scholarly journals Dental Anxiety and Its Possible Effects on Caries Prevalence Among Group of Dental Students In Kathmandu Medical College

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-81
Author(s):  
Deepak Kumar Roy ◽  
Punam Basnet Dixit ◽  
Siddharth Ghimire ◽  
Roshan Kumar Roy ◽  
Aashish Pandey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
World Health ◽  
First Year ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Dental Hospital ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: The prevalence of high dental anxiety varies from 2% to 30% worldwide depending on the study population, the methods applied, and the cut-off scores used. There is strong evidence that dental anxiety is associated with dental attendance; it has been reported that individuals with higher dental anxiety tend to visit the dentist irregularly, which in turn may lead to deterioration in oral health. Studies have demonstrated that dental anxiety is associated with poor self-reported and clinically assigned oral health, more decayed and missing teeth, fewer filled teeth and worse periodontal health. Dental students are the future dental doctors who will be dealing with fearful patients in future. Knowing the facts on dental anxiety will have positive impact while treating and dealing such patients. Objectives: The overall objectives of the study were to assess level of anxiety and its possible effect on prevalence of caries among dental students studying at Kathmandu medical college and Dental hospital. Specific: To access the level of anxiety among dental students of different years (from first year to final year) along it was further focused to analyse the level of anxiety among male and female dental students. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted to choose a random convenient sample. The data were collected from dental students of first year to final year studying at Kathmandu medical college dental hospital–KMCDH. A structured questionnaire based on modified dental anxiety scale was used to collect the data. Patients were examined for dental caries prevalence using decay, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) index according to World Health Organisation guidelines. Results: The highest MDAS was seen among the younger batches and the mean values for MDAS declined with higher batch of dental students. The mean dental anxiety score for males was 8.9 and 15.5 for females. The difference was statistically significant the most fearful stimulus in dental clinic for both genders was local anesthetic injection, followed by drilling of teeth. Conclusion: Dental anxiety remains a significant problem for many patients of both gender and different age groups of examined students. Dental anxiety has a negative effect on oral health status by increasing the prevalence of decayed teeth. Further studies should be carried out using large random samples before generalizing this conclusion.  

scholarly journals Pre-Outplacement Perceptions of Dental Students Regarding Rural Oral Health Practice and Associated Factors

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Menaka Abuzar ◽  
Felicity Crombie ◽  
Karin Bishara ◽  
Annesley Bryan ◽  
Kenneth Chan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Rural Practice ◽  
First Year ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Motivating Factor

Rural outplacement programs have been offered by Australian universities to encourage dental students to consider rural careers. The dental curricula should be designed to provide graduates with a good understanding of oral health issues that rural oral health care workers face. Pre-outplacement perceptions of dental students on rural practice are considered imperative to review and update the outplacement programs; however, they have not been investigated in detail. An online, anonymous, voluntary survey was conducted among the first-year dental students. The responses were solicited on the level of awareness and understanding of rural oral health, intention to practice in rural locations and factors informing the appeal of rural dental practice. The mean of a seven-point Likert scale revealed that most students had some level of perceived knowledge and awareness of rural communities and oral health. Students with rural affiliation were more likely to have the intent to practise rurally after graduation (p = 0.001). For short-term rural practice, students overall expressed positive intention. Greater job opportunities were the main motivating factor, while the distance from family and friends was the main deterring factor for practising rurally. Rural affiliation influences the intent to practise rurally on graduation. The pre-outplacement perceptions, in this study, are comparable with post-outplacement observations reported in the literature.

scholarly journals To Evaluate Self-Reported Oral Health Attitudes, Behavior and to Compare the Oral Health Attitudes among Students of Different Years of a Dental School in South-India

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1659-1666
Author(s):  
Seenivasan Madhan Kumar ◽  
Karthigeyan Jeyapalan ◽  
Uma Maheswari Mani ◽  
Parthasarathy Natarajan ◽  
Shanmuganathan Natarajan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Hygiene ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
South Indian Population ◽  
Health Attitudes ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
South Indian

