scholarly journals Current Evidence of Natural Agents in Oral and Periodontal Health

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaetano Isola
Keyword(s):  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Clinical Approach ◽  
Natural Agents ◽  
Periodontopathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Oral Conditions ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Oral and periodontal diseases, chewing disorders, and many destructive inflammatory diseases of the supporting tissues of the teeth are usually caused by an imbalance between host defense and environmental factors like smoking, poor nutrition, and a high percentage of periodontopathogenic bacteria. For these reasons, it is important also to focus attention on plaque control and also on improving host resistance through smoking and stress reduction, and a healthy diet. During the last decades, the importance of micronutrients has been extensively reviewed, and it was concluded that the prevention and treatment of periodontitis should include correct daily nutrition and a correct balance between antioxidants, probiotics, natural agents, vitamin D, and calcium. Recently, there has been growing interest in the literature on the impact of nutraceutical dietary aliments on oral and general health. This Special Issue provides a current and thoughtful perspective on the relationship of diet and natural agents on oral and periodontal diseases through a correct clinical approach with the last and most important evidence that may determine good oral conditions and high quality of life.

scholarly journals The Impact of Diet, Nutrition and Nutraceuticals on Oral and Periodontal Health

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 2724 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaetano Isola
Keyword(s):  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Systemic Diseases ◽  
Local Inflammatory Response ◽  
Natural Agents ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Chewing Disorder ◽  
The Impact

Oral and periodontal diseases can determine severe functional, phonatory and aesthetic impairments and are the main cause of adult tooth loss. They are caused by some specific bacteria that provoke an intense local inflammatory response and affect—with particular gravity—susceptible subjects, because of reasons related to genetics and lifestyles (e.g., smoking and home oral hygiene habits). They are more frequent in the disadvantaged segments of society and, in particular, in subjects who have difficulty accessing preventive services and dental care. Some systemic diseases, such as uncontrolled diabetes, can increase their risk of development and progression. Recently, in addition to the obvious considerations of severe alterations and impairments for oral health and well-being, it has been noted that periodontitis can cause changes in the whole organism. Numerous clinical and experimental studies have highlighted the presence of a strong association between periodontitis and some systemic diseases, in particular, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, lung diseases and complications of pregnancy. The purpose of this editorial is to provide a current and thoughtful perspective on the relationship of diet and natural agents on oral, periodontal diseases, and chewing disorder preventions which may reflect good systemic conditions and related quality of life or to analyze indirect effects through the contribution of diet and nutrition to systemic health in order to obtain a modern diagnostic–therapeutic approach.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Opportunities for Prevention of the Periodontal Diseases Among the Pregnant Women in Tbilisi

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
Veriko Tevzadze ◽  
Ketevan Nanobashvili
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Disease Incidence ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Target Group ◽  
Statistical Testing ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Task: Although periodontal inflammatory diseases are very often during pregnancy, little is known about the risk factors that increase the frequency of periodontal disease incidence and affect its development during pregnancy. This descriptive study assesses the prevalence of periodontal diseases among pregnant women in Tbilisi, the impact of their socio-economic status, hygiene habits, and level of knowledge on their periodontal status. Methods: This was an observational, cross-sectional study conducted among pregnant women. The respondents were distributed by Gynecological Centers and districts in Tbilisi. The survey was conducted at 24 Gynecological Centers. The target group of the study was 222 pregnant women aged 18 to 45 living in Tbilisi. The tool used in this study is a Structured Electronic Questionnaire. The oral health of the target group representatives was assessed by periodontal indices, the CPITN-index, and OHI-Jack R.Vermillion's oral hygiene index. Data entry and statistical analysis were carried out using the statistical program SPSS 23.0. Results: The current pregnancy for most of the respondents (36%) is the second, 53.2% of the pregnant women are in the second trimester of the pregnancy, 50,5% of the respondents are bachelors’ student or have completed a bachelor's stage of the study. Due to the employment status, 47.7% of them are housewives, and 61.1% evaluate their economical condition as satisfactory; 32,9% of the respondents have dental insurance, and only 13,3% use this insurance for this purpose. 68.8% of the pregnant women address the dentist only in case of pain or discomfort, 67.3% of them have bleeding gums, 66.5% of them feel pain or discomfort in the oral cavity and 59% of them have swelling/pain in their gums. Only 9% of gynecologists recommend their patients plan a visit to the dentist. Pregnant women’s awareness about the safety of dental manipulations is also quite low and it is 22.1 %. The statistical testing of the difference due to the qualitative variables was carried out using the Pearson's chi-square method; the index of signification (p), which was less than 0.05, at (p<0.05) was considered as statistically significant.

