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Alwadi MA, AlJameel AH, Baker SR, Owens J. Access to oral health care services for children with disabilities: a mixed methods systematic review. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:1002. [PMID: 39192235 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04767-9] [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: 07/13/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Children with disabilities experience poorer oral health and frequently have complex needs. The accessibility of oral health care services for children with disabilities is crucial for promoting oral health and overall well-being. This study aimed to systematically review the literature to identify the barriers and facilitators to oral health care services for children with disabilities, and to propose priority research areas for the planning and provision of dental services to meet their needs. METHODS This was a mixed methods systematic review. Multiple databases searched included MEDLINE, Scopus, PsycINFO, EMBASE, and CINAHL. The search strategy included Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) terms related to children, disabilities, and access to oral health. Eligibility criteria focused on studies about children with disabilities, discussing the accessibility of oral health care. RESULTS Using Levesque's framework for access identified barriers such as professional unwillingness, fear of the dentist, cost of treatment, and inadequate dental facilities. Facilitators of access offered insight into strategies for improving access to oral health care for children with disabilities. CONCLUSION There is a positive benefit to using Levesque's framework of access or other established frameworks to carry out research on oral healthcare access, or implementations of dental public health interventions in order to identify gaps, enhance awareness and promote better oral health practices. The evidence suggests that including people with disabilities in co-developing service provision improves accessibility, alongside using tailored approaches and interventions which promote understanding of the importance of dental care and increases awareness for professionals, caregivers and children with disabilities. TRIAL REGISTRATION Protocol has been registered online on the PROSPERO database with an ID CRD42023433172 on June 9, 2023.
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- Maram Ali Alwadi
- Department of Dental Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- King Salman Center for Disability Research, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Periodontics & Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Dentistry and Society, School of Clinical Dentistry, Academic Unit of Oral Health, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- NIHR Applied Research Collaborative Greater Manchester (NIHR ARC GM), University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Reynolds K, Chimoriya R, Chandio N, Tracey D, Pradhan A, Fahey P, Stormon N, Arora A. Effectiveness of sensory adaptive dental environments to reduce psychophysiology responses of dental anxiety and support positive behaviours in children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: a systematic review and meta-analyses. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:769. [PMID: 37858057 PMCID: PMC10585952 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03445-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND People with Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) experience oral health inequality due to myriad of risk factors and complex needs. Sensory processing difficulties, maladaptive behaviours and dental anxiety contribute to difficulties in receiving preventive and routine dental treatments. This study aimed to systematically review the evidence on the effectiveness of sensory adaptive dental environments (SADE) for children and young adults (up to the ages 24 years) with IDD to address cooperation and dental anxiety. METHODS This review was reported according to The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. MEDLINE (Ovid), The Cochrane Library, Embase, Google Scholar, Web of Science and OT Seeker were searched using appropriate terms to identify Randomised Control Trails (RCTs) that matched inclusion criteria. Screening was conducted by two reviewers after de-duplication based on titles and abstracts followed by full text retrieval. Quality of the included studies was assessed using Cochrane Risk of Bias (ROB)-2 for crossover trials and data extracted by two reviewers. The details of the interventions and effectiveness were compared and discussed narratively, and comparable outcomes were included to meta-analyses using R software. RESULTS A total of 622 articles were identified and five articles met eligibility for inclusion. Three studies used multi-sensory adaptations and one used single sensory adaptation of music. Narrative synthesis showed some evidence of SADE reducing magnitude and duration, although, questionable for reducing the number of maladaptive behaviours. Two studies demonstrated conflicting evidence of the effect of SADE on cooperation. Three studies demonstrated significant positive impact of SADE on psychophysiological outcomes. Despite an overall tendency to favour SADE, no statistically significant difference of maladaptive behaviours was found between SADE and regular dental environment (RDE) (Standardised mean change (SMC) = 0.51; 95% Confidence Interval (CI) -0.20 to 1.22; p = 0.161). SADE was superior to RDE (SMC -0.66; 95% CI -1.01 to -0.30; p = < 0.001) in reducing psychophysiological responses of dental anxiety. CONCLUSION Current evidence suggests that adapting visual, tactile, and auditory aspects of the dental environment in a single or multi-sensory approach demonstrates small positive effects on psychophysiological responses and maladaptive behaviours of dental anxiety for people with IDD. TRIAL REGISTRATION The title of this review was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42022322083).
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- Kaitlyn Reynolds
- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia
- Health Equity Laboratory, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia
- Health Equity Laboratory, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560, Australia
- School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560, Australia
- Philanthropy Nepal (Paropakari Nepal) Research Collaboration, Auburn, NSW, 2144, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia
- Health Equity Laboratory, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560, Australia
- Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560, Australia
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- Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560, Australia
- Centre for Educational Research, Western Sydney University, Kingswood, NSW, 2747, Australia
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- Sydney Dental School, The University of Sydney, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia
- Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD, 4006, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia.
- Health Equity Laboratory, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560, Australia.
- Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW, 2560, Australia.
- Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, The Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia.
- Oral Health Services, Sydney Local Health District and Sydney Dental Hospital, NSW Health, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Australia.
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Lai YYL, Downs JA, Wong K, Zafar S, Walsh LJ, Leonard HM. Enablers and barriers in dental attendance in Rett syndrome: an international observational study. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2022; 42:565-574. [PMID: 35290682 PMCID: PMC9790614 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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AIMS Intellectual and developmental disabilities are heterogeneous in aetiology and presentation, and one cannot make assumptions about the oral health barriers of those with Rett syndrome (RTT) based on findings from generic studies. This study investigated caregivers' perceptions regarding access to dental care for those with (RTT), and associations of dental treatments received by those with RTT with their caregivers' perceived value of oral health and perception of their own as well as their daughter's dental anxiety. METHODS AND RESULTS Retrospective observational data of a subset of individuals with confirmed MECP2 mutations in the InterRett database (n = 216) were used to explore caregiver-related factors and their relationships with longitudinal data on dental service utilisation, using negative binomial regression. The main reported barriers to dental care access for individuals with RTT were primarily dentist-related in nature, regardless of dental service history. Those with reported dental nonattendance were of older age. Increasing levels of caregiver-reported dental fear were associated with less frequent dental check-ups or for any appointments for affected individuals. CONCLUSIONS Dentist-related barriers and caregiver-reported anxiety may both adversely affect dental attendance for those with RTT. Future research should explore caregivers' beliefs and oral health literacy.
