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Proaño D, Huang H, Allin S, Essue BM, Singhal S, Quiñonez C. Oral Health Care Out-of-Pocket Costs and Financial Hardship: A Scoping Review. J Dent Res 2024:220345241253191. [PMID: 39419253 DOI: 10.1177/00220345241253191] [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: 10/19/2024] Open
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The objective of this study is to characterize how financial hardship related to oral health care (OHC) out-of-pocket (OOP) spending has been conceptualized, defined, and measured in the literature and to identify evidence gaps in this area. This scoping review follows Arksey and O'Malley's framework and synthesizes financial hardship from OHC concepts, methodologies, and evidence gaps. We searched Ovid-Medline, Ovid-Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, EconLit, Business Source Premier, and the Cochrane Library. Gray literature was sourced from institutional websites (World Health Organization, United Nations, World Bank Group, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and governmental health agencies) as well as ProQuest Dissertations and Thesis Global. We used defined inclusion and exclusion criteria to select studies published between 2000 and 2023. Of the 1,876 records, 65 met our criteria. The studies conceptualized financial hardship as catastrophic spending, impoverishment, negative coping strategies, bankruptcy, financial burden, food insecurity, and personal financial hardship experience. We found heterogeneity in defining OHC OOP payments and services. Also, financial hardship was frequently measured as catastrophic health expenditure using cross-sectional designs and national household spending surveys from high-income and to a lesser extent lower-middle-income countries. We identify and discuss challenges in terms of conceptualizing financial hardship, study designs, and measurement instruments in the OHC context. Some of the common evidence gaps identified include studying the causal relationship in financial hardship from OHC, assessing the financial hardship and unmet dental needs due to cost relationship, and distinguishing the effect between pain/discomfort and esthetic/cosmetic dental treatments on financial hardship. Financial hardship in OHC needs further exploration and the use of consistent definitions as well must distinguish between treatments alleviating pain/discomfort from esthetic/cosmetic treatments. Our study is relevant for policy makers and researchers aiming to monitor financial protection of OOP payments on OHC in the wake of universal health coverage for oral health.
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- D Proaño
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- North American Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Public Health Ontario, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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Benzian H, Schwendicke F. Economic Considerations in Oral Health: Bridging Gaps, Broadening Horizons. J Dent Res 2024:220345241286462. [PMID: 39394782 DOI: 10.1177/00220345241286462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2024] Open
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- H Benzian
- Department Epidemiology & Health Promotion, WHO Collaborating Center Quality Improvement & Evidence-based Dentistry, College of Dentistry, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital of the Ludwig-Maximilian-University, Munich, Germany
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Luan Y, Sardana D, Jivraj A, Liu D, Abeyweera N, Zhao Y, Cellini J, Bass M, Wang J, Lu X, Cao Z, Lu C. Universal coverage for oral health care in 27 low-income countries: a scoping review. Glob Health Res Policy 2024; 9:34. [PMID: 39252095 PMCID: PMC11384684 DOI: 10.1186/s41256-024-00376-9] [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: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Low-income countries bear a growing and disproportionate burden of oral diseases. With the World Health Organization targeting universal oral health coverage by 2030, assessing the state of oral health coverage in these resource-limited nations becomes crucial. This research seeks to examine the political and resource commitments to oral health, along with the utilization rate of oral health services, across 27 low-income countries. METHODS We investigated five aspects of oral health coverage in low-income countries, including the integration of oral health in national health policies, covered oral health services, utilization rates, expenditures, and the number of oral health professionals. A comprehensive search was conducted across seven bibliographic databases, three grey literature databases, and national governments' and international organizations' websites up to May 2023, with no linguistic restrictions. Countries were categorized into "full integration", "partial integration", or "no integration" based on the presence of dedicated oral health policies and the frequency of oral health mentions. Covered oral health services, utilization rates, expenditure trends, and the density of oral health professionals were analyzed using evidence from reviews and data from World Health Organization databases. RESULTS A total of 4242 peer-reviewed and 3345 grey literature texts were screened, yielding 12 and 84 files respectively to be included in the final review. Nine countries belong to "full integration" and thirteen countries belong to "partial integration", while five countries belong to "no integration". Twelve countries collectively covered 26 types of oral health care services, with tooth extraction being the most prevalent service. Preventive and public health-based oral health interventions were scarce. Utilization rates remained low, with the primary motivation for seeking care being dental pain relief. Expenditures on oral health were minimal, predominantly relying on domestic private sources. On average, the 27 low-income countries had 0.51 dentists per 10,000 population, contrasting with 2.83 and 7.62 in middle-income and high-income countries. CONCLUSIONS Oral health care received little political and resource commitment toward achieving universal health coverage in low-income countries. Urgent action is needed to mobilize financial and human resources, and integrate preventive and public health-based interventions.
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- Yiqun Luan
- Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, Waltham, USA
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- Department of Developmental Sciences, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center College of Dentistry, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- School of Dentistry and Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA
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- International Business School, Brandeis University, Waltham, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, USA
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- Countway Library, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, USA
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- Department of Global Health and Population, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, USA
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- Division of Global Health Equity, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 641 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, 641 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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Nzabonimana E, Malele-Kolisa Y, Hlongwa P. Evaluation of oral health services and challenges faced by oral health practitioners working in Nyarugenge, Rwanda. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0309127. [PMID: 39159170 PMCID: PMC11332939 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0309127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Oral healthcare professionals encounter considerable challenges while providing services to curb the oral disease burden. The aim of this study was to explore the challenges faced by oral health practitioners providing oral health services in Nyarugenge, Rwanda and to appraise the availability and adequacy of oral hygiene equipment, instruments, and materials. METHODS This was a cross-sectional concurrent mixed methods study. The quantitative and qualitative parts were independent during data collection and analyses and merged during the interpretation phase. All seven public health facilities and 14 dental professionals working in Nyarugenge were included in the study. Data were collected using an audit checklist and an in-depth interview guide. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the quantitative data. The interviews were analyzed using thematic content analysis. RESULTS Most of the dental health professionals were dental therapists (n = 11), women (n = 9), aged 31-40 years (n = 7), and with 11-20 years' experience as oral health practitioners (n = 6). There were five health centers and two hospitals that were audited for equipment, instruments, and materials. The audit of the facilities revealed that most facilities have dental equipment and instruments, but none have adequate preventive dental instruments and materials. Four broad themes emerged from the interviews with the oral health practitioners, namely human resources, supply chain management, patients' oral health awareness and service rendering, and strategic management and administration. The most significant challenges oral health practitioners faced included high dental practitioner/patient ratios, lack of adequate and appropriate equipment and materials, patients' lack of oral health awareness, and a lack of administrative support. CONCLUSIONS Well-established community preventive interventions, such as a mobile oral health App, could reduce the patient/provider ratio by increasing population awareness of oral health and encouraging healthy behaviours. The management of the health facilities should address the human resource challenges and equipment supply chain issues.