scholarly journals Unraveling the Relationship of Asthma and COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1374
Author(s):  
Agamemnon Bakakos ◽  
Petros Bakakos ◽  
Nikoletta Rovina
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Asthma Severity ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Asthma Exacerbations ◽  
Inflammatory Phenotypes ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Viral infections are one of the main causes of asthma exacerbations. During the COVID-19 era, concerns regarding the relationship of SARS-CoV2 with asthma have been raised. The concerns are both for COVID severity and asthma exacerbations. Many studies on COVID-19 epidemiology and comorbidities have assessed whether asthma represents a risk factor for SARS-CoV2 infection and/or more severe course of the disease. This review covers the current evidence on the prevalence of asthma in COVID-19 and its association with susceptibility to and severity of SARS-CoV2 infection. It will examine the possible role of underlying asthma severity in COVID-19 related outcomes as well as the molecular mechanisms involved in the co-existence of these entities. The possible role of asthma inflammatory phenotypes will also be evaluated. Finally, the impact of asthma comorbidities and the implications of asthma medication on COVID-19 will be addressed.

Acupuncture and in vitro fertilisation research: Current and future directions

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee E Hullender Rubin ◽  
Belinda J Anderson ◽  
LaTasha B Craig
Keyword(s):  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Endometrial Thickness ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
In Vitro Fertilisation ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Acupuncture Intervention ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Improve Patient

Background Acupuncture is a common adjuvant treatment to support patients undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF). However, the impact of acupuncture and the different roles it can play in IVF remain unclear. Objective In this paper, we present an overview and critique of the current evidence on acupuncture's impact on IVF-related stress, describe harms, and propose future directions for investigation. Conclusion Two to three acupuncture sessions performed on or around the day of embryo transfer are insufficient interventions to improve IVF birth outcomes but provide significant IVF-related stress reduction. Research investigating acupuncture to support IVF is heterogeneous and confounded by the lack of an appropriate comparator. However, evidence suggests several acupuncture sessions improve endometrial thickness, reduce stress, and improve patient satisfaction. Observational studies suggest more sessions are associated with increases in clinical pregnancy and live birth rates. An optimised acupuncture intervention with a reasonable comparator is necessary for future studies, with evidence-based guidance on technique and number of sessions. Acupuncture should not be rejected as an adjuvant therapy for IVF, but more studies are needed to clarify acupuncture's role in supporting IVF cycles.

scholarly journals Assessment of periodontal conditions in workers exposed to harmful substances using the micronucleus test

2020 ◽  
Vol 99 (9) ◽  
pp. 956-960
Author(s):  
Iskander I. Zaydullin ◽  
Lilija K. Karimova ◽  
Milyausha F. Kabirova ◽  
Guzjal’ R. Sadrtdinova ◽  
Rasima R. Galimova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Micronucleus Test ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Processing Plant ◽  
Periodontal Tissues ◽  
Buccal Epithelial Cells ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Harmful Substances ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study was to identify the possibility of using a micronucleus test to assess the impact of harmful chemicals on the condition of periodontal tissues of employees of a mining and processing plant. Material and methods. Dental examination was conducted for 40 employees of the mining and processing plant, exposed to harmful substances with an experience of more than 10 years, 36 employees of the plant with a contact time of not more than 10 years, and 46 people with a healthy periodontium. The analysis of buccal epithelial cells for the presence of chromosomal aberrations using the micronucleus test. Results. The prevalence of inflammatory diseases of periodontal tissues in the groups of workers of the plant was 100%. A statistically significant difference was found in the frequency of cells with micronuclei and protrusions of the nucleus in the group of internship workers compared with other groups (p = 0.001). The frequency of cells with two nuclei in the workers of the plant in the groups was at the same level and significantly exceeded the value of the index for a group of people with a healthy periodontium (p = 0.002 and p = 0.006). The frequency of occurrence of cells with vacuolization of the nucleus in a group of workers with an experience of more than 10 years more than doubles that of a group of individuals with a healthy periodontium (p = 0.009). Conclusion. Occupational factors have a significant impact on the development and course of inflammatory periodontal diseases in mining and processing complex employees. Studies using the micronuclear test indicate a negative impact of a complex of harmful substances on the development and course of inflammatory periodontal diseases.