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- Yvonne Yee Lok Lai
- UQ Oral Health CentreThe University of Queensland School of DentistryHerstonAustralia,Telethon Kids InstituteUniversity of Western AustraliaPerthWestern AustraliaAustralia
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- Telethon Kids InstituteUniversity of Western AustraliaPerthWestern AustraliaAustralia,Curtin School of Allied HealthCurtin UniversityPerthWestern AustraliaAustralia
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- Telethon Kids InstituteUniversity of Western AustraliaPerthWestern AustraliaAustralia
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- UQ Oral Health CentreThe University of Queensland School of DentistryHerstonAustralia
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- UQ Oral Health CentreThe University of Queensland School of DentistryHerstonAustralia
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McMillion A, Tobiansky B, Wang K, Cronin AJ, Johnson A, Monteiro J, Remington A. UK-based specialist dental professionals' experiences of working with autistic patients. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2021; 42:120-136. [PMID: 34582574 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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AIMS Previous research has demonstrated that autistic individuals often experience difficulties accessing dental care, both as a result of autism specific difficulties and practitioners' attitudes towards autism. However, very little research exists that explores dental professionals' experiences of providing care to their autistic patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the strategies UK-based dental professionals' use when working with autistic patients METHODS AND RESULTS: In this study, dental professionals (n = 16) from a variety of specialty roles (special care, paediatrics, orthodontics) were interviewed. We asked participants to talk through, in depth, specific cases they had encountered in their practice, what sorts of accommodations they had provided, and what concerns had arisen during appointments. Thematic analysis was used to analyses the data and revealed four main themes: the unique dental needs associated with being autistic, effective adaptations to practice, the crucial role of the caregiver, and the importance of specialist knowledge CONCLUSION: Recommendations for how dentists can improve the dental experiences of autistic patients can be drawn from the specialist dentists' responses in this study. These include involving autistic patients in decisions about their treatment and being flexible and willing to work with autistic patients and their caregivers.
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- Audrey McMillion
- Deparatment of Psychology and Human Development, UCL Institute of Education, London, UK
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- Deparatment of Psychology and Human Development, UCL Institute of Education, London, UK
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- Deparatment of Psychology and Human Development, UCL Institute of Education, London, UK
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- Barts Health NHS Trust, The Royal Hospital, The Royal London Hospital, London, UK
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- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital, London, UK
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- Deparatment of Psychology and Human Development, UCL Institute of Education, London, UK
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Matin BK, Williamson HJ, Karyani AK, Rezaei S, Soofi M, Soltani S. Barriers in access to healthcare for women with disabilities: a systematic review in qualitative studies. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2021; 21:44. [PMID: 33516225 PMCID: PMC7847569 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-021-01189-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Background Studies show that different socio-economic and structural factors can limit access to healthcare for women with disabilities. The aim of the current study was to review barriers in access to healthcare services for women with disabilities (WWD) internationally. Methods We conducted a systematic review of relevant qualitative articles in PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus databases from January 2009 to December 2017. The search strategy was based on two main topics: (1) access to healthcare; and (2) disability. In this review, women (older than 18) with different kinds of disabilities (physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities) were included. Studies were excluded if they were not peer-reviewed, and had a focus on men with disabilities. Results Twenty four articles met the inclusion criteria for the final review. In each study, participants noted various barriers to accessing healthcare. Findings revealed that WWD faced different sociocultural (erroneous assumptions, negative attitudes, being ignored, being judged, violence, abuse, insult, impoliteness, and low health literacy), financial (poverty, unemployment, high transportation costs) and structural (lack of insurance coverage, inaccessible equipment and transportation facilities, lack of knowledge, lack of information, lack of transparency, and communicative problems) factors which impacted their access healthcare. Conclusions Healthcare systems need to train the healthcare workforce to respect WWD, pay attention to their preferences and choices, provide non-discriminatory and respectful treatment, and address stigmatizing attitudinal towards WWD. In addition, families and communities need to participate in advocacy efforts to promote WWD’s access to health care.
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- Behzad Karami Matin
- Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health (RCEDH), Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health (RCEDH), Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health (RCEDH), Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Social Development and Health Promotion Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health (RCEDH), Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Mohamed Rohani M, Mohd Nor NA. Dental students' perception on Disability Equality Training as part of the special care dentistry curriculum. J Dent Educ 2021; 85:690-698. [PMID: 33476414 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.12528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Revised: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The Special Care Dentistry (SCD) undergraduate program increasingly aims to address student attitudes toward people with disabilities (PWD). One of the efforts made by the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya (FODUM), is to introduce Disability Equality Training (DET) as part of the learning activity in the SCD curriculum. This study aimed to explore students' perception about the DET program. METHODS This was a qualitative research project exploring students' perception toward DET in 2 cohorts of third-year dental students from FODUM (n = 100). The reflection notes were analyzed using Luborsky's method of thematic analysis. Identification of themes was based on statements that were most frequently reported by students. RESULTS The majority of the students gave positive feedback for the training, which includes enhanced knowledge, attitudes, and skills about treating PWD. They also reflected that the DET improved their understanding of social and professional responsibility. In terms of learning experience, many reported that the training was useful and enjoyable. Students' suggestions for improvement included learning "sign language", visiting special needs centers, and providing simulation exercises involving real PWD. CONCLUSION Students' comments on the DET were positive and they enjoyed the learning experience. The findings support the continuation of DET as part of the undergraduate dental curriculum. Dental institutions seeking to implement or refine the SCD curriculum are encouraged to include DET based on its potential benefits for undergraduate students.
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- Maryani Mohamed Rohani
- Special Care Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Dental Public Health, Department of Community Oral Health and Clinical Prevention, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Hassona Y, Aljafari A, Atef A, Abdalfattah L, Hosey MT. Failure on all fronts: Qualitative analysis of the oral health care experience in individuals with intellectual disability. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2020; 41:235-243. [PMID: 33264435 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2020] [Revised: 11/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To explore the oral health care experience of individuals with intellectual disability and their families. METHODS A qualitative approach utilising face-to-face semi-structured interviews with parents of individuals with intellectual disability. All interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim, and Qualitative Framework Analysis was used to present the results. RESULTS Twenty-six parents of 26 individuals with intellectual disability were interviewed. The interviewees were 10 males and 16 females, and their average age was 46.4 ± 11.2 years (range 28-66). The average age of individuals with intellectual disability was 17.9 ± 9.2 years (range 6-48), and there were 11 (42.3%) males and 15 (57.7%) females. The interviewees reported that challenges to oral health care do occur on multiple levels: (a) home environment; (b) primary dental care; (c) secondary dental care facilities; (d) health and education policies and systems; and (e) societal views on individuals with intellectual disability. CONCLUSION Individuals with intellectual disability and their families are being failed at multiple levels of oral health care, leaving parents feeling frustrated, isolated, and sometimes helpless. Collaborative efforts are needed to train families to prevent oral health disease at home, establish better primary and secondary oral health care systems, and overcome wider cultural, social, and economic barriers.
