scholarly journals Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs among Pregnant Women of Raichur District, India: A Population Based Cross-Sectional Study

Scientifica ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ritu Gupta ◽  
Arun Kumar Acharya
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
World Health ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean

Background and Objectives. Pregnancy can be a risk factor for dental diseases as oral tissues are liable to changes due to hormonal variations. The aim of the study was to assess the oral health status and treatment needs among pregnant women of Raichur district, Karnataka, India.Methods. Cross-sectional data was collected from 300 primigravidae from all the 5 taluks of Raichur district visiting the respective community health centre at taluk headquarters. A specially designed questionnaire was used to assess the demographic variables and oral hygiene practices. A clinical examination was done according to WHO (World Health Organization) criteria 1997 and recorded using WHO Oral Health Assessment Form.Results. The mean age of the pregnant women in the study was 21.8 (2.12) years. The prevalence of caries and periodontal diseases was 62.7% and 95%, respectively. The mean DT, MT, FT, and DMFT were 2.06 (2.5), 0.03 (0.17), 0.04 (0.27), and 2.13 (2.54), respectively. The mean OHI-S was 2.87 (1.27). Chi-square test showed that CPI scores increased with the trimester of pregnancy.Conclusion. The present study demonstrates poor oral hygiene and high prevalence of periodontal diseases, as well as a large proportion of unmet dental treatment needs among pregnant women of Raichur district, India.

scholarly journals Comparison of Oral Health Status and Knowledge on Oral Health in Two Age Groups of Schoolchildren: A Cross-sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 340-345
Author(s):  
PR Geethapriya ◽  
D Kandaswamy
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Two Age Groups

ABSTRACT Introduction Oral health plays a pivotal role in the overall wellbeing of children. As children grow, there is a variation in their oral health status due to the changing trends and lifestyle. Aim To evaluate and compare the factors related to oral health status in two age groups of school going children. Materials and methods A total of 582 children aged 8 to 11 years from 3 schools were included. Based on their school grade, they were grouped as younger (third grade) and older (fifth grade) children. Their dental caries status, caries treatment needs, oral hygiene status were assessed. A questionnaire was given to them to assess their knowledge on oral health. Results Both third and fifth grade children had similar caries status. The caries treatment needs was significantly higher (p = 0.02) in fifth grade children of school III. The oral hygiene status was significantly better (p = 0.004) in fifth grade children of school I and third grade children (p < 0.001) of school III. Fifth grade children were found to have more knowledge on oral health and it was statistically significant in school II (p = 0.001). In school III, as caries status increased, the oral hygiene index score significantly increased (p = 0.001). Conclusion Age did not have any influence on the oral health status of children. The older children had better knowledge on oral health, but the oral hygiene practices were not followed effectively How to cite this article Geethapriya PR, Asokan S, Kandaswamy D. Comparison of Oral Health Status and Knowledge on Oral Health in Two Age Groups of Schoolchildren: A Cross-sectional Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2017;10(4):340-345.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of Inpatients at a Medical College Hospital in Haryana

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-11
Author(s):  
Avijit Avasthi ◽  
Girish M Sogi ◽  
Koratagere L Veeresha
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Medical College Hospital ◽  
World Health ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Significant Difference

ABSTRACT Aim To assess the oral health status and felt needs of patients admitted to medical/surgical wards. Materials and methods The cross-sectional study included 346 patients who were recruited from medical/surgical wards. Dental parameters were recorded using the World Health Organization (WHO) Oral Health Assessment Form for Adults, 2013. Results Mean age of patients was 40.77 [standard deviation (SD) ± 14.4] years; 36.4% aged > 45 years and 32.9% educated beyond 10 years of education. 77.2% used toothbrush and 75.7% toothpaste for cleaning of teeth. 91% brushed their teeth at least once a day and 77.7% performed tongue cleaning. Greater number of decayed teeth (3.43 ± 3.38) were seen in those educated ≤ 10 years when compared with those educated beyond this level (2.43 ± 2.55). Participants with low education attainment and higher age group (>45 years) had significantly more teeth missing due to caries/other reasons, and with deeper periodontal disease. Conversely, higher educated and younger aged group (<45 years) participants had significantly greater mean number of sound teeth and teeth without gingival and periodontal abnormalities. There was no significant difference between smokers and nonsmokers, those who ever visited a dentist or not, practicing or not practicing oral hygiene, using tobacco or not, those with diabetes mellitus and/or hypertension or without these conditions. Nearly 80% of the patients felt no requirement for dental treatment. Conclusion Despite adherence to oral hygiene practices, the oral health status of patients admitted to medical/surgical wards was poor. How to cite this article Avasthi A, Sogi GM, Veeresha KL. Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of Inpatients at a Medical College Hospital in Haryana. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2018;52(1):5-11.

