scholarly journals Oral Hygiene Practice among Hospitalized Patients: An Assessment by Dental Hygiene Students

Healthcare ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Saturnino Marco Lupi ◽  
Maurizio Pascadopoli ◽  
Carolina Maiorani ◽  
Camilla Preda ◽  
Benedetto Trapani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Dental Hygienists ◽  
Medical Treatments ◽  
Dental Hygiene Students ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
Hospital Wards

Aim: An epidemiological study was carried out, in hospital wards, with the aim of assessing the oral health status of patients subjected to multiple medical treatments. Material and Methods: The study was conducted at Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo (Pavia, Italy). A questionnaire was submitted to patients for the evaluation of oral hygiene devices used; then, a clinical examination was conducted to collect Decayed Missing Filled Teeth (DMFT) index, Plaque Index (PI), and Marginal Gingival Index (MGI) values. Results: Manual toothbrushes were used by a wide range of the sample study (65–100% among hospital wards), together with mouthwash (20–80%); interproximal aids were used by few patients (the lowest recorded value was 33.3%). Conclusion: dental hygienists could be integrated into hospital wards as oral hygiene procedure instructors, for the improvement of the oral health conditions of hospitalized patients.

scholarly journals The importance of hospital dentistry: oral health status in hospitalized patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-41
Author(s):  
Cristhiane Olívia Ferreira do AMARAL ◽  
Letícia Marçal Ruthes BELON ◽  
Elza Aparecida da SILVA ◽  
Andressa de NADAI ◽  
Marcelo Sávio Paiva do AMARAL FILHO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Biofilm Removal ◽  
Dental Intervention ◽  
Dmft Index

ABSTRACT Objective: This research study aimed to evaluate the oral health status and the need for dental treatment in hospitalized patients, analyzing the importance of dentistry in hospitals. Therefore, the goal of this research study was to evaluate the oral health status, the need for dental intervention and the patient’s opinion about the importance of having dental surgeons in hospital settings. Methods: 103 hospitalized patients were evaluated considering the DMFT index, gingival condition, visible biofilm index, and the need for invasive dental treatment. Volunteers were also asked about their opinion considering the importance of dentistry in hospital settings. Results: 68.9% of volunteers were male subjects and 31.1% female subjects. The mean DMFT was 17.9 and 96.1% of subjects had their oral hygiene kit with when came to hospital, 97.1% of subjects stated that the presence of dental surgeons is necessary in the hospital setting and 63.1% of subjects presented poor biofilm removal. The need for invasive dental treatment was as follows: restorations (68.9%), extractions (40.8%), endodontics (23.3%), dental pain (26.2%) and presence of abscess (7,8%). Conclusion: Oral health and hygiene status of patients were classified as poor and most of patients showed the need for invasive dental treatment. The majority of patients reported that dental care is very important in hospitals settings.

scholarly journals Oral health status, attitudes and gender variations among governmental school children at Al-Mafraq governate – Jordan

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leena Smadi ◽  
Lara Kharma ◽  
Asma’a Abu Abed ◽  
Eman Bny Mfarej ◽  
Asma Abdalmohdi
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Dmft Index

Objectives: Calculate the prevalence and severity of dental caries and periodontal health among school students aged 12-18 years old and their attitudes toward dental health and oral hygiene at Al-Mafraq governate- Jordan.Materials and methods: Demographic and oral behavioral information were collected; students aged 12-18 years old from six public schools distributed over three districts in Al-Mafraq governate over a six-month period had a full oral and dental examination. DMFT index (Decay, Missing, Filling, Teeth) was used to measure caries experience. Plaque index (PI) and gingival index (GI) of Löe and Silness were used to evaluate the oral health status. T - test was used for statistical evaluation. A P-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: 1165 students were examined, 51% never had been to a dentist or had any previous dental treatment, 39.6% of the students examined never brushed their teeth and 61.85 % had dental caries. The (SiC) was 4.72 with a decay representing 93.53%. Females brush their teeth more frequent than males with a statistically significant difference; p< 0.001. Females showed lower DMFT index (1.81) and compared to males (2.25) with a statistically significant difference. Females showed lower SiC (4.164) compared to males (5.186)   with a statistically significant difference. There was no statistically significant difference between males and females in PI p= 0.590, and GI; p= 0.852.Conclusions: The prevalence of dental caries among students in Al-Mafraq governate and the significant caries index were substantially higher than the target goals of WHO/ FDA of year 2015 with more than 90 % of unmet treatment needs. Girls showed better oral hygiene habits compared to boys and exhibited less dental caries experience. However, periodontal status did not differ significantly between both genders.