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- Yazan Hassona
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Periodontics, School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Periodontics, School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Periodontics, School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Division of Population and Patient Health, King's College London Dental Institute, London, UK
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Barriers in Access to Dental Services Hindering the Treatment of People with Disabilities: A Systematic Review. Int J Dent 2020; 2020:9074618. [PMID: 32774378 PMCID: PMC7396116 DOI: 10.1155/2020/9074618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background People with disabilities tend to have greater oral health problems compared to those without disabilities. This may be due to barriers they come across in accessing dental services. Objectives The objective of this systematic review was to provide a critical digest of the scientific literature concerning barriers and facilitators of access to oral health services for people with disabilities. Methods The electronic databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS), and Brazilian Library of Dentistry (BBO) were searched using keywords relevant to the subject. The search was not restricted to specific languages or years of publication; all relevant studies were translated and reviewed. Results Sixteen studies including 14 articles, a doctoral thesis, and a monograph were selected, and their quality was analysed using the Downs and Black assessment tool. Barriers to dental services were divided into physical or nonphysical based on the dentist's perspective, as per the perception of parents/guardians or by the persons with disabilities. The barriers that emerged included the dentist's lack of preparation to assist people with disabilities, structural problems of access to dental offices, communication difficulties, and lack of awareness regarding the need for dental treatment for the disabled person. Conclusion It is concluded that people with disabilities continue to run into complex physical, behavioural, or multidimensional barriers in accessing dental services. Improved training of dentists for the care of this population is hereby emphasized. The legal framework enabling access to dental care for people with disabilities must also be respected in each country.
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Pursitasari I, Allenidekania A, Agustini N. Appreciation family support and the abilities of children with special needs to maintain personal hygiene: an Indonesian case study. Pediatr Rep 2020; 12:8700. [PMID: 32905081 PMCID: PMC7463146 DOI: 10.4081/pr.2020.8700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Family support is needed to empower children with special needs to maintain personal hygiene, includes information, instrumental, emotional, and appreciation support. The study design was cross-sectional, involving 84 parents of children with special needs. The study was conducted via the respondents filling out a questionnaire consisting of three sub-questionnaires. The results showed no relationship between the characteristics of children with special needs and personal hygiene; there was also no relationship between parental characteristics and personal hygiene (P>0.05). There was, however, a relationship between information, instrumental, emotional, and appreciation support and personal hygiene (P<0.005), the most influential support being appreciation support. In conclusion, there was a significant relationship between information, instrumental, emotional, and appreciation support and the ability of children with special needs to maintain their personal hygiene. The recommendations for future studies are different research methods to explore more about the types of family support.
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Rajput S, Kumar A, Puranik MP, Sowmya KR. Oral health inequalities between differently abled and healthy school children in Bengaluru-A cross-sectional study. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2019; 40:55-61. [PMID: 31710118 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Revised: 10/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To assess oral health inequalities between differently-abled and healthy school children. METHODS The study was conducted on a sample of 300 differently-abled and 300 healthy school children in Bengaluru. A calibrated investigator recorded oral health status according to World Health Organization (WHO) proforma 2013. Chi-square/Fisher exact test, Mann-Whitney U test, and multiple logistic regression were applied. A p-value < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. RESULTS Mean DMFT in the study group and the control group was 1.32 ± 1.36 and 1.25 ± 1.21 respectively. In the study group, 52.7% had gingival bleeding compared to 41.0% in the control group. Within the study group, children who belonged to the lower middle class (aOR = 2.02) were more likely to have caries experience whereas visually impaired children (aOR = 0.32), speech and hearing impaired children (OR = 0.10), children suffering from polio (aOR = 0.80), and those with caries-free in deciduous dentition (aOR = 0.42) were less likely to have caries experience in permanent teeth (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Oral health inequalities exist for differently-abled children. Hence, improvement of their oral health status and priority care are needed.
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- Soni Rajput
- Department of Community Dentistry, Goa Dental and College and Hospital, India
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- Department of Community Dentistry, Oral Health Sciences Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore, India
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Phlypo I, Palmers E, Janssens L, Marks L, Jacquet W, Declerck D. The perception of oral health and oral care needs, barriers and current practices as perceived by managers and caregivers in organizations for people with disabilities in Flanders, Belgium. Clin Oral Investig 2019; 24:2061-2070. [PMID: 31485780 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-019-03071-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the perception of oral health and oral care needs, barriers and current practices as perceived by managers and caregivers in organizations for people with disabilities in Flanders. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two questionnaires were developed, one for managers and one for caregivers. The questionnaires were distributed in all 570 organizations for people with disabilities in Flanders. The survey was carried out in February 2018. RESULTS Sixty-five managers completed the questionnaire and 63 of them could be linked to 57 unique organizations (10% of the contacted organizations). Managers perceived oral health to be better (P = 0.019) and mentioned less oral health needs (P = 0.049), when collaboration with a dentist was reported. When an oral health policy had been established in their organization, oral health was also perceived to be better (P = 0.048). The responses of 91 caregivers were included for analysis and 87 of them could be linked to 39 unique organizations (7% of contacted organizations). Seventy percent and 75% of the caregivers mentioned to have enough/comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills, respectively, and 46% were interested in receiving oral health education. Most interest was shown in practical education and education customized to clients' needs. In organizations with an oral health project, more caregivers indicated that the organization was open to oral health questions than in organizations without such a project (97% compared with 81%; P = 0.045). When there was a collaboration with a dentist, the organization was more open to caregivers' questions (96% compared with 72%; P = 0.004) and a clear contact point was more readily available (81% compared with 48%; P = 0.004). Furthermore, caregivers were more interested to receive oral health education (P = 0.023) and mentioned to be more aware of the oral health of their clients (P = 0.015). About 23% and 30% of the caregivers indicated that guidelines were used in their organization for cleaning natural teeth and prostheses, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Despite the low response rate to the survey and reaching the management and caregivers of only 10% and 7% of the organizations respectively, this study indicates relevant issues to be incorporated when formulating recommendations for oral health promotion in people with disabilities in Flanders. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The results of this survey could affect the development of strategies and interventions to ameliorate the oral health of people with disabilities.
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- Inès Phlypo
- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Special Needs in Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Special Needs in Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Oral Health Sciences, Population Studies in Oral Health, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Special Needs in Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Special Needs in Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Educational Science EDWE-LOCI, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050, Brussel, Belgium.,Department of Oral Health Sciences ORHE, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090, Brussel, Belgium.,Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Ghent University, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Population Studies in Oral Health, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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The Analysis of Dental Treatment under General Anaesthesia in Medically Compromised and Healthy Children. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16142528. [PMID: 31311179 PMCID: PMC6678959 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16142528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2019] [Revised: 06/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Dental care under general anaesthesia (GA) is an option when normal treatment cannot be accomplished due to un-cooperation and systemic or cognitive/intellectual disabilities. The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to analyse the dental treatment under GA in medically compromised and healthy children. The data were collected from the medical records of children who received their dental treatment under GA. The data regarding patient age, sex, general health, and type of treatment were analysed. This clinical trial included 229 study subjects (138 males, 91 females) with an average age of 8.34 (SD 3.78). Counts and relative counts were used for description of qualitative data. The association between the variables was analysed using contingency tables. The significance of the findings was tested by the chi-square test. Most of the children were older pre-school 63 (27.51%) and young school children 102 (44.54%). Medical disability (systemic or intellectual) was diagnosed in 142 children (62.01%); the remaining 87 (37.99%) were healthy children. Dental treatment of primary teeth was more commonly performed in healthy children (65.52%) compared to medically compromised children (58.45%) (p = 0.287). The total number of medically compromised children and the total number of healthy children were both considered to be 100% for the purpose of the following calculations. In terms of permanent dentition, medically compromised children required more extractions and fillings (38.03%, 57.04%) compared to healthy children (14.94%, 17.24%, respectively). The results of this study revealed that dental treatment under GA was more commonly performed in medically compromised children in permanent teeth only in comparison to healthy children. Based on these findings, both health professionals and state authorities should focus more on preventive care in medically compromised children in order to improve their oral health.
