scholarly journals Bedtime Oral Hygiene Behaviours, Dietary Habits and Children’s Dental Health

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 416
Author(s):  
George Kitsaras ◽  
Michaela Goodwin ◽  
Michael P. Kelly ◽  
Iain A. Pretty
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
General Anaesthetic ◽  
Dental Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Important Relationship ◽  
Bedtime Routine

Background: Oral hygiene behaviours as well as dietary habits before bed can affect children’s dental health resulting in higher prevalence of dental disease. Dental disease can affect children’s health, development and even school performance. If left untreated, dental disease can progress and it can lead to extractions under general anaesthetic causing further distress for children and families. Consistent and appropriate oral hygiene behaviours and dietary habits can prevent dental diseases from occurring in the first place. Objective: This cross-sectional study examines the relationship between oral hygiene behaviours, dietary habits around bedtime and children’s dental health. Methods: A total of 185 parents with children between the ages of 3 and 7 years from deprived areas participated in the study. Data on bedtime routine activities were collected using an automated text-survey system. Children’s dental health status was established through examination of dental charts and dmft (decayed, missed, filled teeth) scores. Results: In total, 52.4% of parents reported that their children’s teeth were brushed every night. The majority of children (58.9%) had dmft scores over zero. In total, 51 (46.7% of children with dmft score over 0 and 27.5% of all children) children had active decay. The mean dmft score for those experiencing decay was 2.96 (SD = 2.22) with an overall mean dmft score of 1.75 (SD = 2.24). There were significant correlations between frequency of tooth brushing, frequency of snacks/drinks before bed and dmft scores (r = −0.584, p < 0.001 and r = 0.547, p = 0.001 respectively). Finally, higher brushing frequency was associated with a lower likelihood of a dmft score greater than 0 (Exp(B) = 0.9). Conclusions: Despite families implementing oral hygiene behaviours as part of their bedtime routines those behaviours varied in their consistency. Results of this study highlight the need for additional studies that consider bedtime routine-related activities and especially the combined effects of oral hygiene practices and dietary habits due to their potentially important relationship with children’s dental health.

scholarly journals Level of Knowledge and Causes of Dental Disease among the Students of Selected Secondary Schools in Dhaka City

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-15
Author(s):  
R Akhtar ◽  
MHA Khan ◽  
S Sharmin ◽  
G Sarwar
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
School Children ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Dental Disease ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

To assess the level of knowledge and causes of dental disease among the urban school children a cross-sectional study was conducted in two secondary schools of Dhaka city. 20 students each of class 6, 7 & 8 from each school were randomly selected. List of the students was obtained from the teacher & from the list 20 were selected. Regarding the level of knowledge 54% were found to have average knowledge and 25.8% had good knowledge about causes of dental disease. People should be made more aware about the maintenance of oral hygiene for ensuring better oral health.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjdre.v3i1.16589 Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research & Education Vol.3(1) 2013: 12-15

scholarly journals Management of Dental Health Problem of Diabetic Patients Attending in Selected Private Dental Clinic in Dhaka City

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-58
Author(s):  
Ali Abrar ◽  
Kamrun Nahar Chowdhury ◽  
Md Mahafuzur Rahman ◽  
Bushra Marzan Rauf ◽  
Abul Kalam Mohammad Asad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dry Mouth ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Dental Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prime Concern