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- Emmanuel Nzabonimana
- Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
- Department of Community Dentistry, School of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Community Dentistry, School of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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Mosomi MN, Maina SW, Osiro OA, Omondi BI. Evaluation of the Golden Proportion, Golden Percentage, and Recurring Esthetic Dental Proportion in Kenyans of African Descent. Clin Exp Dent Res 2024; 10:e923. [PMID: 38970240 PMCID: PMC11226540 DOI: 10.1002/cre2.923] [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: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the validity of the Golden Proportion, Golden Percentage, and Recurring Esthetic Dental (RED) Proportion among Kenyans of African descent with naturally well-aligned teeth. MATERIALS AND METHODS Standardized frontal photographic images of the smiles of 175 participants aged 18-35 years were obtained, and Adobe Photoshop was used to analyze and measure the frontal widths of the maxillary central and lateral incisors and canines in triplicate. The average teeth widths were calculated to determine the existence of the Golden Proportion, Golden Percentage, and RED Proportion, and their validity using independent sample t-tests to compare the differences in the mean teeth widths at α < 0.05. RESULTS The number of male and female participants was 107 (61.1%) and 68 (38.9%), respectively. The Golden Proportion between the maxillary central and lateral incisors was found in 4.0% on the right and 2.8% on the left of all the participants, but between the maxillary lateral incisors and canines was found in only 0.6% on the right of male participants (p < 0.0001). The RED Proportion between the maxillary lateral and central incisors was in the range of 67%-70%, and between the canines and lateral incisors was 82%-84% (p < 0.0001). The proportion of RED was not constant, and gradually increased distally. The Golden Percentage of 15% was observed in the lateral incisors bilaterally; however, in the central incisors and the canines, the Golden Percentage was 22% and 12%, respectively. CONCLUSION The Golden and RED Proportions were invalid determinants of anterior teeth proportions. The Golden Percentage existed only in the lateral incisors. The Golden Proportion, RED Proportion, and Golden Percentage theories may not be applicable to all populations when designing smiles. Racial and ethnic backgrounds are important considerations to establish objective quantifiable values of anterior tooth proportions that are beneficial for esthetic restorations.
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- Marion N. Mosomi
- Department of Dental SciencesUniversity of Nairobi Dental HospitalNairobiKenya
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- Department of Dental SciencesUniversity of Nairobi Dental HospitalNairobiKenya
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- Department of Dental SciencesUniversity of Nairobi Dental HospitalNairobiKenya
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- Department of Dental SciencesUniversity of Nairobi Dental HospitalNairobiKenya
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Jessani A, Athanasakos A, Kachwinya S. "A life-changing experience and the beginning of a lifelong commitment": experiences and impact of Global Health Community Service-Learning in undergraduate dental curriculum in Canada. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:799. [PMID: 39010039 PMCID: PMC11251310 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04539-5] [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: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Global Health Community Service-Learning (GHCSL) can have a profound professional and personal impact on learners. This pedagogy provides understanding of unfamiliar environments and challenges learners to step out of their comfort zones, adapt to new cultures, and navigate unique situations. Yet, there are relatively few studies exploring the experiences of learners participating in community service-learning placements in global regions as part of undergraduate dental curriculum. This study aimed to explore the experiences and impact of the GHCSL program in East Africa among undergraduate dental learners at the Schulich School of Dentistry. METHODS Eight undergraduate dental learners were enrolled in GHCSL pilot placements. Placement agreements were established with Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, and the University of Rwanda in Kigali, Rwanda for the summer of 2022. Stakeholders from both institutions were engaged in the development and implementation of these placements. Learners were required to engage in weekly reflection through a 'storytelling and incident-based narrative' while carrying out their placement. A qualitative study design was employed, and an inductive interpretive approach was utilized to thematically analyze the learners' reflective essays. RESULTS Five major themes emerged from the learners' reflective essays: (1) experiential clinical learning; (2) cultural humility and social awareness; (3) awareness of contrasting healthcare systems; (4) commitment to service; and (5) personal and professional growth. Most learners reflected on their engagement with diverse communities, being exposed to unique patient cases, and witnessing the adaptability exuded in resource-constrained environments. These experiences presented the learners with an opportunity to develop cultural humility and gain a newfound motivation to mitigate global oral health disparities in populations beyond that of their local communities. Learners also reflected on enhanced social awareness experiences and the awareness of contrasting healthcare systems in Canada and their placements, which encouraged the development of empathy, communication, and compassion skills, as well as an understanding of the disproportionate burden of conditions in low-resource settings. CONCLUSION The reflective essays concluded that the GHCSL placements had a positive impact on the learners, encouraging many to develop a heightened desire for lifelong learning to address oral health disparities within a global context.
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- Abbas Jessani
- Department of Dentistry, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Dentistry, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- School of Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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Adeniyi A, Akama G, Lukandu O, Ikemeri JE, Jumah A, Chelagat S, Kasuya A, Ruhl L, Songok J, Christoffersen-Deb A. Reducing maternal and child oral health disparities in Sub-Saharan Africa through a community-based strategy. FRONTIERS IN ORAL HEALTH 2024; 5:1429332. [PMID: 39005710 PMCID: PMC11239421 DOI: 10.3389/froh.2024.1429332] [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: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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Oral conditions disproportionately affect mothers and children in Sub-Saharan Africa, due to biological vulnerabilities, a scarcity of oral health workers, deficient preventive strategies, and gender-based barriers to care. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends integrating oral health into broader health delivery models, to reduce these disparities. We propose integrating preventive oral healthcare into community-based programs to bridge these gaps. We examine integrating preventive oral healthcare into Western Kenya's Chamas for Change (Chamas) community-based program which aims to reduce maternal and child health disparities. Chamas incorporates women's health and microfinance programs best practices to produce a low-cost, community-driven, sustainable, and culturally acceptable health delivery platform. Our strategy is based on the Maternal and Child Oral Health Framework and uses the WHO Basic Package of Oral Care principles. This framework prioritizes community involvement, cultural sensitivity, regular screenings, and seamless integration into general health sessions. We discuss the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to enriching Chamas with oral health promotion activities. It is crucial to assess the effectiveness, sustainability, and acceptability of the proposed strategy through implementation and evaluation. Future studies should investigate the long-term impact of integrated oral health models on community health and oral health disparity reduction in Africa.
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- Abiola Adeniyi
- School of Policy and Global Studies, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Community, Preventive Dentistry and Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Moi University College of Health Sciences, Eldoret, Kenya
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Radiology, School of Dentistry, Moi University College of Health Sciences, Eldoret, Kenya
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- Population Health, Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare, Eldoret, Kenya
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- Population Health, Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare, Eldoret, Kenya
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- Population Health, Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare, Eldoret, Kenya
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- Population Health, Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare, Eldoret, Kenya
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- Population Health, Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare, Eldoret, Kenya
- Department of Medicine, Indiana University Medical School, Bloomington, IN, United States
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- Population Health, Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare, Eldoret, Kenya
- Child Health and Pediatrics, Moi University College of Health Sciences, Eldoret, Kenya
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- Population Health, Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare, Eldoret, Kenya
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Ruiz JAH, Pisfil-Benites N, Azañedo D, Hernández-Vásquez A. Impact of health insurance on the use of oral health services in the Peruvian population 2015-2019. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:684. [PMID: 38867214 PMCID: PMC11167752 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04441-0] [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: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The high treatment cost of oral diseases is a barrier for accessing oral health services (OHS), particularly in low-income countries. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of health insurance on the use of OHS in the Peruvian population from 2015 to 2019. METHODS We conducted a prospective, longitudinal study of secondary data using the National Household Survey (ENAHO) 2015-2019 panel databases, which collected information from the same participants during each of the five years. The dependent variable was the use of OHS in the three months prior to the survey (yes/no). The independent variable was health insurance affiliation (four years or less/all five years). Both were measured by survey questions. Generalized estimating equation (GEE) Poisson regression models with robust standard errors were used to estimate the relative risk (RR) associated with use of OHS. RESULTS We included 4064 individuals distributed in 1847 households, who responded to the survey during each of the five years. The adjusted GEE model showed that those who had health insurance during all five years without interruption were more likely to attend OHS than those who had insurance for four years or less (adjusted relative risk [aRR]: 1.30; 95%CI: 1.13-1.50). In addition, we carried out a sensitivity analysis by recategorizing the independent variable into three categories (never/some years/ all five years), which also showed (aRR: 1.45; 95%CI: 1.11-1.89) that participants with health insurance during all five years were more likely to have used OHS than those who never had insurance. CONCLUSION Therefore, in the Peruvian context, health insurance affiliation was associated with greater use of OHS. The panel data used derives from a subsample of consecutive nationally representative samples, which may have led to a loss of representativeness. Furthermore, the data was collected between 2015 and 2019, prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and insurance conditions may have changed.
