scholarly journals Oral health in children with special needs

2018 ◽  
Vol 75 (7) ◽  
pp. 675-681 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelena Mandic ◽  
Svetlana Jovanovic ◽  
Zoran Mandinic ◽  
Mirjana Ivanovic ◽  
Dusan Kosanovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Permanent Dentition ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Children With Special Needs ◽  
Permanent Molars

Background/Aim. Due to their primary medical condition, children with special needs often display lower levels of oral hygiene, larger prevalence of caries and other oral diseases. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of dental caries, oral cleanliness and presence of malocclusion in children with disabilities, as well as to evaluate eruption time of the permanent molars. Methods. Case?control study was carried out on a group of 107 children with disabilities at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia. The control group comprised of 104 healthy school children. Results. Children with disabilities had statistically higher mean [decayed missing and filled teeth ? dmft for primary DMF for permanent dentition (dmft DMFT)] values in both dentitions than children from the control group (p < 0.05). Oral cleanliness level was much lower in children with disabilities. A significantly higher percentage of Class II malocclusions and a higher tendency to have a delayed time of eruption of permanent molars were observed in the test group in permanent dentition. Conclusion. Considering poor oral health status and higher tendency for development of malloclusions and delayed eruption, it is necessary to develop preventive dental programmes for children with special needs, as well as improve public awareness about these issues.

Effectiveness of Family-Centered Oral Health Promotion on Toddler Oral Health in Hong Kong

2021 ◽  
pp. 002203452110366
Author(s):  
K.F. Yu ◽  
W. Wen ◽  
P. Liu ◽  
X. Gao ◽  
E.C.M. Lo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Feeding Habits ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Educational Counseling ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Family Centered ◽  
Counseling Approach

Early childhood caries is common in Hong Kong, and parental practices on maintaining good oral health of their young children are far from satisfactory. This article reports on the effectiveness of a randomized controlled trial on family-centered oral health promotion to new parents in establishing proper feeding habits and oral hygiene practices and in reducing caries risk among 3-y-old toddlers. At baseline, pregnant mothers and their husbands were recruited and randomly allocated into 2 groups. The test group received individualized oral health education (OHE) via a behavioral and educational counseling approach while the control group received the OHE pamphlets only. Information related to the feeding habits, oral hygiene practices, and oral health of the toddlers was collected by parent-completed questionnaires and oral examination annually via home visits. A total of 580 families were recruited at baseline, and 436 toddlers were followed up when they reached 3 y old (test, n = 228; control, n = 208; follow-up rate, 75.2%). The proportions of toddlers who held food in the mouth, fell asleep when milk feeding, had prolonged use of the nursing bottle, ate before bed, and consumed a sweet snack daily were significantly lower in the test group than in the control group (all P < 0.05). Significantly higher proportions of toddlers brushed their own teeth twice daily, were brushed by their parents twice daily, and used fluoride toothpaste than in the control group (all P < 0.001). Toddlers in the test group had better oral health status with a lower level of visible plaque, Streptococcus mutans, white spot lesion, and cavitated lesion (all P < 0.05). Family-centered oral health promotion and individualized OHE for parents via a behavioral and educational counseling approach are more effective in establishing good feeding habits and parental toothbrushing practices and in decreasing the caries risk of their toddlers than the distribution of OHE pamphlets alone (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02937194).

scholarly journals Results after two years of non-operative treatment of occlusal surface in children with high caries prevalence

2003 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marisa Maltz ◽  
Berenice Barbachan e Silva ◽  
Danusa Queiroz de Carvalho ◽  
Alexandre Volkweis
Keyword(s):  
Test Group ◽  
Basic Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Occlusal Caries ◽  
Preventive Program ◽  
Permanent Molars ◽  
Recall System ◽  
Individual Disease ◽  
First Permanent Molars

The aim of this study was to describe the 2-year results of an individualized treatment program designed to control occlusal caries in erupting first permanent molars. The sample consisted of 145 five-to-six-year-old students divided into a control group (n=71) and a test group (n=74). All test children received a biannual basic preventive program and a recall system according to individual disease activity. The basic program consisted of 3 (March) and 2 (August) sessions of oral hygiene orientation and toothbrushing with fluoride gel. The analysis of the baseline and 1-2-year data showed a significant reduction in the number of active lesions in the test group. In the control group, there were initially 70 active lesions and after two years 68 surfaces remained with disease and 24 surfaces had been filled. The children in the test group had 80 surfaces with active lesions initially and after two years only 3 surfaces with disease remained. From the 15 cavitated lesions, only 5 surfaces needed to be filled. This program showed that care of erupting teeth on an individualized basis can control occlusal caries.