To evaluate self-reported oral health attitudes, behavior and compare the oral health attitudes among a group of dental students of different years in India. Four hundred dental students from first year to internship of the undergraduate dental course of Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai were surveyed and a modified HU-DBI survey was administered to all of them. The questionnaire consists of 28 questions with yes or no responses, where the first 25 questions were related to oral health attitudes and the last three questions dealt with smoking habits of the subjects. The responses were tabulated and statistically analyzed using IBM SPSS software version 19.0. Highly significant results were obtained with respect to oral hygiene in both males and females indicative of good oral hygiene practices. The general trends for answering indicate that both males and female dental students showed a high degree of awareness and competence in all four sub sections of the questionnaire, namely oral health attitude, oral hygiene, self-reported oral health and smoking. This result was highly significant for most questions. Dental hygiene and dental hygiene practices among dental students in this South Indian population show an improvement among dental students from year to year. No significant differences were seen between male and female dental students.

A Comparative Study of Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior of First and Final Year Dental Students of Udaipur City, Rajasthan.

2008 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 46-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Archana J Sharda ◽  
Srinath Shetty
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Behavior

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To assess and compare differences in oral health knowledge, attitudes and behavior among first and final year dental students in Udaipur city, Rajasthan, India. MATERIAL AND METHODS In a cross-sectional study, 182 first year students (59 males and 123 females) and 157 final year students (75 males and 82 females) of the two dental colleges in Udaipur city; Rajasthan, were surveyed using a self administered structured questionnaire including 37 multiple choice questions pre-tested through a pilot survey. The data was analyzed using the SPSS version 10.0 . The mean percentage scores, standard deviation, and frequency distribution were calculated. The Student's T-test and ANOVA test were used as test of significance. The linear regression analysis were used to assess the relation of knowledge, attitude and behavior. RESULTS The mean % score for oral health knowledge, attitude and behavior were significantly higher in final year students compared to first year students. (p<0.001). The linear regression analysis showed a statistically significant linear relationship of attitude with the knowledge (p<0.001) and behavior with the attitude (p<0.001) of the students. CONCLUSION Besides the positive changes revealed in the oral health knowledge, attitude and behavior, among the students from first to final year of dental studies, preventive behavior among the students could still be improved.

scholarly journals Prevalence and contributing factors of dental caries of 6-year-old children in four regions of China

PeerJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. e6997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhaoyou Wang ◽  
Wensheng Rong ◽  
Ying Zhang ◽  
Xiaojuan Zeng ◽  
Zhiqiang Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
World Health ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Permanent Molars ◽  
The Mean ◽  
First Permanent Molars

Background From 2005 to 2015, the prevalence of dental caries in both primary and permanent dentitions was significantly increased in China. Previous studies have shown that the prevalence of permanent dental caries in school-aged children had already reached 19.7%–54.0%, 97.5% affecting first permanent molars. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and contributing factors of dental caries in 6-year-old children in four regions of China to provide information for oral health promotion programs. Methods A randomized cluster sampling method was employed in the study. All 6-year-old first grade children from the selected schools were invited to receive a clinical oral examination. Dental caries were diagnosed according to the World Health Organization criteria. The erupting first permanent molars were recorded using the modified International Caries Detection Assessment System. Questionnaires assessing children’s oral health-related behaviors and their caretakers’ oral health awareness and attitudes were completed by the children’s parents or guardians. Results Overall, 4,936 6-year-old school children participated in the survey. The prevalence of caries among these children was 87.7%, with a mean number of decayed, missing and filled teeth of 6.04 (SD, 4.24). In primary dentition, the caries prevalence was 87.7%, and the mean dmft score was 6.01 (SD, 4.22). In permanent dentition, the caries prevalence was 2.0%, the mean DFS score was 0.04 (SD, 0.31). All permanent dental caries occurred on the first permanent molars. Carious tooth surfaces were identified as modified ICDAS code “A” to indicate initial caries and distinct visual change in enamel. The mean DAS score of non-cavitated caries in the first permanent molars was 0.18 (SD, 0.67). Logistic regression analysis showed that regional and gender factors were significantly related to the caries experience of these children. Conclusions The 6-year-old children from four regions of China had sever primary dental caries and the first permanent molars were at high risk for dental caries. It is critical to protect permanent teeth from caries as early as the eruption of the first permanent molars.