Effectiveness of Oral Health Promotion by Community Health Workers in Reducing Periodontal Diseases among Pregnant Women

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sania Sania
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Health Related

Background: Poor periodontal conditions among pregnant women might be a risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes which include preeclampsia, preterm delivery, intrauterine growth restriction, and fetal demise (stillbirth). Aim: To assess the effectiveness of oral health promotion by community health workers in diminishing periodontal diseases among pregnant women in rural areas of Jammu District. Methodology: In this community-based cluster randomized controlled study, Jammu district was divided into 5 administrative provinces with a total of 16 PHCs. In our study baseline assessment of Oral Health-related Knowledge, Attitude and Practices, and Oral health status using Oral Hygiene Index was done among pregnant women. Trained ASHA workers served as a medium to impart oral health education to pregnant females on a regular basis. After 3 months of follow up in the 2nd trimester, again oral health-related knowledge, attitude and practices, and oral health status using Oral Hygiene Index were assessed and oral prophylaxis was done for all pregnant women. After 4-5 months birth outcomes were collected at PHC's. Results: The knowledge about oral health was poor in pregnant women, and it improved after providing health education in pregnant women. Scaling alone as an independent variable did not influence the reduction in the preterm birth week (p= 1.000) and birth weight (p=0.113) at 2ndtrimester of pregnancy. Conclusion: Sociocultural factors, illiteracy, misconception, and the extra burden of work on ASHA workers are the main reasons for the ineffective transfer of knowledge and very little change in oral health behavior in pregnant women.

scholarly journals Oral health status of community dwelling adults aged 50 years and over in Ireland. A cross-sectional analysis of the Wave 3 TILDA cohort.

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Amara Naseer ◽  
Jacinta McLoughlin ◽  
Orna Donoghue ◽  
Rose Anne Kenny ◽  
Brian O'Connell
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
World Health ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Root Caries ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean

Background: Little is known about the current oral health status of adults in Ireland. The aim of this study was to measure the oral health status of community dwelling adults aged 50 years and over in Ireland, and to compare the current status to previous surveys of oral health in adults.  Methods: The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) Wave 3 provided an opportunity to assess the oral health of a subset of TILDA participants. Respondents attending for health assessments at the TILDA centre were offered an oral health examination. The World Health Organization examination criteria were used. Results: Out of the 3111 people who were offered the oral health assessment (OHA), 2525 were examined. Adults below 50 years of age (n=17) and 4 respondents whose oral health data were unavailable at time of analysis were omitted, giving a final sample of 2504 respondents.  Among the OHA sample, 9.9% (249) were edentate; 11.5% (159) of females and 8% (90) of males. Of those aged 65 years and older, 15.6% were edentate compared with 40.9% in 2000-02. The mean number of teeth present in those aged 65 years or older was 14.9 for males and 14.2 for females compared with 9.9 and 7.4, respectively, in 2000-02. 56.8% of the dentate sample had 10 or more tooth contacts. The mean DMFT of those aged 50 years or more was 18.5 and the Root Caries Index (RCI) was 6.3. For adults aged 65 years and over, the mean DMFT decreased from 25.9 to 20.1 and the Root Caries Index decreased from 11.6 to 9.1, between 2000-02 and 2014-15. Conclusion: The results suggest an improvement in oral health status of community dwelling adults aged 50 years and over in Ireland as compared to the previous Irish survey of 2000-02.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status of Children with Thalassaemia in Melaka: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-175
Author(s):  
Eswara Uma ◽  
Eby Varghese ◽  
Ankita Arora ◽  
Pathmanathan Shoba S
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Open Bite ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean