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- Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru
- Centro de Excelencia en Investigaciones Económicas y Sociales en Salud, Vicerrectorado de Investigación, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Peru
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Azañedo D, Visconti-Lopez FJ, Hernández-Vásquez A. Oral Health Service Use in Older Peruvians Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Int Dent J 2024; 74:473-481. [PMID: 38225185 PMCID: PMC11123544 DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2023.12.003] [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: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this work was to analyse inequalities in oral health services utilisation (OHSU) in older Peruvian adults through comparative analysis of the years 2019 and 2021. METHODS We conducted a secondary analysis of data from the 2019 and 2021 Demographic and Health Survey (ENDES). The outcome variable was OHSU by older Peruvian adults in the past year. We used Poisson generalised linear models adjusted for age and sex to assess changes in OHSU by sociodemographic characteristics. The Erreygers concentration index was used to describe the socioeconomic inequalities in OHSU. The contribution of each variable to inequalities was estimated by a decomposition analysis. RESULTS In 2021, OHSU probability amongst older Peruvian adults decreased by 37% compared to 2019. The decline was greatest in those aged 80 or older (51%), the lowest wealth quintile (47%), those with functional limitations (53%), and those whose native language is Quechua or other indigenous languages (47%). Surprisingly, we observed a reduction in OHSU inequalities (difference: -0.1074; P = .003) during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly amongst rural residents (difference: -0.0771; P = .030), the lowest wealth quintile (difference: -0.0764; P = .020), and those with functional limitations (difference: -0.3665; P < .001). Poverty accounted for 73% of the inequality in 2021. CONCLUSIONS The probability of OHSU has significantly decreased likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Paradoxically, we observed a reduction in OHSU inequalities during the pandemic, despite the known socioeconomic impact. However, further research is required to gain deeper understanding of this phenomenon.
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- Centro de Excelencia en Investigaciones Económicas y Sociales en Salud, Vicerrectorado de Investigación, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Peru.
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Pengpid S, Peltzer K. Dental service utilization in the general adult population in Bangladesh. J Public Health Dent 2024. [PMID: 38807250 DOI: 10.1111/jphd.12616] [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: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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OBJECTIVES With the help of a national community-based survey, the analysis aimed to estimate the number of adults in Bangladesh who used dental services (DSU). METHODS The 8185 participants (18-69 years old) in the Bangladesh cross-sectional STEPS survey in 2018 provided national data for analysis. Predisposing, enabling, and need factors for DSU were included in the interview data, physical examinations, and biochemical analyses. To estimate the DSU (last 12 months) predictors, Poisson regression was employed. RESULTS Seven out of 10 participants (71.0%) had never DSU, 13.2% within the past 12 months, and 15.9% more than 12 months ago. In terms of predisposing factors, the final model showed a negative relationship between past 12-month DSU and living in the northern region (adjusted prevalence ratio-APR: 0.75, 95% CI: 0.59, 0.96). The enabling factors of living in an urban area (APR: 1.19, 95% CI: 1.01, 1.41) and seeing a doctor or other healthcare provider within the previous year (APR: 1.37, 95% CI: 1.08, 1.74) were positively correlated with DSU. In terms of need factors, dental pain (APR: 15.37, 95% CI: 9.68, 24.40), multimorbidity (APR: 1.26, 95% CI: 1.02, 1.55), oral health impact (OHI) speech problem (APR: 1.35, 95% CI: 1.13, 1.63), and OHI felt tense (APR: 1.34, 95% CI: 1.10, 1.64) were positively associated with DSU. CONCLUSIONS A low proportion of participants had DSU in the past 12 months and several associated factors were identified.
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- Supa Pengpid
- Department of Health Education and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Public Health, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa
- Department of Healthcare Administration, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Health Education and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Psychology, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Department of Psychology, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Mehrolhassani MH, Mozhdehifard M, Rahimisadegh R. Key factors in the future of oral and dental health in Iran using scenario writing approach. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:563. [PMID: 38745163 PMCID: PMC11092190 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04354-y] [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: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral and dental health can significantly impact individuals' quality of life. The World Health Organization introduces oral health as one of the essential priorities of public health worldwide. Given the lack of studies on the future of oral and dental health in Iran, this study used a futures studies approach to identify the factors in oral and dental health in Iran through scenario writing. METHODS This study was conducted in three stages including the scenario writing approach, qualitative methods, and exploratory future research. First, potential variables affecting future oral and dental health systems were extracted through interviews. The focus group discussion determined the uncertainty and importance of the variables. Then, the cross-impact balance matrix was imported into the Scenario Wizard software to identify the different states of the scenario generator variables and compatible scenarios were extracted. RESULTS Seventy variables were extracted as key variables affecting the future of oral and dental health. Regarding the importance and uncertainty, seventeen variables scored higher and fell into policy and governance, economy and financing, social, service delivery, and technology, serving as five categories of scenario generators. Fifteen scenarios with weak consistency and three with strong consistency were obtained using the Cross-Impact Balance matrix in Scenario Wizard software. CONCLUSION The probability of a pessimistic scenario where all five categories of the scenarios were in the worst possible state was higher due to its consistency. The government's support policies and commitment to oral and dental health were two key factors in the future. Achieving an optimistic and favorable scenario for the future of the country's oral and dental health system depends on the government and policymakers in the health sector adopting a positive attitude towards the role of oral and dental health services in improving societal health. In this scenario, the five categories of the scenario generators were in the best condition.
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- Mohammad Hossein Mehrolhassani
- Health Services Management Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- Department of Health Management, Policy and Economics, Faculty of Management and Medical Information Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Health Services Management Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Health Services Management Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
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Varzakas T, Antoniadou M. A Holistic Approach for Ethics and Sustainability in the Food Chain: The Gateway to Oral and Systemic Health. Foods 2024; 13:1224. [PMID: 38672896 PMCID: PMC11049237 DOI: 10.3390/foods13081224] [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: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Food production is a complex matter, affecting people's lives, organizations' profits, and the well-being of the whole planet, and has multifaceted ethical considerations surrounding its production, distribution, and consumption. This paper addresses the pressing need to confront ethical challenges within the food system, encompassing issues such as environmental sustainability, food security, and individual food choices for better oral and systemic health of all individuals around the globe. From agricultural practices to global trade and food waste, ethical implications are addressed across various domains, highlighting the interconnectedness of ethical decision-making in the food industry. Central themes explored include the ethical dimensions of food production methods, the impact of global trade on food ethics, and the role of individuals in making ethically informed food choices. Additionally, this paper considers the spiritual and physical significance of food, particularly through the lens of oral health as a gateway to holistic well-being. Recognizing the complexity of the food and mouth ecosystem, this paper calls for serious interventions in legislation and economics to promote ethical protocols and techniques for sustainability reasons. It emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in food safety management systems, regulatory frameworks, and quality standards. Moreover, this paper underlines the need for a comprehensive approach to address ethical dilemmas and moral values inherent in the food industry and oral health policies, adopting the precautionary principle and ethical decision-making frameworks. This article finally aims to serve as a call to action for stakeholders across the food industry and the healthcare sector, to prioritize ethical practices, promote transparency, rearrange economic parameters, and work towards a more sustainable and equitable food system for inner and outer oral and systemic health and human sustainability for all.