Aim: The rising cases of dental problems among diabetic patients have raised health concerns among dentists worldwide. The oral complications of prime concern are gum disease, dental caries, dry mouth, oral soft tissue damage, and pain in the face and mouth. This descriptive type of cross sectional study was conducted among the diabetic patients for their management of dental problems attending in selected dental clinic in Dhaka city from January to June 2012. 44% of the patients were in between 41to 50 years age group.Methods:  Data were collected with a pretested semi structured questionnaire and check list was filled in after oral examination.Results: Among the patients 84% were Muslims and 16%. were Hindu. All the patients were married. 58% of the patients had monthly income TK. 25000-40000. Among the patients, 48% had (4-5) family members. Type of family was single for 82% of the patients. Main food was rice for 78% of the patients. 50% of the patients had habit of tobacco use. Tobacco smokers were 88%. Among the patients, calculus and gingivitis was in grade I for 54% and the condition of periodontitis was in grade I for 46%. The condition of oral thrush was in 0 grade for 66% of the patients. Most of the patients’ 1 tooth was affected by dental caries. There was no dry mouth in 80% of the patients, whereas no burning mouth syndrome was in 82% of the patients; 64% of the respondents visited dentists. The reason for visiting dentists, most of them visited for sensitivity. All the patients brushed teeth everyday. 66% of the patients brushed teeth once a day. Among the patients 66% cleaned teeth before breakfast and 52% took 3-4 minutes. Among the patients, 90% used tooth brush and 88% used tooth paste for cleaning the teeth. 84% of them did not floss and the rest 62.5% flossed teeth once a day, 62% got information about type of diabetes, among them 62.5% informed about non insulin dependent type of diabetes. Among the patients, 60% got information about usual oral hygiene, 75.9% got information about usual oral hygiene from doctors.Conclusion: Proper patient management requires close interaction between the dentist and the physician. Working with diabetic patients can be challenging and rewarding when open communications are established and thorough patient education is attained.Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research and Education Vol.5(2) 2015: 55-58

scholarly journals Hubungan Pengetahuan Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut dengan Status Kesehatan Gingiva pada Penyandang Tunanetra di Panti Tunanetra Manado

e-GIGI ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinta Takahindangen
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Impaired People ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Pengetahuan tentang kesehatan gigi dan mulut sangat penting untuk terbentuknya tindakan menjaga kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Pengetahuan dapat diperoleh antara lain melalui indra penglihatan. Penyandang tunanetra memiliki keterbatasan dalam penglihatan yang memengaruhi kemampuan dalam memperoleh pengetahuan dan memengaruhi tindakan menjaga kesehatan gigi dan mulut mereka. Penyandang tunanetra beresiko tinggi mengalami masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut sehingga berdampak pula pada status kesehatan gingiva mereka. Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut dengan status kesehatan gingiva pada penyandang tunanetra di panti tunanetra Manado.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif analitik dengan pendekatan cross-sectional study. Data diperoleh dengan menggunakan kuesioner dan pemeriksaan status kesehatan gingiva menggunakan Modifikasi Indeks Gingiva. Data diperoleh dari 39 responden pada kelompok usia 11-40 tahun dengan menggunakan teknik total sampling. Data disajikan dalam bentuk tabel distribusi frekuensi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan tidak ada hubungan bermakna antara pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut dengan status kesehatan gingiva (p = 0,614).Kata kunci : pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut, tunanetra, status kesehatan gingivaABSTRACTKnowledge of dental health are important for the formation of action in oral health behaviour. Knowledge can be obtained, among others, through the sense of sight. Visually impaired people have limited vision that affects the ability to acquire knowledge and influence the action to maintain their oral health. They are at high risk for oral health problems that impact the gingival status. The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between dental health knowledge with gingival status in visually impaired people in Residence for visually impaired people in Manado. This study is a descriptive analytic study using a cross-sectional design. Dental health knowledge were assessed using the questionnaire and their gingival status was measured by Modified Gingival Index. Data obtained from 39 respondents in the age group 11-40 years by using the total sampling. Data presented in the form of a frequency distribution table. The results of study showed that there was no statistically significant correlation between oral health knowledge and gingival status (p = 0.614).Keywords : dental knowledge , visually impaired, gingival status

scholarly journals FREQUENCY AND DETERMINANTS OF DENTAL CARIES IN LOCAL INHABITANTS OF A RURAL DISTRICT OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PAKISTAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (01) ◽  
pp. 30-33
Author(s):  
Muhammad Naeem ◽  
Muhammad Ishtiaq ◽  
Atif Hussain ◽  
Bushra Ijaz ◽  
Bushra Iftikhar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Population ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Population