Thalassemia is an inherited disorder that involves abnormal haemoglobin formation. This cross-sectional study with universal sampling was conducted from May 2018 to January 2019 to evaluate the oral health status of children with thalassaemia. The sample consisted of 54 transfusion-dependent patients between the ages of 3–17 years old, who were registered at the paediatric day-care centre of Hospital Melaka. Oral health status was evaluated which included soft tissue examination, recording of dental caries, malocclusion and oral hygiene status of the children, while their parents answered a pre-validated self-administered questionnaire on sociodemographic and oral health practices and attitudes. The mean deft (decayed, exfoliated and filled teeth) among the 3–5 years old was 6.71±6.07. The mean DMFT (decayed, missing and filled teeth) was 3.00±3.94 among the 13–17 years old and 1.12±1.42 among the 6–12 years old. Most of the 3–5 years old children exhibited good oral hygiene (71.4%). Dentofacial findings among the 3–5 years old were increased overjet (35.7%) and open bite (28.6%) predominantly. Fractured teeth (69.2%), increased overjet (46.2%) and discolouration (23.1%) were the common dentofacial findings among the 6–12 years old while increased overjet (71.4%), soft tissue lesions (57.1%) and posterior crossbite (28.6%) were seen among the 13–17 years old. In this cohort of children with thalassaemia, the prevalence of dental caries was high in preschool children and older children.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of Police Personnel in Karachi

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-102
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mansoor Majeed ◽  
Naseer Ahmed ◽  
Muhammad Uzair ◽  
Dinaz Ghandhi ◽  
Thelma Farast Bashir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Police Personnel

Background: Oral health is an integral part of general health. Loss of teeth reduces the quality of life. Periodontal diseases constitute the major cause of tooth extraction in adults. A high prevalence of periodontal diseases among adults with considerable disparities between populations has been reported. Many studies have been reported in the literature depicting the periodontal status and treatment needs of different populations. This study aimed to assess the oral health status and treatment needs of police personnel in Sindh Police, Pakistan. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 174 police personnel from the Special Security Unit (SSU) of Sindh Police in Karachi were examined clinically and evaluated using the WHO 2013 Oral Health Assessment Form. Consent was obtained from the concerned authorities. Results: -The study showed that 43.1% (n=75) periodontal status as healthy, 35% (n=61) reported gingivitis and periodontitis and 21.8% (n=38) reported moderate to severe periodontitis. The significant difference found in the periodontal health among males (X2=71.18, P<0.001) and females (X2=9.90, P<0.009). More than 83.3% were suffering from Dental caries. The majority of the examined participants needed prompt treatment which included scaling and tooth restorations. Conclusion: Periodontal and oral health status among the police personnel was noted to be most compromised and there is an immense need to conduct oral health awareness sessions as a mandatory part not only in their training period but should be employed in their daily routine.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs among Intellectually Disabled in Madurai

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 45-48
Author(s):  
S. Dheepthasri ◽  
M. Taranath ◽  
Bharath Kumar Garla ◽  
Muthu Karuppaiah ◽  
Umesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
World Health ◽  
Sufficient Evidence ◽  
Intellectually Disabled ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the oral health status and treatment needs among intellectually disabled (ID) people in Madurai city. Objectives: To evaluate the oral health status and treatment needs among ID people in Madurai city. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 133 ID people obtaining training at special schools in Madurai. After obtaining the parental consent of the participants, oral health was assessed using World Health Organization (WHO) proforma 1997 and oral hygiene level was assessed using Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S). Statistical analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, version 22.0 for Windows). Results: The result of the present study shows higher prevalence of oral problems in mentally retarded subjects with 31.6% periodontal disease, 49.6% dental caries, and 39.1% poor oral hygiene status, among the study participants. Conclusion: This study gives sufficient evidence to suggest that the oral health status of this disabled population was poor, and there was an increased unmet dental treatment needs.

Oral Health Status in Children with Renal Disorders

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Subramaniam ◽  
M Gupta ◽  
A Mehta
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Buffering Capacity ◽  
World Health ◽  
Enamel Defects ◽  
Renal Disorders ◽  
Salivary Ph ◽  
The Mean