Effects of Passive Immunization by Anti-Gingipain IgY on the Oral Health of Cats Fed Kibble Diets

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 275-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrícia Massae Oba ◽  
Fernanda Corrêa Devito ◽  
João Paulo Fernandes Santos ◽  
Rafael Nóbrega Stipp ◽  
Márcia de Oliveira Sampaio Gomes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Passive Immunization ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Mixed Breed ◽  
Prevalent Disease ◽  
Adult Cats ◽  
Key Microorganisms

Porphyromonas gulae is one of the key microorganisms in biofilm dysbiosis that leads to periodontal disease, a prevalent disease in cats. Gingipains are proteases secreted that promote the disruption of cell adhesion and the differentiation of osteoclasts. The use of anti-gingipain immunoglobulin Y (IgY-GP) has emerged as a promising alternative to conventional prevention and treatment methods. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of IgY-GP on different parameters related to oral health in cats. Twenty adult mixed-breed cats were divided into 2 groups of 10 cats fed with 2 extruded diets differing only by coating. The control group received a coating of 4 g/kg of powdered egg and the test group received a coating of 4 g/kg of IgY-GP. The experiment followed a crossover design with 2 periods, each lasting 40 days with a washout period of 30 days. The evaluated parameters were plaque, calculus, gingivitis index, and percentage of Porphyromonas gingivalis of the oral cavity (%PG-OC) at baseline and after 40 days of diet consumption. All cats remained healthy throughout the study and no adverse reactions or side effects were observed. After 40 days of IgY-GP consumption, the plaque index was significantly lower compared to the baseline ( P = .0133). There were no significant changes in calculus index, gingivitis index, and %PG-OC between groups after 40 days ( P > .05). The consumption of IgY-GP reduces plaque accumulation, which may lead to an improvement in the oral health of adult cats.

Working Together: Collaboration Among Professionals

1986 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Mittler
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Children With Special Needs ◽  
Collaborative Practices ◽  
Joint Planning ◽  
Working Together

ABSTRACTChildren with disabilities, and those with physical and intellectual disabilities in particular, need co-ordinated multidisciplinary approach as no single profession can hope to achieve very much single-handed. In order to provide appropriate services we should work with and through others who interact with these children. While one of the hallmarks of the good professional is collaboration, collaborative practices are all too infrequent. Some related problems currently affecting the development of services for children with special needs in the U.K. are outlined. Examples of actual and possible productive practice between and among teachers and other professionals are provided, with the desirability of active and systematic joint planning and problem solving, emanating from a base of shared training, stressed.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a family-centered behavioral and educational counselling approach to improve periodontal health of pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pei Liu ◽  
Weiye Wen ◽  
Ka Fung Yu ◽  
Xiaoli Gao ◽  
Edward Chin Man Lo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Family Centered

Abstract Background Poor oral hygiene and high hormone levels during pregnancy can lead to a deterioration in periodontal health. This study assessed the effectiveness of a family-centered behavioral and educational counselling program on improving the periodontal health of women during pregnancy and postpartum. Methods A randomized controlled trial was conducted among pregnant women (10th-22nd gestational week) and their husbands. Participating families were randomized into test and control groups. Intervention in the test group included explanation of oral health education (OHE) pamphlets, oral hygiene instruction, individualized feedback, and proposed solutions to overcome barriers in self-care. Reinforcements were implemented in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy and six months postpartum. In the control group, only OHE pamphlets were distributed. The assessed outcomes were bleeding on probing (BOP), periodontal pocket (Poc), loss of clinical attachment (LoA), and Visible Plaque Index (VPI). The data collection was carried out at baseline (T0), in the 32nd gestational week (T1), and 12 months postpartum (T2). Results Altogether 589 pregnant women were recruited, and 369 attended all three visits (test:188; control:181). In the test group, the mean VPI score at T0 was 0.19, which decreased to 0.14 at T1 and 0.15 at T2. In the control group, the mean VPI decreased from 0.19 at T0 to 0.16 at T1, but increased to 0.22 at T2. A main effect of time and intervention and an interaction between time and intervention were detected (all p < 0.05), indicating that the intervention effect differed between T1 and T2. The test group showed a significantly greater decrease over time than the control group did. Similarly, the mean BOP% decreased more significantly over time in the test group (T0:57%, T1:46%, T2:35%) than in the control group (T0:58%, T1:52%, T2:46%). For Poc and LoA, there were improvements in both study groups at 12 months postpartum, compared with during pregnancy (p < 0.001). Conclusions Providing family-centered, behavioral, and educational counselling to pregnant women at an early stage of pregnancy and with reinforcements can improve their oral hygiene and reduce gingival inflammation. The effect can be sustained over an extended period and is greater than that of distributing oral health leaflets alone. Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov, #NCT02937194. Registered 18 October 2016. Retrospectively registered, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02937194?cond=Family-centered+oral+health+promotion+for+new+parents+and+their+infants&draw=2&rank=1