Background Dental caries in one of the common dental health problem and is affecting approximately 2 billion of world population. The main objective was to assess the frequency and determinants of caries among the study population of Lower Dir District. Methods After taking ethical approval, a cross sectional study was conducted in Lower Dir District, in which a total of n=149 participants were assessed and examined for dental caries, from September 2018 to February 2019. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data regarding dental caries and its determinants. Data was analyzed by SPSS and finally results were presented in form of tables. Results The results showed that 31.54% of the study population has dental caries. Approximately, 59.73% of parents were in age range of 25 to 45 years, 16.78% had monthly income less than 15000 per month, 48.99% were illiterate, and 32.21% had normal BMI. Moreover, 69.13% knew the causes of dental caries, 54.36% parents used fluoride tooth paste, 58.39%, and 44.97% of children used toothbrush & fluoride toothpaste respectively. Furthermore, 70.47% of children had preference for sweet foods, and 54.36% had poor oral hygiene practices. Conclusions It was concluded that dental caries showed moderate to high prevalence among the studied population and showed strong relationship with monthly income, literacy level, and number of children. Moreover, tooth-brushing, fluoride tooth-paste, and their frequency, acute and chronic dental problems, oral hygiene and sweet food preference showed positive association with dental caries among children and thus effective preventive, promotive and curative services were needed to reduce dental caries and its associated complications. Key Words Caries (MeSH), Literacy (MeSH), fluoride (MeSH), Toothbrush (MeSH), Oral Hygiene (MeSH)

scholarly journals GAMBARAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN TENTANG PENCABUTAN GIGI PADA MASYARAKAT KELURAHAN KOMBOS BARAT BERDASARKAN PENDIDIKAN DAN PEKERJAAN

e-GIGI ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vita A. Lethulur ◽  
Damajanti H. C. Pangemanan ◽  
Aurelia Supit
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Tooth Extraction ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Government

Abstract: Dental health as an integral part of public health needs attention of the government and society. Efforts to provide dental care to the community in the field of curative usually a tooth extraction. Lack of knowledge about tooth extraction causes the general public, especially people in West Kombos village avoid prolonged pain even though the tooth can still be maintained. This study aimed to describe the level of public knowledge about tooth extraction based on education and jobs in West Kombos village. This was a cross sectional study. Data were taken by using stratified random sampling method in which the number of samples taken at 5 areas. The result showed that the level of knowledge based on public education 39.7% were in primary school education and the level of knowledge based on jobs 35.87% were housewives. Conclusion: Based on education and jobs, the level of knowledge about tooth extraction among West Kombos people were largely categorized bad.Keywords: knowledge, tooth extractionAbstrak: Kesehatan gigi sebagai bagian integral dari kesehatan umum perlu mendapat perhatian dari pemerintah maupun masyarakat. Upaya pemberian pelayanan kesehatan gigi pada masyarakat dibidang kuratif umumnya berupa pencabutan gigi. Kurangnya pengetahuan tentang pencabutan gigi menyebabkan masyarakat umum khususnya masyarakat di kelurahan Kombos Barat melakukan pencabutan agar terhindar dari rasa sakit berkepanjangan meskipun gigi tersebut masih bisa dipertahankan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran tingkat pengetahuan masyarakat tentang pencabutan gigi berdasarkan pendidikan dan pekerjaan di kelurahan Kombos Barat. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan potong lintang. Data diambil menggunakan metode proportional stratified random sampling dimana jumlah sampel diambil pada 5 lingkungan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat pengetahuan masyarakat berdasarkan pendidikan yaitu 39,7% pendidikan sekolah dasar dan tingkat pengetahuan berdasarkan pekerjaan yaitu 35,87% ibu rumah tangga. Simpulan: Tingkat pengetahuan masyarakat kelurahan Kombos Barat tentang pencabutan gigi berdasarkan pendidikan dan pekerjaan sebagian besar dikategorikan buruk.Kata kunci: pengetahuan, pencabutan gigi

