Prevalence of tooth decay in the riverine population of the Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas.

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-27
Author(s):  
Danielle Tupinambá Emmi ◽  
Juliana Dias Aguiar ◽  
Sérgio De Melo Alves Júnior ◽  
Edila Arnaud Ferreira Moura
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Deciduous Teeth ◽  
Tooth Decay ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Dmft Index

This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of tooth decay in the riverine population of Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve - MSDR, Amazonas, Brazil, as well as, to contribute to a better planning and implementation of public policies for oral health in those communities. The 2001 study examined 8 MSDR’s communities with a population sample of 486 residents, between 1 and 70 years of age, divided into four age groups. For measuring the experience of tooth decay in permanent and deciduous teeth DMFT (decayed, lost and filled teeth) and deft indexes (decayed, extraction indicated and filled teeth) were used respectively. As a result, a 7.54 average DMFT and a 3.48 deft were observed. The age group with the fewest people free from tooth decay was that above 19 years, only 1.4% was free. And the largest component to the DMFT index contribution was loss by caries (68.90%), while decayed teeth for the deft index (90.54%). This data is disturbing concerning tooth decay in the communities of MSDR. The study stresses a need for a more effective public policies involving dental health for that population.

Awareness Among School Going Children's In Chennai About Dental Health Care

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 74-79
Author(s):  
Gayathri Devi Kumaresan ◽  
Saravana Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
General Health ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Tooth Decay ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Dental Health Care ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Gum Disease

ABSTRACT Background Oral health is integral part of general health and well-being. Tooth decay and gum disease are most widespread conditions affectingschool children's and documentation of children's dental healthis limited. Aim The aim of the following study is to create awareness on dental health care and knowledge among school children's in Chennai using a questionnaire. Materials and Methods The subjects for this study were randomly selected in the age group of 8-16 years. A total of 200 children were selected, of which 92 were males and 108 were females. Results The results showed that 55.50% of children brush their teeth twice daily, 100% of the participants use tooth brush and paste to clean their teeth, 66.50% of the participants change their tooth brush once in a month, 20.25% of participant change their brush once in 2 month, 9.25% of participant change their brush once in 3 month. 39.50% of participant cleans their tongue regularly by using tooth brush and tongue cleaner. 26.50% of children's wash their mouth after eating sticky foods and chocolate. 10.5% of children visit dentist regularly for dental checkup. 99.5% of participant knew that tobacco cause ill effects on oral and general health.

scholarly journals Relationship between Body Mass Index and Tooth Decay in a Population of 3–6-Year-Old Children in Iran

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Shafie Bafti ◽  
Maryam Alsadat Hashemipour ◽  
Hamidreza Poureslami ◽  
Zeinab Hoseinian
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Deciduous Teeth ◽  
Tooth Decay ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Iranian Children ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between BMI and tooth decay in a population of Iranian children. In this cross-sectional descriptive/analytical study, 1482 children were selected from kindergartens and preschool centers in Kerman, Iran. The children underwent examination of deciduous teeth (using the dmft index) after determination of height and weight for calculation of BMI. The relationship between BMI (after adjustment for age) and dmft was determined using Poisson’s regression model. The mean of dmft in children with normal BMI was 1.5-fold that in subjects with extra body weight. Age had a significant effect on dmft. In addition, dmft was higher in boys compared to girls. The results of the present study showed that caries rate in the deciduous teeth of 3–6-year-old children decreases with an increase in body weight.

scholarly journals Oral health seeking behaviors of adults in Nebbi District, Uganda: a community-based survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliet Ocwia ◽  
Ronald Olum ◽  
Pamela Atim ◽  
Florence Laker ◽  
Jerom Okot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Tooth Decay ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Dental Clinic ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cost Of Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Dental health is often neglected by the majority of the population and has contributed to the global burden of oral diseases. We assessed awareness, utilization and barriers to seeking oral health care among adults in Nebbi District, Uganda. Methods A community-based, cross sectional study was conducted in the central division, Nebbi District in Uganda among adults between the age of 18 years or older. An interviewer-administered, semi-structured questionnaire was used for data collection on socio-demographic characteristics, oral health awareness, oral health utilization, associated factors and barriers. Results A total of 400 adults with a median age of 32 years (interquartile range 24–43) years were enrolled. More than half (57.5%, n = 230) of the participants were female. Participants identified smoking (42.8%, n = 171) and consumption of sugary foodstuffs (29.0%, n = 116) as risk factors for oral disease. Not brushing was also identified by 260 participants (65.0%) as the cause of tooth decay and 95.8% (n = 383) believed brushing one’s teeth could prevent tooth decay. Of the 51.5% (n = 206) who had experienced a toothache or discomfort 12 months prior to the study but only about half (52%, n = 106) had sought healthcare from a dental clinic or facility. About 89.5% (n = 94) of the participants were able to see a dentist during their last visits. Dental carries (76.6%, n = 70) and gum bleeding (14.9%, n = 14) were the most frequent reasons for visiting a dental clinic, and 73.7% (n = 70) had their tooth extracted. Barriers to seeking oral healthcare were cost of treatment (47.5%, n = 190), and long waiting time (18.5%, n = 74). The odds of seeking oral healthcare was 2.8-fold higher in participants who were being married (Odds ratio (OR): 2.8, 95% CI 1.3–6.3, p = 0.011) and 3.5-fold higher among housewives (COR: 3.5, 95% CI 1.1–11.4, p = 0.040). Conclusion About half of the participants had sought healthcare following a dental condition. Cost of treatment seems to be an important factor affecting utilization of oral health services. Optimization of costs, and creating awareness regarding benefits of utilizing preventive dental services are recommended.