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- Theodoros Varzakas
- Department Food Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese, 24100 Kalamata, Greece
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- Department of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
- Certified Systemic Analyst Program in Systemic Management (CSAP), University of Piraeus, 18534 Piraeus, Greece
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Naz L, Sriram S. Out-of-pocket expenditures associated with double disease burden in Pakistan: a quantile regression analysis. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:801. [PMID: 38486277 PMCID: PMC10938732 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18320-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Pakistan is currently experiencing a double burden of disease. Families with members having both communicable and noncommunicable diseases are at a greater risk of impoverishment due to enormous out-of-pocket payments. This study examines the percentile distribution of the determinants of the out-of-pocket expenditure on the double disease burden. METHOD The study extracted a sample of 6,775 households with at least one member experiencing both communicable and noncommunicable diseases from the Household Integrated Economic Survey 2018-19. The dataset is cross-sectional and nationally representative. Quantile regression was used to analyze the association of various socioeconomic factors with the OOP expenditure associated with double disease burden. RESULTS Overall, 28.5% of households had double disease in 2018-19. The households with uneducated heads, male heads, outpatient healthcare, patients availing public sector healthcare services, and rural and older members showed a significant association with the prevalence of double disease. The out-of-pocket expenditure was higher for depression, liver and kidney disease, hepatitis, and pneumonia in the upper percentiles. The quantile regression results showed that an increased number of communicable and noncommunicable diseases was associated with higher monthly OOP expenditure in the lower percentiles (10th percentile, coefficient 312, 95% CI: 92-532), and OOP expenditure was less pronounced among the higher percentiles (75th percentile, coefficient 155, 95% CI: 30-270). The households with older members were associated with higher OOP expenditure at higher tails (50th and 75th percentiles) compared to lower (10th and 25th percentiles). Family size was associated with higher OOPE at lower percentiles than higher ones. CONCLUSION The coexistence of communicable and noncommunicable diseases is associated with excessive private healthcare costs in Pakistan. The results call for addressing the variations in financial costs associated with double diseases.
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- Lubna Naz
- Department of Economics, School of Economics and Social Sciences, Institute of Business Administration, 75270, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Social and Public Health, Ohio University, 45701, Athens, OH, USA.
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Dowou RK, Atanuriba GA, Adzigbli LA, Balame SK, Tahidu I, Aggrey-Korsah J, Aboagye RG. Determinants of health insurance coverage among women in Mauritania: a multilevel analysis. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:229. [PMID: 38243212 PMCID: PMC10797733 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-17691-y] [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: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Health insurance has been documented as one of the primary methods of financing healthcare for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Yet, there is a dearth of evidence on the determinants of health insurance coverage among women in Mauritania. We examine the factors associated with health insurance coverage among women in Mauritania using a nationally representative survey dataset. METHODS We analyzed secondary data from the 2019-2021 Mauritania Demographic and Health Survey. A weighted sample of 15,714 women of reproductive age (15-49 years) was included in the study. Multilevel regression analysis was used to examined the factors associated with health insurance coverage. The results were presented using an adjusted odds ratio (aOR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS The coverage of health insurance among women was 8.7%. The majority of the women subscribed to social security health insurance (7.6%). Women aged 35 years and above [aOR = 1.54; 95% CI = 1.24, 1.92] were more likely to be covered by health insurance relative to those aged 15-24. The likelihood of being covered by health insurance increased with increasing level of education with the highest odds among women with higher education [aOR = 6.09; 95% CI = 3.93, 9.42]. Women in the richest wealth index households [aOR = 22.12; 95% CI = 9.52, 51.41] and those with grand parity [aOR = 2.16; 95% CI = 1.62, 2.87] had the highest odds of being covered by health insurance. Women who were working, those who watched television, and those who used the internet were more likely to be covered by health insurance relative to their counterparts who were not working, those who did not watch television, and those who did not use the internet. Women residing in Tiris zemour et Inchiri [aOR = 3.60; 95%CI = 1.60, 8.10], Tagant (aOR = 3.74; 95% CI = 1.61, 8.68], and Adrar [aOR = 2.76; 95% CI = 1.36, 5.61] regions were more likely to be covered by health insurance compared with those from Hodh Echargui. CONCLUSION Health insurance coverage among the women in our study was low. Achieving the SDG targets of ensuring universal health coverage and lowering maternal mortality to less than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births requires the implementation of interventions to increase health insurance coverage, taking into consideration the identified factors in the study. We recommend effective public education and awareness creation on the importance of being covered by health insurance by leveraging television and internet platforms. Also, interventions to increase health insurance coverage should consider younger women and those in rural areas.
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- Robert Kokou Dowou
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe, Ghana
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe, Ghana
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- Department of Public Health, School of Hygiene, Tamale, Ghana
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- Department of Family and Community Health, Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe, Ghana
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- Department of Family and Community Health, Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe, Ghana.
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Serón C, Olivero P, Flores N, Cruzat B, Ahumada F, Gueyffier F, Marchant I. Diabetes, periodontitis, and cardiovascular disease: towards equity in diabetes care. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1270557. [PMID: 38192555 PMCID: PMC10771979 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1270557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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Type 2 diabetes and its associated cardiovascular risk is an escalating epidemic that represents a significant public health burden due to increased morbidity and mortality, disproportionately affecting disadvantaged communities. Poor glycaemic control exacerbates this burden by increasing retinal, renal, and cardiac damage and raising healthcare costs. This predicament underscores the urgent need for research into cost-effective approaches to preventing diabetes complications. An important but often overlooked strategy to improve metabolic control in diabetic patients is the treatment of periodontitis. Our aim is to assess whether the inclusion of periodontitis treatment in diabetes management strategies can effectively improve metabolic control, and to advocate for its inclusion from an equity perspective. We conducted a comprehensive review of the literature from 2000 to 2023. We analyzed the pathophysiological links between periodontitis, diabetes, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, all of which have inflammation as a central component. We also examined the inequalities in health care spending in this context. Our findings suggest that incorporating routine screening and treatment of periodontitis into national health programs, with coordinated efforts between physicians and dentists, is a cost-effective measure to improve metabolic control, reduce complications and improve the overall quality of life of people with diabetes.
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- Constanza Serón
- Laboratorio de Modelamiento en Medicina, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
- Clinical Studies Unit, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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- Clinical Studies Unit, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
- Laboratorio de Estructura y Función Celular, Escuela de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Modelamiento en Medicina, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
- Clinical Studies Unit, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Modelamiento en Medicina, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
- Clinical Studies Unit, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Modelamiento en Medicina, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
- Clinical Studies Unit, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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- Laboratoire de biologie et biométrie évolutive – équipe modélisation des effets thérapeutiques, Université Claude Bernard Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Laboratorio de Modelamiento en Medicina, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
- Clinical Studies Unit, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
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Zhang X, Dai S, Jiang X, Huang W, Zhou Q, Wang S. The pathways from disadvantaged socioeconomic status in childhood to edentulism in mid-to-late adulthood over the life-course. Int J Equity Health 2023; 22:150. [PMID: 37553562 PMCID: PMC10408210 DOI: 10.1186/s12939-023-01865-y] [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: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to examine the direct and indirect pathways from childhood socioeconomic status (SES) to the prevalence of edentulism in mid-to-late age Chinese individuals using structural equation modeling (SEM). METHODS This study analyzed data from 17,032 mid- to-late age Chinese individuals in the 2014 and 2015 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Childhood SES was determined based on the parents' education and occupation, financial situation of the family, primary residence, food availability, and medical convenience. Adulthood SES was established according to educational achievements of the individuals. Edentulism is defined as the loss of all natural teeth. SEM was used to examine the statistical significance of the association between childhood SES and edentulism, mediated by childhood health, adulthood SES, and adult health. RESULTS Childhood SES had significant indirect (β = -0.026, p < 0.01), and total (β = -0.040, p < 0.01) effects on edentulism. It was determined that 65% of the total effect of childhood SES on edentulism was indirect, and mainly mediated by adult SES. Also, the goodness-of-fit indices of the best-fitting model were acceptable. CONCLUSION This study revealed that childhood health, adult health and adult SES are mediators that explain the relationship between childhood SES and edentulism. The global attention to alleviate the inequality in edentulism should focus on exploring recommendations and intervention strategies from childhood to adulthood, by considering adult SES, childhood and adult health.
