scholarly journals Epidemiology of Dental Caries in the World

10.5772/31951 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael da Silveira Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
The World

Определение ведущей руки в судебно-медицинской практике с помощью стоматологического индекса КПУ

2020 ◽  
pp. 46-48
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Forensic Medicine ◽  
Left Handed ◽  
Forensic Practice ◽  
The World ◽  
Medical Identification ◽  
The Right

In current forensic medicine practice, the need for the development of new, scientifically based approaches and methods of forensic medical identification is still very important. The number of left-handed people in the world varies from 5 to 30 %, and it can be useful in forensic practice. The possibility of establishing a dominating hand based on the intensity of dental caries (CFE - CARIES-FILLIN-EXTRACTION index) was studied. Taking into consideration the intensity of caries damage to the teeth on the right and left sides of right-handed, left-handed and ambidextras people, we offered and calculated the CFE difference index: «CFE on the right – CFE on the left». Significant differences in the CFE indexes can help to determine what hand has been predominant and it might be useful for forensic specialists.

Objectives and Review of the International Milk Fluoridation Program

1995 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.N. Pakhomo
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
National Level ◽  
Data Bank ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Weighted Mean ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
The World ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
High Level ◽  
Very High

The WHO Global Oral Data Bank (GODB) demonstrates wide varieties of dental caries levels. During the last 10 years, dental caries prevalence in many countries has decreased from very high and high to moderate and low levels. However, there also are countries where dental caries has increased from very low and low to a moderate level. In total in 1993, of the 158 countries for which the WHO GODB has data available, 16 countries indicate a very low level (69 - low, 53 - moderate, 17 - high), and only three a very high level of dental caries. Very high levels of dental caries have been recorded in Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Uruguay. All these data, based on the weighted mean of DMF in 12-year-old children, have been obtained from national surveys or collected from published papers on oral health surveys conducted in selected areas of the countries. Very often, these papers indicated an increase (or decrease) in dental caries in people living in different areas of a particular country; however, the DMF weighted mean at the national level is still without change. One of the most populated countries in the world, China, shows clear evidence from several recent epidemiological studies that the level of dental caries in the urban population is persistently increasing. Dental caries still remains one of the most common diseases affecting a substantial number of children and adults around the world. There is evidence that water or

Are Current Models for Preventive Programs Sufficient for the Needs of Tomorrow?

1995 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
W.H. Bowen
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Protective Effect ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The World ◽  
Small Measure ◽  
Ambient Levels

We can be proud of our accomplishment in the prevention of dental caries. Many children in developed countries are now caries-free; however, by age 50, fewer than 5% of the population is caries-free. The drop in the prevalence of caries among specific age groups is undoubtedly due to widespread exposure to fluorides. However, caries protection by fluorides is not absolute; if caries attack continues throughout life, the prevalence of caries will increase. All available evidence strongly suggests that ambient levels of fluoride in the mouth play a critical role in protection against caries. It is clear that novel methods of delivery, such as sustained-release technology, will be developed to enhance the protective effect of fluoride, utilizing amounts of fluoride significantly less than those currently in use. The problems of preventing dental caries in developing countries are much more severe than those facing Western countries. The prevalence of caries appears to be increasing in no small measure due to the introduction of Western diets. Administration of fluoride through conventional routes is either impractical or inordinately expensive. It appears sensible, therefore, to direct preventive measures through dietary constituents associated with caries. Fluoridation of sugars appears to be a highly practical and safe way to reduce the prevalence of caries in such communities. Fluoride and iodide are currently added to salt in many parts of the world. If we are to reduce the prevalence of caries effectively in all countries and in all age groups, current methods of prevention will have to be greatly enhanced, and/or effective additional approaches will need to be developed.

scholarly journals The estimation of the viable count of mutans streptococcus in waterpipe smokers and cigarette smokers

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
Ausama A Fathallh ◽  
Maha A Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Viable Count ◽  
Selective Medium ◽  
Cigarette Smokers ◽  
Cariogenic Bacteria ◽  
Mutans Streptococcus ◽  
The World ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
Unstimulated Saliva

Background: Waterpipe and cigarette are two products of tobacco consumption, tobacco use has detrimental effects on the oral cavity, numerous studies around the world have reported a significant relationship between smoking and increase dental caries and viable count of cariogenic bacteria, Materials and Methods: unstimulated saliva was collected from 84 subjects and divided equally into three groups waterpipe smokers, cigarette smokers, and non-smokers all of the participants are adult male aged between 25-60 years, dental caries was measured by use DMFT index, while S.mutans and S.sobrinus were isolated by using a selective medium SB 20M (Sugar bacitracin-20 modified) agar Results: this present study showed a significant (p≤0.01). higher DMFT, DT, MT, and FT among cigarette smokers group than both waterpipe smokers and non-smokers groups. The viable count of S mutans was significantly (p≤0.01).higher in the cigarette smokers group followed by the waterpipe smokers group and then the non-smoker's group, while the viable count of S sobrinus showed no statistical differences (P>0.05) between groups. The correlation of DMFT with S.mutans, and S sobrinus count, were significantly positive (p ≤0.05), in the cigarette smokers group only Conclusion: Dental caries increase in cigarette smokers, where the DMFT and S mutans viable count are less affected by waterpipe than cigarette smoking, a positive correlation is found between DMFT and .mutans streptococcus count only in cigarette smokers

Opinion of the Polish Paediatric Dentistry Association (PTSD), Section of Paediatric Dentistry of the Polish Dental Association, Polish Branch of Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF) and the National Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry concerning preventive dental recommendations for patients with disabilities

