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Sfreddo CS, Oliveira LM, Gomes BZ, Ardenghi TM. Discriminant validity of the current gingivitis classification in adolescents: a cohort study. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:6513-6521. [PMID: 37725169 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05256-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the prevalence of gingivitis estimated by the 2018 European Federation of Periodontology/American Academy of Periodontology (EFP/AAP) classification with the other case definitions and assess the ability of this classification system in discriminating sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with the presence of gingivitis in a cohort study. MATERIALS AND METHODS A multistage random sample of 1134 12-year-old adolescents was submitted to a full-mouth examination according to the Community Periodontal Index. Socioeconomic and clinical variables were collected at baseline. Gingivitis was considered according to the following criteria: (a) ≥ 10% of bleeding sites (the 2018 EFP/AAP criteria); (b) ≥ 15% of bleeding sites; and (c) the mean full-mouth bleeding sites. Adjusted multilevel Poisson regression assessed the association between independent variables at baseline and each definition of gingivitis at 2-year follow-up. RESULTS Seven hundred forty-two 14-year-old adolescents were re-revaluated at follow-up. The prevalence of gingivitis was 28.7% according to 10% of bleeding threshold. The 2018 EFP/AAP criteria and other definitions showed higher prevalence and mean of gingivitis for low-household income adolescents and for those with higher levels of dental plaque and untreated dental caries. Nonetheless, the highest strengths of association were observed for the threshold of ≥ 15% of bleeding sites. CONCLUSION The 2018 EFP/AAP case definition of gingivitis showed a similar discriminant validity compared to the 15% threshold and the mean full-mouth bleeding sites. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The 2018 EFP/AAP classification allows the discrimination of important risk factors and should be used for the establishment of priorities for large-scale therapeutic programs.
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- Camila S Sfreddo
- Department of Semiology and Clinic, Faculty of Dentistry, Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Gonçalves Chaves Street, 457, 509 Room, Centro, Pelotas, RS, 96015-560, Brazil.
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- Post-Graduate Program in Oral Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Roraima Avenue, 1000, 26F Building, Santa Maria, Camobi, RS, 97105-900, Brazil
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Gonçalves Chaves Street, 457, Centro, Pelotas, RS, 96015-560, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Oral Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Roraima Avenue, 1000, 26F Building, Santa Maria, Camobi, RS, 97105-900, Brazil
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Knorst JK, Vettore MV, Brondani B, Emmanuelli B, Ardenghi TM. The Different Roles of Structural and Cognitive Social Capital on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Adolescents. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:ijerph20085603. [PMID: 37107885 PMCID: PMC10138599 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20085603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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This study evaluated the relationship of structural and cognitive dimensions of social capital with oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among adolescents. This was a cross-sectional study nested in a cohort of adolescents from southern Brazil. OHRQoL was evaluated using the short version of the Child Perceptions Questionnaire 11-14 (CPQ11-14). Structural social capital was measured by attendance of religious meetings and social networks from friends and neighbours. Cognitive social capital was evaluated through trust in friends and neighbours, perception of relationships in the neighbourhood, and social support during hard times. Multilevel Poisson regression analysis was performed to estimate the association between social capital dimensions and overall CPQ11-14 scores; higher scores corresponded to worse OHRQoL. The sample comprised 429 adolescents with a mean age of 12 years. Adolescents who attended religious meetings less than once a month or never presented higher overall CPQ11-14 scores. Adolescents who did not trust their friends and neighbours, those who believe that their neighbours did not have good relationships, and those reporting no support during hard times also presented higher overall CPQ11-14 scores. OHRQoL was poorer in individuals who presented lower structural and cognitive social capital, with the greatest impact related to the cognitive dimension.
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- Jessica Klöckner Knorst
- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, Brazil
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- Department of Health and Nursing Sciences, University of Agder, Postbox 422, N-4604 Kristiansand, Norway
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-000, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, Brazil
- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +55-55-3220-9272
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Rauber ED, Knorst JK, Noronha TG, Zemolin NAM, Ardenghi TM. Impact of the use of dental services on dental pain according to adolescents' skin colour: a 10-year cohort. Clin Oral Investig 2023:10.1007/s00784-023-04921-7. [PMID: 36829064 PMCID: PMC9957686 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-04921-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Evaluate the association of the interaction between the use of dental services and the skin colour on the occurrence of dental pain over time. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study is a cohort with 10 years of follow-up, started in 2010 with a sample of 639 preschool children (1-5 years old). The use of dental services, race and the presence of dental pain were self-reported by the individuals according to predefined criteria. Multilevel logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the interaction between skin colour and use of dental services in the occurrence of dental pain over time. RESULTS About 449 and 429 were reassessed in 2017 and 2020, respectively. The occurrence of dental pain across the cohort was 60.7%. Caucasian individuals who used dental services throughout the cohort had a 51% lower chance of having a dental pain than those who used dental services but were non-white (OR 0.49; 95% IC 0.27-0.90). CONCLUSION There was a racial inequity in the occurrence of dental pain among individuals who managed to make use of dental services throughout the follow-ups. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The differences found should serve as a warning to the way how individuals with different characteristics are treated and must be used to combat this inequity. Individuals should receive resolute and personalized treatments according to their clinical condition and not according to their socioeconomic characteristics.
