for dental caries were calculated for primary (dmft) and permanent (DMFT) dentitions, and compared in terms of age, sex, and the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (SOHI). Two binary logistic regression models for caries prevalence in primary and permanent dentitions were generated in Stata. Results: For primary dentition, we observed the following dmft index: Non-migrants = 1.73 ± 2.18 vs. migrants = 1.68 ± 2.14. Additionally, we recorded the following caries prevalence: Non-migrants = 59.1% vs. migrants = 51.3%. For permanent dentition, we observed the following DMFT index: Non-migrants = 0.32 ± 0.81 vs. migrants = 0.29 ± 0.95. Further, we recorded the following caries prevalence: Non-migrants = 17.6% vs. migrants = 12.8%. No differences were observed for either dentition (p > 0.05) in caries indices and their components or in caries prevalence. When both caries indices (dmft and DMFT) were combined, the non-migrant group had a higher level of caries experience than the migrant group (p < 0.05). No relationship (p > 0.05) with migrant status was observed in either multivariate models of caries prevalence. However, age did exhibit an association (p < 0.05) with caries. Only the plaque component of SOHI was associated (p < 0.05) with caries in permanent dentition. Conclusions: Although over half of school children from agricultural manual worker households had caries in either or both dentitions and a considerable proportion were untreated lesions, the prevalence levels were somewhat lower than other reports from Mexico in similar age groups. No statistically significant differences were found in caries experience or prevalence in either dentition between non-migrant and migrant groups.

Dental Caries Status among the Elderly in the Rural Areas of Yunnan Province, China: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinan Zhang ◽  
Hui Ding ◽  
Xun Shen ◽  
Lingli Pu ◽  
Yingmei Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Yunnan Province ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Root Caries ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: Elder population is considered as a vulnerable group with high risk of dental caries. The older adults living in rural areas of Yunnan province account for approximately half of the province’s total population. However, few studies have addressed their dental caries status. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the dental caries status and their associated factors among 65-74 years old people in the rural areas of Yunnan province, China. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited participants through a multistage and stratified strategy, and comprised a clinical oral examination and a questionnaire survey. Two trained and calibrated dentists, wearing LED headlights, conducted the clinical assessment with dental mirrors and CPI probes. Caries experience was measured using the DMFT and DF-Root indices. A face-to-face questionnaire survey was conducted to collect the participants’ socio-demographic information, oral health-related knowledge and practices. A multi-factor ANCOVA test was used to detect the factors influencing coronal and root caries. Results: 1175 elderly residents aged 65-74 were included. The majority of the surveyed elderly respondents (87%) experienced coronal caries (DMFT>0), and 56% of the respondents had root caries. Their overall mean DMFT and DF-root scores were 10.4±10.9 and 2.4±3.8, respectively. In total, 12% of the participants were edentulous. In the final model, female (β = 2.872, p < 0.001) and residents who living in less developed areas (Jianchuan district) (β = 9.601, p < 0.001) had higher mean DMFT scores. DF-Root scores were also higher among female (β = 0.739, p < 0.001), residents who living in less developed areas (Jianchuan district) (β = 2.082, p < 0.001). In addition, elderly who had lower annual family income were more likely to had more root caries (β = 0.642, p < 0.001) . Conclusion: The dental caries status among 65-to 74-year-old in the rural areas of Yunnan province, China, was poor. Their coronal and root caries experience both varied by gender and place of residence. Cost-effective prevention and treatment programs for caries management should be implemented to benefit the elderly population in the rural areas of Yunnan province.

scholarly journals Self-Rated Oral Health and Associated Factors among a Population in Rural India—An Epidemiological Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6414
Author(s):  
Meghashyam Bhat ◽  
Sreevidya Bhat ◽  
Kaye Frances Roberts-Thomson ◽  
Loc Giang Do
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Rural India ◽  
Socioeconomic Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
One Year

Background: To determine the perception of oral health status and its associated factors among adults living in rural areas in Karnataka state, India. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among adults in the age group of 35–54 years old residing in villages in a southern state in India. The main outcome measure was poor self-rated oral health (SROH) among adults in rural India. Results: About 873 adults participated in the study. The prevalence of poor SROH was 15.2%. Adults of age 40–44 years, females, those in lower socioeconomic conditions, and those with high caries experience (DMFT ≥ 4) and periodontal disease were associated with poor SROH. Those who had visited a dentist in the previous one year were 1.9 times more likely to report poor oral health. Conclusions: Nearly 15% of rural people reported poor oral health. Socioeconomic conditions, sex, age, smoking, and dental visiting were associated with poor SROH. People’s perception of poor oral health was associated with severe periodontitis and DMFT ≥ 4. A dose–response relationship was observed between experience with dental caries and poor SROH.