scholarly journals INDICATORS OF CARIES OF PERMANENT TEETH TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE DEGREE OF ITS ACTIVITY IN ADOLESCENTS STUDYING IN DIFFERENT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

2021 ◽  
pp. 83-87
Author(s):  
L.F. Kaskova ◽  
V.M. Batig ◽  
I.I. Drozda ◽  
Y.Kh. Kilmukhametova
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Caries Activity ◽  
Comparison Groups ◽  
Dental Diseases

In recent years, there has been noted a tendency to deterioration of dental health in children and teenagers. Therefore, it is important to study the dental status of children who attend different educational establishments to identify risk factors for dental diseases and develop means of their elimination. The survey of adolescents studying in various educational institutions (school, college, university) in Chernivtsi was conducted according to the generally accepted method. The study of the prevalence (%) and intensity of caries (CPV of teeth) was taking into account the degree of caries activity in each age period: compensated (1st), subcompensated (2nd), decompensated (3rd). A total of 107 schoolchildren, 317 college students, and 116 university students were surveyed. Adolescents are 15 to 18 years old. To conduct the study, the average rates of caries in each age group were calculated to determine the degree of caries activity in each age period, taking into account the area where adolescents live. The following indicators were obtained for the Chernivtsi region: – 15 years: compensated form – up to 4 caries-affected teeth, subcompensated – 5-7, decompensated – 8 or over; – 16 years: compensated – up to 5, subcompensated – 6-8, decompensated – 9 or over; – 17 years: compensated – up to 7, subcompensated – 8-10, decompensated – 11 or over; – 18 years: compensated – up to 8, subcompensated – 9-11, decompensated 12, or over. Our research showed that college students in all studied age periods (15, 16, 17, and 18 years) had worse results than teenagers in the comparison groups (schoolchildren of 15-16 years, university students of 17-18 years). About 62% of all examined teenagers had the first degree of caries activity, 19.5% had the 2nd, and 18.5% had the 3rd degree of caries. Teenagers enrolled in college were divided according to the degree of caries activity: in the 1st degree – 36.3%, 2nd – 32.2%, 3rd – 31.5%, at school: 1st degree – 100%, at university: 1st degree – 97.4%, 2nd – 2.6%. At the age of 18, the number of college students who have a decompensated degree of caries activity increases to 36.6% due to a decrease in the number in the group with a subcompensated degree. University students in 100% of cases had a compensated degree of caries activity. Caries intensity rates in each age group are lower in schoolchildren than in college students and are the lowest in university students. In teenagers with the first degree of caries activity, the highest rate of caries intensity was observed in college (15-18 year adolescents), and the lowest – at school (15-16 years). University students, despite being 17-18 years old, had lower rates than college teens. All students had the first degree of caries activity. When comparing the rate of caries intensity in the studied 15 year-olds with the compensated degree of caries activity, it was found that in schoolchildren it is 1.7 times lower than in college students, in 16 year-olds – 1.5 times. At the age of 17 and 18 – 1.7 times, compared to university students. Thus, our research showed that college students of all studied age groups had worse indices than teenagers in the comparison groups. They have a more severe course of caries. The results suggest that further studies into the causes of caries in college students need to be conducted.

Oral Health of Individuals with Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, or Both

2004 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Maria Bastos Lages ◽  
Badeia Marcos ◽  
Isabela Almeida Pordeus
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
General Population ◽  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Cleft Lip And Palate ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Gingival Recession ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Visual Examination ◽  
Probing Depth

Objective To evaluate the oral health of children with cleft lip and palate. Design DMFT (dmft) and DMFS (dmfs) were calculated on the basis of visual examination. Periodontal disease was assessed by classical clinical parameters: volume gain, bleeding, probing depth, loss of insertion, gingival recession. and calculus. Patients Seventy-eight individuals aged 1 to 32 years took part in the study. Results The dmft was 2.91 (± 3.99) in the 1- to 5-year-old age group and 2.77 (± 3.15) in the 6- to 12-year-old group. The DMFT averages for the age groups of 6 to 12 years, 13 to 18 years, and 19 to 32 years were 1.87 (± 1.78), 6.46 (± 3.11), and 13.62 (± 6.51), respectively. A total of 5.3% of individuals presented a healthy periodontium, and 86.6% presented with gingivitis and 8% presented with periodontitis. Conclusions The dental and periodontal condition of individuals with cleft lip and palate was similar to the general population in the region in which this study was conducted. Good preventive measures should result in improved oral health similar to the general population and should be emphasized.