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- Xiaoning Zhang
- School of Nursing, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China.
- Zhejiang Philosophy and Social Science Laboratory for Research in Early Development and Childcare, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.
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- School of Marxism, Handong Women's University, Jinan, China
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- School of Stomatology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- School of Management, Xuzhou Medical University, 209 Tongshan Road, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Department of Nursing, Jiangsu Lianyungang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lianyungang, 222007, China
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- School of Nursing, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China.
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Ramirez-Agudelo JL, Pinilla-Roncancio M. What are the factors associated with catastrophic health expenditure in Colombia? A multi-level analysis. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0288973. [PMID: 37498844 PMCID: PMC10374149 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0288973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Target 3.8 of the Sustainable Development Goals calls for the guaranteeing of universal health service coverage without generating financial risks for households and individuals. In Colombia, there is no up-to-date information on the proportion of households that suffer catastrophic health expenditure (CHE), nor about how these expenses are associated with the place of residence. To contribute to an understanding of these issues, this study analyses the differences in the levels of CHE among Colombian households, and their association with the province and area (urban or rural) of residence. METHODS This is a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study using the 2016-2017 National Household Budget Survey, the household and population Census 2018, and the Register of Health Providers 2017. We used the definition of CHE proposed by the World Health Organization, with a threshold of 20%. We estimated the percentage of households facing CHE, and its intensity, and estimated a multi-level logistic regression model, using as the dependent variable the question of whether a household experienced CHE, and the province as a second level, where explanatory variables related to the province were included. RESULTS We found differences in CHE levels according to the province of residence. At the national level, 1.77% of households experienced CHE, and households in the provinces of Boyacá (5.04%), Nariño (4.04%), Cauca (3.82%), and Chocó (3.78%) faced the highest CHE. For most households with CHE in these provinces, spending on medicines and medical consultations represented close to 50% of their out-of-pocket spending. The multi-level logistic regression model indicated that there are significant variations in CHE attributed to the provinces under study, where the contextual variables of hospital-bed density (AOR = 0.91; 95% CI 0.86-0.96) and incidence of multi-dimensional poverty (AOR = 1.13; 95% CI 1.01-1.30) were factors associated with CHE. For an urban household, 6.58% of the CHE variation is attributed to the province in question, while for a rural household the corresponding variation is 1.56%. CONCLUSIONS The geographical location of the household is a key factor when studying CHE in Colombia, where rural households present higher levels of CHE, mainly in the delivery of medicines and medical consultations. The findings reveal the need to analyse financial protection at the local level and establish policies to protect households, especially poor households, from CHE.
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Vali L, Zare Z, Jahani Y, Kalavani K. Investigating the access barriers to oral and dental health services for children from the perspective of parents attending the health centers of Kerman. Dent Res J (Isfahan) 2023; 20:49. [PMID: 37304422 PMCID: PMC10247869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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Background Oral health plays a key role in people's overall health. Dental caries is the most important problem in children's oral health. Despite significant advances made in the area of oral health around the world, there is inequality in access to oral health within Iran and abroad, and this is considered a public health challenge. This study was conducted to investigate the access barriers to children's oral health services from the perspective of parents attending the health centers of Kerman, Iran. Materials and Methods The present descriptive-analytical study was carried out, as a cross-sectional survey, on 410 parents of children living in Kerman, Iran. The data were collected by access barriers questionnaire, and then were analyzed by SPSS software using descriptive statistical methods and the multiple linear regression test. Confidence interval (CI) in this study was 95% (95% CI). Results The most common access barrier to children's oral health was the high treatment cost. The access barriers to children's oral health services were significantly associated with parental education (P = 0.00), maternal employment (P = 0.04), supplementary insurance (P = 0.00), and family income (P = 0.01). Parental satisfaction was also significantly correlated to the child's sex (P = 0.04), supplementary insurance (P = 0.04), and number of filled teeth (P = 0.04). The mean score of parental satisfaction was 1.83 ± 0.34; within the range of 1-3 from satisfied to dissatisfied. Conclusion The cost of dental treatment services high and there are many barriers to accessing children's oral health.
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- Leyla Vali
- Associate Professor, Environmental Health Engineering Research Center, Department of Health Services Management, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Ph.D. Candidate of Health Care Management, Department of Health Services Management, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Associate Professor, Modeling in Health Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Science, Kerman, Iran
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- Ph.D. Candidate of Health Care Management, Student Research Committee, Department of Health Services Management, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Oral Health Status of Ngäbe-Buglé Children in Panama: A Cross Sectional Study. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:children10020294. [PMID: 36832423 PMCID: PMC9955745 DOI: 10.3390/children10020294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Poor oral health is often more prevalent in rural and resource-limited areas. Evaluating oral health status in these communities is the first step in ensuring adequate future health care for the population. The aim of this study was to assess the oral health status of children aged 6-12 years living in the indigenous Ngäbe-Buglé communities. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in two rural indigenous communities of Ngäbe-Buglé on San Cristobal Island in Bocas del Toro, Panama. All children between 6 and 12 years of age and attending local schools were invited to participate, and those whose parents provided oral consent were enrolled. Dental examinations were performed by one trained dentist. To describe oral health, plaque index, DMFT/dmft (decayed, missing, and filled for permanent and primary teeth) index, and developmental defects of enamel index were recorded. Orthodontic characteristics were also evaluated, assessing the prevalence of different molar classes and the prevalence of open bite, lateral crossbite, and scissor bite. RESULTS A total of 106 children, representing 37.3% of the child population in the age range attending local schools, were included in this study. The mean plaque index of the entire population was 2.8 (SD 0.8). Caries lesions were more common in children living in San Cristobal (80.0%) compared to those living in Valle Escondido (78.3%), p = 0.827. The mean DMFT/dmft for the entire population was 3.3 (SD 2.9). Developmental defects of enamel were recorded in 49 children (46.2%). The majority of the population had a class I molar relationship (80.0%). Anterior open bite, lateral crossbite, and anterior crossbite were found in 10.4%, 4.7%, and 2.8% of the participants, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The oral health of children living in Ngäbe-Buglé communities is generally poor. Oral health education programs for children and adults might play a crucial role in improving the oral health status of the Ngäbe-Buglé population. In addition, the implementation of preventative measures, such as water fluoridation as well as regular toothbrushing with fluoridated toothpaste and more accessible dental care, will be essential in improving future generations' oral health.
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Fernandes D, Khambata RS, Massimo G, Ruivo E, Gee LC, Foster J, Goddard A, Curtis M, Barnes MR, Wade WG, Godec T, Orlandi M, D'Aiuto F, Ahluwalia A. Local delivery of nitric oxide prevents endothelial dysfunction in periodontitis. Pharmacol Res 2023; 188:106616. [PMID: 36566926 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2022.106616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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AIMS Increased cardiovascular disease risk underlies elevated rates of mortality in individuals with periodontitis. A key characteristic of those with increased cardiovascular risk is endothelial dysfunction, a phenomenon synonymous with deficiencies of bioavailable nitric oxide (NO), and prominently expressed in patients with periodontitis. Also, inorganic nitrate can be reduced to NO in vivo to restore NO levels, leading us to hypothesise that its use may be beneficial in reducing periodontitis-associated endothelial dysfunction. Herein we sought to determine whether inorganic nitrate improves endothelial function in the setting of periodontitis and if so to determine the mechanisms underpinning any responses seen. METHODS AND RESULTS Periodontitis was induced in mice by placement of a ligature for 14 days around the second molar. Treatment in vivo with potassium nitrate, either prior to or following establishment of experimental periodontitis, attenuated endothelial dysfunction, as determined by assessment of acetylcholine-induced relaxation of aortic rings, compared to control (potassium chloride treatment). These beneficial effects were associated with a suppression of vascular wall inflammatory pathways (assessed by quantitative-PCR), increases in the anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin (IL)-10 and reduced tissue oxidative stress due to attenuation of xanthine oxidoreductase-dependent superoxide generation. In patients with periodontitis, plasma nitrite levels were not associated with endothelial function indicating dysfunction. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that inorganic nitrate protects against, and can partially reverse pre-existing, periodontitis-induced endothelial dysfunction through restoration of nitrite and thus NO levels. This research highlights the potential of dietary nitrate as adjunct therapy to target the associated negative cardiovascular outcomes in patients with periodontitis.