scholarly journals Assessment of oral health status in chronic headache patients and its comparison with healthy control

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soheila Manifar ◽  
Shamsolmoulouk Najafi ◽  
Maryam Koopaie ◽  
Abbas Tafakhori ◽  
Diba Farmanbordar
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Chronic Headache ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
And Control ◽  
Headache Patients

Introduction: Headache is a common problem with intense side effects on quality of life. Dental and maxillofacial problems, including dental infections and temporomandibular disorders may trigger the onset of headache or have direct impact on the intensity of headache. The purpose of this paper is assessment of oral health indexes in chronic headache patients and compare it with a healthy control group. Material & Methods: Thirty chronic headache patients based on diagnosis by a neurologist were enrolled in our study and thirty healthy volunteers were recruited into the control group. Dental and periodontal examination were carried out in order to evaluate of the decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) index, the assessment of community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN) index and determination of tooth wear status and oral health status. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS statistical package (version 20, IBM). Results: Mean age, educational level, tooth brushing, using dental floss and DMFT index was not statistically different between chronic headache patients and control group. There was no statistically significant difference in CPITN index between cases and control group (p-value=0.538). Conclusion: This study suggest that chronic headache patients have an acceptable oral hygiene which may be attribute to their attempts to omit pain from head and oral region. Considering high prevalence of chronic headache, planning a protocol for oral hygiene instruction is necessary. In this regard, coordination between neurologists and oral medicine specialists can be very effective.

scholarly journals Feasibility of oral health evaluation by intraoral digital photography: a pilot study

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 030006052098284
Author(s):  
ShuLing Guo ◽  
Yong Chen ◽  
Sreekanth Kumar Mallineni ◽  
ShuYing Huang ◽  
BaiWang Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Health Evaluation ◽  
Gingival Health ◽  
Status Assessment ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
University Training

Objectives This study investigated the accuracy and duration of intraoral digital photograph examination (IDPE) for evaluating oral health status and explored the feasibility of remote oral health assessment. Methods Thirty-one healthy college students underwent evaluations of oral health status via clinical examination (CE) combined with panoramic X-ray assessment at baseline, followed by IDPE 1 month later using photos taken at baseline. Methods for evaluation of gingival health included the Modified Gingival Index (MGI) and Plaque Index (PI). Examinations of caries status included the decayed, missing, and filled teeth and surfaces indexes (DMFT and DMFS indexes, respectively). The duration of each evaluation was also recorded. Results There were significant differences in MGI and PI between CE and IDPE. There were no significant differences in DMFT and DMFS indexes between CE and IDPE, and there were positive correlations between CE and IDPE for each of the two indexes (DMFT index: r=0.56; DMFS index: r=0.69). The IDPE duration was shorter than the CE duration. Conclusions The feasibility of caries status assessment via IDPE is promising. Digital oral health evaluation merits further clinical consideration. Trial registration Xiamen University Training Program of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Undergraduates, project number: 2018X0583. Registered 1 April 2018; http://cxw.xmu.edu.cn/admin/Innovation/NewInnovationDetail?id=6ce0a415-6131-496b-891a-6a1ae44e556d

Oral Health Status of Autistic Children in India

2011 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Subramaniam ◽  
M Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Repetitive Behaviors ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Behavior Rating Scale