National Survey of Caries Prevalence in 6-15-year-old Children in France

1989 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.M. Cahen ◽  
J.C. Turlot ◽  
R.M. Frank ◽  
A.M. Obry-Musset
Keyword(s):  
Dental Health ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Dental Surgery ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Carious Teeth ◽  
Baseline Examination

The prevalence of dental caries in France is not known on a nationwide basis, despite the fact that a number of epidemiological studies have been conducted in various parts of the country. The aim of the present study was to provide a national baseline examination of the dental health of children in 1987 since, beginning in November, 1986, the sale of fluoridated salt began in France. A multi-stage probability sample of 19,366 children was selected as representative of the 6-to-15-year-old population. The sample covered all the 95 departments of France. Teams of well-calibrated examiners were constituted in each of the sixteen Faculties of Dental Surgery of France. The prevalence of caries for each age group was determined by means of DMFT, DMFS, dft, and dfs indices. Periodontal conditions were assessed by means of the Plaque Index (Silness and Löe, 1964), the Calculus Index (Marthaler, 1966), and the Gingival Index (Löe and Silness, 1963). Calculation of the mean DMFT index showed, respectively, 0.5 and 1.0 new carious teeth per year under and over the age of 11. The mean values of the DMFT index at ages 6, 12, and 15 were, respectively, 0.5, 4.2, and 6.9. Under the age of 11, the mean DMFS index increased by one between each successive age group and by nearly two over the age of 11. The mean values of the DMFS index at ages 6, 12, and 15 were, respectively, 0.8, 7.6, and 13.0. The percentage of caries-free children decreased from 32.2% at age 6 to 7.9% at age 15.

scholarly journals Cola intake and serum lipids in the Oslo Health Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 901-906 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arne Torbjørn Høstmark ◽  
Sissel Erland Tomten
Keyword(s):  
Serum Lipid ◽  
Serum Lipids ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Serum Triglycerides ◽  
Cross Sectional

Soft drinks can be a major source of sucrose, which may influence serum lipid concentration. We have examined the association between intake frequency of various types of soft drinks and the concentration of serum triglycerides (TG) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the cross-sectional Oslo Health Study. A total of 14 188 subjects of the altogether 18 770 participants of the study had data on intake frequency of colas and non-colas, with or without sugar. The population sample consisted of both sexes and 3 age groups: group1 (30 years of age), group 2 (40 and 45 years of age), and group 3 (59–60 years of age). In both sexes, HDL decreased and TG increased significantly (p < 0.001) with increasing intake frequency of colas. In contrast, no consistent associations were found between the reported intake of non-cola soft drinks and the serum lipids. We found no significant differences related to the reported presence or absence of sugar in the soft drinks. In multiple linear regression analyses, the colas vs. serum lipid associations prevailed (p < 0.001) after including 13 possible confounders: sex; age group; time since last meal; physical activity; intake of alcohol, coffee, cheese, fruit and (or) berries, and fatty fish; smoking; length of education; use of cholesterol-lowering drugs; and intake of non-colas. Thus, the self-reported intake frequency of colas, but not other soft drinks, was negatively associated with serum HDL, and positively associated with TG and LDL.

scholarly journals Oral Health Matters- Tooth Problem and its Treatment-seeking Behaviour Among Older Adults in India

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shobhit Srivast ◽  
Pradeep Kumar ◽  
Debashree Sinha ◽  
Prem Shankar Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
National Level ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Older Men ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Effective Sample Size ◽  
Age Group