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- Daniel Fernandes
- William Harvey Research Institute, Barts & The London Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ, UK; Department of Pharmacology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Barts & The London Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Barts & The London Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Barts & The London Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Barts & The London Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- Centre for Biomarkers and Biotherapeutics, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Barts & The London Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions, King's College London, London, UK
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Barts & The London Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions, King's College London, London, UK; Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Barts & The London Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- Periodontology Unit, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London, UK
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Barts & The London Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ, UK.
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Osuh ME, Oyaniran OH, Tunde‐Alao TS, Lawal FB, Oke GA, Osuh JI, Harris B, Chen Y, Lilford RJ. Tooth adornment among siblings living in an urban slum in Nigeria: Health implications for a vulnerable population. Clin Case Rep 2023; 11:e6563. [PMID: 36619480 PMCID: PMC9810584 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.6563] [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: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Tooth jewelry boosts the appearance and confidence of wearers. However, its use may carry adverse health consequences. This paper creates awareness about a practice not previously reported in Nigeria, to prevent negative health consequences while appropriate measures are taken to quantify and describe the determinants and plan appropriate interventions.
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- Mary E. Osuh
- Division of Health SciencesWarwick Medical SchoolUniversity of WarwickCoventryUK
- Department of Periodontology and Community DentistryFaculty of DentistryCollege of MedicineUniversity of IbadanOyoNigeria
- Department of Periodontology and Community DentistryFaculty of Dental SurgeryUniversity College HospitalIbadanOyoNigeria
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- Department of Periodontology and Community DentistryFaculty of Dental SurgeryUniversity College HospitalIbadanOyoNigeria
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- Department of Periodontology and Community DentistryFaculty of Dental SurgeryUniversity College HospitalIbadanOyoNigeria
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- Department of Periodontology and Community DentistryFaculty of DentistryCollege of MedicineUniversity of IbadanOyoNigeria
- Department of Periodontology and Community DentistryFaculty of Dental SurgeryUniversity College HospitalIbadanOyoNigeria
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- Department of Periodontology and Community DentistryFaculty of DentistryCollege of MedicineUniversity of IbadanOyoNigeria
- Department of Periodontology and Community DentistryFaculty of Dental SurgeryUniversity College HospitalIbadanOyoNigeria
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- Department of PsychologyFaculty of Social SciencesFederal UniversityOye‐EkitiNigeria
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- Division of Health SciencesWarwick Medical SchoolUniversity of WarwickCoventryUK
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- Division of Health SciencesWarwick Medical SchoolUniversity of WarwickCoventryUK
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- Institute of Applied Health ResearchCollege of Medical and Dental SciencesThe University of BirminghamBirminghamUK
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Eirey SM, San-Roman-Montero J, Gil de Miguel A, Rojo R, López Sánchez AF. Effect of the 2008 economic crisis on oral health in Spain: analysis of serial cross-sectional, population-based health surveys. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e061947. [PMID: 36517101 PMCID: PMC9756153 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the impact of the economic crisis on the oral health of individuals in Spain based on variables including sex, unemployment, social class and educational level. DESIGN This was an analysis of serial cross-sectional, population-based health surveys conducted before the crisis (2003 and 2006) and during the crisis (2011, 2014 and 2017). SETTING National Health Surveys of Spain and the European Health Survey in Spain.ParticipantsA total of 189 543 participants were recruited. OUTCOME MEASURES The independent variables were sex, employment, social class and educational level. The dependent variables were related to oral health. Descriptive statistics, χ2 tests and the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test were performed. RESULTS The results showed that there were differences (p<0.001) in all oral health indicators before and after the crisis. Compared with the precrisis period, men had a higher probability of tooth extractions (OR 1.41, 95% CI 1.37 to 1.45), dental fillings (OR 1.30, 95% CI 1.27 to 1.34), prostheses (OR 1.04, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.07) and missing teeth (OR 1.35, 95% CI 1.31 to 1.39). Unemployed individuals were more likely to have dental caries (OR 1.08, 95% CI 1.00 to 1.16) and missing teeth (OR 1.36, 95% CI 1.27 to 1.46). Working class individuals had a higher probability of tooth extractions (OR 1.63, 95% CI 1.59 to 1.67), bleeding gums (OR 1.04, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.07), prostheses (OR 1.05, 95% CI 1.02 to 1.07) and missing teeth (OR 1.36, 95% CI 1.33 to 1.39). Participants with a basic or intermediate level of education had a higher probability of dental mobility (OR 1.13, 95% CI 1.07 to 1.19), prostheses (OR 1.11, 95% CI 1.08 to 1.14) and missing teeth (OR 1.42, 95% CI 1.38 to 1.46). CONCLUSIONS The economic crisis affected the oral health of the Spanish population, with a more significant deterioration among men, working class individuals and unemployed individuals.
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- Silvia Méndez Eirey
- Doctoral Program in Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine Specialties and Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine Specialties and Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio, Villanueva de la Canada, Spain
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Anweigi L, Aldegheishem A, Azam A, Alromaih Y, Alkeait F, Alhaimy L, Ahmeda A, Bishti S, Tamimi F, Ba-Hattab R. Oral-Health-Related Self-Efficacy among the Elderly Population in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:15900. [PMID: 36497972 PMCID: PMC9738065 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192315900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Oral health self-efficacy is a fundamental determinant of behavioral changes among elderly patients. Objective: To assess the oral self-efficacy among the Saudi population aged 65 years old and above in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional survey conducted on elderly individuals in Riyadh. An Arabic version of the Geriatric Self-Efficacy Scale for Oral Health (GSEOH) was administered to all participants. The dependent variables included oral function, oral hygiene habits, and dental visits. For the statistical analysis, two independent sample t-tests and a one-way ANOVA test were used. Significance was judged at a p-value less than 0.05. Results: Of 400 participants recruited, 53% were males. About 58% had retained teeth, and 72% had visited a dentist in the past 12 months. Overall, 31.6%, 34.64%, 22.65%, and 11.14% of the participants rated their oral health as good, fairly good, rather poor, and poor, respectively. Age (p < 0.001), educational level (p < 0.001), and working status (p < 0.001) were significantly associated with GSEOH scores. Other sociodemographic characteristics were not found to affect the GSEOH scores. Conclusions: The overall self-efficacy of oral health among Saudi elderly individuals is fairly good. Age, educational level, and occupational status are the main determinants of oral health self-efficacy scores.