Effect of Indoor Wall Climbing on Self-Efficacy and Self-Perceptions of Children with Special Needs

2009 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 259-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin R. Mazzoni ◽  
P. Lynn Purves ◽  
Julie Southward ◽  
Ryan E. Rhodes ◽  
Viviene A. Temple
Keyword(s):  
Special Needs ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Children With Special Needs ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Over Time

The impact of a six-week indoor wall climbing on the perceptions of self for children with special needs aged 6–12 years was explored. Participants (n = 46) were randomly assigned to the intervention (girls, n = 4; boys, n = 19) and control groups (girls, n = 5; boys, n = 18). Belayers’ and children’s perceptions of efficacy were measured using specifically designed questionnaires and perceptions of competence and global self-worth were measured using Harter’s (1985) Self-Perception Profile for Children for participants with an adaptive age of 8 years or higher. Children’s self-efficacy and belayers’ ratings of children’s efficacy improved significantly, t(21) = 3.9, p = .001, d = .84 and F(2, 44) = 30.03, p < .001, respectively. The children’s judgments of their athletic and social competence and global self-worth, however, did not change over time or differ from the wait-listed control group (p > .05). These results suggest that it is likely that many experiences that enhance self-efficacy may be needed to improve self-perceptions.

Evaluation of fissure sealant applied to topical fluoride treated teeth

2005 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azza El-Housseiny ◽  
Aly Sharaf
Keyword(s):  
Test Group ◽  
Acid Etching ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fissure Sealant ◽  
Fluoride Treatment ◽  
Permanent Molars ◽  
And Control ◽  
Topical Fluoride ◽  
Sealant Retention

Fissure sealant is an important tool in the prevention of dental caries. This study evaluated the effect of treating the enamel with topical fluoride gel prior to acid etching on sealant retention clinically (Part I) and in vitro (Part II). In part I a split mouth design using contralateral first permanent molars was conducted. Seventy (35 pairs) molars were sealed. Fissure sealant was applied on one side of the mouth (control group) and the contralateral tooth received acidulated phosphate fluoride gel (test group) prior to acid etching. The sealant was evaluated after 6 and 12 months and scored as intact, partially lost or completely missing. In part II, the shear bond strength between sealant and buccal enamel of extracted permanent molars without or with topical fluoride treatment was evaluated. Results showed no statistically significant differences between the test and control groups either clinically or in vitro. It is concluded that topical fluoride application prior to acid etching does not have a deleterious effect on sealant retention. However, further investigations should be conducted using different types of fluoride before altering the traditional practices.

scholarly journals Beyond the brick walls: Homeschooling students with special needs

2013 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen B. Cook ◽  
Katie E. Bennett ◽  
Justin D. Lane ◽  
Theologia K. Mataras
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Children With Special Needs ◽  
Students With Special Needs ◽  
Academic Instruction ◽  
Current State ◽  
Public School Educators ◽  
State Of Research

The percentage of children with special needs receiving academic instruction at home has substantially increased since a resurgence of homeschooling during the 1990s. In light of this information, the purpose of this article was to provide an overview of the history and laws related to homeschooling, the characteristics of homeschool families, and the relevant issues that parents of children with disabilities encountered when choosing to homeschool. This is followed by a discussion of the reasons parents chose to homeschool their children with special needs, as well as the current state of research on homeschooling students with disabilities. Finally, suggestions related to homeschooling students with disabilities were made for future researchers, parents, and public school educators.

Social Diagnostics As a Technology of Social Work with a Family Raising a Child with Disabilities

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
S.N. Ispulova ◽  
◽  
A.A. Shumakova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Psychological Type ◽  
Lesson Plans ◽  
Children With Special Needs ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Raising Children

this article is devoted to the study of the psychological type of parenting of participants in the school of parents in the framework of the project “Platform for family co-creation – growing together” of the “Metallurg” Charitable Foundation. The authors present an analysis of the results of a study on the interest of parents of children with disabilities in attending classes. On the basis of the obtained data, we have developed recommendation-based lesson plans aimed at improving the pedagogical literacy of parents raising children with special needs, as well as preventing undesirable negative consequences.

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