scholarly journals Prevalence of JP2 and Non-JP2 Genotypes of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Oral Hygiene Practice of Kenyan Adolescents in Maasai Mara

Pathogens ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 488
Author(s):  
Dorte Haubek ◽  
Tonnie Mulli ◽  
Arthur Kemoli ◽  
Mark Lindholm ◽  
Hans Gjørup ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
West Africa ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Aggregatibacter Actinomycetemcomitans ◽  
Human Migration ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Hygiene Practice ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
North West ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Oral Hygiene Practice

Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans is implicated in the etiology of periodontitis that affects adolescents. The monitoring and mapping of the geographic dissemination pattern of JP2 and non-JP2 genotypes of A. actinomycetemcomitans are of interest. In Africa, the highly leukotoxic JP2 genotype is known to be prevalent, particularly in north-west Africa. The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of JP2 and non-JP2 genotypes and investigate the oral hygiene practices among adolescents living in Maasai Mara, Kenya. A total of 284 adolescents (mean age: 15.0 yrs; SD 1.1) were interviewed regarding their age, gender, medical history, and oral hygiene practice, and the number of teeth present was recorded. One subgingival pooled plaque sample from all the first molars of each participant was analyzed by conventional PCR. The mean number of permanent teeth present was 27.9 (SD: 2.0; range: 22–32; 95% CI: 27.7–28.1). Sixteen (5.6%) and two (0.7%) adolescents were positive for non-JP2 and JP2 genotypes, respectively. For the vast majority of the adolescents, the use of a toothbrush (99.3%) and toothpaste (80.1%), as well as some kind of toothpick (>60.2%), were part of their oral hygiene practice, with dental floss (0.4%) and/or mouth rinses (0.4%) rarely being used. We have, for the first time, identified Kenyan adolescents colonized with the JP2 genotype. The prevalence of the JP2 genotype of A. actinomycetemcomitans is low, a possible indicator that it spreading through human migration from North and West Africa to East Africa is a rare occasion.

Oral health awareness, attitude and oral hygiene practice among nursing students of apollo school of nursing mizoram.

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
Dr. H. Lalrintluanga ◽  
Dr Nancy Srivastava ◽  
Dr. Arpita Gur ◽  
Dr. Nidhi Singh ◽  
Dr. Neetha Bhargava
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Hygiene Practice ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
School Of Nursing ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Oral Hygiene Practice ◽  
General Wellbeing

The WHO 2010 reported connection between oral wellbeing and general wellbeing, with common risk factors including poor diet, tobacco use and alcohol consumption. People who suffer from general health problems (diabetes, HIV) are more likelihood to have oral diseases (periodontal diseases) that, in turn, further complicate their overall health.Thus, oral health is an integral part of general wellbeing . One of the many barriers to quality oral healthcare includes a lack of attention to oral health by non-dental health care professionals (e.g., nurses, pharmacists). Nurses, being the primary health care provider to the patients, play an important role in health sector. Aside from dental professional, nurses are an integral part in health promotion and preventive information dissemination, therefore it is important that oral health knowledge should be good to decrease poor oral health outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess oral health knowledge, attitude and oral hygiene practices among nursing student of Apollo School of Nursing , Mizoram.A Questionnaire study was conducted among 150 students of Apollo School of Nursing Mizoram. A self administered structured questionnaire containing oral hygiene knowledge and awareness, attitude and oral hygiene practices questions was distributed . Their response were analyzed and their knowledge and awareness, attitude and oral hygiene practice level(KAP) were evaluated. Statistical Analysis was done by calculating the mean of the KAP level (%) . The present study showed good oral hygiene practices and fair knowledge of oral health among nursing students of Apollo School of Nursing Mizoram

scholarly journals Self-Reported Oral Hygiene Habits amongst Visually Impaired Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-8
Author(s):  
Prahi Nayak ◽  
Aditi Mathur ◽  
Neema Shetty ◽  
Barkha Makhijani ◽  
Ashish Bali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Hygiene Practice ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Visually Impaired Students ◽  
Oral Conditions ◽  
Oral Hygiene Practice ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

Introduction: Good oral hygiene provides a basis for good oral health and is important for prevention and treatment of oral conditions in children. Hence, it is essential to provide knowledge and treatment at regular intervals to the visually impaired individuals. Objective: To evaluate the oral hygiene practices of visually impaired students attending a blind school with the help of a questionnaire. Methods: The oral hygiene practices were evaluated in visually impaired students between the ages of 6 years to 22 years. A total of 92 students were enrolled from a blind school in Udaipur. The oral hygiene practice was assessed by a questionnaire survey. Results: About 96.7% of the students brushed their teeth daily out of which 94.3% brushed their teeth with the help of a toothbrush and toothpaste. Majority of them brushed once a day in the morning. A total of 39.1% of the students cleaned their tongue also. All the students brushed alone without any guidance or supervision. Conclusion: Although the blind students cannot see, they still practice good oral hygiene.

scholarly journals Demographic details of oral hygiene practice and dental service utilization of Medical Doctors in Port Harcourt

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-151
Author(s):  
Modupeoluwa Omotunde Soroye ◽  
Richard Ishmail Oko-Jaja
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
General Meeting ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Dental Service ◽  
Hygiene Practice ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
National Medical ◽  
Oral Hygiene Practice