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karolina Gerreth ◽  
Dorota Olczak-Kowalczyk ◽  
Maria Borysewicz-Lewicka
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Paediatric Dentistry ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Population ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

The problem of treatment of patients with special health needs resulting from the presence of deficits in intellectual, motor or sensory functions, also in dentistry, has not been comprehensively solved. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 15% of the world population has some form of disability. Patients with disabilities are considered to have greater dental treatment needs in comparison to healthy individuals. High incidence and intensity of dental caries as well as frequent gum diseases are observed in this environment. Often the situation is related, among other, to the presence of systemic diseases and the treatment used, limitations in shaping proper dental health behaviors, insufficient knowledge of parents about oral health or barriers in access to dental care. The development of recommendations for parents/caregivers as well as medical staff is required to improve the health of these patients and quality of their life. The document contains information on the etiology and epidemiology of dental caries in patients with disabilities but also prophylactic recommendations for this population of patients and their parents/caregivers and dentists.

Factors Affecting the Detection and Treatment of Occlusal Caries Using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System

2011 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 597-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
AA Al-Khatrash ◽  
YM Badran ◽  
QD Alomari
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Clinical Relevance ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Caries Detection ◽  
Occlusal Caries ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The World ◽  
Predominant Form ◽  
Dental Schools

Clinical Relevance Occlusal caries is the predominant form of dental caries at the present time. This study documents the variability in detection and treatment of occlusal caries among dentists graduating from different dental schools around the world and practicing in Kuwait. Furthermore, it shows that dentists tend to overtreat occlusal caries.

scholarly journals Prevalence of black tooth stains and dental caries in Brazilian schoolchildren

2003 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 157-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
André Gasparetto ◽  
Carlos Alberto Conrado ◽  
Sandra Mara Maciel ◽  
Ernesto Yiokihiro Miyamoto ◽  
Mariliane Chicarelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Target Population ◽  
World Health ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
The World ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Spearman’S Correlation

This study evaluated the correlation between the presence of black extrinsic tooth stains and caries in Brazilian schoolchildren. The target population consisted of 263 children aged 6-12 years. Clinical examinations were performed by four dentists calibrated for the World Health Organization criteria for caries diagnosis. The c² test was used to compare the prevalence of caries between groups of children with and without black tooth stains. Spearman's correlation test was used to analyze the relationship between the presence of black stains and caries severity. Black stains were observed in 14.8% of the children. The number of children with caries-free permanent dentition was not statistically different between groups. The mean DMF-T was 1.46 ± 1.39 for children with black stains and 2.42 ± 2.09 for children without black stains. A negative correlation was observed between the presence (r = -0.16; p<0.05) and severity (r = -0.15; p<0.01) of black stains and DMF-T.

scholarly journals HEALTH BEHAVIOR AND DENTAL CARRIES IN COASTAL COMMUNITY: LITERATURE REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Koko Komarudin ◽  
Maharani Laillyza Apriasari ◽  
Aulia Azizah
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Full Text ◽  
General Public ◽  
Coastal Communities ◽  
The World ◽  
Better Than

ABSTRACTBackground: The important role of coastal communities is not directly in line with their living conditions, which are mostly poor. Dental caries is basically a disease that is also suffered by the general public in Indonesia, even in the world. RISKESDAS 2018 shows the prevalence of caries in Indonesia is 88.8%. Dental caries is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus mutans. People who live in coastal areas are at risk of suffering from dental caries. Brushing behavior also has a relationship with the incidence of dental caries. Method: All articles reviewed were obtained from Pubmed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar with a period of 10 years in full text. using the keywords behavior, caries, and coastal area.Result: Based on reviews from several journals, it was found that the brushing behavior of coastal communities was good, but the frequency of brushing teeth was not appropriate and the behavior of using drinking water had no known fluoride content. There are variations in the category of dental caries at the age level of people in coastal areas.Conclusion: Knowledge and healthy behavior can reduce the risk of dental caries related to the behavior of coastal communities, so that life productivity can be much better than ever.

scholarly journals Prevalence of dental caries among children of SOS children's village in Croatia

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-128
Author(s):  
Zrinka Ivanisevic ◽  
Marko Matijevic ◽  
Zvonimir Uzarevic ◽  
Djordje Petrovic ◽  
Davor Jurlina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
World Health ◽  
Dental Instruments ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The World ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Health Organization

Background/Aim. Oral health is an integral part of general health and an important factor in the overall quality of life. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of dental caries among the children from the SOS Children?s Village in Croatia. Methods. The dental examinations based on the World Health Organization criteria were performed on 88 children from SOS Children?s Village in Croatia. The teeth were clinically examined with standard dental instruments using the visual-tactile method under standard light. The clinical indexes of decayed, missed, and filled (dmft and DMFT, for primary and permantnt teeth, respectively) and decayed, missed, and filled surfaces (DMFS), as well as the significant caries index (SiC) were recorded. Results. Among the children from the SOS Children?s Village caries incidence were 57.94%. The mean dmft, DMFT and DMFS of all children was 1.82, 1.90 and 2.82, respectively. The highest mean dmft and DMFT score of 4.24 and 2.56 was found among 7?10 and 11?14 years old children, respectively. The highest mean DMFS score of 3.85 and 3.90 was found among 11?14 years old children and among the children from the SOS Children?s Village Lekenik, respectively. Among all children, the SiC index was 4.69. There was a significant difference between age groups and children?s place of residence in DMFT, DMFS and SiC. Conclusion. Prevalence of dental caries is low among the children from the SOS Children?s Village in Croatia compared to the children who lived with biological families.

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