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Waldron C, Nunn J, Mac Giolla Phadraig C, Comiskey C, Guerin S, van Harten MT, Donnelly‐Swift E, Clarke MJ. Oral hygiene interventions for people with intellectual disabilities. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2019; 5:CD012628. [PMID: 31149734 PMCID: PMC6543590 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012628.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Periodontal (gum) disease and dental caries (tooth decay) are the most common causes of tooth loss; dental plaque plays a major role in the development of these diseases. Effective oral hygiene involves removing dental plaque, for example, by regular toothbrushing. People with intellectual disabilities (ID) can have poor oral hygiene and oral health outcomes. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects (benefits and harms) of oral hygiene interventions, specifically the mechanical removal of plaque, for people with intellectual disabilities (ID). SEARCH METHODS Cochrane Oral Health's Information Specialist searched the following databases to 4 February 2019: Cochrane Oral Health's Trials Register, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL; Cochrane Register of Studies), MEDLINE Ovid, Embase Ovid and PsycINFO Ovid. ClinicalTrials.gov and the World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform were searched for ongoing trials. The Embase search was restricted by date due to the Cochrane Centralised Search Project, which makes available clinical trials indexed in Embase through CENTRAL. We handsearched specialist conference abstracts from the International Association of Disability and Oral Health (2006 to 2016). SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and some types of non-randomised studies (NRS) (non-RCTs, controlled before-after studies, interrupted time series studies and repeated measures studies) that evaluated oral hygiene interventions targeted at people with ID or their carers, or both. We used the definition of ID in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10). We defined oral hygiene as the mechanical removal of plaque. We excluded studies that evaluated chemical removal of plaque, or mechanical and chemical removal of plaque combined. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS At least two review authors independently screened search records, identified relevant studies, extracted data, assessed risk of bias and judged the certainty of the evidence according to GRADE criteria. We contacted study authors for additional information if required. We reported RCTs and NRSs separately. MAIN RESULTS We included 19 RCTs and 15 NRSs involving 1795 adults and children with ID and 354 carers. Interventions evaluated were: special manual toothbrushes, electric toothbrushes, oral hygiene training, scheduled dental visits plus supervised toothbrushing, discussion of clinical photographs showing plaque, varied frequency of toothbrushing, plaque-disclosing agents and individualised care plans. We categorised results as short (six weeks or less), medium (between six weeks and 12 months) and long term (more than 12 months).Most studies were small; all were at overall high or unclear risk of bias. None of the studies reported quality of life or dental caries. We present below the evidence available from RCTs (or NRS if the comparison had no RCTs) for gingival health (inflammation and plaque) and adverse effects, as well as knowledge and behaviour outcomes for the training studies.Very low-certainty evidence suggested a special manual toothbrush (the Superbrush) reduced gingival inflammation (GI), and possibly plaque, more than a conventional toothbrush in the medium term (GI: mean difference (MD) -12.40, 95% CI -24.31 to -0.49; plaque: MD -0.44, 95% CI -0.93 to 0.05; 1 RCT, 18 participants); brushing was carried out by the carers. In the short term, neither toothbrush showed superiority (GI: MD -0.10, 95% CI -0.77 to 0.57; plaque: MD 0.20, 95% CI -0.45 to 0.85; 1 RCT, 25 participants; low- to very low-certainty evidence).Moderate- and low-certainty evidence found no difference between electric and manual toothbrushes for reducing GI or plaque, respectively, in the medium term (GI: MD 0.02, 95% CI -0.06 to 0.09; plaque: standardised mean difference 0.29, 95% CI -0.07 to 0.65; 2 RCTs, 120 participants). Short-term findings were inconsistent (4 RCTs; low- to very low-certainty evidence).Low-certainty evidence suggested training carers in oral hygiene care had no detectable effect on levels of GI or plaque in the medium term (GI: MD -0.09, 95% CI -0.63 to 0.45; plaque: MD -0.07, 95% CI -0.26 to 0.13; 2 RCTs, 99 participants). Low-certainty evidence suggested oral hygiene knowledge of carers was better in the medium term after training (MD 0.69, 95% CI 0.31 to 1.06; 2 RCTs, 189 participants); this was not found in the short term, and results for changes in behaviour, attitude and self-efficacy were mixed.One RCT (10 participants) found that training people with ID in oral hygiene care reduced plaque but not GI in the short term (GI: MD -0.28, 95% CI -0.90 to 0.34; plaque: MD -0.47, 95% CI -0.92 to -0.02; very low-certainty evidence).One RCT (304 participants) found that scheduled dental recall visits (at 1-, 3- or 6-month intervals) plus supervised daily toothbrushing were more likely than usual care to reduce GI (pocketing but not bleeding) and plaque in the long term (low-certainty evidence).One RCT (29 participants) found that motivating people with ID about oral hygiene by discussing photographs of their teeth with plaque highlighted by a plaque-disclosing agent, did not reduce plaque in the medium term (very low-certainty evidence).One RCT (80 participants) found daily toothbrushing by dental students was more effective for reducing plaque in people with ID than once- or twice-weekly toothbrushing in the short term (low-certainty evidence).A benefit to gingival health was found by one NRS that evaluated toothpaste with a plaque-disclosing agent and one that evaluated individualised oral care plans (very low-certainty evidence).Most studies did not report adverse effects; of those that did, only one study considered them as a formal outcome. Some studies reported participant difficulties using the electric or special manual toothbrushes. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Although some oral hygiene interventions for people with ID show benefits, the clinical importance of these benefits is unclear. The evidence is mainly low or very low certainty. Moderate-certainty evidence was available for only one finding: electric and manual toothbrushes were similarly effective for reducing gingival inflammation in people with ID in the medium term. Larger, higher-quality RCTs are recommended to endorse or refute the findings of this review. In the meantime, oral hygiene care and advice should be based on professional expertise and the needs and preferences of the individual with ID and their carers.
