scholarly journals Impact of preventive care orientation on caries status among preschool children

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (04) ◽  
pp. 475-479
Author(s):  
Hisham Yehia El Batawi ◽  
Kausar Sadia Fakhruddin
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Preventive Care ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Daycare Centers ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Child Daycare Centers ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aims to study the impact of preventive care orientation given to caregivers of child daycare centers on their knowledge and on the prevalence of early childhood caries (ECC) among preschool children. Materials and Methods: Caregivers of twenty child daycare centers in Emirate of Sharjah were interviewed and 435 children attending these centers were surveyed for decayed missing filled teeth (dmft). The sample data were analyzed using t-tests and one-way ANOVA to assess the statistical significance of the differences in dmft score found between groups. Results: No significant correlation was found between dmft scores and family income of urban or rural centers, mothers' level of education, mothers' employment status in public centers, and frequency of dental visits. There was a significant correlation between dmft scores and mothers' employment status in private centers with the lowest scores among children of working mothers. High caries rates were observed in children attending private daycare centers where sweetened milk, juices, and snacks were served more frequently. There was a significant difference between private and public centers in caregivers' level of knowledge regarding oral health in favor of the latter. Low dmft scores were found to be associated with high level of knowledge of caregivers in public centers. Conclusions: Children are more likely to develop ECC if their caregivers are lacking knowledge or regular provision of preventive care orientation. This makes caregivers and school teachers better candidates for oral health education programs than parents.

scholarly journals Assessment of Parents’ Oral Health Literacy and Its Association with Caries Experience of Their Preschool Children

Children ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Abdul Habeeb Adil ◽  
Sumaiya Zabin Eusufzai ◽  
Aimi Kamruddin ◽  
Wan Muhamad Amir Wan Ahmad ◽  
Nafij Bin Jamayet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

(1) Purpose: To assess the oral health literacy (OHL) of parents and its association with the caries experience of their preschool children attending the Hospital University Sains Malaysia (HUSM), Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. (2) Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study involving a systematic random sampling method, using a sample of 230 parent/preschool child dyads. Among 230 parents, 24 were males and 206 were females (mean age 31.43 ± 5.82); among 230 children, 92 were boys and 138 were girls (mean age 4.82 ± 1.04) attending the pedodontics clinic, HUSM, who participated and met the inclusion criteria. A structured, self-administered oral health literacy questionnaire including sociodemographic factors was used in this study. A child’s oral examination was performed to check the dmft (decayed, missing, filled teeth) status. Statistical analysis was done using descriptive and Spearman’s correlation analysis and multivariate regression analysis. (3) Results: The mean dmft score of children in relation to the OHL level of parents showed a significant difference (p < 0.00). The mean dmft score of children in relation to the OHL level of parents showed the following relationships: Inadequate (7.49 ± 4.10) followed by marginal (3.28 ± 2.67) and then adequate (0.55 ± 1.55). The incidence of caries amongst children in relation to parental employment was more associated with unemployed parents (6.11 ± 4.43) than with employed parents (2.79 ± 3.65). The caries experience amongst children in relation to education of their parents revealed a significant difference (p < 0.001), and the mean dmft score was high amongst preschool children with primary school qualified parents (10.7 ± 4.10) followed by high school (7.04 ± 3.68), vocational (5.81 ± 3.57), diploma (2.61 ± 2.81), and university (1.29 ± 2.27), respectively. The results revealed a valid significant difference (negative correlation, rs = −0.753 **) between the OHL of parents with the dmft score of their preschool children. The age and gender of parents was not significantly associated with OHL, whereas ethnicity (positive correlation, rs = 0.283 **), education (positive correlation, rs = 0.865 **), and employment (negative correlation, rs = −0.490 **) were found to be significant. Conclusion: We conclude that there is a significant association between the OHL of parents with the dmft score of their preschool children. The logistic regression showed that after adjustment for sociodemographic factors, parents’ gender (OR = 0.067, 95% CI: 0.012–0.360), parents’ employment status (OR = 3.247, 95% CI: 0.897–11.754), parents’ OHL score (OR = 0.042, 95% CI: 0.016–0.114), and child age (OR = 2.195, 95% CI: 1.249–3.857) were significantly associated with dental caries in children. Our study concluded that parents’ employment status, age, gender, OHL, and child’s age were significantly associated with the caries experience of their preschool children.

