scholarly journals Oral health status of disabled children attending special schools of Dhaka city

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-35
Author(s):  
Md Rakibul Hassan Khan ◽  
Mottakin Ahmad ◽  
Md Meftaul Islam ◽  
Shaikh Ahmed ◽  
Md Rubayet Alam Prodhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
Special Schools ◽  
Oral Hygiene Practice

Background: Children with disabilities and special needs present unique challenges for oral health professionals in the planning and carrying out of dental treatment. oral health care workers need to take cognizance of when preparing treatment plans for children with special needs. Children with disabilities are considered to be a high risk group for dental diseases specially dental caries and periodontal disease. High rates of dental caries, missing teeth, periodontal disease and malocclusion are all indicators of poor oral health of children with disabilities. Objectives:The aim of the study was to assess the oral health status of disabled children in special schools of Dhaka city. Study design: This was a cross sectional study. Study settings and period: The study was conducted in two elementary schools at mirpur area of Dhaka city in the period between of between february 2014 to January 2015. Subjects: 200 disabled children with the age range from 6 to 14 belonging to six different disability groups were examined. Participants were grouped according to their type of disability autistic children, Down syndrome, Cerebralpulsy, mute and deaf, blind and physical disability. Methods: Data was collected by using semi structured quationnaire and checklist.Datawere analyzed by statistical package of social science(SPSS- 20). Results: According to disability the participants autistic 44%, cerebral pulsy 37%, down syndrome 35%, blind 28%, deaf and mute 30% and physical disability 30%.The average number of decayed tooth was found 6.89%. Mean DMFT value was 4.75. Average number of missing tooth was 1.89%.Prevalence of dental caries highest 71% in autistic children then other cetagory of disabilty .Oral hygiene practice of the respondent found very poor.76% children brush teeth in the morning and once in a day.49% respondent use toothpick to clean food from in between teeth.37% of the respondent never visited to dentist. 34.5% respondents had normal gingiva, 49% had mild gingivitis and 16.5% had marked gingivitis. Highest numbers of trauma cases were recorded in visually impaired group. 98.7% children required some form of dental treatment. Conclusion: Oral health status of children with disabilities was poor and it is important to concentrate on a preventive approach and provide proper dental education to parents of disabled childrens. More attention should be paid to the oral hygiene practice of disabled children Update Dent. Coll. j: 2019; 9 (2): 32-35

Oral Health Survey of 6-14-Year-Old Children with Disabilities Attending Special Schools Yemen

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 272-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
SA Al-Maweri ◽  
S Zimmer
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Special Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the oral health status and treatment needs of children with disabilities attending special schools in Sana’a, Yemen. Study design: This cross-sectional study involved 401 children with different disabilities aged between 6 and 14 years. Dental caries was evaluated using DMFT/dmft indices in accordance with WHO criteria. The plaque index (PI) and the gingival index (GI) were used to assess oral hygiene and gingival health, respectively. Results : The mean dmft and DMFT scores of the total population were 4.27 and 1.90 respectively, with no significant differences across gender (p>0.05). According to the type of disability, the physically disabled had the highest mean dmft of 4.68 (SD 3.30) and subjects with compound disabilities had the highest mean DMFT of 2.85 (SD 1.98). Among the disability groups, the blind had the highest PI and GI scores, and the deaf had the lowest. Majority of the children were on need for specific type of dental treatment. Conclusion: This study suggests that children with disabilities have a high prevalence of dental caries and poor oral hygiene.

Oral Health Status and Practices of 5 and 12 Year Old Indian Tribal Children

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 325-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhinav Singh ◽  
MP Bharathi ◽  
Peter Sequeira ◽  
Shashidhar Acharya ◽  
Meghashyam Bhat
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Fluorosis ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Sugar Consumption ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Periodontal Index

Objectives: To assess oral health status and practices of 5- and 12-year-old Tribal school children.Methods: A total of 418, 5-year-old children and 327, 12-year-old children were enrolled. Information on demographic characteristics of participants along with oral health behavior was collected. Clinical data were collected on dental fluorosis, periodontal status, dental caries and treatment needs. Dean's index criterion was used to assess dental fluorosis. Community Periodontal Index (CPI) for periodontal conditions and Dentition status and treatment needs for dental caries were recorded. Results: Between meal sugar consumption was high (100%). None of the children in both the age groups had visited trained health personnel for dental treatment. Dental fluorosis prevalence in 5- and 12-year olds was 11.9% and 22.9% respectively. Bleeding on probing and calculus was common between both the age groups. A low mean number of healthy sextants were found and this decreased with age. Mean dmft/DMFT values for 5- and 12-year olds were 4.13 ± 3.90 and 1.15 ± 1.62. Significant caries index (SIC) scores for 5- and 12-year olds were 7.17 ±4.30 and 3.78 ± 3.21 respectively. Conclusion: The present study reveals high sugar consumption, dental fluorosis, poor oral hygiene, and untreated dental disease of tribal children. Under these circumstances, the implementation of preventive programs including restriction of sweets in school premises for the tribal children is the key to good oral health.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status among Drug Addicts in a Selected Hospital in Dhaka City