Advances in pediatric nephrology have resulted in increased survival rates of children with renal disorders. Renal disease is characterized by multiple organ involvement, including soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. Data regarding the oral health status of Indian children with renal disorders is scarce. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the oral health status of children with renal disorders in Jaipur city, India. Thirty six children in the age-group of 4-14 years, diagnosed with renal disorders were selected. Data pertaining to demographics, medication history, body mass index and blood investigations were obtained from the hospital records. The World Health Organization (WHO) criteria were used to diagnose dental caries. Enamel defects were recorded according to Developmental Defects of Enamel index. Oral hygiene status, salivary pH and buffering capacity were also assessed. The mean blood hemoglobin value was 9.75gm/dl, blood urea nitrogen 43.06 gm/dl and serum creatinine 1.5 mg/dl. Enamel defects were seen in 58.3% of children. Their mean deft and DMFT scores were 1.5 and 0.5, respectively. The mean Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified (OHI-S) score was 1.56. Gingival overgrowth was not present. Mean salivary pH was 6.92 and buffering capacity of stimulated saliva was 9.86. It is necessary for pediatric dentists to follow preventive oral health regimens that are tailored to these patients.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs Among Residents of Orphanages in Panchkula District, Haryana, India

2015 ◽  
Vol 03 (03) ◽  
pp. 148-151
Author(s):  
Mohit Bansal ◽  
K Veeresha ◽  
Navdeep Walia
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Fluorosis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Diseases ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Objective: To assess the oral health status and treatment needs among residents of orphanages in Panchkula district. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at 11 orphanages of Panchkula District in which all the 464 subjects aged 4-26 years were examined. A Modified WHO format (1997) was used to record the oral health status and demographic details. The inmates needing the treatment were treated up to the best possible extent. Results: The prevalence of dental caries in permanent dentition was found to be 22.7% while for the primary dentition was 5.73%. The mean DMFT was 1.01 whereas the mean dft was 0.28. 58.1% had healthy periodontium, 28% had CPI score 2 followed by 13.6% who had CPI score 1. 16.4% subjects had various grades of dental fluorosis. 56.7% of the subjects had never visited a dental surgeon. Conclusion: The results from this baseline study indicate that the prevalence of dental diseases is high among orphans. They have many cumulative treatment needs and very poor access to oral health care. Therefore, educational programs are to be initiated for the orphans regarding causes, prevention and treatment of dental diseases. It is crucial to generate considerable efforts to implement health promotion strategies to reverse the observed trends and to provide treatment to dental problems to prevent their biologic and psychological consequences.

scholarly journals THE BIRHOR TRIBES OF RAMGARH DISTRICT, JHARKHAND – A FERRET INTO THEIR ORAL HEALTH STATUS AND TREATMENT NEEDS

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunjan Kumar ◽  
C L Dileep ◽  
Alok Kumar Sethi ◽  
Bhaskar Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
World Health ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Shorea Robusta

Aim and objectives. Jharkhand is a land of 32 listed Tribes, out of which eight tribes have been categorized as ‘Primitive Tribes’ and the Birhors are one among these. The study was aimed at assessing the oral health status and treatment needs of the native Birhors.Material and methods. A cross-sectional household survey of 400 Birhors in the panchayats of Basantpur, Kuju Purvi and Mandu Chatti was conducted. A modified World Health Organization (WHO) Oral Health Assessment Form (1997) was utilized and examined according to the WHO methodology (1997). The recorded data were statistically analyzed using the SPSS version 15. Results. Based on the occupation, it was found that 141 (35.25%) subjects were hunters and 90 (22.50%) subjects practiced agriculture. A majority of 337 (84.25%) subjects were using the Sakhua twigs (Shorea robusta) to clean their teeth. It was observed that 381 (95.25%) subjects were quite healthy and had no oral mucosal lesions. Almost half of the study subjects (45%) were habituated to tobacco and among them 101 (56.11%) subjects were using khaini, followed by 46 (25.56%) subjects who used bidis. The mean decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) Index scores among males and females was 1.05±2.59 and 1.02±2.17, respectively. Subjects with bleeding gums were predominantly seen in the age group of 2-5 years (26.75%) and those with shallow pockets were more commonly seen in the age group of 16-34 years (47.12%). A total of 53 (13.25%) subjects and 33 (8.25%) subjects had a LOA of 4-5 mm and 6-8 mm, respectively. Among males, 0.44±2.60 subjects each needed one/two surface fillings. A total of 14 (3.5%) and 15 (3.75%) subjects needed one-unit prosthesis in the upper and lower jaws, respectively.Conclusion. The study showed that a majority of Birhor tribals (84.25%) used Sakhua twigs to clean their teeth. Almost half of the study subjects (45%) were habituated to tobacco in myriad forms.

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