scholarly journals Impact on Quality of Life of Patients Treated by Different File Systems for Root Canal Treatment

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.S. Priyanka ◽  
Lakshmi Nidhi Rao ◽  
Aditya Shetty ◽  
Mithra N. Hegde ◽  
Chitharanjan Shetty
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
File Systems ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Introduction The outcomes of oral health conditions and therapy for those conditions are described by the term “oral health-related quality of life.” Oral health-related quality of life is recognized by the World Health Organization as an important part of the Global Oral Health Program. The study aims to compare the impact of three root canal preparation systems on patients’ quality of life and correlate postoperative pain with the impact on the quality of life. Materials and Methods A survey was performed in which 90 patients were randomly assigned to three groups based on the root canal preparation system: (1) ProTaper Gold (Dentsply, Tulsa Dental Specialties, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States), (2) Neoendo flex (Neoendo, India),and (3) Hyflex EDM/CM (Coltene Whaledent) that included 30 participants in each group. Data collection included the implementation of a demographic data questionnaire, Oral Health Impact Profile 14 (quality of life), and visual analogue scale(pain). The questionnaire was given after root canal treatment in the first 24 hours. The data obtained were statistically analyzed. Results No significant differences were found in the quality of life among study groups. Group 1 demonstrated a highly significant difference in the postoperative pain with p value of 2.67. Conclusion Within the limitations of the present study, Protaper Gold showed a highly significant difference in postoperative pain when compared with other file systems. No significant differences were found in the quality of life among the study groups.

scholarly journals The impact of coronavirus lockdown on oral healthcare and its associated issues of pre-schoolers in China: an online cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang Liu ◽  
Shuang Zhang ◽  
Chenzheng Zhang ◽  
Baojun Tai ◽  
Han Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Wuhan City ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Children’S Oral Health

Abstract Background The sudden outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic influenced people’s daily life. During lockdown of Wuhan city, the oral health and its associated issues of preschool children were investigated and guidance for dental clinics when the epidemic were controlled in the future were also provided. Methods A national online survey was conducted among preschool children and completed by their caregivers. The questionnaire related to children’s oral health status and care behaviour, caregivers' attitudes. The information was statistically analyzed between Wuhan residents and others residents. Results 4495 valid questionnaires were collected. In oral health status, during Wuhan lockdown, 60.8%, 35.5% and 18.3% children had self-reported dental caries, toothache and halitosis respectively. In oral health attitudes, respondents who would increase attention to oral health was more than that would decrease. In oral hygiene behaviour, compared to non-Wuhan children, the children in Wuhan became more active in brushing their teeth. In utilization of dental services in the future, less Wuhan residents would choose to have dental visit directly, 28.5% Wuhan residents and 34.7% non-Wuhan residents agreed all of procedures could be done if proper protected. Conclusions Oral health status and associated issues of preschool children in Wuhan were significantly different from that of others during lockdown of Wuhan city and in the future. Effective measures should be taken as early as possible to protect children's oral health.

scholarly journals Exploring the impact of oral health-related quality of life on the child’s family structure