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- Catherine Waldron
- Trinity College Dublin, University of DublinSchool of Dental ScienceLincoln PlaceDublinIrelandD02 F859
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- Trinity College Dublin, University of DublinSchool of Dental ScienceLincoln PlaceDublinIrelandD02 F859
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- Trinity College Dublin, University of DublinSchool of Nursing and Midwifery24 D'Olier StDublinIrelandD02 T283
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- University College DublinSchool of PsychologyDublinIrelandDO4 V1W8
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- Trinity College Dublin, University of DublinSchool of Dental ScienceLincoln PlaceDublinIrelandD02 F859
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- Trinity College Dublin, University of DublinSchool of Dental ScienceLincoln PlaceDublinIrelandD02 F859
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- Queen's University BelfastCentre for Public HealthInstitute of Clinical Sciences, Block B, Royal Victoria HospitalGrosvenor RoadBelfastNorthern IrelandUKBT12 6BJ
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ABSTRACT Zika virus infection was declared a public health emergency at national and international levels due to the high incidence of the virus infection and its relationship with the birth of children with microcephaly. Patients with microcephaly present significant clinical neuropsychomotor disorders, therefore, dental surgeons should be prepared to treat such patients, observing the possible alterations associated with this condition, as well as the oral diseases. Thus, the purpose of this research study was to inform dental surgeons about the microcephaly associated with the Zika virus, as well as instructing them about the dental care necessary for such condition and its management during the consultations.
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Catteau C, Faulks D, Pereira B, Hennequin M. Could a national oral health promotion program improve the oral hygiene of persons attending special care establishments in France? Evaluation of a pilot program. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2018; 39:10-19. [PMID: 30417534 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2018] [Revised: 10/12/2018] [Accepted: 10/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of an oral health promotion intervention implemented in special care establishments by dentists trained online. Twenty-six dentists intervening in 27 French special care establishments undertook a standardised oral health promotion intervention, including a conference presentation for care staff and hands-on toothbrushing workshops. Oral hygiene status of the residents was performed at baseline and at 6 months, and were compared using the McNemar test. Mixed logistic regression was performed to identify the factors associated with an improvement of dental plaque removal. The oral health intervention was completed by 890 residents: 445 children, 373 adults and 72 elderly adults. At baseline, dental plaque was observed for 79.8% of the 797 dentate residents. Among the 691 dentate residents included in the final analysis, dental plaque removal was improved for 34%. Improvement in dental plaque removal was recorded more often for the group of 13 to 20-year-old residents (OR = 1.97; 95% CI = 1.15-3.38). The results indicate that this programme failed to significantly improve the dental plaque removal of the residents. More research is needed to understand the limiting factors of such interventions.
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- Céline Catteau
- Université Clermont Auvergne, Centre de Recherche en Odontologie Clinique, Clermont-Ferrand, France.,Université Lille, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, Lille, France.,CHU Lille, Service d'Odontologie, Lille, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, Centre de Recherche en Odontologie Clinique, Clermont-Ferrand, France.,CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Service d'Odontologie, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- CHU Clermont-Ferrand, DRCI, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, Centre de Recherche en Odontologie Clinique, Clermont-Ferrand, France.,CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Service d'Odontologie, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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van de Wiel B, van Loon M, Reuland W, Bruers J. Periodontal disease in Down's syndrome patients. A retrospective study. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2018; 38:299-306. [PMID: 30044508 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2017] [Revised: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 07/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM The purpose of this study was to assess the periodontal condition of people with Down syndrome (DS). Furthermore, risk factors were identified for the development of periodontitis. METHODS AND RESULTS Data were collected at the Centre for Special Care Dentistry (CBT) Rijnmond from the records of all 183 registered patients with DS who were 18 years of age on 31 December 2013. Patients were divided into two groups on the basis of their periodontal status: healthy or periodontally compromised. A total of 36.6% of the DS patients had actually incurred damage by periodontitis. The risk factors were: high age at the time of intake, large number of treatment sessions, and impossibility for the "Dutch Periodontal Screening Index" to be measured. In conclusion, the early introduction and continuous attendance of DS patients in a CBT can contributed to better results for a healthy periodontal condition.
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- Centre for Special Care Dentistry, CBT Rijnmond, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Special Care Dentistry, CBT Rijnmond, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Social Dentistry and Behavioural Sciences, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Royal Dutch Dental Association (KNMT), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Ummer-Christian R, Iacono T, Grills N, Pradhan A, Hughes N, Gussy M. Access to dental services for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities - A scoping review. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2018; 74:1-13. [PMID: 29355670 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2017.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2017] [Revised: 11/29/2017] [Accepted: 12/30/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) face considerable challenges in participating in dental services. These challenges include resource constraints and inadequate skills of health service providers to work with this population. AIM The aim was to scope published studies that addressed access to dental services for children with IDD in order to determine the extent to which various barriers have been researched, using an access framework derived from the literature. Access was defined to include the six dimensions of accessibility, availability, affordability, accommodation, acceptability, and appropriateness. METHOD Arksey and O'Malley's scoping review framework was used. Relevant databases (e.g., Medline) were searched for all empirical studies conducted from January 2000 to February 2017 that met inclusion criteria. Data were extracted along the six dimensions of the access framework. RESULTS Sixteen international studies were identified which indicated common key barriers to dental service use: the difficulties of physical inaccessibility, lack of access to information among carers, lack of knowledge of disability issues, and low experience and skills in caring for children with IDD among dental practitioners. CONCLUSIONS Key recommendations made were exploring dental practitioners' understanding of disability legislation and developing training for practitioners to expand on issues specific to IDD.
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- Rahila Ummer-Christian
- La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Edwards Road, Flora Hill, VIC 3550, Australia.
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- La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Edwards Road, Flora Hill, VIC 3550, Australia
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- Nossal Institute of Global Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, 288 Herston Road, Corner Bramston Terrace and Herston Rd, Herston, QLD 4006, Australia
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- Nossal Institute of Global Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
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- La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Edwards Road, Flora Hill, VIC 3550, Australia
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Liu HY, Chen JR, Hsiao SY, Huang ST. Caregivers' oral health knowledge, attitude and behavior toward their children with disabilities. J Dent Sci 2017; 12:388-395. [PMID: 30895080 PMCID: PMC6395374 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2017.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2017] [Revised: 04/29/2017] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Background/purpose This study was undertaken to document the knowledge, attitude and behavior among family caregivers, and to identify the related factors influencing their behavior in promoting their and children's oral health. Materials and methods A cross-sectional study was conducted to collect self-administered questionnaires from 503 family caregivers, who cared for 6-12 year-old children with disabilities in 10 special schools. Multiple regression models were used to analyze the association between caregiver's oral health behaviors and related factors. Results Most caregivers were female (74.8%). The top three sources of oral health knowledge among caregivers were dentists (66.60%), books (34.59%) and television (31.21%). Comparison of oral health knowledge and attitude scores among different education levels of caregivers yielded statistically significant differences (p < 0.05). Eighty-four percent of caregivers cleaned their teeth twice a day and 46.12% used dental floss. More than half of caregivers (60.44%) assisted their children to brush teeth. Only 12.65% took their children to receive fluoride varnish services. Caregivers' favorable oral health behavior was found to be significantly associated with a higher education level, better knowledge and positive attitude. The determining factor of caregivers' preventive behavior was attitude. Education level influenced the caregiver's knowledge. Knowledge is positively associated with attitude. Conclusion Inadequate knowledge is the major factor preventing caregivers from favorable oral health behavior. Oral health related educational programs aimed at promoting caregivers' behavior must take into consideration the caregivers' knowledge level first. Education programs should be recommended to caregivers with a lower education level.