Dental Fear in First and Final Year Dental Students in India

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chitta Chowdhury ◽  
Shahnawaz Khijmatgar ◽  
Avidyuti Chowdhury ◽  
Martin Gootveld ◽  
Edward Lynch
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Regression ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
First Year ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
The Mean

Objective The study aims to investigate dental fear in first and final year undergraduate dental students in India. Design Questionnaire survey. Setting BDS Students in four University dental colleges in India carried-out during 2013 and 2014. Subjects (materials) and methods: The students (n=614) were assessed using a pre-tested questionnaire. We estimated the level of dental fear by using the Modified-Dental-Anxiety-Scale (MDAS). Statistical tests were used: Fisher&rsquo;s, Chi square and Mann Whitney U tests, Cluster analysis and multivariate regression analysis. Students had similar demographic and life-style patterns. Interventions: Assessed the level of dental fear among undergraduate dental students. Main outcome measures: The MDAS score (mean &plusmn; SD) for the first year BDS students was 12.96 &plusmn; 4.0 compared to 10.52 &plusmn; 3.40 for the final year group. Results: Six hundred and fourteen (n= 614) students from four dental colleges were included in this study.Seventy seven per cent were female (n= 478) and 23% were male (n=136). The mean age of the first year students was 18.31 years, and 21.54 years for the final year. &nbsp;First year BDS students had an increased level of dental fear (12.96 &plusmn; 4.0) compared to the final year (10.52 &plusmn; 3.40) which was highly significant (p&lt;0.001). Conclusion(s): Dental fear was significantly higher amongst first year BDS students.

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 Dental Students’ Knowledge of Oral Health for Persons with Special Needs: A Pilot Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fouad Salama ◽  
Bader Al-Balkhi ◽  
Faika Abdelmegid
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Special Health Care ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Special Health

Objectives. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the knowledge and awareness of dental students with respect to oral health care of the person with special health care needs (SHCN) and evaluate effectiveness of an education program on improving their knowledge.Method. An evaluation consisting of a questionnaire was answered before and immediately after a 30-minute educational presentation in the form of a DVD that includes a PowerPoint and a video of oral health care for individuals with SHCN. The questionnaire was based on the materials and information presented in the DVD and included 26 questions (true/false/I do not know).Results. The mean (±SD) score on the pretest was 10.85 (±5.20), which increased to 16.85 (±5.47) on the posttest. This difference was statistically significant (P<0.001). Forty percent of the students surveyed reported that they were very satisfied with the educational part of the presentation, while 50% were somewhat satisfied. Thirty percent of students expressed that the educational intervention used is very effective.Conclusions. Viewing the educational intervention was effective in informing the sophomore students and providing them with instructive basic information on person with SHCN. Dental colleges should increase students’ knowledge, training, and exposure to individuals with SHCN.

scholarly journals The Level of Dental Anxiety in Students of the First Year of Studies From Lublin Universities

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-96
Author(s):  
Malgorzata H.J. Sikorska-Jaroszynska ◽  
Maria Mielnik-Blaszczak ◽  
Dorota Krawczyk ◽  
Katarzyna Gromadzka-Blaszczak ◽  
Rafal Wrobel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Individual Treatment ◽  
First Year ◽  
Developmental Age ◽  
Dental Diseases ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Medical University ◽  
First Year University

Abstract Dental anxiety is a very important factor affecting the efficacy of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases, both in patients in the developmental age and in young adults. Anxiety is considered an emotional state with negative connotations. The aim of the study was to determine the level of dental anxiety in first year university students, the intent being to help to develop an individual treatment plan in this group of patients. The study involved 280 students including 230 females and 50 males. Of these, 122 patients were from the Medical University of Lublin, 79 from University of Life Sciences and 79 from University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska. The mean age of the study subjects was 21 years and 8 months ± 3,9 months. No differences in the level of dental anxiety between women and men were observed. The highest level of dental anxiety was observed among students of University of Life Sciences, while the lowest level was observed among students of the Medical University

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.

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