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- Everton Daniel Rauber
- Postgraduate Program in Dental Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Rua Conde de Porto Alegre, Santa Maria, RS 961 Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Dental Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Rua Venâncio Aires, Santa Maria, RS 1434 Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Dental Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Rua Conde de Porto Alegre, Santa Maria, RS 961 Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Dental Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Rua Conde de Porto Alegre, Santa Maria, RS 961 Brazil
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- Departament of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil. .,Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Roraima nº 1000 Bairro Camobi, CEP: 97105900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
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Dalla Nora Â, Knorst JK, Comim LD, Racki DNDO, Alves LS, Zenkner JEDA. Factors associated with a cariogenic diet among adolescents: a structural equation modeling approach. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:213-220. [PMID: 36114389 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04714-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the factors directly and indirectly associated with a cariogenic diet among southern Brazilian adolescents. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study included 15-19-year-old students attending high schools in Santa Maria, southern Brazil. The participants completed a questionnaire on sociodemographic and behavioral variables. The Oral Health Impact Profile-14 was applied to collect data on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Clinical examination was used to assess the dental caries status (decayed, missing, and filled teeth index). A cariogenic diet was considered a latent variable measured by the self-perception of a healthy diet and the frequency of consumption of sugary foods and drinks. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the direct and indirect pathways to a cariogenic diet. RESULTS A total of 1197 adolescents were included. Low toothbrushing frequency (standardized coefficient (SC), 0.10; p < 0.05), cigarette smoking (SC, 0.15; p < 0.01), and alcoholic beverages (SC, 0.14; p < 0.01) were directly linked to a cariogenic diet, which, in turn, was directly linked to untreated dental caries (SC, 0.18; p < 0.01) and poor OHRQoL (SC, 0.16; p < 0.01). In addition, household income (via toothbrushing frequency) and age (via alcoholic beverages) were indirectly linked to a cariogenic diet. CONCLUSION A cariogenic diet was consistently associated with a range of unhealthy behaviors during adolescence as well as poor household income. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Health promotion strategies to restrict sugar consumption and encourage healthier lifestyles should be aware of the synergism observed among unhealthy behaviors during adolescence.
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- Ângela Dalla Nora
- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
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Knorst JK, Vettore MV, Ardenghi TM. Social capital and oral health promotion: Past, present, and future challenges. FRONTIERS IN ORAL HEALTH 2022; 3:1075576. [PMID: 36507311 PMCID: PMC9732376 DOI: 10.3389/froh.2022.1075576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Social capital has been widely inserted in health discussions in recent decades. In this sense, social capital has become a popular term and has been highlighted as one of the main determinants of health in the conceptual framework of the social determinants of the World Health Organization. The concept of social capital focuses on the positive consequences of sociability and places these consequences in the broader discussion of capital. In this sense, social capital reflects the benefits that individuals and communities derive from having broad social networks or high levels of social trust. Despite controversies regarding its definition and numerous criticisms, a growing body of evidence suggests that high levels of social capital benefit oral health. This factor has also been recognized as a potential softener of the impact of oral conditions on oral health, through behavioural and psychosocial processes. Thus, efforts to reduce inequities in oral health preferably should be based on their origins and on their complex causal process, such as the social determinants. The future challenges in the area are specially related to the development of interventions and health promotion actions that aim to stimulate social capital, aiming to reduce the impact of social inequalities on oral health throughout the life course.