311 Prolonged Preoperative Opioid Therapy in Patients with Degenerative Lumbar Stenosis In a Worker's Compensation Setting

Neurosurgery ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 64 (CN_suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 266-266
Author(s):  
Erik Y Tye ◽  
Joshua T Anderson ◽  
Jay M Levin ◽  
Arnold Haas ◽  
Stephen T Woods ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Opioid Therapy ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Workers Compensation ◽  
Preoperative Treatment ◽  
Lumbar Stenosis ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Abstract INTRODUCTION Opiates are commonly used for the initial treatment of degenerative lumbar stenosis (DLS). However, current evidence suggests that overuse of opioids may alter pain-modulatory systems and increase pain sensitivity, which may worsen the underlying condition. As such, patients undergoing operative treatment for DLS with concomitant opioid use represent a clinically challenging population. Moreover, patients with Workers' compensation (WC) are a clinically distinct population with variable outcomes. Our objective was to investigate the impact of prolonged opioid use in the preoperative treatment plan for WC patients with DLS. METHODS 1901 WC subjects from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) with DLS were identified. 140 subjects were then identified that were on opioid therapy before index surgery. The Short-Term Opioid (STO) use group included 60 subjects who received opioids for less than 3 months and a Long-Term Opioid (LTO) use group included 80 subjects who received opioids for greater than 3 months before their surgery. Our primary outcome was if patients were able to make a stable return to work (RTW). A multivariate regression analysis was used to examine the relationship of duration of opioid therapy with RTW. RESULTS >Patients in the STO cohort had a significantly higher RTW rate compared to the LTO cohort (25/60[42%] vs. 18/80[23%]; P = 0.01). A logistic regression was performed to examine the effect of preoperative opioid therapy duration on RTW status. Our regression model showed that opioid use greater than 3 months remained a significant negative predictor of RTW(OR: 0.35, 95% CI: 0.13-0.89; P = 0.02). Costs accrued over the 3 years after index surgery was significantly higher in the LTO cohort. CONCLUSION Prolonged preoperative opioid use was associated with poor clinical outcomes after lumbar decompression. These results suggest that a shorter course of opioid therapy and earlier surgical intervention may improve outcomes and lower postoperative morbidity in patients with DLS.

scholarly journals The relationship between the cardiovascular pathology and diseases of periodontal tissue

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
M.V. Slobodyanik ◽  
I.P. Mazur
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
The Body ◽  
Periodontal Pathogens ◽  
Disease Etiology ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Periodontal Tissues ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The article describes the etiologic and pathogenic relationship of periodontopathogenic microbiota in patients with generalized periodontitis and cardiovascular disease development. The article presents the literature data and the results of own investigation regarding the direct impact of periodontal pathogens on cardiovascular disease etiology due to transitory bacteriemia. The article considers the pathogenetic relationship and the impact of infectious and inflammatory diseases in the oral cavity on the development of cardiovascular disease by stimulating the production of proinflammatory cytokines in periodontal tissues and C-reactive protein by the body.

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

Business: Making Cents of Coding Systems: Billing for Professional Services

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-8
Author(s):  
Dee Adams Nikjeh
Keyword(s):  
Professional Services ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Coding Systems ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Program Funding ◽  
Fee Schedule ◽  
Procedure Codes ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Administrators and supervisors face daily challenges over issues such as program funding, service fees, correct coding procedures, and the ever-changing healthcare regulations. Receiving equitable reimbursement for speech-language pathology and audiology services necessitates an understanding of federal coding and reimbursement systems. This tutorial provides information pertaining to two major healthcare coding systems and explains the relationship of these systems to clinical documentation, the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and equitable reimbursement. An explanation of coding edits and coding modifiers is provided for use in those occasional atypical situations when the standard use of procedural coding may not be appropriate. Also included in this tutorial is a brief discussion of the impact that the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (HR 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act [MIPPA], 2008) has had on the valuation of speech-language pathology procedure codes.

Emotions and health: The impact of emotions, emotions regulation, music, and acculturation on health

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 112-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephan Bongard ◽  
Volker Hodapp ◽  
Sonja Rohrmann
Keyword(s):  
Stress Responses ◽  
Physiological Stress ◽  
Anger Expression ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Cardiovascular Stress ◽  
Expression Behavior ◽  
Cardio Vascular ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Abstract. Our unit investigates the relationship of emotional processes (experience, expression, and coping), their physiological correlates and possible health outcomes. We study domain specific anger expression behavior and associated cardio-vascular loads and found e.g. that particularly an open anger expression at work is associated with greater blood pressure. Furthermore, we demonstrated that women may be predisposed for the development of certain mental disorders because of their higher disgust sensitivity. We also pointed out that the suppression of negative emotions leads to increased physiological stress responses which results in a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases. We could show that relaxation as well as music activity like singing in a choir causes increases in the local immune parameter immunoglobuline A. Finally, we are investigating connections between migrants’ strategy of acculturation and health and found e.g. elevated cardiovascular stress responses in migrants when they where highly adapted to the German culture.

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