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- Lamyia Anweigi
- College of Dental Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
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- Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Dental Materials, College of Dentistry, Margalla Institute of Health Sciences, Rawalpindi 46000, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Ajman University, Ajman P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
- Center of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, Aachen University Hospital, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- College of Dental Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
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- College of Dental Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
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Gkekas A, Varenne B, Stauf N, Benzian H, Listl S. Affordability of essential medicines: The case of fluoride toothpaste in 78 countries. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0275111. [PMID: 36260605 PMCID: PMC9581416 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background Fluoride toothpaste (FT) has recently been included in the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. Whereas it is essential for preventing dental caries, its current affordability around the globe remains unclear. This study aimed to analyse the affordability of FT in as many as possible countries worldwide, to capture the extent of variations in FT affordability between high-, middle- and low-income countries. Methods A standardized protocol was developed to collect country-specific information about the characteristics of the cheapest available FT at a regular point of purchase. 82 members of the WHO Global Oral Health Network of Chief Dental Officers (CDOs), directors of WHO Collaborative Centres and other oral health experts collected data using mobile phone technology. In line with established methodologies to assess affordability, the Fluoride Toothpaste Affordability Ratio (FTAR) was calculated as the expenditure associated with the recommended annual consumption of FT relative to the daily wage of the lowest-paid unskilled government worker (FTAR >1 = unaffordable spending on fluoride toothpaste). Results There are significant differences in the affordability of FT across 78 countries. FT was strongly affordable in high-income countries, relatively affordable in upper middle-income countries, and strongly unaffordable in lower middle-income and low-income countries. The affordability of FT across WHO Regions was dependent upon the economic mix of WHO Regions’ member states. Conclusion FT is still unaffordable for many people, particularly in low-income settings. Strategies to improve the universal affordability of FT should be part of health policy decisions in order to contribute to reducing dental caries as a global public health problem.
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- Athanasios Gkekas
- Department of Health Sciences, York Trials Unit, University of York, York, The United Kingdom
- NCD Department, World Health Organization, Oral Health Programme, Geneva, Switzerland
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- NCD Department, World Health Organization, Oral Health Programme, Geneva, Switzerland
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Epidemiology & Health Promotion, WHO Collaborating Centre Quality Improvement and Evidence-based Dentistry, College of Dentistry, New York University, New York, New York, United States of America
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- Department of Dentistry—Quality and Safety of Oral Healthcare, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Oshima K, Miura H, Tano R, Fukuda H. Characteristics of Individuals in Japan Who Regularly Manage Their Oral Health by Having a Family Dentist: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Web-Based Survey. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph191710479. [PMID: 36078196 PMCID: PMC9518108 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191710479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Dental healthcare systems may differ between countries; however, having a family dentist is generally important for proper oral health management. This study aims to analyze the proportion of people in Japan who have a family dentist, and their characteristics. A nationwide web-based survey with 3556 participants (1708 men and 1848 women) showed that 45.6% of men and 54.1% of women had a family dentist (FD group). A multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that men in the FD group mostly belonged to older age groups (≥70 s, OR: 2.41), received higher household incomes (≥8000 K JPY, OR: 1.47), brushed their teeth three or more times daily (OR: 1.60), practiced habitual interdental cleaning (OR: 3.66), and fewer lived in rural areas (towns and villages, OR: 0.52). Regarding the women, the majority belonged to older age groups (60 s, OR: 1.52; ≥70 s, OR: 1.73), practiced habitual interdental cleaning (OR: 3.68), and fewer received lower household incomes (<2000 K JPY, OR: 0.61). These results suggest that despite Japan being a country with a public insurance coverage system for both men and women, having a family dentist is associated with disparities in individual socioeconomic factors, particularly age and household income.
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- Katsuo Oshima
- Department of Dental Technology, The Nippon Dental University College, Tokyo 102-8159, Japan
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- Division of Disease Control and Epidemiology, School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Tobetsu 061-0293, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Health Promotion, National Institute of Public Health, Saitama 351-0197, Japan
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- National Institute of Public Health, Saitama 351-0197, Japan
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Chávez EM, Kossioni A, Fukai K. Policies Supporting Oral Health in Ageing Populations Are Needed Worldwide. Int Dent J 2022; 72:S27-S38. [PMID: 36031323 PMCID: PMC9437798 DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2022.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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This literature review examines the need to develop appropriate policies specific to the oral health needs of older people that are individualised, cost-effective, and sustainable. Poor oral health and impaired oral function negatively affect the health and quality of life of older adults. Developing care systems that aim to meet patients' normative needs as well as their perceived needs and expectations is one factor in successful delivery of appropriate dental care. Cost is another significant driver of utilisation, and many older adults worldwide lack adequate resources for dental care. Failure to address these issues results in poor outcomes and increased costs of dental and medical care. Disease prevention and control at early stages can preserve public and private financial resources as well as quality of life and well-being for older adults at any stage of life.
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- Elisa M Chávez
- University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California, USA.
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- Dental School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Vahidi J, Takian A, Amini-Rarani M, Moeeni M. "To enroll or not to enroll": a qualitative study on preferences for dental insurance in Iran. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:901. [PMID: 35820919 PMCID: PMC9277837 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08285-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral public health services are included in primary healthcare. Although oral diseases are preventable, improving oral health has become a concern in many countries. Evidence shows that functioning insurance coverage can significantly increase the use of dental health services, improve quality of services, and reduce financial barriers to utilization. Little evidence exists on households' preferences for dental insurance in Iran. This study seeks to identify the households' preferences for dental insurance in Tehran-Iran. METHOD This is a qualitative study. We interviewed 84 participants who visited selected public and private dental clinics in Tehran-Iran, from October 2018 until January 2019. All interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. We used a mixed inductive/deductive approach for thematic analysis of the interviews. RESULTS We identified two main themes and 12 sub-themes: pecuniary attributes (insurance premium, coinsurance, insurance coverage granted, discounting option, reimbursement of expenses), and non-pecuniary attributes (notification status, ethical issues, benefits package, contract providers with health insurance, quality of service centers, administrative process, and dental insurance scheme). CONCLUSION Our participants considered both pecuniary and non-pecuniary attributes for choosing a dental insurance package. Our findings could help, we envisage, policymakers understand Iranian households' preferences for a dental insurance scheme that they afford to buy.
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- Jamileh Vahidi
- School of Management & Medical Information Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.,Baharloo Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Management, Policy and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Global Health & Public Policy, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Health Equity Research Center (HERC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Management and Economics Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Susarla SM, Trimble M, Sokal-Gutierrez K. Cross-Sectional Analysis of Oral Healthcare vs. General Healthcare Utilization in Five Low- and Middle-Income Countries. FRONTIERS IN ORAL HEALTH 2022; 3:911110. [PMID: 35815119 PMCID: PMC9259954 DOI: 10.3389/froh.2022.911110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Oral health is integral to overall health and is often neglected, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Oral disease, including untreated dental caries, affects nearly 3.5 billion people globally, contributing to poor health and quality of life. To examine the relationship between the utilization of general healthcare and oral healthcare, we conducted an exploratory cross-sectional study of first-visit interview data collected from a convenience sample of 3,422 low-income mothers and 4,324 children aged 6 months through 6 years participating in a community-based oral health and nutrition program in five LMICs (Ecuador, El Salvador, India, Nepal, and Vietnam) from 2006–2015. We used descriptive and exploratory association analysis to identify patterns of oral healthcare utilization for mothers and children compared to medical care utilization, specifically maternal prenatal care and child immunizations. Overall, 89.6% of the mothers had received prenatal care for at least one child, but only 76.4% had ever received dental care and 50% were currently suffering from oral health symptoms, primarily oral pain. Mothers who received prenatal care were significantly more likely to have accessed dental care compared to those who had not received prenatal care (OR = 2.62, 95% CI: 2.06, 3.32). Overall, 95.4% of the children had current immunizations, but only 30.1% had ever received dental care, and 32.4% were currently suffering from oral pain. Children whose immunizations were up-to-date were more likely to have received dental care, with a significant association in Ecuador (OR = 3.29, 95% CI: 2.06, 5.30). Compared to utilization of general healthcare, oral healthcare was under-utilized by mothers and children in our sample from five LMICs. Integration of prevention- and treatment-oriented oral healthcare into primary medical care services, particularly prenatal care and child immunizations, could help increase access to oral healthcare and improve women's and children's oral health.