scholarly journals Oral health in children with hearing and speech impairment in Banjaluka

2013 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-146
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Djeri ◽  
Irena Kuzmanovic-Radman ◽  
Milkica Grabez ◽  
Zorislava Bajic ◽  
Alma Prtina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
World Health ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Speech Impairment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Dmft Index

Introduction. Children with hearing impairment do not understand speech without specific instructions and cannot meet daily life requirements. Children with hearing and speech impairment have higher DMFT index and poorer oral hygiene than healthy children of the same age. The aim of this study was to determine oral health status and the prevalence of dental caries in children attending The Center for Education and Rehabilitation of Speech and Hearing in Banjaluka. Material and Methods. The study was conducted as a cross-sectional study and it included 66 children of both genders, age 3 to 18 years, with deciduous, mixed and permanent dentition. General information about the respondents, their socioeconomic status, dental hygiene habits and frequency of dental visits were obtained using a questionnaire. Dental examination was performed using a dental mirror, regular and proximal probe on the daylight, in accordance with World Health Organization guidelines. Oral examination included: number of present teeth, presence of caries, restorations, number of extracted teeth. These data was entered in each patient?s dental record. The DMFT index was used for the assessment of dental status. Results. Results showed that the mean DMFT value in the total sample was 7.79. There was no significant difference in the DMFT index between genders (p=0.19). The significant difference was not found between children who live with parents and those who live in foster families (p=0.15). It was observed that the respondents from rural areas had higher DMFT index (8.68) than respondents from urban areas (5.83). The DMFT index increased with age and school age (p<0.001). Examined patients were most affected with dental caries (6.62%) and least affected with extracted teeth (0.38%). It was revealed that 6% of respondents do not brush their teeth, and 25.8% of respondents had never visited dentist. Conclusion. Children with hearing and speech impairment from Banjaluka have low level of oral health. The DMFT index, as one of the most important parameters of oral health in these children was much higher compared to European countries and other countries in the region.

scholarly journals Dental Caries Status among the Elderly in the Rural Areas of Yunnan Province, China: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinan Zhang ◽  
Hui Ding ◽  
Xun Shen ◽  
Lingli Pu ◽  
Yingmei Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Yunnan Province ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Effective Prevention

Abstract Background Elder population is considered as a vulnerable group with high risk of dental caries. The older adults living in rural areas of Yunnan province account for approximately half of the province’s total population. However, few studies have addressed their dental caries status. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the dental caries status and its associated factors among 65-74 years old people in the rural areas of Yunnan province, China. Methods This cross-sectional study recruited participants through a multistage and stratified strategy, and comprised a clinical oral examination and a questionnaire survey. Two trained and calibrated dentists, wearing LED headlights, conducted the clinical assessment with dental mirrors and CPI probes. Caries experience was measured using the DMFT and DF-root indices. A face-to-face questionnaire survey was conducted to collect the participants’ socio-demographic information, oral health-related knowledge and practices. A multi-factor ANCOVA test was used to detect the factors influencing dental caries. Results 1175 elderly residents aged 65-74 were included. Of them, a majority of the surveyed elderly respondents (87%) experienced dental caries (DMFT>0), and 56% of the respondents had root caries. Their overall mean DMFT and DF-root scores were 10.4±10.9 and 2.4±3.8, respectively. In total, 12% of the participants were edentulous. In the final model, female, divorced or widowed elderly who living in Jianchuan district had higher mean DMFT scores. Conclusion The dental caries status among 65-to 74-year-old in the rural areas of Yunnan province, China, was poor. Their caries experience varied by gender, marital status and location. Cost-effective prevention and treatment programs should be implemented.

scholarly journals Prevalence of dental caries and its relationship with trace elements present in drinking water among 12 year old children in rural areas of andhra pradesh, india

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 791 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matheus Monica ◽  
Anil Vilhena Ankola ◽  
Mamata Hebbal
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Trace Element Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional

AIM: The purpose of the present study was to assess the relationship of trace elements present in drinking water and dental caries in children aged 12 years in rural areas of Andhra Pradesh India. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 451children aged 12 years. Clinical examination was carried out and caries experience was recorded. Drinking water samples were collected and subjected to trace element analysis using ICP-MS equipment. Oneway ANOVA, Chi-square test, Pearson’s correlation coefficient and Multiple Logistic Regression were used for the statistical analysis. RESULTS: A statistically significant relation was found between caries and trace elements like Vanadium (p<0.001), strontium (p<0.001) and lead (p<0.01) in the drinking water. CONCLUSION: It may be postulated from this study that a mixture of trace elements such as fluorine, strontium, boron, and molybdenum may work together to retard caries.

scholarly journals Dental caries and oral health behavior assessments among portuguese adolescents.

