scholarly journals Oral health: How much do you know? – A study on knowledge, attitude and practices of patients visiting a North Indian dental school

2014 ◽  
Vol 08 (01) ◽  
pp. 063-067 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agiapal Singh ◽  
Ramandeep Singh Gambhir ◽  
Simarpreet Singh ◽  
Vinod Kapoor ◽  
Jagjit Singh
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Tooth Loss ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental School ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Personal Counseling ◽  
And Behavior

ABSTRACT Objective: This study was carried out to assess the knowledge, attitude and behavior among patients visiting the out-patient department (OPD) of Gian Sagar Dental College and Hospital, Rajpura. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 642 subjects who visited the OPD of Gian Sagar Dental College and Hospital. A self-constructed questionnaire was given to each of the participant. Responses from the subjects were calculated in terms of numbers and percentages. Result: Three hundred six (48%) of the subjects had never visited a dentist before. 304 (47%) of the subjects still prefer other cleaning aids over toothbrush. 207 (32%) subjects were of the view that dental health has no effect on general health, whereas 219 (34%) subjects were of the opinion that tooth loss is a natural sequel of the aging process. Conclusion: There is a dearth of knowledge and careless attitude among people in regard to dental health. People need to be motivated and their concepts regarding the importance of dental health should be made clear through various campaigns and personal counseling.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study on effect of non-communicable diseases on prevalent oral health conditions

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aasim Farooq Shah ◽  
Irfan Ashraf Baba ◽  
Subha Soumya Dany ◽  
Manu Batra
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
General Health ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases

Background: Non communicable diseases (NCDs) are defined as diseases of long duration, generally progress slowly and are the major cause of adult mortality and morbidity worldwide. NCDs mainly lead by four diseases which include: cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus (DM), cancers and chronic respiratory diseases. Poor oral health reflects the general health, and several oral diseases are related to chronic diseases. The aim and objectives was to find casual association between NCDs with oral disease and further aims to provide evidence to health care providers regarding the significance of oral health while treating the patients for NCDs.Methods: The present cross sectional study was conducted to examine the oral health status of patients with NCD reporting to Dental OPD of Government Dental College and Hospital, Srinagar.  This hospital based study done through a convenience sampling technique, using a questionnaire and oral examination. A self-administered questionnaire was written in English language and was also translated in local language, first part of questionnaire was used to collect the demographic details, second part was designed regarding the medication history, oral habits such as smoking and consumption of betel nuts, medical history and earlier visit to dentist, cleaning of teeth, significance of dental health and its effect on general health and the third part of questionnaire was completely based on dental examination. The data was entered manually on Microsoft excel and then analyzed on statistical package SPSS version 20. Associations between different variables were assessed through application of χ2. The Data was analyzed using SPSS Statistics 20.0.Results: The present study was established with a sample of 300 participants. Male to female ratio was 2:3. Mean age of the participants was 46.6 years. It was observed that out of the total patients who visited the dentist, 42% (n=126) suffered from some chronic disease. 61% (n=183) were oblivious of the importance of dental health. When inquired if oral health affects general health 58.6% (n= 176) acknowledged its importance. 59 participants who lost more than three teeth who had chronic disease, 58.6% (n=176) respondents presented with bleeding gums, 66.3% (n=199) with food deposition, 52% (n=158) had halitosis, 26% (n= 78) had oral ulceration, 22.3% (n=67).Conclusions: It was concluded from this study that majority of participants with chronic diseases had poor oral health which requires immediate attention from the medical practitioners as well as dentists should counsel patients for maintenance and promotion of oral health.

scholarly journals Evaluation of oral health attitude and behavior among a group of dental students in Puducherry, India: A preliminary cross-sectional study