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. e206621
Author(s):  
Patrícia Rafaela dos Santos ◽  
Felipe Alexandre de Souza ◽  
Diego Patrik Alves Carneiro ◽  
Marcelo de Castro Meneghim ◽  
Silvia Amélia Scudeler Vedovello
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Family Structure ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the impact of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) on the child’s family structure. Methods: A representative sample of 613 children from public preschools, in a city in southeastern Brazil, were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. The sample was determined through probabilistic sampling in two stages (preschools and children). The outcome variable (Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale [ECOHIS]) was multi-categorized in children and family. Independent individual variables were sex, race, family income, parents’/caregivers’ level of education, family income, dental caries, and malocclusion. Initially, individual analyses were performed, relating the study variables to the outcome variables, estimating the raw odds ratio with the respective confidence intervals of 95%. The variables with p < 0.20 in the individual analyses were tested in the multiple logistic regression models, and those with p < 0.10 remained in the model. Results: Impact on OHRQoL was reported by 40.9% of the children and 17% of their families. Children with low family income and caries experience had, respectively, 1.53 (95% CI: 1.00-2.32) (p = 0.0465) and 2.96 (95% CI: 1.81-4.84) (p < 0.0001) more chance of presenting negative impact on OHRQoL. Conclusions: The aspects that most affected the OHRQoL of child’s family structure were low income and dental caries experience.

scholarly journals Impact of Seniors Centers on oral health-related quality of life of older adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Fernanda W. Machado Luz ◽  
Alexandre Emídio Ribeiro Silva ◽  
Ana Paula Perroni ◽  
Marília L. Goettems ◽  
Noéli Boscato
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Clinical Factors ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of older adults participating or not in Seniors Centers (SC). METHODS: Two independent samples were compared: older adults who participate in SC (n = 124) and older adults who visited Primary Healthcare Centers (PHC) and do not participate in SC (n = 164). The data collected consisted of sociodemographic (sex, age, educational level, marital status, family income) and psychosocial characteristics—Sense of Coherence (SOC), anxiety and depression using HADS, happiness—, and oral clinical evaluation—use and need of dental prosthesis and decayed (D), missing (M), or filled (F) teeth. The resulting OHRQoL was evaluated using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). The Mann-Whitney test was used to assess the associations between the independent variables and the OHIP-14. Poisson regression models were also used in the analyses (α=0.05). RESULTS: In the PHC, of the 270 individuals invited to participate in the study, 164 (60.7%) were interviewed and clinically examined; while in the SC, of the 166 individuals invited to participate in the study, 124 (74.7%) were interviewed and clinically examined. After adjustments for sociodemographic, psychosocial and clinical factors, we found that the impact on OHRQoL was 2.8 times higher (95%CI 2.0–4.2) for older adults who did not participate in SC. CONCLUSION: Older adults who participated in SC showed better perception on OHRQoL, independently of sociodemographic, psychosocial and clinical factors.

Conhecimento e Práticas Maternas e Condições de Saúde Bucal de Crianças Assistidas em Uma Unidade Básica de Saúde de um Município no Sul do Brasil

UNICIÊNCIAS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Karina Semencio Avelino ◽  
Ilma Carla de Souza Porcelli ◽  
Valéria Campos Mariano Francelino ◽  
Ermelinda Matsuura ◽  
Nathalia Maciel Corsi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Health Network ◽  
The Public ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