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- Jessica Klöckner Knorst
- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Health and Nursing Sciences, University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway,Correspondence: Mario Vianna Vettore
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil
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Khajavi A, Radvar M, Moeintaghavi A. Socioeconomic determinants of periodontitis. Periodontol 2000 2022; 90:13-44. [PMID: 35950737 DOI: 10.1111/prd.12448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Amin Khajavi
- Craniomaxillofacial Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Periodontology, Mashhad Dental School, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Periodontology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Lukoševičiūtė J, Argustaitė-Zailskienė G, Šmigelskas K. Measuring Happiness in Adolescent Samples: A Systematic Review. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9020227. [PMID: 35204948 PMCID: PMC8870059 DOI: 10.3390/children9020227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Background: Happiness is a phenomenon that relates to better mental and physical health and even longevity. There has been an increase in surveys assessing subjective well-being as well as happiness, one of the well-being components that reflect one’s feelings or moods. Happiness is mostly measured in adult samples. There is a lack of an overview of the tools used to evaluate adolescent happiness, so this paper aimed to review them. Methods: A literature search was performed in the PubMed and PsycArticles databases (2010–2019). In total, 133 papers met the eligibility criteria for this systematic review. Results: The results are grouped according to the type of measure, single or multiple items, that was used in a study. Almost half of the studies (64 of 133) evaluated subjective happiness using single-item measures. The most commonly used scales were the 4-item Subjective Happiness Scale and the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire. Among the 133 articles analyzed, 18 reported some validation procedures related to happiness. However, in the majority of cases (14 studies), happiness was not the central phenomenon of validation, which suggests a lack of happiness validation studies. Conclusions: Finally, recommendations for future research and for the choice of happiness assessment tools are presented.
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- Justė Lukoševičiūtė
- Department of Health Psychology, Faculty of Public Health, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilžės g. 18, LT-47181 Kaunas, Lithuania; (G.A.-Z.); (K.Š.)
- Faculty of Public Health, Health Research Institute, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilžės g. 18, LT-47181 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +370-37-242908
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- Department of Health Psychology, Faculty of Public Health, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilžės g. 18, LT-47181 Kaunas, Lithuania; (G.A.-Z.); (K.Š.)
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- Department of Health Psychology, Faculty of Public Health, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilžės g. 18, LT-47181 Kaunas, Lithuania; (G.A.-Z.); (K.Š.)
- Faculty of Public Health, Health Research Institute, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilžės g. 18, LT-47181 Kaunas, Lithuania
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Villalobos-Rodelo JJ, Lucas-Rincón SE, Jimenez-Gayosso SI, Hernández-Martínez CT, Márquez-Corona MDL, Pontigo-Loyola AP, Medina-Solís CE, Maupomé G. Characterizing Socioeconomic Inequalities in Professionally Applied Topical Fluoride Treatment Courses in Schoolchildren from a Developing Country. J Immigr Minor Health 2021; 24:351-359. [PMID: 33704655 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-021-01171-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The objective of the present study was to characterize socioeconomic inequalities in the patterns of professionally applied topical fluoride (PATF) in Mexican schoolchildren. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 3029 Mexican schoolchildren. A questionnaire was administered to caregivers to determine sociodemographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral variables. The dependent variable was prevalence of PATF, coded as 0 = without PATF and 1 = with PATF, at any point in life, and separately, in the previous year. Various indicators of socioeconomic position were included. Logistic regression was used in the final multivariate analysis. The prevalence of PATF any time in life was 33.8%, while in the previous year it was 11.4%. The variables associated (p < 0.05) with PATF any time in life were child's older age (OR = 1.12), older age when tooth brushing started (OR = 1.57), higher brushing frequency (OR = 1.60), having health insurance [public (OR = 1.61) or private (OR = 1.45)], if family owned a car (OR = 1.29) and better socioeconomic position [parents' education, second (OR = 1.48) and third (OR = 1.75) tertile]. For PATF in the previous year, the variables associated were older age of mother (OR = 1.03), older age when tooth brushing started (OR = 1.99), higher brushing frequency (OR = 1.68), having health insurance [public (OR = 1.62)] and better socioeconomic position (parents' education, second (OR = 1.57) and third (OR = 1.97) tertile). This study suggests the existence of socioeconomic inequalities in PATF, manifested through socioeconomic position, access to health insurance and household having a car. Identifying and addressing PATF inequalities would improve oral health in the child population.
