Assessment of the oral health status of visually impaired students after oral care instructions given to them.

Good oral care and adapting to proper tooth brushing technique can be a difficult task for the visually impaired individuals. Unlike the normal individuals, visually impaired ones cannot suspect the early dental problem in their oral cavity till it is symptomatic simply because they cannot visualize the intricacies of it. Hence, assessment of the oral health status in the visually impaired individuals and teaching them preventive oral care are extremely important for them. Objective: The study was undertaken to compare and assess the oral health status of the visually impaired students before and after giving them oral care instructions. Materials and Methods: A group of 120 visually impaired students was selected. They were subjected to simple dental examination and were given oral care instructions verbally. Proper tooth-brushing technique was taught to them individually. The subjects were evaluated as per the need of dental restorations, extractions, orthodontic treatment, oral prophylaxis and good dentition subjects needing no dental treatment. The same subjects were re-evaluated after four months under similar guidelines. The data collected from both the phases of dental examination was compared and subjected to analysis. Results: The present study did not show much of improvement of statistical significance though it did not show much of worsening in the oral health status of the visually impaired subjects as well. Summary and conclusion: The study emphasizes the serious need for repetitive and collective efforts with multi-dimensional cross-involvement for the better oral health status of the visually impaired individuals in the society. Key Words: Visually impaired, oral health, instructions, tooth-brushing technique.

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DETERMINANTES SOCIALES Y PERCEPCIÓN DE SALUD BUCAL DE LAS GESTANTES DEL HOSPITAL CIVIL DE TEPIC

RESPYN Revista de Salud Pública y Nutrición ◽

10.29105/respyn16.1-3 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 16-22

Author(s):

Vianey Jahayra Martínez-Mejía ◽

Miguel Ángel Quiroga García ◽

Gustavo Israel Martínez González ◽

Emma Genoveva Aguiar Fuentes

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Woman ◽

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Social Determinants ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Structural Determinants ◽

Cross Sectional

Introducción: Los determinantes sociales según la OMS son las circunstancias en las que vivimos y desenvolvemos, repercuten directamente en la percepción de enfermedad y estado de salud poblacional. Identificarlos permite establecer estrategias para mejorar el estado de salud bucal y hábitos de control de placa, ya que es el pilar de prevención de principales enfermedades en boca a nivel mundial; enfermedad periodontal y caries, relevantes en gestación. Objetivo: Identificar determinantes sociales intermedios y estructurales de la población embarazada que acude a control, además de la relación existente con la percepción de la salud bucal. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio analítico, descriptivo transversal con la aplicación de una encuesta auto aplicada a 110 gestantes del hospital civil. El análisis se realizó en SPSS con la prueba estadística Xi2. Resultados: Existe relación estadística entre la percepción de salud bucal con 4 determinantes estructurales: etnia con una p=.000, la ocupación de la gestante p=.035, tipo de vivienda p=0.029 y con el servicio de drenaje p=0.025. Además de relacionarse estadísticamente con un DS intermedio: hábitos alimenticios (antojo de alimentos ácidos) con una p=.004. Conclusiones: La percepción de la salud bucal puede ser influenciada por determinantes sociales como los culturales, apego al tratamiento dental, algunos hábitos alimenticios, si pertenecen a alguna etnia, características de la vivienda y la ocupación de la gestante, sin embargo, aunque se identificaron creencias que pueden influir en la atención dental de la embarazada, pero sin significancia estadística. Se considera prudente realizar investigaciones cualitativas respecto a más factores intermedios.ABSTRACTIntroduction: The social determinants according to WHO are the circumstances in which we live and we directly affect the perception of diseases and health status in the population. Identifying allows you to set strategies to improve oral health status and habits in controlling plaque, as it’s the pillar to prevent major diseases of the oral cavity worldwide; periodontal disease and caries, very important during pregnancy. Objective: To identify intermediary and structural social determinants of the pregnant population that comes to control, to the existing relationship with the perception of oral health. Methods: An analytical, descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out with the application of a self-administered survey to 110 pregnant women in the civil hospital. It was analyzed with statistical test Xi2 in SPSS. Results: there is a statistical relationship between the perception of oral health with four structural determinants: ethnicity with a p= .000, the pregnant mother´s occupation p= .035, home p= 0.029 and the drain service p= 0.025. In addition to statistically related to an intermediary SD: eating habits (related to acid foods) with p= .004. Conclusions: The perception of oral health can be influenced by social determinants such as cultural, addiction to dental treatment, some eating habits, if they belong to some ethnic group, characteristics of the dwelling and occupation of the pregnant woman, however, although they were identified Beliefs that may influence the dental care of the pregnant woman, but without statistical significance. It is considered prudent to carry out qualitative research on more intermediate factorsPalabras Clave: determinantes sociales, percepción de salud oral, hábitos de higiene oral, social determinants, oral health perception, oral hygiene habits

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Oral Health Status of Autistic Children in India

Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.17796/jcpd.36.1.l6287842uj536x13 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 36 (1) ◽

pp. 43-48 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

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

Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.17796/jcpd.35.3.c8063171438k4362 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 35 (3) ◽

pp. 325-330 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

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.

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Patients With Poor Oral Health Status Received Little Dental Care and Patients at the Terminal Stage of Their Lives Received Comprehensive Dental Treatment

Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice ◽

10.1016/j.jebdp.2014.04.013 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 59-61 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mario A. Brondani

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Dental Care ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Terminal Stage

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Oral Health Behavior of Parents as a Predictor of Oral Health Status of Their Children

ISRN Dentistry ◽

10.1155/2013/741783 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Elham Bozorgmehr ◽

Abolghasem Hajizamani ◽

Tayebeh Malek Mohammadi

Keyword(s):

Preschool Children ◽

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Health Behavior ◽

Health Behaviors ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Tooth Brushing ◽

Oral Health Behavior ◽

Parents And Children

Introduction. It is widely acknowledged that the behavior of parents affects their children’s health. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between oral health behavior of parents and oral health status and behavior of their children in a sample of preschool children in Iran. Method and Material. A random sample of over-five-year-old preschool children and their parents were enrolled in the study. Selection of schools was by clustering method. Parents were asked to fill a piloted questionnaire which included demographic characteristics, socioeconomic status, oral health behaviors of children and their parents. Oral health status of children was examined. The parent and their children oral health relationship were tested using regression and correlation analysis. Results. About 222 parents and children participated in the study. There was a significant relationship between history of having dental problems in parents and dmft index in their children (P=0.01). There was a significant relationship between parental frequency of tooth brushing and child frequency of tooth brushing (P=0.05); however, there was no significant relationship between parental frequency of dental visits and those of their children (P=0.1). Conclusion. The study concluded that some important health behaviors in parents, such as tooth brushing habits are important determinants of these behaviors in their young children. So promoting parent knowledge and attitude could affect their children oral health behavior and status.

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