scholarly journals Comparative evaluation of oral hygiene practices and oral health status in autistic and normal individuals

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 58 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Vajawat ◽  
PC Deepika
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Comparative Evaluation ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Normal Individuals

scholarly journals Differences in the oral health status and oral hygiene practices according to the extent of post-stroke sequelae

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 476-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. T. Kim ◽  
J. B. Park ◽  
W. C. Lee ◽  
Y. J. Kim ◽  
Y. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Hygiene Practices

scholarly journals Oral Health Disparities in 6-9 years old Pakistani School Going Children

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Asian Country ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

Introduction. Pakistan, a developing Asian country, faces many challenges in delivering oral health needs. The main problem of Pakistani population especially in rural area, where majority of population resides, is lack of education, of which children constitute significant percentage. Objectives. The purpose of this study was to assess the oral health status and oral hygiene habits of 6- 9 years old school going children who belonged to posh and less posh areas and those who were residing in Rawalpindi but belonged to rural areas. Methods.The study population consisted of 30 school going children of both sexes which were selected by convenience sampling technique. The survey was based on WHO, oral assessment form for children 2015. Results. Evaluation of the oral health status revealed that poor oral hygiene habits were more prevalent in those schoolchildren whose parents had no or little educational background.Conclusions. It may be concluded that at an early age, greatest need of dental health education including proper instruction of oral hygiene practices and school based preventive programs, would help children in improving preventive dental behaviour and attitude which is beneficial for their life time.

Oral Health Status of Autistic Children in India

2011 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Subramaniam ◽  
M Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Repetitive Behaviors ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Behavior Rating Scale

Autism is one of the most severe childhood neuropsychiatric disorders. Autistic individuals are characterized by impairment in social interaction with a restricted range of interests and often, stereotyped repetitive behaviors. Studies on oral health conditions in children with autism are sparse. The complicated disability itself makes clinical research difficult. Aim: The need for baseline information regarding the oral health status of children with autism is essential. Method: The present study assessed the oral health status of 106 autistic children aged 4 to 15 years in Bangalore city, India. The dental caries was recorded according to the WHO criteria; oral hygiene was assessed using the Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified (OHI-S) and its modification for deciduous dentition. The behavior of children towards dental treatment was also assessed using the Frankel's behavior rating scale. Data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis. Results showed that caries experience among autistic children was lower; however they were found to have more debris and calculus deposits. Conclusions: Negative behavior towards dental treatment was seen in autistic children.

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