A cárie precoce repercute, negativamente, na vida da criança. Este estudo avaliou o nível de conhecimento, práticas maternas e o padrão de saúde bucal de crianças assistidas pela rede pública de saúde de um município do Sul do Brasil. Foram analisados 279 prontuários de crianças que estavam sendo atendidas na clínica de bebê de uma Unidade Básica de Saúde. O conhecimento, as práticas nos cuidados com a saúde bucal infantil e o perfil sócio demográfico das famílias foram identificados em entrevistas realizadas com as mães no início do atendimento. Verificou-se os procedimentos clínicos-preventivos realizados, número de consultas e faltas e se avaliou a condição de saúde bucal da criança na última consulta. Foram aplicados os testes Mann-Whitney e Kruskal-Wallis, fixando-se o nível de significância em 5%. As mães apresentaram um conhecimento razoável, porém suas práticas, principalmente, com cuidados alimentares das crianças eram precárias. Procedimentos preventivos predominaram na atenção odontológica oferecida, contudo, 20,8% das crianças desenvolveram cárie dentária, sendo o índice ceo-d médio igual a 0,53 (DP=1,35). A maior severidade de cárie se associou à maior idade da criança (<0,001) e da mãe (p=0,006), menor renda familiar (0.036), maior tempo de tratamento (<0,001) e maior número de faltas às consultas (<0,001). A atenção odontológica é importante a partir do primeiro ano de vida, assim como as ações em saúde bucal, com atividades educativas direcionadas aos programas pré-natais, além do desenvolvimento de estratégias para aumentar a adesão das mães/ crianças aos programas promocionais em saúde bucal que são oferecidos pela rede pública de saúde. Palavras-chave: Criança. Saúde Bucal. Mães. Cárie Dentária. Conhecimento. AbstractEarly caries has a negative impact on the child's life. This study evaluated the level of knowledge, maternal practices and oral health pattern of children assisted by the public health network of a municipality in the south of Brazil. Information was analyzed from 279 medical records of children treated at the baby clinic of a Basic-Health-Unit. The knowledge, practices in care of children's oral health and sociodemographic profile of families were identified in interviews with mothers at the beginning of care. The clinical-preventive procedures performed, number of consultations, absences were checked and the child's oral health condition was evaluated at the last visit. The Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests were applied, setting the level of significance at 5%. The mothers presented a reasonable level of knowledge, however, their practices,particularly those about care related to feeding their children were precarious. Preventive procedures predominated the offered dental care, however, 20.8% of the children developed dental caries - mean dmf-t index 0.53 (SD = 1.35). The highest level of caries severity was associated with the highest age of both the child (<0.001) and mother (p = 0.006), lower family income (0.036), longer treatment time (<0.001) and higher number absences to the appointments. Dental care is important from the first year of life onwards, as well as oral health actions, with educational activities directed towards prenatal programs and the development of strategies to increase the adherence of mothers /children to the promotional programs offered by the public health network. Keywords: Child. Oral health. Mothers. Dental Caries. Knowledge. 

Racial and low-income quotas in Brazilian universities: impact on academic performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 156-176
Author(s):  
Claudia Bueno Rocha Vidigal
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The North ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to estimate the impact of racial and low-income quotas on academic performance of students from public and private universities in Brazil. Design/methodology/approach Using propensity score matching applied to student-level data from the National Examination of Student Performance conducted in 2012; this paper identifies the impact of the quota policy on academic performance considering all Brazilian universities. Findings The results indicate that there is no statistically significant difference in academic performance between students admitted under the racial quota and those who had the regular admission (non-quota students). The impact is positive, however, for students from the North region of Brazil and among those with very low family income, whereas a negative impact is observed for those from the Central-West region. In regard to the low-income quota, quota students perform worse than eligible non-quota students as their scores are, on average, 14 percent lower. Similar findings are observed when different subsamples are considered. Originality/value This paper’s main contribution is to provide a broader and more rigorous empirical approach than that presented by the existing literature in order to evaluate the impact of quota policies on academic achievement. Moreover, this study considers all Brazilian institutions whereas previous studies are limited to only one or a few universities.

scholarly journals Impact of Dental Caries on the Quality of Life of Preschool Children in Salvador, Bahia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Anyele Jesus Matos ◽  
Maria Cristina Teixeira Cangussu ◽  
Maria Beatriz Barreto De Sousa Cabral ◽  
Maria Isabel Pereira Vianna ◽  
Tatiana Frederico Almeida
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Early Caries ◽  
The Impact