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- Juan José Villalobos-Rodelo
- Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Social Security and Services for Government Workers, Culiacan, Mexico.,School of Dentistry at Autonomous, University of Sinaloa, Culiacan, Mexico
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- Academic Area of Dentistry of Health Sciences Institute at Autonomous University of Hidalgo State, Pachuca, Mexico.,Clinic of Dental Specialties of the General Hospital of Pachuca, Campus Arista of the Ministry of Health of Hidalgo, Pachuca, Mexico
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- Academic Area of Dentistry of Health Sciences Institute at Autonomous University of Hidalgo State, Pachuca, Mexico.,Doctoral Program in Dental Sciences at the School of Dentistry, Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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- Academic Area of Dentistry of Health Sciences Institute at Autonomous University of Hidalgo State, Pachuca, Mexico.,Doctoral Program in Dental Sciences at the School of Dentistry, Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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- Academic Area of Dentistry of Health Sciences Institute at Autonomous University of Hidalgo State, Pachuca, Mexico. .,Advanced Studies and Research Center in Dentistry "Dr. Keisaburo Miyata" of Faculty of Dentistry At Autonomous, University of the State of Mexico, Toluca, Mexico. .,, Avenida del Álamo # 204, Fraccionamiento Paseo de s. Colonia Santiago Tlapacoya, 42113, Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo, Mexico.
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- Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, Indiana University/Purdue University, Indianapolis, USA.,Indiana University Network Science Institute, Bloomington, IN, USA
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Meira GF, Knorst JK, Maroneze MC, Ortiz FR, Ardenghi TM. Effect of dental caries and socioeconomic status on social capital throughout adolescence: a 6-year follow-up. Braz Oral Res 2020; 34:e104. [PMID: 32901728 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2020.vol34.0104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of clinical and socioeconomic factors on social capital throughout adolescence. A cohort study was performed in 2012 (T1) with a random sample of 1,134 12-year-old adolescents from Santa Maria, Brazil. Questions on socioeconomic factors (maternal education, household income, household crowding) were answered by the parents. Clinicians evaluated their dental caries (decayed, missing, and filled status of permanent teeth) and gingival bleeding (using the Community Periodontal Index). Contextual variables including the mean income of the neighborhood in which the school was located were used (T1). The adolescents were revaluated in 2018 (T2) and answered questions regarding social capital (social trust, social control, empowerment, neighborhood security, and political effectiveness). A path analysis was used to test the relationship between the predictor variables (T1) and social capital (T2). A total of 768 adolescents were reevaluated at a 6-year follow-up (cohort retention rate of 67.7%). Most of the adolescents were girls, with a low household income, about 40% had caries experience (T1), and about 64% had high social capital (T2). The highest neighborhood's mean income was related to a lower household income in T1 (p < 0.01), and this was directly related to a low social capital in T2 (p = 0.04). Furthermore, caries experience at T1 was directly associated with low social capital at T2 (p = 0.03). Socioeconomic factors were also related to caries experience. Individuals who lived in neighborhoods with greater inequality such as families with a low household income and those with untreated dental caries in early adolescence, had a low social capital after follow-up.
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- Gabriela Figueiredo Meira
- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria - UFSM, School of Dentistry, Department of Stomatology Santa Maria,RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria - UFSM, School of Dentistry, Department of Stomatology Santa Maria,RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria - UFSM, School of Dentistry, Department of Stomatology Santa Maria,RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG, School of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria - UFSM, School of Dentistry, Department of Stomatology Santa Maria,RS, Brazil
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Baldo Moraes R, Knorst JK, Brondani B, Baldo Marques B, de Sousa Reis M, Henriqson D, Ardenghi TM. Relationship between gingival bleeding and associated factors with reports of verbal bullying in adolescents. J Periodontol 2020; 92:225-233. [PMID: 32716571 DOI: 10.1002/jper.19-0745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2020] [Revised: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dentofacial features are related to increased bullying episodes in young people. The aim of this study was to assess the association between gingival bleeding and reports of verbal bullying among adolescents. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study conducted with a representative sample of 608 12-year-old adolescents from southern Brazil. The occurrence of verbal bullying was verified through adolescents' self-report. Oral health measurements included the presence of gingival bleeding, dental fracture, dental fluorosis, and dental caries experience. Gingival bleeding was assessed through adolescent self-perception by the following question: "Did you notice any bleeding in your gums?" Demographic, socioeconomic, and psychosocial variables were also evaluated. Poisson regression models with robust variance were used to evaluate the influence of gingival bleeding on the occurrence of verbal bullying. Results are presented as prevalence ratio (PR) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI). RESULTS Out of 608 adolescents evaluated, 577 answered bullying questions. The prevalence of self-reported verbal bullying was 12.8%. Adolescents who presented gingival bleeding had an 80% higher prevalence of verbal bullying than their counterparts (PR 1.80; 95% CI 1.01 -3.19). Dental shame, speech difficulties and influence of dental condition on studies also impacted the higher prevalence of bullying. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that the presence of gingival bleeding negatively impacts the social life of adolescents, causing more episodes of verbal bullying. These findings encourage public health policies aimed at reducing oral health inequities, thus reflecting on the well-being and quality of life of this target population.
