scholarly journals Regular oral screening and vigilance: can it be a potential lifesaver?

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruchi Gulati ◽  
MadhuSingh Ratre ◽  
Shaleen Khetarpal ◽  
Ajay Parihar
Keyword(s):  
Oral Screening

Abstract C83: Dynamic Optical Contrast Imaging (DOCI): Oral screening in the underserved

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter A. Pellionisz ◽  
Cheng Harrison ◽  
Zachary D. Taylor ◽  
Warren Grundfest ◽  
Maie A. St. John
Keyword(s):  
Contrast Imaging ◽  
Optical Contrast ◽  
Oral Screening

scholarly journals The prevalence of noma in northwest Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. e002141
Author(s):  
Elise Farley ◽  
Modupe Juliana Oyemakinde ◽  
Jorien Schuurmans ◽  
Cono Ariti ◽  
Fatima Saleh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neglected Tropical Diseases ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Drinking Water Source ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Oral Screening

BackgroundNoma, a rapidly progressing infection of the oral cavity, mainly affects children. The true burden is unknown. This study reports estimated noma prevalence in children in northwest Nigeria.MethodsOral screening was performed on all ≤15 year olds, with caretaker consent, in selected households during this cross-sectional survey. Noma stages were classified using WHO criteria and caretakers answered survey questions. The prevalence of noma was estimated stratified by age group (0–5 and 6–15 years). Factors associated with noma were estimated using logistic regression.ResultsA total of 177 clusters, 3499 households and 7122 children were included. In this sample, 4239 (59.8%) were 0–5 years and 3692 (52.1%) were female. Simple gingivitis was identified in 3.1% (n=181; 95% CI 2.6 to 3.8), acute necrotising gingivitis in 0.1% (n=10; CI 0.1 to 0.3) and oedema in 0.05% (n=3; CI 0.02 to 0.2). No cases of late-stage noma were detected. Multivariable analysis in the group aged 0–5 years showed having a well as the drinking water source (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 2.1; CI 1.2 to 3.6) and being aged 3–5 years (aOR 3.9; CI 2.1 to 7.8) was associated with being a noma case. In 6–15 year olds, being male (aOR 1.5; CI 1.0 to 2.2) was associated with being a noma case and preparing pap once or more per week (aOR 0.4; CI 0.2 to 0.8) was associated with not having noma. We estimated that 129120 (CI 105294 to 1 52 947) individuals <15 years of age would have any stage of noma at the time of the survey within the two states. Most of these cases (93%; n=120 082) would be children with simple gingivitis.ConclusionsOur study identified a high prevalence of children at risk of developing advanced noma. This disease is important but neglected and therefore merits inclusion in the WHO neglected tropical diseases list.

Oral screening exam for the primary care physician

1996 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 108-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A. Lazarchik ◽  
Steven J. Filler
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Primary Care Physician ◽  
Care Physician ◽  
Oral Screening

Oral Screening and Brief Spit Tobacco Cessation Counseling: A Review and Findings

2002 ◽  
Vol 66 (9) ◽  
pp. 1088-1098 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stuart A. Gansky ◽  
James A. Ellison ◽  
Catherine Kavanagh ◽  
Joan F. Hilton ◽  
Margaret M. Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Spit Tobacco ◽  
Oral Screening

Cost of oral screening

The Lancet ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 337 (8746) ◽  
pp. 920-921 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.R. Ogden ◽  
J.G. Cowpe ◽  
D.M. Chisholm
Keyword(s):  
Oral Screening

Implementation of a standardized oral screening tool by paediatric cardiologists

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (12) ◽  
pp. 1815-1820
Author(s):  
Shelley I. McCargar ◽  
Joanne Olsen ◽  
Robert J. Steelman ◽  
Jennifer H. Huang ◽  
Elizabeth A. Palmer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Screening Tool ◽  
Invasive Procedure ◽  
Audit And Feedback ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Chart Audit ◽  
Implementation Framework ◽  
Screening Guidelines ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Provider Adherence ◽  
Oral Screening

AbstractBackground:An examination of invasive procedure cancellations found that the lack of pre-procedural oral screening was a preventable cause, for children with congenital heart disease. The purpose of this study was to implement an oral screening tool within the paediatric cardiology clinic, with referral to paediatric dental providers for positive screens. The target population were children aged ≥6 months to <18 years old, being referred for cardiac procedures.Methods:The quality implementation framework method was used for this study design. The multi-modal intervention included education, audit and feedback, screening guidelines, environmental support, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Baseline rates for oral screenings were determined by retrospective chart audit from January 2018 to January 2019 (n = 211). Provider adherence to the oral screening tool was the outcome measure. Positive oral screens, resulting in referral to the paediatric dental clinic, were measured as a secondary outcome. Provider adherence rates were used as a process measure.Results:Data collected over 14 weeks showed a 29% increase in documentation of oral screenings prior to referral, as compared to the retrospective chart audit. During the study period, 13% of completed screenings were positive (n = 5). Provider compliance for the period was averaged at 70% adherence.Conclusion:A substantial increase in pre-procedural oral screenings by paediatric cardiologists was achieved using the quality implementation framework and targeted interventions.

scholarly journals Oral screening: time for a change of terminology and methodology

1999 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 163-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Tickle ◽  
K. Milsom
Keyword(s):  
Oral Screening
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