Autism is one of the most severe childhood neuropsychiatric disorders. Autistic individuals are characterized by impairment in social interaction with a restricted range of interests and often, stereotyped repetitive behaviors. Studies on oral health conditions in children with autism are sparse. The complicated disability itself makes clinical research difficult. Aim: The need for baseline information regarding the oral health status of children with autism is essential. Method: The present study assessed the oral health status of 106 autistic children aged 4 to 15 years in Bangalore city, India. The dental caries was recorded according to the WHO criteria; oral hygiene was assessed using the Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified (OHI-S) and its modification for deciduous dentition. The behavior of children towards dental treatment was also assessed using the Frankel's behavior rating scale. Data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis. Results showed that caries experience among autistic children was lower; however they were found to have more debris and calculus deposits. Conclusions: Negative behavior towards dental treatment was seen in autistic children.

scholarly journals Chewing Xylitol Gum Improves Self-Rated and Objective Indicators of Oral Health Status under Conditions Interrupting Regular Oral Hygiene

2015 ◽  
Vol 235 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takafumi Hashiba ◽  
Kenji Takeuchi ◽  
Yoshihiro Shimazaki ◽  
Toru Takeshita ◽  
Yoshihisa Yamashita
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Objective Indicators

scholarly journals Oral health status and associated lifestyle behaviors in a sample of Iranian adults: An exploratory household survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Jahangiry ◽  
Raziollah Bagheri ◽  
Fatemeh Darabi ◽  
Parvin Sarbakhsh ◽  
Mohammad Mehdi Naghibi Sistani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Sugary Drinks

Abstract Background: Poor oral hygiene can lead to serious diseases, such as periodontitis, tooth decay, pain and discomfort in teeth or gums, infections, and loss of teeth. In Iran, adults aged 50 y and older are a high-risk group for oral health problems, and this age group will grow in the coming decades. Despite increasing attention on healthy aging, there is relatively less emphasis on oral hygiene and health-related problems. The present study investigated the oral health status of Iranian adults using the oral health self-assessment questionnaire (OHQ) developed by the World Health Organization (WHO). Methods: A population-based household survey of a sample of adults aged 18–65 y was conducted. In this study, the participants were recruited between May and October 2016 in Tabriz, Iran, and the study population was sampled using a multi-stage cluster sampling design. The WHO’s OHQ for adults was used for measuring oral health status and oral hygiene behavior. Results: In total, 2,310 respondents completed the survey. The mean age (SD) of the participants was 41.6(23.4) y. Males accounted for 48.8% of the participants. Of the 2,310 respondents,187 (8.1%) individuals were edentulous, 152(20.7%) of whom were aged 51–65 y. Furthermore, 72.3% of those aged 51–65 y were dentate, and 50% of adults aged 51–65 y said they had 20 or more teeth. About one-third of the participants reported that they did not brush their teeth daily (23% of those aged 18–35 y,35.9% of those aged 36–50 y, and 44.6% for those aged 51–65 y). In the sample, 39.4% of individuals aged 18–35 y, 34.1% of individuals aged 36–50 y, and 26.6% of individuals aged 51–65 y had visited a dentist less than 6 month ago. One-third of the participants consumed sweets and sugary drinks daily. Conclusions: Although the majority of Iranian adults considered their oral health status good, only a small percentage of the sample visited their dentist regularly. Furthermore, visits to the dentist declined in accordance with increasing age, a time when the incidence of oral health problems may increase. Poor oral health may increase the risk of adverse health outcomes, particularly among the aging population.

scholarly journals Research Questionnaire on Perception of Seafarers about Oral Hygiene and Oral Dietary Habits

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Syed Sarosh Mahdi ◽  
Maurizio Mancini ◽  
Fabio Sibilio ◽  
Francesco Amenta
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
General Information ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Research Survey ◽  
Fermentable Carbohydrates ◽  
Assistance Service

