Diet and Dental Disease

R. B. LUCAS

doi:10.1038/2091275a0

Dental disease in the Hungarian conquest period

Bulletins et Mémoires de la Société d anthropologie de Paris ◽

10.3406/bmsap.1998.2530 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 457-470

Author(s):

Márta Maczel ◽

Gábor S. Kocsis ◽

Antónia Marcsik ◽

Erika Molnár

Keyword(s):

Dental Disease

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Bedtime Oral Hygiene Behaviours, Dietary Habits and Children’s Dental Health

Children ◽

10.3390/children8050416 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (5) ◽

pp. 416

Author(s):

George Kitsaras ◽

Michaela Goodwin ◽

Michael P. Kelly ◽

Iain A. Pretty

Keyword(s):

Oral Hygiene ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Dental Health ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Study Data ◽

General Anaesthetic ◽

Dental Disease ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Important Relationship ◽

Bedtime Routine

Background: Oral hygiene behaviours as well as dietary habits before bed can affect children’s dental health resulting in higher prevalence of dental disease. Dental disease can affect children’s health, development and even school performance. If left untreated, dental disease can progress and it can lead to extractions under general anaesthetic causing further distress for children and families. Consistent and appropriate oral hygiene behaviours and dietary habits can prevent dental diseases from occurring in the first place. Objective: This cross-sectional study examines the relationship between oral hygiene behaviours, dietary habits around bedtime and children’s dental health. Methods: A total of 185 parents with children between the ages of 3 and 7 years from deprived areas participated in the study. Data on bedtime routine activities were collected using an automated text-survey system. Children’s dental health status was established through examination of dental charts and dmft (decayed, missed, filled teeth) scores. Results: In total, 52.4% of parents reported that their children’s teeth were brushed every night. The majority of children (58.9%) had dmft scores over zero. In total, 51 (46.7% of children with dmft score over 0 and 27.5% of all children) children had active decay. The mean dmft score for those experiencing decay was 2.96 (SD = 2.22) with an overall mean dmft score of 1.75 (SD = 2.24). There were significant correlations between frequency of tooth brushing, frequency of snacks/drinks before bed and dmft scores (r = −0.584, p < 0.001 and r = 0.547, p = 0.001 respectively). Finally, higher brushing frequency was associated with a lower likelihood of a dmft score greater than 0 (Exp(B) = 0.9). Conclusions: Despite families implementing oral hygiene behaviours as part of their bedtime routines those behaviours varied in their consistency. Results of this study highlight the need for additional studies that consider bedtime routine-related activities and especially the combined effects of oral hygiene practices and dietary habits due to their potentially important relationship with children’s dental health.

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A Review of Machine Learning Methodologies for Dental Disease Detection

2020 IEEE India Council International Subsections Conference (INDISCON) ◽

10.1109/indiscon50162.2020.00025 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Gautam Chitnis ◽

Vidhi Bhanushali ◽

Aayush Ranade ◽

Tejasvini Khadase ◽

Vaishnavi Pelagade ◽

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Keyword(s):

Machine Learning ◽

Disease Detection ◽

Dental Disease

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Dental Disease Nonbattle Injury Rates of Deployed NATO Militaries in the Middle East Region: A Scoping Review

Military Medicine ◽

10.1093/milmed/usaa487 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Matthew Vaughan ◽

Troy McGowan ◽

Greg Mahoney

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Significant Proportion ◽

Healthcare Services ◽

Dental Disease ◽

Operational Effectiveness ◽

Dental Services ◽

Injury Rates ◽

East Region ◽

Middle East Region

ABSTRACT Introduction The occurrence of dental emergencies, now termed as dental disease nonbattle injuries (D-DNBIs), has long been an impacting factor on militaries’ operational effectiveness. Owing to D-DNBIs contributing to low morale, the removal of personnel from duty, causing logistical hardships, and requiring deployable dental teams to operate in theater, there remains a significant benefit in the reduction in the occurrence of D-DNBIs. No study to date has reviewed D-DNBI rates specific to a modern military, and insight into whether militaries are seeing improvements in their dental preparedness remains to be gained. Materials and Methods A scoping review was conducted in accordance with the guidelines set out by Joanna Briggs Institute. Databases searched included SCOPUS, PubMed, OVID, and DOSS. Six hundred and one articles were initially screened, and six articles were included in the final review. Results A D-DNBI rate of 172 per 1,000 members per year was reported across the coalition, with the U.S., UK, and French militaries reporting on their dental experience. Both the French data and one UK study reported significantly higher D-DNBIs than their U.S. counterparts, who described 124 D-DNBIs per 1,000 members per year. A significant proportion of these D-DNBIs were reported to be “preventable,” which raises questions on the efficacy of garrison healthcare services. Dental disease nonbattle injury rates appear to be largely consistent with what was first reported decades ago, and there remains ongoing and significant value in expeditionary dental services providing supportive healthcare for any deployed military personnel. Conclusion Rates of D-DNBIs appear to be stable with what was historically reported when an international coalition is considered, with national variation. There remains a significant number of D- DNBIs which require dental treatment within the operational theater, and further efficiencies can be gained from predeployment treatment of “preventable” D-DNBIs.

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Microbiology, Histopathology, and Radiographic Findings in Silent Sinus Syndrome

American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy ◽

10.1177/1945892421989161 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 194589242198916

Author(s):

Henry D. Zheng ◽

Jeffrey C. Mecham ◽

Yassmeen Abdel-Aty ◽

Devyani Lal ◽

Michael J. Marino

Keyword(s):

Maxillary Sinusitis ◽

Dental Disease ◽

Radiographic Findings ◽

Silent Sinus Syndrome ◽

Microbiological Characteristics ◽

Phone Survey ◽

Computed Tomography Scans ◽

History Of ◽

Mechanical Factors ◽

Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis

Background The histopathology and microbiology associated with silent sinus syndrome (SSS) have not been well described. Objective This study details the histopathological and microbiological characteristics in addition to radiographic findings of SSS in comparison to those of chronic maxillary sinusitis (CRS). Methods 42 patients diagnosed with SSS at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona were identified. Paranasal computed tomography scans of the 42 SSS patients as well as 42 matched CRS patients were analyzed in order to assess differences in the prevalence of septal spurs/deviation. 20 of the SSS patients and 19 of the matched CRS patients also had histopathology and microbiology reports, which were compiled and summarized. Additionally, 19 SSS and 19 matched CRS patients were contacted via phone survey for a more complete patient history regarding maxillary dental disease/surgery. Results SSS patients have a significantly higher prevalence of septal spurs/deviation than CRS patients. The microbiomes of SSS patients more closely resemble those of healthy controls than those of CRS patients. Analysis of the histopathology of SSS reveals chronic, non-specific inflammation similar to that seen in non-eosinophilic CRS without polyps. SSS patients were significantly more likely to have a history of maxillary dental disease requiring surgery. Conclusion These data support the hypothesis that the pathogenesis of SSS is more likely due to anatomical/mechanical factors than inflammatory/microbiological factors.

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