Maintenance of good oral hygiene practice is the key to having a good oral health and invariably, an improved quality of life. Consecutive consenting medical practitioners attending the 2019 National Medical Association Annual General Meeting were recruited for this study. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20.0 (IBM SPSS Statistics Armonk New York). One hundred and fifty-six participants were recruited. Ninety-four (60.3%) were male and 62(39.7%) females. Age ranged between 23 and 72 years with a mean age of 41.6±11.18 years. Almost all participants cleaned their teeth with toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste. More males, more consultants and more participants in the federal hospital brushed their teeth twice daily and used medium bristled toothbrushes. Equal number of males and females used dental floss and interdental brushes. More consultants than all other cadre of participants and more participants in the federal hospital used dental floss (p=0.02). More participants in the federal hospital visited the dentist in the past (p=0.05); however, more males and more consultants did not have time to visit. Twice the participants with six to ten years of practice compared to those with more than fifteen years of practice did not access dental service because they felt they had no dental problem (p=0.248). The longer the year of medical practice, the better the oral hygiene practice. One out of every 5 participants regularly visit the dentists; a consultant will likely visit more regularly than other designated participants.

scholarly journals Oral hygiene practice among the primary school children in selected rural areas of Bangladesh

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
AFM Sarwar ◽  
MH Kabir ◽  
AFMM Rahman ◽  
A Haque ◽  
MA Kasem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Hygiene Practice ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Oral Hygiene Practice

Objectives: To determine the oral hygiene practices, periodontal status and bad mouth breath (BMB) among the children age between 5 to 15 years. Study participants and methods: This was a cross sectional descriptive study conducted at at four-selected primary school at Fultola and Juri Upazilla of Moulovi Bazar District. Total 250 children aged 5–15 years, were interviewed on oral hygiene practices and BMB using structured questionnaire and a checklist. Oral hygiene and periodontal status were assessed by using disposable dental explorer and a dental mirror. Results: Oral hygiene practice were; where (66.8%) non tooth brush and tooth brush users were (33.2%). The prevalence of dental caries plaque, gingival bleeding and BMB on probing was (69.6%), (91.6%), (66.8 %) and (64%) respectively. Conclusion: Bad mouth breath is a cause of concern among children associated significant factors were gum bleeding. Research involving clinical diagnosis of bad mouth breath and intervention through oral health promotion and periodontal therapy are recommended. Clinical relevance: This study provides baseline information on oral health status and bad mouth breath which necessitates in the future need for objective assessment, diagnosis and management of bad mouth breath for enhanced social and professional interaction without embarrassments. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdnmch.v18i1.12240 J. Dhaka National Med. Coll. Hos. 2012; 18 (01): 43-48

scholarly journals SELF PERCEIVED HALITOSIS AND ORAL HYGIENE PRACTICE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE DENTAL STUDENTS IN HIMACHAL PRADESH

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Malvika Thakur ◽  
Diksha Wali ◽  
Bhumika Gupta ◽  
Vikas Jindal ◽  
Amit Goel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Overall Response Rate ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Hygiene Practice ◽  
Health Habits ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Similar Range ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Oral Hygiene Practice ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background- Halitosis is perceptibly unpleasant or offensive odors emanating from the mouth while exhaling during breathing and per se does not imply any particular cause or source The aim of this study was to estimate the self-reported prevalence and extent of awareness of halitosis among dental students to assess its prevalence, relationship between halitosis and self-reported symptoms of oral health and oral hygiene practices. Materials and methods- The Structured questionnaire consisted of 3 parts in which first part was related to gender, age, and educational level, second was participant’s perception of any malodor and its history and social effects and third was concerned with oral hygiene practice and health habits and involved dental students from the 5 dental colleges. Out of the 500 questionnaires distributed, 180 were filled and returned with overall response rate of 36%. From these responses, the incomplete questionnaires were discarded and, 152 were selected for analysis. The age range of the participants was between 17-47 yrs. Females and males accounted for 80.9% and 19.1% respectively. The prevalence of self-perceived halitosis was 17% among the males and 45.5% among the female participants. Conclusion-Our results indicate that the prevalence of self-perceived malodor among dental students is in the similar range reported by other studies. However, these findings need to be corroborated by objective examination to ascertain the prevalence.

scholarly journals Integrating 5S Methodology into Oral Hygiene Practice for Elderly with Alzheimer’s Disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherry Shiqian Gao ◽  
Chun Hung Chu ◽  
Fanny Yuk Fun Young
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Clinical Syndrome ◽  
Hygiene Practice ◽  
Effective Community ◽  
Oral Hygiene Practice

Dementia is a clinical syndrome of loss of intellectual capability. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the dominant subtype of dementia and is common among the elderly. Because of impaired memory and disturbed executive functioning, the elderly with AD often have difficulty to perform oral hygiene practice and are at high risk of dental caries and periodontal diseases. These dental problems are ambulatory care-sensitive conditions where effective community dental care can help prevent the need for hospital admission. Community dental care practitioners can formulate effective strategies for the elderly with AD to reduce their risk of dental diseases. One of these strategies is to integrate 5S into oral hygiene practice. 5S was originally developed for organising spaces for people to work efficiently, effectively, and safely. It consists of five steps which are (i) sorting to remove unnecessary items, (ii) setting-in-order to place the items in order of flow, (iii) shining to clean and maintain the environment, (iv) standardising to establish discipline for good oral hygiene habits, and (v) sustaining to keep 5S going by auditing and improving the environment and oral hygiene practice. This system helps the elderly with AD to put things where they belong and keep the workplace clean. Moreover, it facilitates the elderly with AD to perform oral hygiene practice without wasting time and risking injury. This paper discusses the use of 5S to help the elderly with AD build and sustain an effective oral hygiene practice habit to improve their oral health.

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