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 300-308
Author(s):  
Nélio Jorge Veiga ◽  
◽  
Maria Helena Ribeiro De Checchi ◽  
Johnny Martins ◽  
Inara Pereira da Cunha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
Portuguese Adolescents

Introduction: Adolescents have a high risk of developing caries in Portugal. The present study is designed to assess dental caries experience among the adolescents by the application of DMFT index, characterize the oral health risk factors and to determine the association between caries experience and socio-demographic variables. The characterization of the oral health behaviors of adolescents of the central region of Portugal will help in the development of specific oral health education strategies to improve oral health among the local communities. Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among a convenient sample of 694 adolescents aged 12 to 18 years attending public schools in two Portuguese districts using a structured questionnaire designed to investigate oral health and behavior of participants. In addition, a clinical examination was carried out noting the decayed, missing and filled teeth. A descriptive analysis of the variables was performed using the Chi-square, Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests (p<0.05). A multivariate analysis was applied for analysis of the association between variables. Results: The mean DMFT index score of 2.91±2.9 was obtained. Of the total sample, 73% consumed sugary food daily, 50.1% considered having good oral health and 70.8% did not report pain in the last 12 months. Most adolescents (79.4%) brushed their teeth daily and 60% did not use dental floss. Of the total sample, 96.4% had a dental appointment in the last 12 months, 46.4% of which was for preventive purposes. Applying the Chi-square statistical test, we verified that the adolescents who brush their teeth daily presented a good perception about their oral health (p<0.001), the DMFT index scores were associated with the residence area (p=0.01) and the presence of dental caries was associated with the perception of oral health (p=0.049) and sugary food intake (p=0.029).Conclusion: Portuguese adolescents presented a low DMFT index. The DMFT index was associated with residence area, perception of oral health and sugary food intake. Daily toothbrushing was associated with self-perception of oral health. It is suggested that oral health promotion and prevention programs should aim to reduce the risks of oral disease development.

scholarly journals Dental Caries Experience among Industrial Workers in Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 150-153
Author(s):  
Kesari Singh ◽  
Abhinav Bhasker
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Industrial Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Dental caries, the oral disease with multifactorial causes is a major public health problem leading go medically significant morbidity and impacting the general health of a population directly or indirectly. Dental caries is known to affect people from every population. Objective: To assess dental caries experience in permanent dentition among industrial workers in Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh, India. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 1024 industrial workers of Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh, in the age group of 16-55 years. Dental caries experience was assessed using WHO dentition status proforma (2013). Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 21.0. Results: Out of 1024 study subjects, 572 were males and 452 were females. Caries prevalence was found to be 47.46%. Mean decay-missing-filled teeth score of the population was 0.95 ± 0.45 and was found to be higher among females (1.06 ± 0.42) as compared to males (0.93 ± 0.38). Conclusion: The prevalence of dental caries in industrial workers is noteworthy. Essential requisites to bring this under control include awareness regarding good dental health, education on prevention of dental caries and implication of necessary measures for the provision of adequate dental care.

scholarly journals Free Sugars Intake among Chinese Adolescents and Its Association with Dental Caries: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 765
Author(s):  
Qiping Yang ◽  
Yue Xi ◽  
Hanmei Liu ◽  
Jing Luo ◽  
Yufeng Ouyang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Free Sugars ◽  
Targeted Interventions

This study aims to estimate the free sugars intake, identify the primary food sources of free sugars, and explore the relationship between free sugars intake and dental caries among Chinese adolescents. This cross-sectional study included 1517 middle-school students aged 12–14 years in Changsha city, China. Adolescents completed a 12-item Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) and oral health assessment. The students’ dental caries experience was available as DMFT score (number of decayed, missing, and filled permanent teeth). Statistical analyses included the Mann–Whitney test, Kruskal–Wallis test, Chi-square test, and binary logistic regression model. The average intake of free sugars was 53.1 g/d in adolescents, and 43.2% of the students consumed more than 50 g of free sugars daily. The primary contributor to free sugars was sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). Age, boarders, and high family income were risk factors for excessive free sugars intake (p < 0.05), and increased free sugars intake was a risk factor for dental caries (odds ratio, OR = 1.446, 95% confidence interval: 1.138–1.839). Both the free sugars intake and dental caries prevalence in Chinese adolescents were high. Targeted interventions are urgently needed to address the excessive consumption of free sugars and improve Chinese adolescents’ oral health.

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