Function of the Family Unit, Oral Hygiene Rules and Attitudes to Dental Health in Children During First-Wave 2020 COVID-19 Lockdown

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Sigalit Blumer ◽  
Nurit Dagon ◽  
Benjamin Peretz ◽  
Tal Ratson ◽  
Johnny Kharouba
Keyword(s):  
Family Functioning ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Stress Study ◽  
The Family ◽  
And Behavior

Objective: To examine whether general and dental health and habits of families were affected by the first-wave lockdown due to COVID-19, and whether these habits were related to family functioning, resilience and stress. Study design: A cross-sectional study using an online survey disseminated among families with kindergarten and primary school-aged children during the lockdown of March and April 2020. Results: A total of 361 respondents completed the survey. Most respondents adapted well to the changes imposed by lockdown and reported that they and their children had low anxiety levels and high mental resilience. Family functioning and behavior were positively correlated with nutrition habits and hygiene. General hygiene was positively correlated with oral hygiene. Respondents who reported requiring dental care had difficulties gaining access to it. Most respondents perceived that it is important to improve patients’ digital access to pediatricians and dentists during crises. Conclusion: The study showed that better family functioning was associated with better family hygiene and nutrition, parental resilience and lower mental stress among children.

scholarly journals Relationship between the Normative Need for Orthodontic Treatment and Oral Health in Mexican Adolescents Aged 13–15 Years Old

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 8107
Author(s):  
Álvaro Edgar González-Aragón Pineda ◽  
Alvaro García Pérez ◽  
Raúl Rosales-Ibáñez ◽  
Eduardo Stein-Gemora
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Mexican Adolescents

This cross-sectional study aimed to establish a relationship between the Normative Need for Orthodontic Treatment (NNOT) and oral health among Mexican adolescents aged 13–15 years old. A convenience sample of 424 subjects in Mexico City participated in the study. The dependent variable used was NNOT, which was determined via the dental health component (grades 4 and 5) of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN). The variables for oral health were as follows: caries experience, oral hygiene, self-reported temporomandibular joint pain, and self-reported bruxism. Logistic regression models were fitted to determine the association between NNOT and oral health. The prevalence of NNOT was 66.0% (280/424), and the crowding was the most prevalent occlusal anomaly with 36.1% (n = 135). Multivariate models showed that subjects with NNOT were more than twice as likely to present poor hygiene (OR = 2.56; p = 0.001) as subjects presenting crowding (>4 mm) (OR = 1.99; p = 0.004) and increased overjet (>6 mm) (OR = 1.74; p = 0.046). Those schoolchildren who presented anterior guidance were 72% less likely to present NNOT (OR = 0.28; p < 0.001). In conclusion, the risk of presenting NNOT in Mexican adolescents is high, with a prevalence of over 50% of which the most prevalent occlusal anomaly was crowding. On the other hand, poor oral hygiene was associated with crowding and increased overjet.

scholarly journals Loss of First Permanent Molar Teeth in Patients Attending in OPDs of Selected Dental Hospitals in Dhaka City

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-43
Author(s):  
Munira Jinat Sumi ◽  
Jony Barua ◽  
Chowdhury Moin Jan ◽  
Khondker Saif Imtiaz ◽  
Ishraque Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Permanent Molar ◽  
Molar Teeth