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- Renita Baldo Moraes
- Department of Nursing and Dentistry, University of Santa Cruz do Sul, Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Nursing and Dentistry, University of Santa Cruz do Sul, Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Nursing and Dentistry, University of Santa Cruz do Sul, Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Han JY, Lee JS, Lee JH, Jin MH, Kim SH. Associations between dietary habits, emotional state and subjective oral symptoms in 62,276 South Korean adolescents. Int Dent J 2020; 70:347-359. [PMID: 32478418 DOI: 10.1111/idj.12573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate the associations between dietary habits, emotional states, and subjective oral symptoms in Korean adolescents. METHODS Data from 62,276 adolescents were derived from the 13th Korean Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey, conducting from June 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017. Oral symptoms were assessed by asking students whether they had experienced any of following symptoms within the last 12 months: (i) have you had a crack in your teeth or had any broken teeth not caused by exercise or other accidents?, (ii) have you experienced any toothaches while drinking or eating cold or hot beverages or foods?, (iii) have you ever felt throbbing in your teeth?, and (iv) have you experienced any gum pain or gum bleeding? A multivariable Poisson regression model for prevalence ratio (PR) was conducted. RESULTS Of the participants, 53.1% experienced subjective oral symptoms. After adjusting for confounders, participants with consumption of sweet drinks more than five times weekly in dietary behaviors (PR: 1.17 [95% confidence interval (CI); 1.13-1.21]), feeling stress in the emotional state (PR: 1.27 [95% CI; 1.24-1.31]), and never brushing teeth (PR: 1.22 [95% CI; 1.14-1.30]) in the frequency of toothbrushing had higher risks of having oral symptoms compared to the reference group. CONCLUSION Many adolescents in Korea experienced oral symptoms. The consumption of sweet drinks, infrequent toothbrushing, and a negative emotional state adversely affected perceived oral symptoms. Public concern about the oral health of adolescents is warranted.
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- Jae Young Han
- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Changwon, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Changwon, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Changwon, Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Changwon, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Changwon, Korea
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Racki DNDO, Dalla Nora Â, Comim LD, Zenkner JEDA, Alves LS. Erosive tooth wear among South Brazilian adolescents, and its association with sociodemographic variables. Braz Oral Res 2020; 33:e119. [PMID: 31939499 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2019.vol33.0119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of erosive tooth wear (ETW) among 15-19-year-old South Brazilian adolescents, regarding prevalence, extent, severity, intraoral distribution, and sociodemographic risk indicators. A population-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in Santa Maria, southern Brazil, and included a representative sample of 15-19-year-old adolescents. Data collection included the application of a questionnaire and a clinical examination. A questionnaire was sent to the parents/legal guardians of the selected students, containing questions on demographic information, socioeconomic characteristics, and living conditions. After tooth cleaning and drying, all erupted permanent teeth were clinically assessed by two calibrated examiners, and classified according to the Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE). The association between explanatory variables and the outcomes (ETW prevalence and extent) was assessed using Poisson regression models (both unadjusted and adjusted). A total of 1,197 adolescents were included in the study (participation rate of 72.3%). The overall prevalence of ETW was 57%. Severe ETW affected 16% of the sample. Overall, this adolescent population presented 13.3 affected surfaces, and 8.34 affected teeth. In the risk assessment analysis, gender, skin color, socioeconomic status, and family income were significantly associated with ETW. Boys, white adolescents, and those with higher socioeconomic status were more affected by ETW. This population-based cross-sectional study revealed that the prevalence of ETW was high, and that it was associated with sociodemographic variables in this South Brazilian population of adolescents.
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Affiliation(s)
- Débora Nunes de Oliveira Racki
- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria - UFSM, School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria - UFSM, School of Dentistry, Department of Stomatology, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria - UFSM, School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria - UFSM, School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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Koga R, Herkrath APCDQ, Vettore MV, Herkrath FJ, Rebelo Vieira JM, Pereira JV, Rebelo MAB, Queiroz ACD. The role of socioeconomic status and psychosocial factors on gingivitis in socially disadvantaged adolescents. J Periodontol 2019; 91:223-231. [DOI: 10.1002/jper.19-0129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2019] [Revised: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Reyce Koga
- School of DentistryFederal University of Amazonas Manaus AM Brazil
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- Academic Unit of Oral HealthDentistry and SocietySchool of Clinical DentistryUniversity of Sheffield Sheffield UK
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