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Abdullah Al Mamun ◽  
Md Jahangir Kabir ◽  
Md Sajedul Asif Farzan ◽  
Ishrat Zerin ◽  
Md Arafat Kabir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Treatment Center ◽  
Drug Abusers ◽  
Drug Addicts ◽  
Dhaka City

This was a cross-sectional study on oral health status of drug addicted patients admitted in a drug abuse treatment center in Dhaka city. This study was conducted at Mukti Mental Hospital, Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center situated at Gulshan, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The study was carried out among 50 drug addicts from the month of January to June 2012. Data were collected from the patients from 21st April to 5th May 2012. The main objective of the study was to assess and investigate the oral hygiene practice and oral health status of drug abusers. Fifty drug abusers irrespective of sex and age were interviewed & their oral health status was evaluated using the World Health Organization recommended procedures for Decayed, Missing, Filled teeth and the periodontal status. Data were collected with a pretested structured questionnaire and checklist.  Dental caries was found in 92% of the drug addicts, while Missing and Filled teeth were recorded 86% and 88% of the addicts respectively.  86% of the addicts demonstrated DMFT score 1 or Higher; whereas 14% of the addicts demonstrated DMFT score 0 or were free from any form of dental decay, missing teeth or dental filling and 74% of the drug addicts had gingival inflammation and bleeding from gum, 42% had some oral mucosal lesion like apthus ulcer and candidiasis. The number of Decayed, Missing or Filled teeth increased with less frequency of daily tooth brushing and this finding was significant (p<0.01). On the basis of these findings it was concluded that dental caries in drug addicts is a major health concern and creating awareness among the public about harmful effects of drugs on their oral health through plan and policy can reduce the burden of dental diseases. Moreover mass media and general education of the mass people can play a vital role. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjdre.v5i1.22452 Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research and Education Vol.5(1) 2015: 11-13

scholarly journals Comparison of Oral Health Status Between Special Needs and General Public Schoolchildren Aged 11-13 Years, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bandana Pathak ◽  
Samrit Srithamrongsa ◽  
Pimsurang Taechaboonsermsak ◽  
Yaowaluk Ngoenwiwatkul
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
General Public ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Special Needs Children

Abstract Background:Children with physical disabilities are at greater risk of health problems including oral health. Dental caries is the most common among the aforementioned group and requires special dental treatments procedures. However, it is less clear on the severity of oral health problems among children with disabilities when compared to the general population. This study aimed to determine the current oral health status of children with disabilities aged 11-13 years and compared with general public schoolchildren of the same age. In this study, special needs children are referred to as children who have various physical disabilities and need specialized services or help.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 158 children (79 special needs and 79 general public schoolchildren) aged 11-13 years studying in special needs and general public schools in Kathmandu and Lalitpur Districts, Nepal. Dental examination was performed by using a mouth mirror and a probe according to WHO criteria and methods (1997).Results: Among the 79 special needs children, there were visually impaired (16.5%), hearing and speech impaired (25.3%), and orthopedically challenged (58.2%). Prevalence of dental caries among special needs children was high (75.9%) as compared to that of general public schoolchildren (65.8%). The means DMFT of special needs and others were 3.07 and 2.59 respectively. The means of Missing teeth between special needs and others were statistically significant (p<0.05). Only 8.8% of special needs children had good oral hygiene while 32.9% of the others had good oral hygiene. Moreover, untreated caries among special needs children was also higher than that of general children 62% compared with 54.4%. Conclusions: Nepalese special needs children are at higher risk of oral health problems due to their physical limitation in maintaining oral health care. They have poorer oral health compared to general children. Moreover, dental treatment for the group is limited to simple tooth extraction, and most caries is left untreated. It is imperative the policy that extends oral health preventions for children with disabilities into their community be implemented.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status among Madrasa going Children in Selected Areas of Dhaka City, Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-49
Author(s):  
Mohammad Khan ◽  
Shamima Easmin Nishi ◽  
Sumaiya Jabin Yusufzai ◽  
Nafij Bin Jamayet ◽  
Mohammad Khursheed Alam
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
World Health ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
The World ◽  
Dmft Index

