SPECIAL CHILD CARE: WEST SYNDROME MANAGEMENT DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
pp. 13-15
Author(s):  
Jaspreet Kaur Deo ◽  
Krishna Biswas ◽  
Drishti Kaushik
Keyword(s):  
Child Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Infantile Spasms ◽  
West Syndrome ◽  
Oral Manifestations ◽  
Poor Oral Hygiene ◽  
High Arched Palate ◽  
Special Child ◽  
Delayed Eruption

West syndrome is a clinical condition characterized by the combination of an abnormal EEG showing chaotic pattern called hypsarrhythmia, infantile spasms, and delayed development or loss of acquired milestones. The oral manifestations of the conditions are wide and varied ranging from poor oral hygiene, bleeding gums, periodontitis, altered chronology and delayed eruption, high arched palate and extensive caries in multiple teeth. COVID-19 has affected the provision of dental care to all, especially special child care. Henceforth with an aim towards provision of treatment for reliving pain in needful patient, the oral health management was carried out keeping in mind the current pandemic scenario and practice restrictions.

Assessment of knowledge of oral health hygiene among coastal guards in the port trust of south Tamil Nadu - A public health awareness survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 1861-1868
Author(s):  
Bianca Princeton ◽  
Abilasha R ◽  
Preetha S
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Asbestos Exposure ◽  
The Other ◽  
Oral Manifestations ◽  
Illegal Activities ◽  
The Right ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

Oral hygiene is defined as the practice of keeping the mouth clean and healthy, by brushing and flossing to prevent the occurrence of any gum diseases like periodontitis or gingivitis. The main aim of oral health hygiene is to prevent the buildup of plaque, which is defined as a sticky film of bacteria and food formed on the teeth. The coastal guard is an official who is employed to watch the sea near a coast for ships that are in danger or involved with illegal activities. Coastal guards have high possibilities of being affected by mesothelioma or lung cancer due to asbestos exposure. So, a questionnaire consisting of 20 questions was created and circulated among a hundred participants who were coastal guards, through Google forms. The responses were recorded and tabulated in the form of bar graphs. Out of a hundred participants, 52.4% were not aware of the fact that coastal guards have high chances of developing lung cancer and Mesothelioma. 53.7% were aware of the other oral manifestations of lung cancer other than bleeding gums. Majority of the coastal guards feel that they are given enough information about dental hygiene protocols. Hence, to conclude, oral hygiene habits have to be elaborated using various tools in the right manner to ensure better health of teeth and gums.

Global Oral Health Inequalities

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Challacombe ◽  
M. Chidzonga ◽  
M. Glick ◽  
T. Hodgson ◽  
M. Magalhães ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Current Treatment ◽  
Health Priorities ◽  
Oral Manifestations ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Mucosal Involvement

Four oral mucosal infections were identified as Global Oral Health Priorities: (a) HIV and associated viral, bacterial, and fungal infections; (b) tuberculosis; (c) NOMA; and (d) sexually transmitted diseases. Huge global inequalities exist in all four. HIV-associated infections constitute the major challenge. Oral manifestations of AIDS can be specifically diagnostic, indicating a significant role for dentists within health teams. The World Workshops in Oral Health & Disease in AIDS have identified a research program, elements of which are being implemented. Data on oral mucosal involvement in tuberculosis, syphilis, and gonorrhea are incomplete in developed countries and virtually non-existent in low- and middle-income countries, indicating the need for further epidemiological studies. Oral manifestations of tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases are largely associated with general health, so action programs should be integrated with agencies treating the systemic diseases. NOMA is very much in the oral health domain. It is a preventable disease associated with malnutrition and unidentified bacterial factors. Prevalence is probably grossly overestimated at present; but nevertheless it constitutes a challenge to the profession, especially in the NOMA belt. Current treatment is surgical, but plans for its eradication should be achievable. The global oral health community, especially the IADR, has a major role to play.

scholarly journals Juvenile dermatomyositis - A case report with review on oral manifestations and oral health considerations

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-61
Author(s):  
Pritesh Ruparelia ◽  
Oshin Verma ◽  
Vrutti Shah ◽  
Krishna Shah
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Muscle Weakness ◽  
Juvenile Dermatomyositis ◽  
Oral Manifestations ◽  
Proximal Muscle Weakness ◽  
Proximal Muscle ◽  
Inflammatory Myositis ◽  
Life Threatening

Juvenile Dermatomyositis is the most common inflammatory myositis in children, distinguished by proximal muscle weakness, a characteristic rash and Gottron’s papules. The oral lesions most commonly manifest as diffuse stomatitis and pharyngitis with halitosis. We report a case of an 8 year old male with proximal muscle weakness of all four limbs, rash, Gottron’s papules and oral manifestations. Oral health professionals must be aware of the extraoral and intraoral findings of this rare, but potentially life threatening autoimmune disease of childhood, for early diagnosis, treatment, prevention of long-term complications and to improve the prognosis and hence, the quality of life for the patient.

OH-BUDDY: Mobile Phone Texting Based Intervention for Diabetes and Oral Health Management

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anaga Ojo ◽  
Samir Chatterjee ◽  
Harold W. Neighbors ◽  
Gretchen A. Piatt ◽  
Sanjoy Moulik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Health Management

15th IDCMR:Dental Research in Covid-19 Pandemi Challenges and Opportunities for improving Oral Health Management

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Rinanda Amir ◽  
◽  
Benso Sulijaya ◽  
Nieka A. Wahono ◽  
Citra Fragrantia Theodorea ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities
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