Teeth loss, especially first permanent molar teeth loss is the ultimate barometer of failure or success in dentistry and dental health programs. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 210 patients attending in outpatient department of selected dental hospitals in Dhaka city to find out the loss of first permanent molar teeth among them. Regarding age (34.8%) of the respondents were below 25 years followed by 25.5% between 25 – 35 years (mean age 33.16 ± 14.10 years). In case of educational status (31%) completed primary education followed by 16.2% were graduates and 33.3% were illiterates. Majority (59.5%) of the respondents had monthly family income below 5000 BDT (mean income 6802.39 ± 6630. 39 BDT). Among the respondents, 33.8% knew brushing technique and 79.5% of them brushed once in a day. Majority (68.5%) of them used tooth paste for brushing and tooth brush was used by 67.1% of the respondents. In case of first permanent molar tooth missing, 50% missed lower left, 19.6% lower right, 17.4% upper left and 13%  upper right. Among the respondents, 86% teeth loss was due to caries followed by periodontal disease (12.4%) and orthodontic reason (5.2%). Among the respondents who lost tooth, 55.7% were below 15 years followed by 15 - 30 years (34.3%) and above 30 years (10%). Regarding oral hygiene status, 19% had satisfactory and 81% had unsatisfactory oral hygiene. So it can be concluded that loss of permanent first molars can be avoided if good preventive measures are used before these teeth erupt and are continued after they have erupted in addition to maintaining proper oral hygiene. Further large scale study regarding this topic is recommended.Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research and Education Vol.5(2) 2015: 40-43

scholarly journals Dentists’ Opinion and Knowledge about Preventive Dental Care in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Cross-sectional Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafi Ahmed Togoo ◽  
Mohammed A Al-Rafee ◽  
Reena Kandyala ◽  
Master Luqam ◽  
Mohammed A Al-Bulowey
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preventive Dental Care ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Preventive Dental

ABSTRACT Aim The aim of this study was to determine the dentists’ opinions on causes for high prevalence of dental caries in the country and to assess their level of knowledge about preventive dental care. Materials and methods A questionnaire based national crosssectional survey among 500 dentists was conducted under the auspices of Directorate of Dentistry, Ministry of Health. The data was analyzed using SPSS software version 11.0 and descriptive statistics were obtained. Results The response rate was 87.8% (n = 439). 83% of dentists identified poor oral hygiene as the major reason for high prevalence of caries, only 39% of patients reportedly brushed teeth at least once a day, oral prophylaxis (83%) is the most common preventive practice followed, social factors (62.5%) are the most challenging barriers in preventive dental programs, 71.3% always give chair side dental health education, school based programs (66.6%) are most effective tools for dental health education. Conclusion Majority of dentists in Saudi Arabia are adequately informed and motivated toward preventive dental care but they are in need of further support from policy makers to enhance preventive dental programs in the Kingdom. Clinical significance Oral hygiene should be improved in the country by reaching out to the entire community through extensive and continued education programs. How to cite this article Togoo RA, Al-Rafee MA, Kandyala R, Luqam M, Al-Bulowey MA. Dentists’ Opinion and Knowledge about Preventive Dental Care in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Cross-sectional Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2012;13(3): 261-265.

scholarly journals Dental caries and oral hygiene practices among school children in Chennai, India: a cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 2032
Author(s):  
Shanthi Ramesh ◽  
S. Sundari
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
School Children ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Health Organization

Background: Dental caries is commonly seen among school children. The World Health Organization has stated it to be one of the leading non-communicable diseases. Objective of study the prevalence of dental caries among school children and to study the oral hygiene practices in the occurrence of dental caries.Methods: This cross-sectional study included 307 school children aged 10-15 years. Each child was asked about the dental hygiene practices and was examined for the presence of caries.Results: The prevalence of dental caries among school children was found to be 48.9 % with the 95% CI of 43.3% - 54.4%. The prevalence of dental caries was high among children 10-12 years of age 95(53.6%) compared to 55 (42.3%) among children in the age group of 13-15 years (p=0.05). Daily sweet consumption was significantly associated with a higher prevalence 40 (63.5%) of dental caries (p=0.01). Children not consuming vegetables and fruits everyday had a higher prevalence 76.5% dental caries (p = 0.03). Children who are not practicing night brushing had a higher prevalence of 112 (52.8%) of caries (p=0.04). The study showed that only 17.3% of the children visited a dental health care service.Conclusion: Authors found the prevalence of dental caries to be high. Health education regarding the importance of good oral hygiene practices such as night brushing, diet modification and periodic dental visits to all the school children will play a major role in the prevention of dental caries.

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