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 683 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jananni Muthu ◽  
Gayathri Priyadarshini ◽  
Sivaramakrishnan Muthanandam ◽  
Saravanakumar Ravichndran ◽  
Pratebha Balu
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Behavior

scholarly journals Perception of oral health and medical conditions as possible predictors of oral health status in visually impaired adolescents: a cross‐sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasrin Sharififard ◽  
Katayoun Sargeran ◽  
Mahdia Gholami
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Medical Conditions ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gingival Health ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background We aimed to assess oral health and oral hygiene status among visually impaired adolescents and also to evaluate the factors related to their oral health. Methods This was a cross-sectional study among 130 visually impaired adolescents in Tehran, Iran, in December 2018. Of three schools for visually impaired children in Tehran, children in the sixth to the tenth grade (aged 12–17 years) were included after obtaining their parents’ consent. WHO oral health questionnaire for children was filled out through face to face interviews. General characteristics were age, gender, status of visual impairment, place of residence, and parental education level. Oral health-related questions were perceived dental and gingival health, dental self-care, dental visits, medical conditions, and dietary habits. Oral examinations included Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index, the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI‑S), and Bleeding on Probing (BOP). Univariate and multiple logistic regression tests were applied using STATA. Results The mean age (SD) of the adolescents was 14.45 (1.61) years. The fully blind children were 33.8%, and those with low vision were 66.2%. Regarding the perception of dental and gingival health, nearly half of the adolescents were satisfied. The mean DMFT and decayed component (DT) were 2.43 ± 2.24 and 1.92 ± 2.12, respectively. The frequency of DMFT ≥ 3 was 45.4%. The mean OHI-S was 2.01 ± 0.70, and OHI-S > 1.8 was reported in 60% of children. The prevalence of BOP was 79.2%. DMFT was significantly associated with toothache (P = 0.003, OR = 3.70, 95% CI: 1.54–9.09), perceived dental health (P = 0.005, OR = 3.06, 95% CI: 1.40–6.67), and medical conditions (P = 0.03, OR = 3.13, 95% CI: 1.13–8.68). In addition, OHI-S was related to gender (P = 0.02, OR = 0.36, 95% CI: 0.15–0.83), perceived dental health (P = 0.006, OR = 2.87, 95% CI: 1.35–6.12) and medical conditions (P = 0.04, OR = 3.05, 95% CI: 1.04–8.97). BOP was associated with perceived gingival health (P = 0.02, OR = 2.94, 95% CI: 1.18–7.33). Conclusions Medical conditions and perceived dental and gingival health are possible predictors for oral health status in these adolescents. Although these children could not visualize caries or gingival bleeding during the brushing time, they could perceive the status of their oral health correctly. Also, being involved in medical problems can make more ignorance of oral health.

scholarly journals Oral health attitude and behavior among health-care students in a teaching hospital, Telangana State: A cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 242
Author(s):  
RaviKiran Jella ◽  
K. V. N. R. Pratap ◽  
TMadhavi Padma ◽  
VSiva Kalyan ◽  
P Vineela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Care Students ◽  
Telangana State ◽  
And Behavior

scholarly journals Prevalence of tooth loss and associated factors in institutionalized adolescents: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 2635-2642
Author(s):  
Maísa Casarin ◽  
Wagner da Silva Nolasco ◽  
Paulo Roberto Grafitti Colussi ◽  
Carla Cioato Piardi ◽  
Patricia Weidlich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Tooth Loss ◽  
Variance Estimation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Decayed Tooth ◽  
Institutionalized Adolescents

Abstract This study aimed to assess the prevalence of tooth loss and associated factors in institutionalized adolescents. This cross-sectional study included 68 male adolescents incarcerated from Socio-Educational Assistance Center (CASE) aged between 15 and 19 years. Questionnaires were applied individually to assess sociodemographical, economical, medical, behavioral and oral health self-perception variables. All present teeth were evaluated by Decay, Missing, Filling (DMF) Index. The prevalence of tooth loss was analyzed in individuals with ≥1 tooth loss. Associations between tooth loss and exposure variables studied were analyzed by Poisson Regression with robust variance estimation. The prevalence of tooth loss was 47.06%. First molars in the mandible and maxilla and central incisor in the maxilla were the most absent teeth. In the multivariate model, number of decayed teeth, and those that reported daily use of medication were associated with higher tooth loss. Besides, tooth loss was associated with decayed tooth and daily use of medication. Oral health promotion and treatment should be implemented in these institutions to reduce the prevalence of dental loss in these adolescents.

scholarly journals Major differences in oral health knowledge and behavior in a group of Iranian pre-university students: a cross-sectional study

2011 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossain Neamatollahi ◽  
Masoumeh Ebrahimi ◽  
Maryam Talebi ◽  
Mana H. Ardabili ◽  
Keiwan Kondori
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
And Behavior
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