Abstract Background: Growing untreated morbidities among the older adults on geriatric issues especially an optimal dental treatment has become an unfinished agenda and a long-neglected area for care and management in many low and middle-income countries. There is a continuous rise in the older population in India and at the same time, the rising of co-morbidities or multi-morbidities in the aging population creates catastrophic challenges at the individuals, household, community, and country levels, and therefore, it is important to address dental health problems and related issues in the aged population in India. The study aims to understand the prevalence of dental health problems and their health-seeking behaviour among older adults in India. Further, the study determines the factors associated with low access and under-coverage of dental health care services among the elderly populations in IndiaMethods: The present research used data from Building a Knowledge Base on Population Aging in India (BKPAI) which was a national level survey and was conducted in 2011, across seven states of India. The effective sample size of this study was 9541 older adults aged 60+ years. Descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis were used to fulfill the study objectives. Additionally, the study employed the Heckprobit selection model which is a two-equation model to understand the determinants of dental health problems.Results: Older adults in the age group of 70-79 years (36.9%) and 80+ years (51.9%) reported higher dental problems compared to 60-69 years (19.9%), older women reported more dental problems (29.2%) and also used more dental aids (12.6%) compared to older men. Older adults in the age group 70-79 and 80+ years were 0.15 times and 0.40 times less likely to use dental aids respectively, as compared to 60-69 years older adults. Moreover, older women were 0.28 times more likely to use dental aids than older men. Education and wealth of older adults have a negative relationship with dental problems.Conclusion: This study clearly emphasized that awareness of smoking-related health problems should be promoted vigorously. Further, a holistic approach is needed to prevent dental diseases that occur because of other co-morbidities. For that, integration of the oral health program with programs dealing with morbidities can act as a solution to the existing problem.

scholarly journals Indigenous suicide in Brazil, the self-killing of a vulnerable population

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
R C O Saldanha ◽  
G M Abe ◽  
A H M Abe ◽  
M E O Mariano ◽  
I D S Pierson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Policies ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Vulnerable Population ◽  
National Database ◽  
Age Group ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Community Trauma ◽  
Using Data

Abstract Introduction One of the Sustainable Development Goals is to promote mental health. It is then mandatory to know the death profile of this population and to develop public policies to reduce it. Methods Epidemiological descriptive study regarding the proportion of indigenous deaths according to the variables: age group, year of occurrence, gender, region, municipality and ICD-10 category, in the period 2008 to 2017 in Brazil, using data from the national database DATASUS. Results From 2008 to 2017, there were 5,489 indigenous deaths due to external causes in Brazil, with 1,107 (20.1%) due to self-caused lesions. The annual average was 110.7 cases per year: 100 in 2008, 95 in 2009, 93 in 2010, 97 in 2011, 90 in 2012, 113 in 2013, 117 in 2014, 132 in 2015, 120 in 2016, and 150 in 2017. Regarding causes, strangling/hanging/suffocation were 979 (88.4%), self-intoxication was 31 (2.8%) with other chemicals and 21 (1.8%) with pesticides. Regarding age group, 365 (32.9%) were between 15 to 19 years old, 325 (29.3%) between 20 to 29, 150 (13.5%) between 30 to 39, 131 (11.8%) between 10 to 14, and 136 (12.2%) in other age groups. Regarding gender, 807 (72.9%) were male, 299 (27.0%) were female, and 1 (0.09%) was ignored. Regarding region, the Northern Region had 575 (51.9%) cases and the Central-Western Region had 403 (36.4%) cases. The municipality of São Gabriel da Cachoeira was the one with the highest amount of cases: 132 (12.7%). Conclusions The 50% increase in the amount of deaths by suicide among indigenous people in the analyzed period reveals the infficacy of established public policies in Brazil. The number of deaths among the youth reveals the community trauma of exploration, violence and dignity loss. The Nothern and Central-Western regions had conflicts due to land demarcation and prospecting, which explain the high rates. The reduction of such tragedy demands capacitation of all the public spheres. Key messages Evaluate the aspects that promote it and to propose effective interventions in environments of difficult access and in a historically vulnerable population. Discuss some relevant characteristics among natives who are vulnerable to practicing self-made injuries, in order to make it possible to create new ways to protect this population.

scholarly journals Effect of Educational Level on Oral Health in Peritoneal and Hemodialysis Patients

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gulsen Bayraktar ◽  
Idil Kurtulus ◽  
Rumeyza Kazancioglu ◽  
Isil Bayramgurler ◽  
Serdar Cintan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
School Level ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Secondary School Level ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
Higher Educational

Background. In previous studies, the oral and dental health statuses were compared in hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients without taking into account the effect of educational levels on oral health. Hence we aimed to make a comparison of these parameters based upon the subjects educational levels.Patients and Methods. 76 PD (33 males, 43 females-mean age:44±12years) and 100 HD (56 males, 44 females-mean age:46±14years) patients were included. The number of decayed, missing and filled teeth were detected, DMFT index was calculated and plaque index (PI) values were assessed.Results. Significantly higher numbers of filled teeth (P<.001) and lower PI values (P<.01) in the PD group were detected with higher educational levels, whereas no significance was detected in the HD group. Higher DMFT index values were assessed in the lower educated and high school levels in PD than HD patients (P<.05). Higher numbers of filled teeth (P<.05) were detected in the secondary school level in PD patients. This difference was even more significant in the high school level (P<.001).Conclusion. We assume that PD patients, who were found to be in a higher educational level, are more caring for their oral health as compared to HD patients.

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