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- Hsiu-Yueh Liu
- Department of Oral Hygiene, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC.,Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC
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- Division of Special Care Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Oral Hygiene, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC.,Division of Special Care Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC
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Waldron C, MacGiolla Phadraig C, Nunn J, Comiskey C, Donnelly-Swift E, Guerin S, Clarke MJ. Oral hygiene programmes for people with intellectual disabilities. Hippokratia 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Catherine Waldron
- Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin; School of Dental Science; Lincoln Place Dublin Ireland D02 F859
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- Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin; School of Dental Science; Lincoln Place Dublin Ireland D02 F859
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- Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin; School of Dental Science; Lincoln Place Dublin Ireland D02 F859
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- Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin; School of Nursing and Midwifery; 24 D'Olier St Dublin Ireland D02 T283
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- Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin; School of Dental Science; Lincoln Place Dublin Ireland D02 F859
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- University College Dublin; School of Psychology; Dublin Ireland DO4 V1W8
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- Queen's University Belfast; Centre for Public Health; Institute of Clinical Sciences, Block B, Royal Victoria Hospital Grosvenor Road Belfast Northern Ireland UK BT12 6BJ
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Dziwak M, Heinrich-Weltzien R, Limberger K, Ifland S, Gottstein I, Lehmann T, Schüler IM. Dental health and odontogenic infections among 6- to 16-year-old German students with special health care needs (SHCN). Clin Oral Investig 2016; 21:1997-2006. [PMID: 27815794 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-016-1988-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2016] [Accepted: 10/20/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This cross-sectional study aimed to assess dental health and odontogenic infections in students with special health care needs (SHCN) in the Free State of Thuringia, Germany. METHODS From 1283 students with SHCN aged 6-16 years, 66.0 % (n = 848 of whom are 35.7 % females and 64.3 % males) with intellectual/learning disabilities (ID/LD), physical disabilities (PD), and sensory disorders (SD) participated after informed consent in oral examinations according to WHO standards. Dental caries was assessed by dmft/DMFT, odontogenic infections by pufa/PUFA. Fissure sealants (FS) were scored in permanent molars. Data were compared to regional and national reference data and analysed by t test and age-adjusted logistic regression models. RESULTS Students with SHCN revealed 41.2 % caries prevalence in permanent and 31.7 % in primary teeth. Highest prevalence/experience of caries and odontogenic infections in primary teeth was recorded in 6-11-year-olds with PD (65.1 %/2.3 dmft; 14.0 %/0.3 pufa). Most affected permanent teeth were observed in students with ID/LD (12-16-year-olds 59.6 %/2.4 DMFT; 6-11-year-olds 2.8 %/0.03 PUFA). All odontogenic infections in 12-16-year-olds occurred in males; n = 9 students revealed n = 9 teeth with pufa/PUFA. Students with ID/LD aged 6-11 years exhibited lowest prevalence of FS (29.0 %) and mean of 0.8 FS. Students with SHCN suffered more than twice as frequent from untreated dental caries and benefited up to 29.0 % less from FS than peers without disabilities. CONCLUSION This first study investigating odontogenic infections of German students with SHCN revealed highest prevalence in primary teeth and in males. Oral health among students with SHCN is reduced, and FS are underutilized compared to German students without disabilities. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Reinforcing the application of FS in students with SHCN might contribute to reducing disparities in oral health.
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- Marco Dziwak
- Department of Preventive and Paediatric Dentistry, Jena University Hospital, Bachstr. 18, 07743, Jena, Germany.
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- Department of Preventive and Paediatric Dentistry, Jena University Hospital, Bachstr. 18, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Public Health Services of Erfurt, Juri-Gagarin-Ring 150, 99084, Erfurt, Germany
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- Public Health Services of Weimar, Markt 13/14, 99423, Weimar, Germany
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- Public Health Services of Eichsfeld, Friedensplatz 1, 37339, Worbis, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Statistics, Computer Sciences and Documentation, Jena University Hospital, Bachstr. 18, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Preventive and Paediatric Dentistry, Jena University Hospital, Bachstr. 18, 07743, Jena, Germany
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Preventive and invasive treatment in special needs patients: a German retrospective study. Clin Oral Investig 2016; 21:1343-1350. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-016-1900-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2015] [Accepted: 07/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Maeng YJ, Kim BR, Jung HI, Jung UW, Kim HE, Kim BI. Diagnostic accuracy of a combination of salivary hemoglobin levels, self-report questionnaires, and age in periodontitis screening. J Periodontal Implant Sci 2016; 46:10-21. [PMID: 26937290 PMCID: PMC4771833 DOI: 10.5051/jpis.2016.46.1.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2015] [Accepted: 12/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study evaluated the predictive performance of a combination of self-report questionnaires, salivary hemoglobin levels, and age as a non-invasive screening method for periodontitis. METHODS The periodontitis status of 202 adults was examined using salivary hemoglobin levels, responses to 10 questions on a self-report questionnaire, and the Community Periodontal Index (CPI). The ability of those two variables and the combination thereof with age to predict the presence of CPI scores of 3-4 and 4 was assessed using logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. RESULTS CPI scores of 3-4 and 4 were present among 79.7% and 46.5% of the sample, respectively. The area under the ROC curves (AUROCs) of salivary hemoglobin levels for predicting prevalence of CPI scores of 3-4 and 4 were 0.63 and 0.67, respectively (with sensitivity values of 71% and 60% and specificity values of 56% and 72%, respectively). Two distinct sets of five questions were associated with CPI scores of 3-4 and 4, with AUROCs of 0.73 and 0.71, sensitivity values of 76% and 66%, and specificity values of 63% and 69%. The combined model incorporating both variables and age showed the best predictive performance, with AUROCs of 0.78 and 0.76, sensitivity values of 71% and 65%, and specificity values of 68% and 77% for CPI scores of 3-4 and 4, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The combination of salivary hemoglobin levels and self-report questionnaires was shown to be a valuable screening method for detecting periodontitis.