Dental caries affects most of preschoolers and has important consequences for the development and quality of life of affected children. Aim: To describe the epidemiological status of dental caries in preschoolers in Salvador-BA- Brazil and evaluate the impact of this oral disease on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), considering sociodemographic characteristics. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study in a representative sample of preschool children in Salvador-BA- Brazil. Caries was assessed using dmft and the impact on quality of life used the B-ECOHIS (Brazilian version of the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale). Data collection took place in 2018 through, thorough clinical examination and questionnaire application. Descriptive, univariate, and multivariate analyzes were performed using robust Poisson regression, with a significance level of 5%. Results: 1591 children were examined, and the prevalence of caries was 36.46%. The presence of early caries (adjusted PR = 2.07; 1.82-2.34 95% CI), severe caries (PR = 2.07; 1.84-2.33 95% CI) and child oldest age (adjusted PR = 1.55; 1.36-1.77 95% CI) were associated with children's OHRQoL; child oldest age (adjusted PR = 1.42; 1.19-1.69 95% CI), the presence of early caries (adjusted PR = 2.65; 2.22-3.16 95% CI), severe caries (PR = 3.07; 2.63-3.60 CI 95%) and the number of people in the household (PR = 1.46; 1.22-1.73 CI 95%) were associated with Family OHRQoL. Conclusion: The children evaluated had a high prevalence and severity of early caries. Worst oral health and sociodemographic conditions had a negative impact on the OHRQoL of children and their families.

Periodontal Status and Quality of Life in Adult Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Centre in Kathmandu Valley

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-74
Author(s):  
Sonika Shakya ◽  
Priti Shrestha ◽  
Sabina Poudel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Bad Breath ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: Symptoms of periodontal disease like redness, bleeding on brushing, loosening of affected teeth, and persistent bad breath are not usually documented in a research report. Such symptoms are highly relevant from the patient’s point of view and often have a considerable adverse impact on their daily quality of life. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the periodontal health status and its impact on quality of life. Methods: Clinical attachment loss of total 100 participants were measured at six sites of all teeth and patients divided into severity groups according to loss of attachment. The Nepalese version of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) was used to assess impact of periodontal status on patient’s quality of life. In addition, participants were also asked to complete a simple ‘yes/no’ checklist of symptoms relating to their periodontal health in the past year which included swollen gums, sore gums, receding gums, loose teeth, drifting teeth, bad breath, or toothache. Results: Overall OHIP-14 score significantly differed between patient groups. The impact of oral health on quality of life was greater in patients with high/severe periodontitis and the result was statistically significant (p=0.001). Conclusion: There is significant difference between oral health related quality of life in healthy and periodontally involved patients as assessed by using OHIP-14. Treatment strategies should focus on improving the quality of life of periodontal patients.

Periodontal Health Status and its Impact on the Quality of Life among Diabetics attending Medical and Dental Out Patient Departments of a Tertiary Care Centre of Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-9
Author(s):  
T. Bhagat ◽  
A. Shrestha ◽  
J. Rimal ◽  
R. Maskey ◽  
S.K. Agrawal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
World Health ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
Periodontal Index ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

Background: Diabetics are more prone to periodontal diseases leading to poor oral function affecting their quality of life. The objective of the study was to assess the impact of periodontal health on the quality of life among diabetics using the short version of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP -14). Methods: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Data was collected using translated and validated Nepalese version of OHIP-14 questionnaire and clinical examination for periodontal status (Community Periodontal Index and Loss of Attachment index) was done using mouth mirror and World Health Organization probe under natural light. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS version 11.5. Mann- Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to compare OHIP-14 scores between genders and periodontal status respectively. Statistical significance was established at p<0.05. Results: One hundred and forty-five subjects with confirmed diabetes participated in the study. Overall, 41% were male participants were as 59% were females. Majority of the participants had calculus with CPI score 1 (n=131, 90.3%) and another majority had loss of attachment 3-5 mm with LOA score 1 (n=55, 37.9%). There was no significant difference in mean scores between two genders (p=0.231). The OHIP scores among participants with highest CPI and LOA scores had statistically significant difference (p=0.011 and p=0.006 respectively). Conclusions: Periodontal status was poor among diabetics with significant impact on their oral health related quality of life. Glycemic control along with periodontal maintenance is required to enhance quality of life among such patients. This might be possible with comprehensive medical approach for diabetic patients.

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