ABSTRACT Objectives Dental problems are among the main concerns of seafarers and a relevant cause of medical consultations aboard international vessels. Seafarers may neglect their oral hygiene during long voyages and are known for their excessive intake of beverages or unhealthy food which contains copious amounts of fermentable carbohydrates and sugars, which are prime risk factors of dental caries. Majority of studies done on oral health status of seafarers are dated. This paper presents a questionnaire developed by Centro Internazionale Radio Medico (CIRM), the Italian Telemedical Maritime Assistance Service (TMAS) to investigate the oral hygiene condition of seafarers and to assess their awareness and sensitivity on this pertinent health problem. Methodology A questionnaire including 26 questions covering general information about the subject, including denture status, smoking, drinking and eating habits, general appearance of gingiva, oral muscosa and lips was developed. The research questionnaire was created to assess the oral health situation of Seafarers on board various ships around the world. The questionnaire was forwarded to different ships using the platform of Centro Internationzionale Radio Medico in Rome. Twenty-six questions on various oral hygiene indicators were part of the questionnaire. Captains of the ship were requested to summarize the results on a summary sheet provided by CIRM. CIRM started out sending questionnaire at the end of June 6 and the project concluded in October. Results In the 3 months of the survey, CIRM assisted 1,198 ships. All these ships were requested to take part in the research survey. CIRM received positive response from 65 vessels. The rate of return was 5.4%. Two thousand and sixty seamen filled the questionnaire. No difficulty was reported by ship's captains in summarizing the results of the survey. Conclusion The findings of the research will be presented in an original research article after completion of data analysis. Captains of the ships who took part in the project were awarded certificates of appreciation for their effort. The results of the project will be useful in future policy initiatives regarding oral healthcare of seafarers. How to cite this article Mahdi SS, Mancini M, Sibilio F, Amenta F. Research Questionnaire on Perception of Seafarers about Oral Hygiene and Oral Dietary Habits. World J Dent 2015;6(1):1-4.

Factors Associated With Self-Perception in Oral Health of Pregnant Women

2021 ◽  
pp. 109019812110389
Author(s):  
Jairo Corchuelo-Ojeda ◽  
Guillermo Julián González Pérez ◽  
Alejandro Casas-Arcila
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
High Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
History Of

Background Health perception is a subjective predictor of long-term morbidity and mortality. Few studies address the perception that pregnant women have of their oral health. Objective The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between socioeconomic factors and self-assessment of oral health in pregnant women from Cali, Colombia. Method A cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 998 pregnant women, calculated using the formula to estimate a proportion in finite populations, with a confidence level of 95%. A questionnaire was applied for sociodemographic characterization, as well as to enquire about oral health perception, knowledge, and practices of oral health. Results The mean age of the surveyed mothers was 24.7, with a standard deviation of 6.1, of which 23.6% were adolescents. The perception they had about their oral health status was considered good by 60.8%. Of the 82.9% who reported having attended dentistry, more than half perceived good oral health. Pregnant women with no history of oral problems, with a perception of medium or high income, and with good oral hygiene practices tend to have a good perception of their oral health. Conclusion Pregnant women with no history of oral problems, with a perception of medium or high income, and with good oral hygiene practices tend to have a good perception of their oral health.

The Impact of Dental Neglect on Oral Health Among 16-30-Year-Olds in Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-48
Author(s):  
Swagat Kumar Mahanta ◽  
Manoj Humagain ◽  
Chandan Upadhyaya ◽  
Dilip Prajapati ◽  
Ritesh Srii
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Status Disparities ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Dental Neglect

Introduction: Oral health status is linked to oral health behaviour and dental neglect can be an important parameter for assessment of oral health status. Such evaluation will help in providing and planning appropriate health promotion activities to target population. Objective: To assess socio-demographic variations in Dental Neglect (DN) and to determine the association between DN and oral health. Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study done at dental hospital in Dhulikhel from September-November 2020. A sample of 327 aged 16-30 years were selected by convenience sampling technique. Demographic details along with DN were collected through the DN questionnaire. Both self-reported oral health and oral health status were assessed. Oral health status was determined by using the Oral Hygiene Index-simplified (OHI-S) and the Decayed Missing Filled index (DMFT). Results: Majority 170 (52%) of the sample were from high DN group. A total of 187 (57.2%) of the participants rated their oral health status as all right. Higher number of participants were seen in the fair group of oral hygiene status. Significant correlations were found between education and OHI-S scores. Mean DMFT score was 3.6±1.6 which had higher mean Decayed (D) component as compared to the Missing (M) and Filled (F) components in the index. Conclusion: Dental neglect is present among the study population and is associated with self-reported oral health status. Disparities were observed between the socio-demographic variables and DN. The DN Scale can be used in dental health promotion and also in evaluation of health promotion interventions.  

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