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- You-Jin Maeng
- Department of Preventive Dentistry & Public Oral Health, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry & Public Oral Health, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
- BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Periodontology, Research Institute for Periodontal Regeneration, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, Gachon University College of Health Science, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry & Public Oral Health, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
- BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
- Oral Science Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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Nam SH, Jung HI, Kang SM, Inaba D, Kwon HK, Kim BI. Validity of Screening Methods for Periodontitis Using Salivary Hemoglobin Level and Self-Report Questionnaires in People with Disabilities. J Periodontol 2015; 86:536-45. [DOI: 10.1902/jop.2015.140457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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A multicenter study on dental trauma in permanent incisors among Special Olympics athletes in Europe and Eurasia. Clin Oral Investig 2015; 19:1891-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-015-1403-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2013] [Accepted: 01/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Kumar S, Kumar A, Debnath N, Kumar A, K. Badiyani B, Basak D, S. A. Ali M, B. Ismail M. Prevalence and risk factors for non-carious cervical lesions in children attending special needs schools in India. J Oral Sci 2015; 57:37-43. [DOI: 10.2334/josnusd.57.37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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- Sandeep Kumar
- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Hazaribagh College of Dental sciences
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Sarjug Dental College and Hospital
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Hazaribagh College of Dental sciences
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences
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Grewal N, Sethi T, Grewal S. Widening horizons through alternative and augmentative communication systems for managing children with special health care needs in a pediatric dental setup. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2014; 35:114-9. [DOI: 10.1111/scd.12099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Navneet Grewal
- Professor and Head, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry; Government Dental College; Amritsar Punjab India
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- Postgraduate Student, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry; Government Dental College; Amritsar Punjab India
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- Research Assistant, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry; Government Dental College; Amritsar Punjab India
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Alkahtani ZM, Stark PC, Loo CY, Wright WG, Morgan JP. Saudi and U.S. Dental Student Attitudes Toward Treating Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. J Dent Educ 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/j.0022-0337.2014.78.8.tb05785.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry; Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
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- Department of Public Health and Community Service; Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
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- Department of Public Health and Community Service; Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
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Moosani A, Sigal MJ, Glogauer M, Lawrence HP, Goldberg M, Tenenbaum HC. Evaluation of periodontal disease and oral inflammatory load in adults with special needs using oral neutrophil quantification. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2014; 34:303-12. [DOI: 10.1111/scd.12077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Anita Moosani
- Staff Pediatric Dentist; Department of Dentistry; Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto; MSc Pediatric Dentistry Graduate; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Toronto; Former Dental Resident; Department of Dentistry; Mount Sinai Hospital; Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Dentist-in-Chief; Department of Dentistry; Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto; Professor and Head Pediatric Dentistry and Director of Pediatric Dentistry Graduate Program; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Toronto; Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Canadian Institutes of Health Research Group in Matrix Dynamics; Associate Professor of Periodontology; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Toronto; Cross appointed to Faculty of Medicine; University of Toronto, Staff; Division of Research; Department of Dentistry; Mount Sinai Hospital; Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Associate Professor; Department of Biological and Diagnostic Sciences; Dental Public Health; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Toronto; Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Assistant Professor of Periodontology; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Toronto; Head, Division of Periodontology; Department of Dentistry; Mount Sinai Hospital, Staff; Wasser and Orofacial Pain Clinics; Mount Sinai Hospital; Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Professor of Periodontology; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Toronto; Professor, Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology; Faculty of Medicine; University of Toronto, Head; Division of Research; Department of Dentistry; Mount Sinai Hospital; Toronto Ontario Canada
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Trihandini I, Wiradidjaja Adiwoso A, Erri Astoeti T, Marks L. Oral health condition and treatment needs among young athletes with intellectual disabilities in Indonesia. Int J Paediatr Dent 2013; 23:408-14. [PMID: 23163957 DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Data on the oral situation of young people with intellectual disabilities are scarce, especially data of children from a developing country. AIM To describe and to evaluate the oral treatment needs of Special Olympics Special Smiles Athletes in Indonesia between 2004 and 2009. DESIGN A cross-sectional study data were collected through interviews and clinical examinations using the Special Olympics Special Smiles CDC protocol. PARTICIPANTS Indonesian Special Smiles athletes; their mean age was 13.46 years ± 2.97. RESULTS More than 70% of athletes had visible untreated decay. Almost 30% (29.8%) of the athletes had gingival inflammation. Pain in the oral cavity was reported by 28.6%. Athletes who had untreated decay reported 6.67 times (95% CI OR; 4.00-11.14) more pain compared to those who did not have untreated decay. Athletes living in provinces on Java Island had 1.54 times (95% CI OR; 1.15-2.07) more untreated decay compared to the athletes who live in provinces in outer Java Island. 21.63% of the screened athletes were referred to the dentist for urgent treatment. CONCLUSION The results suggest that there is an elevated oral treatment need in Indonesian Special Smiles population.
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- Indang Trihandini
- Department of Biostatistics and Population Studies, Faculty of Public Health, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Catteau C, Faulks D, Mishellany-Dutour A, Collado V, Tubert-Jeannin S, Tardieu C, Hugues P, Roger-Leroi V, Hennequin M. Using e-learning to train dentists in the development of standardised oral health promotion interventions for persons with disability. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2013; 17:143-153. [PMID: 23815691 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/08/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aims to evaluate whether an e-learning curriculum was sufficient to impart the necessary knowledge to dentists to allow them to implement an oral health promotion intervention in an institution for persons with disability. MATERIALS AND METHODS Participants were asked to complete a 10-module online training course and to implement a standardised intervention in an institution. The outcome measures were as follows: online tracking of progress; multiple choice questionnaires completed at the end of most modules; self-efficacy questionnaire completed before and after online training; completion of training and calibration in the use of a standardised risk assessment form; initiation and full completion of an oral health promotion intervention in an institution; satisfaction of participants with the online training experience; and evaluation of the impact of the intervention by the institution staff. RESULTS The study sample included 26 dentists. The 10 modules were passed by 24 dentists, and the mean value of the highest overall score recorded in the multiple questionnaires was 88.4% (± 4.0). Twenty participants completed the self-efficacy questionnaire before and after training; the mean values of scores after training were statistically different and higher than those at baseline. Questionnaire regarding satisfaction with the online training experience was completed by 22 participants; all of them stated that they were satisfied with the online training experience. CONCLUSIONS The results indicate that the online training course helped participants to increase self-efficacy and to provide interventions in institutions. This study could have implications for both undergraduate and postgraduate dental education in France.
