Geographical Distribution of Dental Caries Prevalence and Associated Factors in Young Adults in Finland

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 346-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Kämppi ◽  
T. Tanner ◽  
J. Päkkilä ◽  
P. Patinen ◽  
M.-R. Järvelin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Caries Prevalence

scholarly journals Investigation of dental caries prevalence, Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (dmft and DMFT indexes) and the associated factors among 9 - 11 years old children

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Alami ◽  
Saeed Erfanpoor ◽  
Elaheh Lael- Monfared ◽  
Ali Ramezani ◽  
Alireza Jafari
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Birth Rate ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background: Oral hygiene is one of the most important health issues in children that affects the health of children. This study aimed to investigate dental caries prevalence, Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (dmft and DMFT Indexes) and the associated factors among 9 -11 years old children.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 4226 primary school students aged 9-11 years old using the census method in Iran. Data were collected by valid and reliable researcher-made checklists. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 24 and using Kruskal Wallis, Mann-Whitney, and Logistic Regression tests.Results: The prevalence of permanent and primary dental caries in all students was 39.73% and 67.72%. The mean (standard deviation) of DMFT in the 9, 10 and 11 age groups were 0.6 (1.11), 0.97 (1.39) and 1.23 (1.63), respectively. The mean (standard deviation) dmft in the 9, 10 and 11 age groups were 3.14 (2.56), 2.46 (2.34) and 1.37 (1.84), respectively. There was a significant difference in DMFT and dmft between age groups (P<0.001). Results of multivariate logistic regression showed that there is a significant relationship between gender, birth rate, place of residence, mother's education, father's education and use of mouthwash with DMFT index (P<0.05). The results of multivariate logistic regression showed that the variables of insurance, residence and mother's job were significantly correlated with dmft index (P<0.05). Conclusion: In this study, the prevalence of dental caries was high. Variables of gender, birth rate, parental education, place of residence, use of mouthwash, having health insurance and mother's job were effective in predicting dental caries in students. it seems necessary to hold educational courses to increase awareness among students, educators, and parents about oral Health. Keywords: Elementary students, School, dmft, DMFT, Children, Oral health

Evaluation of dental caries prevalence between diabetic and non-diabetic adolescents

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-46
Author(s):  
B Nazemi Salman ◽  
S Basir Shabestary ◽  
M Kalantary
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Caries Prevalence

scholarly journals Prevalence of dental caries and associated factors among school-aged children in Tripoli, Libya: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hosam Alraqiq ◽  
Ahmid Eddali ◽  
Reema Boufis
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Maternal Employment ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Seventh Grade ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Background In many developing countries, the prevalence of dental caries has increased due to lifestyle changes, lack of preventive services, and inadequate access to dental care. In Arab countries, the increased prevalence of caries has correlated with economic growth over the past decades, resulting in greater access to unhealthy foods and higher consumption of sugar, particularly among children. However, few studies have assessed caries prevalence among pediatric populations in Arab countries. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of dental caries and factors associated with caries among children in Tripoli, Libya. Methods This cross-sectional study included a convenience sample of 1934 children in first grade (age 6–7 years, n = 1000) and seventh grade (age 11–12 years, n = 934). Four health centers in Tripoli were selected for screening based on location and participation in school-entry health examinations. Data were collected through self-administered parent surveys and visual dental screenings by trained examiners from September 24 to October 15, 2019. The survey comprised questions about socioeconomic characteristics and oral health behaviors, including toothbrushing, sugar consumption, and dental care history. During screenings, untreated decay, missing teeth, and filled teeth (DMFT or dmft) were recorded. Prevalence of tooth decay was calculated as the proportion of children with high DMFT/dmft scores. Binary logistic and negative binomial regression analyses (with significance at p ≤ 0.05) were used to assess factors associated with caries. Results Among 1000 first-grade children, 78.0% had decay in their primary teeth, with a mean dmft of 3.7. Among 934 seventh-grade children, 48.2% had caries in their permanent teeth, with a mean DMFT of 1.7. The most significant factors associated with caries prevalence were socioeconomic, such as screening site (first grade, p = 0.02; seventh grade, p < 0.001) and maternal employment (seventh grade, p = 0.02), and behavioral, such as toothbrushing duration (seventh grade, p = 0.01), past dental treatment (both grades, p < 0.001), and past emergency visit (both grades, p < 0.001). Conclusions Caries prevalence was associated with several behavioral and socioeconomic factors, including screening site, maternal employment, toothbrushing duration, past dental treatment, and past emergency visit. Efforts should be made to address these factors to minimize barriers and improve oral health behavior and care utilization. These findings can be used to evaluate current public health initiatives and inform future planning.

