Smokers with adequate oral hygiene habits who visit the dentist at least twice a year have a greater prevalence and severity of periodontal disease at mandibular molar teeth than never-smokers with similar oral health practices

2003 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter Bretz
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
Mandibular Molar ◽  
Molar Teeth ◽  
Never Smokers ◽  
Oral Health Practices ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

scholarly journals Meanings and practices of oral health: a qualitative study with mothers of disabled children

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Késia Lara dos Santos Marques ◽  
Fabiana Sodré de Oliveira ◽  
Larisse Paula de Oliveira ◽  
Natália Martins Joaquim ◽  
Guilherme Silva Mendonca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Oral Health Practices ◽  
Oral Condition ◽  
Dental Appointments

The aim of this study was to understand the meanings and oral health practices of ten mothers of disabled children between the ages of zero and three years. The qualitative method was used. The data was collected by means of a semi-structured interview and were recorded, transcribed and analysed using the Thematic Content Analysis. Regarding to the oral health care of the mothers, three reported difficult and traumatising experiences and three did not have much contact with dentists during their childhood. Regarding to the children, the age of their first visit to the dentist varied from three months to two years and six months, and the reason for this appointment for seven children was referral by their doctor or by the Association of Parents and Friends of the Exceptional. Seven mothers reported that they brushed the teeth of their children at least twice a day and only two cited the importance of regular dental appointments. For two mothers, the meaning of oral health was to have a perfect smile and for four others, maintain oral hygiene. Half of the mothers related oral health to general health. All reported that dental caries is related to diet and lack of care regarding to oral hygiene. It was possible to conclude that for this group of mothers, oral health has an important meaning and that oral health practices are based on a healthy diet and brushing. Although mothers of disabled children have presented positive attitudes, in general, the results indicated limited knowledge about oral health. The results showed the importance of considering the point of view of the mothers as data of analysis bringing greater proximity with the reality studied. More qualitative studies should be conducted in order to collaborate with the improvement of the oral condition of disabled children.

scholarly journals Internet Addiction, Oral Health Practices, Clinical Outcomes, and Self-Perceived Oral Health in Young Saudi Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Asim Al-Ansari ◽  
Maha El Tantawi ◽  
Nasser AlMadan ◽  
Muhammad Nazir ◽  
Balgis Gaffar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
World Health ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Oral Health Practices

The study assessed the relationship between Internet addiction and oral health practices and clinical outcomes and whether this was affected by oral health perception. In 2017, a cross-sectional study included university students in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Questionnaires assessed demographic background, oral health practices (consuming sugar, tobacco use, and oral hygiene), perceived oral health, and Internet addiction. Caries experience and gingivitis were assessed using the World Health Organization criteria. The multivariate general linear analysis assessed the relationship between dependent variables (oral health practices, DMFT, and gingivitis) and exposure (Internet addiction). Data were available for 919 participants, 75.4% females, mean age = 19.8 years, and 1.6% with significant Internet use problem. The mean percentage of teeth with gingivitis was 8.5% and mean DMFT was 2.9. Among those with good perception of oral health and compared with participants with significant Internet use problem, average Internet users had lower consumption of sugar and tobacco (B = −6.52, P=0.03 and B = −2.04, P=0.03), better oral hygiene practices (B = 2.07, P=0.33), higher DMFT (B = 2.53, P=0.10), and lesser gingivitis (B = −15.45, P=0.06). Internet addiction was associated with negative oral health practices and poor clinical outcomes among young Saudis. Holistic health promotion approaches need to address the negative impact of Internet addiction on health and oral health status for this at-risk age group.

scholarly journals Oral health practices and dental caries among Libyan pupils, Benghazi [1993-1994]

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 997-1004
Author(s):  
M. M. Al Sharbati ◽  
T. M. Meidan ◽  
O. Sudani
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Sex Difference ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Oral Health Practices

We investigated the oral health practices and prevalence of dental caries among Libyan pupils [6-12 years], by studying 389 boys and 373 girls selected randomly from 11 public primary schools in three different residential areas indicating different socioeconomic levels. In all, 321 [42.1%] pupils did not brush their teeth, with significant differences in the different areas. The prevalence of dental caries was 61.9%, with no significant sex difference. At 12 years, the decayed, missing and filled teeth index was 1.63, the average decay per child was 1.26 and the prevalence of dental caries was 50%, but the filling needs met was 0.01. Health education programmes to improve oral hygiene practices should be considered.

Oral health practices and oral hygiene status of undergraduate students at Ile-Ife, Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
EO Oyetola ◽  
IE Okunola ◽  
MA Adedigba ◽  
SO Nwhator ◽  
OO Soyele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
Oral Health Practices

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.

Oral health practices and knowledge among parents and hired caregivers

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 403-410
Author(s):  
Q. Alkhubaizi ◽  
A. Moule ◽  
M. Al-Sane ◽  
J. D. Sorkin
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
Oral Health Practices
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document