ABSTRACT Dental caries affect humans of all ages, including all regions of the world and is a disease of the complex interplay of social, behavioral, cultural, dietary, and biological risk factors. The objective of this study was to determine the oral hygiene status and the prevalence of decayed, missing, and filled number of teeth (DMFT index) among madrasa going children of selected area of Dhaka city, Bangladesh. A descriptive type of crosssectional study was conducted by a purposeful selection of some madrasa with a sample size of 251. Data collection were done by four sections. Section one, two and three consist of structured questionnaire and section four resembles to DMFT index which were measured by clinical examination using an examination form. Seventy percent of children had experienced dental caries with mean DMFT score of 1.94. Female children had higher DMFT score than male children. There was a highly significant association between tooth brushing frequency and family income of respondents with caries. We conducted this study in madrasa because up till now such study has not been performed. These data on oral health status and prevalence of DMFT will certainly helps to determine the appropriate treatment plan for madrasa going children. For the benefit of a community, dental health programs need to be conducted repeatedly in order to reach the goals of the World Health Organization (WHO). How to cite this article Khan M, Nishi SE, Yusufzai SJ, Jamayet NB, Alam MK. Oral Health Status among Madrasa going Children in Selected Areas of Dhaka City, Bangladesh. Int J Experiment Dent Sci 2016;5(1):45-49.

Does non-institutionalized elders have a better oral health status compared to institutionalized ones? A systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 2177-2192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilky Pollansky Silva e Farias ◽  
Simone Alves de Sousa ◽  
Leopoldina de Fátima Dantas de Almeida ◽  
Bianca Marques Santiago ◽  
Antonio Carlos Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Periodontal Status

Abstract This systematic review compared the oral health status between institutionalized and non-institutionalized elders. The following electronic databases were searched: PubMed (Medline), Scopus, Web of Science, Lilacs and Cochrane Library, in a comprehensive and unrestricted manner. Electronic searches retrieved 1687 articles, which were analyzed with regards to respective eligibility criteria. After reading titles and abstracts, five studies were included and analyzed with respect their methodological quality. Oral status of institutionalized and non-institutionalized elderly was compared through meta-analysis. Included articles involved a cross-sectional design, which investigated 1936 individuals aged 60 years and over, being 999 Institutionalized and 937 non-institutionalized elders. Studies have investigated the prevalence of edentulous individuals, the dental caries experience and the periodontal status. Meta-analysis revealed that institutionalized elderly have greater prevalence of edentulous (OR = 2.28, 95%CI = 1.68-3.07) and higher number of decayed teeth (MD = 0.88, 95%CI = 0.71-1.05) and missed teeth (MD = 4.58, 95%CI = 1.89-7.27). Poor periodontal status did not differ significantly between groups. Compared to non-institutionalized, institutionalized elders have worse dental caries experience.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status of 12-Year-Old Hani Children in the Yunnan Province of China: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5294
Author(s):  
Kitty Jieyi Chen ◽  
Ni Zhou ◽  
Biao Xu ◽  
Yuexiao Li ◽  
Shinan Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Yunnan Province ◽  
Dental Fluorosis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gingival Bleeding

Background: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the oral health status of Hani 12-year-old children in Yunnan, a province in Southwest China. Method: This study employed a multistage sampling method to recruit children from local primary schools. Two calibrated dentists examined the status of dental caries, gingival bleeding and dental fluorosis by adopting the diagnosis criteria recommended by the World Health Organization. A self-administrated questionnaire was distributed. The chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression were conducted. Results: This study invited 480 Hani children, and recruited 413 children (52% boys) (response rate: 86%). The dental caries prevalence was 52%, and the caries experience associated with the mean (standard deviation) decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) score was 1.10 (1.46). Gingival bleeding was diagnosed in 252 children (61%), and dental fluorosis was found in two children (0.5%). The results of the regression model indicated the prevalence of dental caries were associated with sugary snacking habits (p = 0.002). The prevalence of gingival bleeding was related to the mother’s education level as well as the child’s monthly pocket money (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Dental caries and gingival bleeding were prevalent among 12-year-old Hani children in the Yunnan province in China. Dental fluorosis was uncommon.

Oral Health Status of Autistic Children in India

2011 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Subramaniam ◽  
M Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Repetitive Behaviors ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Behavior Rating Scale

Autism is one of the most severe childhood neuropsychiatric disorders. Autistic individuals are characterized by impairment in social interaction with a restricted range of interests and often, stereotyped repetitive behaviors. Studies on oral health conditions in children with autism are sparse. The complicated disability itself makes clinical research difficult. Aim: The need for baseline information regarding the oral health status of children with autism is essential. Method: The present study assessed the oral health status of 106 autistic children aged 4 to 15 years in Bangalore city, India. The dental caries was recorded according to the WHO criteria; oral hygiene was assessed using the Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified (OHI-S) and its modification for deciduous dentition. The behavior of children towards dental treatment was also assessed using the Frankel's behavior rating scale. Data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis. Results showed that caries experience among autistic children was lower; however they were found to have more debris and calculus deposits. Conclusions: Negative behavior towards dental treatment was seen in autistic children.

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