Comparison of Dental Caries Prevalence in Patients with Cleft Lip and/or Palate and Their Sibling Controls

2009 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 529-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Al-Dajani
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Cleft Lip And Palate ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
And Control

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of dental caries in patients with cleft lip and/or palate and their cleft-free sibling controls. Methods: The two subject groups (patient and control) comprised 106 participants. The former group consisted of 53 patients with cleft lip and/or palate, aged 12 to 29 years, who visited the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Hospital at Damascus University of Syria. The control group consisted of the patients’ siblings who had no clefts, and they were sex matched to the patient group. Dental caries were examined clinically and were reported using the decayed, missing, and filled permanent teeth (DMFT) index. The DMFT scores were compared between the two groups. Results: The author found an overall association of dental caries with the presence of cleft lip and/or palate (odds ratio  =  2.52; 95% confidence interval  =  1.389–4.574; p < .05). The DMFT index scores were proportionally higher in patients with cleft lip and/or palate compared with the control group (p < .001). Conclusion: Subjects with cleft lip and palate are susceptible to dental caries independently of socioeconomic status.

scholarly journals Experience and Prevalence of Dental Caries in 6 to 12-Year-Old School Children in an Agricultural Community: A Cross-Sectional Study

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Juan José Villalobos-Rodelo ◽  
Martha Mendoza-Rodríguez ◽  
Rosalina Islas-Zarazúa ◽  
Sonia Márquez-Rodríguez ◽  
Mariana Mora-Acosta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
School Children ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Migrant Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Agricultural Worker ◽  
Dmft Index

Objective: To describe the experience and prevalence of dental caries in schoolchildren aged 6–12 years belonging to agricultural manual worker households. Material and Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in two groups of schoolchildren: One considered “children of agricultural worker migrant parents” (n = 157) and the other “children of agricultural worker non-migrant parents” (n = 164). Epidemiological indices for dental caries were calculated for primary (dmft) and permanent (DMFT) dentitions, and compared in terms of age, sex, and the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (SOHI). Two binary logistic regression models for caries prevalence in primary and permanent dentitions were generated in Stata. Results: For primary dentition, we observed the following dmft index: Non-migrants = 1.73 ± 2.18 vs. migrants = 1.68 ± 2.14. Additionally, we recorded the following caries prevalence: Non-migrants = 59.1% vs. migrants = 51.3%. For permanent dentition, we observed the following DMFT index: Non-migrants = 0.32 ± 0.81 vs. migrants = 0.29 ± 0.95. Further, we recorded the following caries prevalence: Non-migrants = 17.6% vs. migrants = 12.8%. No differences were observed for either dentition (p > 0.05) in caries indices and their components or in caries prevalence. When both caries indices (dmft and DMFT) were combined, the non-migrant group had a higher level of caries experience than the migrant group (p < 0.05). No relationship (p > 0.05) with migrant status was observed in either multivariate models of caries prevalence. However, age did exhibit an association (p < 0.05) with caries. Only the plaque component of SOHI was associated (p < 0.05) with caries in permanent dentition. Conclusions: Although over half of school children from agricultural manual worker households had caries in either or both dentitions and a considerable proportion were untreated lesions, the prevalence levels were somewhat lower than other reports from Mexico in similar age groups. No statistically significant differences were found in caries experience or prevalence in either dentition between non-migrant and migrant groups.

scholarly journals A Study of dental caries prevalence in 12–14 year old school children in Ibadan, Nigeria

2005 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Obafunke Denloye ◽  
Deborah Ajayi ◽  
Olubunmi Bankole
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
School Children ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria

Hepatitis a seroprevalence in children and young adults in Istanbul, Turkey: seroprevalence change and associated factors

2011 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Ceran ◽  
F. Yüksel Kocdogan ◽  
D. Mert ◽  
İ. Erdem ◽  
B. Dede ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Hepatitis A ◽  
Children And Young Adults
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