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- C Catteau
- Clermont Université, Université d'Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Dental trauma in children with disabilities in India: a comparative study. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2013; 14:221-5. [DOI: 10.1007/s40368-013-0051-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2012] [Accepted: 01/24/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Limeres J, Martínez F, Feijoo JF, Ramos I, Liñares A, Diz P. A new indicator of the oral hygiene habits of disabled persons: relevance of the carer's personal appearance and interest in oral health. Int J Dent Hyg 2013; 12:121-6. [DOI: 10.1111/idh.12033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- J Limeres
- Grupo de Investigación en Odontología Médico-Quirúrgica (OMEQUI); School of Medicine and Dentistry; Santiago de Compostela University; Santiago de Compostela Spain
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- Grupo de Investigación en Odontología Médico-Quirúrgica (OMEQUI); School of Medicine and Dentistry; Santiago de Compostela University; Santiago de Compostela Spain
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- Grupo de Investigación en Odontología Médico-Quirúrgica (OMEQUI); School of Medicine and Dentistry; Santiago de Compostela University; Santiago de Compostela Spain
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- Grupo de Investigación en Odontología Médico-Quirúrgica (OMEQUI); School of Medicine and Dentistry; Santiago de Compostela University; Santiago de Compostela Spain
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- Grupo de Investigación en Odontología Médico-Quirúrgica (OMEQUI); School of Medicine and Dentistry; Santiago de Compostela University; Santiago de Compostela Spain
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- Grupo de Investigación en Odontología Médico-Quirúrgica (OMEQUI); School of Medicine and Dentistry; Santiago de Compostela University; Santiago de Compostela Spain
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Escribano-Hernández A, García-Garraus JM, Hernández-García I. Evaluation of satisfaction among relatives of mentally disabled patients who were users of a dental care protocol under general anaesthesia. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2012; 17:e83-8. [PMID: 21743429 PMCID: PMC3448194 DOI: 10.4317/medoral.17069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2010] [Accepted: 01/21/2011] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objectives: In the field of action of disease associated with dependence the Third Health Plan of Castilla y León
aims specifically at promoting the adjustment of health assistance to the needs of disabled people, according to
their situation.
Our objectives were:
General: To know the satisfaction level among relatives or caregivers of people who were treated according to a protocol
of dental care for mentally disabled people.
Specific: To know if satisfaction is related to any sociodemographic characteristics of patients or to their pathology.
Study design: Cross-sectional study by telephone survey, set in the Primary Health Area of Salamanca.
The target population includes relatives or caregivers of mentally disabled patients who were sent to the hospital
for treatment under general anaesthesia after being attended in Primary Dental Care Units, from 1st of June/2005
to 31st of May/2006.
Social and demographic variables and patients’ diseases, as well as level of satisfaction with the service, were
studied through a survey.
Results: 67.4% of patients’ relatives or caregivers answered the survey, among whom 94.7% (C.I. 95%: 89-100%)
were quite or very satisfied with the service in general.
Conclusion:The protocol has high acceptance despite its difficulties and it has achieved considerable improvements
in several aspects of patients’ life. This level of satisfaction was not related to any sociodemographic or
clinical patient characteristics.
Nevertheless, accessibility aspects and communication with patients may still be improved. Key words: Health care surveys, dental care for disabled, patient satisfaction.
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Ferreira MCD, Guare RO, Prokopowitsch I, Santos MTBR. Prevalence of dental trauma in individuals with special needs. Dent Traumatol 2010; 27:113-6. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2010.00961.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Bissar AR, Kaschke I, Schulte AG. Oral health in 12- to 17-year-old athletes participating in the German Special Olympics. Int J Paediatr Dent 2010; 20:451-7. [PMID: 20642469 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-263x.2010.01065.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is a lack of actual data regarding oral health in children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities. AIM To evaluate the oral health in adolescents with intellectual disabilities participating in the German Special Olympics games 2008. METHODS A free voluntary dental examination was offered to the participating athletes. Dental examinations were performed according to WHO criteria by dental clinicians. In addition, information about the athletes' oral hygiene habits was collected. RESULTS The number of adolescent athletes aged between 12 and 17 years who had their teeth examined was 160. On average they were 15.3 years old. Caries prevalence was 58.1% and the mean DMFT was 2.3. The mean number of fissure sealed teeth was 2.5. About half of the participants showed signs of gum inflammation. The proportion of the adolescents living at home with their parents was 88%. More than 90% of them brushed their teeth by themselves without assistance. CONCLUSIONS Adolescents with intellectual disabilities seem to have benefited from various caries preventive measures which had been introduced during the last two decades in Germany but still have a poorer oral health than the general population. More specific prevention programmes seeking close cooperation with parents, custodians, and caretakers should be developed.
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- Abdul-Razak Bissar
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Purohit BM, Acharya S, Bhat M. Oral health status and treatment needs of children attending special schools in South India: a comparative study. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2010; 30:235-41. [PMID: 21044103 DOI: 10.1111/j.1754-4505.2010.00160.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The aim of this study was to assess and compare oral health status and treatment needs of children with special healthcare needs (SHCN) between the ages of 5 and 15, with a matched group of healthy children, in Udupi District of South India. A cross-sectional study of 265 children with SHCN was compared to 310 healthy children to assess differences in periodontal status, dentition status, treatment needs, and dentofacial anomalies using the WHO criteria. Chi-square, t-test, and Z-tests were performed to compare different variables. p ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. A significantly higher prevalence of caries (89.1%), malocclusion, and poorer periodontal status was observed among children with SHCN compared to the healthy control group. Improving the oral health of these children will require maintaining good oral hygiene practices, which can be achieved with appropriate target-based oral health approaches.
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- Bharathi M Purohit
- Department of Community Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
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Anders PL, Davis EL. Oral health of patients with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2010; 30:110-7. [PMID: 20500706 DOI: 10.1111/j.1754-4505.2010.00136.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 232] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A systematic review of original studies was conducted to determine if differences in oral health exist between adults who have intellectual disabilities (ID) and the general population. Electronic searching identified 27 studies that met the inclusion criteria. These studies were assessed for strength of evidence. People with ID have poorer oral hygiene and higher prevalence and greater severity of periodontal disease. Caries rates in people with ID are the same as or lower than the general population. However, the rates of untreated caries are consistently higher in people with ID. Two subgroups at especially high risk for oral health problems are people with Down syndrome and people unable to cooperate for routine dental care. Evidence supports the need to develop strategies to increase patient acceptance for routine care, additional training for dentists to provide this care, and the development of more effective preventive strategies to minimize the need for this care.
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- Patrick L Anders
- Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Buffalo, New York, USA.
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Meurs D, Rutten M, De Jongh A. ARTICLE: Does information about patients who are intellectually disabled translate into better cooperation during dental visits? SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2010; 30:200-5. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1754-4505.2010.00152.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Cristina Gaio D, Jorge Moyses S, Cesar Bisinelli J, Sotille Franca BH, Tetu Moyses S. Health promoting schools and their impact on the oral health of mentally disabled people in Brazil. Health Promot Int 2010; 25:425-34. [DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daq035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Change in salivary levels of chromogranin A in children by hearing dental air turbine noise. PEDIATRIC DENTAL JOURNAL 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s0917-2394(09)70177-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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