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Liu M, Xu X, Song Q, Zhang H, Zhang F, Lai G. Caries prevalence of the first permanent molar and associated factors among second-grade students in Xiangyun of Yunnan, China: A cross-sectional study. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:946176. [PMID: 36245725 PMCID: PMC9558722 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.946176] [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: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to explore the caries prevalence of the first permanent molar (FPM) and the associated factors among second-grade students in Xiangyun of Yunnan, China. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Xiangcheng Town, Xiangyun County, China, from September to November 2020. The methodology recommended by WHO was used for the dental examination. All the parents were required to complete a questionnaire to collect information on children's family background, dietary habits, oral health behaviors and parental oral health-related knowledge. The tests of significance used were the chi-square test. The association between dental caries prevalence and its associated factors was investigated using logistic regression analysis. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. RESULTS Data of 1,295 second graders consisting of 665 males and 630 females were analyzed. The caries prevalence of FPM was 47.6%, and the mean DMFT was 1.11 ± 1.394 in this sample. Among all the children with caries, the filling rate is meager, 2.6%. There were statistically significant differences in the caries prevalence of FPM among age groups. No significant difference existed between the sexes. Logistic regression analysis showed that the most significantly associated factors were: consuming desserts at least once a day, no fluoride varnish application experience, worse parental perception of children's oral health status, and incorrect parental knowledge of whether decayed primary teeth need treatment. CONCLUSION Caries prevalence of FPM among second-grade schoolchildren in Xiangyun was considerably higher than the average prevalence nationwide in China. As China aims to reduce dental caries to <25% of 12-year-old children in 2030, the local government of remote regions like Xiangyun needs to do much more to achieve this goal. Results of this study could provide a framework for ongoing and future public oral health programs and policy planning in Xiangyun, with particular attention to early preventive and therapeutic measures.
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- Mingshan Liu
- Department of Stomatology, People's Hospital of Xiangyun Affiliated to Dali University, Dali, China
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- Department of Stomatology, People's Hospital of Xiangyun Affiliated to Dali University, Dali, China
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- Department of Stomatology, People's Hospital of Xiangyun Affiliated to Dali University, Dali, China
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- Department of Stomatology, People's Hospital of Xiangyun Affiliated to Dali University, Dali, China
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- Department of Stomatology, People's Hospital of Xiangyun Affiliated to Dali University, Dali, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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Periodontal diseases and potential risk factors in Egyptian adult population-Results from a national cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0258958. [PMID: 34731192 PMCID: PMC8565785 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Background Despite the interdependence of general and periodontal health, there is paucity of national representative data on the prevalence of periodontal diseases and their associated risk factors in Egyptian population. This cross-sectional study, thus, aimed to assess the prevalence of periodontitis and tooth loss among Egyptian adults and investigate the association between potential risk factors and periodontal diseases. Methods A total of 5,954 adults aged ≥ 20 years were included in this study as a subsample from Egypt’s national oral health survey. Periodontitis was diagnosed with Community Periodontal Index ‘CPI’ scores ≥3 and tooth loss not due to caries was included in the analysis. Socio-demographic data and information on behavioral factors and history of diabetes were gathered in a face-to-face interview. Logistic regression was done to interpret the impact of potential predictors on the incidence of the two selected outcome variables. Results The overall prevalence of periodontitis was 26% and regression analysis revealed that higher odds of periodontitis existed among illiterate participants (OR = 1.74; 95% CI: 1.40–2.17), smokers (OR = 1.93; 95% CI: 1.69–2.20) and rural residents (OR = 1.16; 95% CI: 1.03–1.30). On the other hand, old age, frequency of dental attendance and history of diabetes were the main predictive factors for tooth loss. Conclusions Among Egyptian adults, periodontal diseases were strongly associated with a multitude of modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors and inequalities in distribution of periodontal treatment needs were determined mainly by age, gender, level of education and residency location.
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Inequality in dental care expenditure in Iranian households: analysis of income quintiles and educational levels. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:550. [PMID: 34702242 PMCID: PMC8549140 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01912-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Oral health is a major public health issue which affects the human life. Access to dental care is one of the important factors in maintaining oral health. This study was aimed to investigate inequality in dental care expenditure in Iranian households. Methods The present study is a secondary analysis of a national cross-sectional survey. The data collected from the Households Income and Expenditure Survey in 2016 and 2017. The final sample consisted of 54,354 households living in rural and urban regions of all the provinces. Inequalities in household’s dental care expenditure per capita in respect to income quintiles and educational level were measured based on the Gini coefficient and concentration index. Results The results showed that about 8% of households had paid for dental care during the month before sampling. The Gini coefficient value was estimated to be 0.97 and 0.96 for dental care expenditure per capita respectively in absolute and relative measure. It indicated a significant inequality in the dental expenditure among the sample households. The values of concentration index were positive and significant for all dental care subcategories in respect to the provincial and national income quintiles as well as the educational level of the head of the household. Conclusions Income and educational inequality in the both absolute and relative dental services expenditure of the Iranian households were in favor of higher income groups as well as higher educational level of household heads. Income inequality was higher in total dental care expenditure per capita and all its subcategories than the educational inequalities of dental expenditure. In order to reduce these inequalities, the policymakers need to pay special attention to low-income households, particularly those with low-educated heads.
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Prasad BM, Tripathy JP, Bera OP, Shanbhag N. National sample surveys show poor households face catastrophic expenditure for oral healthcare services in India. J Family Med Prim Care 2021; 10:2853-2858. [PMID: 34660417 PMCID: PMC8483083 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2322_20] [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: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Introduction: Globally people pay out-of-pocket (OOP) to access Oral healthcare services. In India, there is limited evidence on estimates of OOP expenditure. We undertook an analysis of national sample survey data on household health care expenditure to understand the expenditure pattern for Oral healthcare services and the catastrophic burden. Method: The expenditure reported for Oral healthcare services from two surveys: 71st round and 75th round, published by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) was extracted. Based on monthly household consumption expenditure three economic groups were made: poor, middle- and rich-income groups. The OOP expenditure pattern while accessing day-care services and hospitalization and in public and private sector and the catastrophic expenditure were analysed. Results: A total of 204 and 155 households from two national surveys reported to have accessed day-care Oral services respectively. The median OOP expenditure in public sector remained same at US $ 4 in both surveys. Over 35% of 78 households in 71st round and 42% of 167 in 75th round used public sector hospitalization services. The median expenditure of hospitalization doubled from US$ 58 (IQR 21–263) in 71st round to US $ 125 (IQR 45-363) in 75th round. Households from poor income groups spent seven times more for Oral healthcare services during the recent survey and faced catastrophic expenditure. Conclusion: The OOP expenditure for Oral healthcare has significant catastrophic household expenditure among the poor. There is a need to increase investment in public sector and insurance to protect poor against hospitalization expenditure in private sector.
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- Banuru Muralidhara Prasad
- Tuberculosis and Communicable Diseases, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, The Union South East Asia Office, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Principal Consultant, Global Health Advocacy Incubator, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Listl S, Quiñonez C, Vujicic M. Including oral diseases and conditions in universal health coverage. Bull World Health Organ 2021; 99:407. [PMID: 34108747 PMCID: PMC8164177 DOI: 10.2471/blt.21.285530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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- Stefan Listl
- Department of Dentistry, Quality and Safety of Oral Healthcare, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Philips van Leydenlaan 25, 6525EX Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Health Policy Institute, American Dental Association, Chicago, United States of America
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Puzhankara L, Janakiram C. Medical-Dental Integration-Achieving Equity in Periodontal and General Healthcare in the Indian Scenario. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent 2021; 11:359-366. [PMID: 34430495 PMCID: PMC8352052 DOI: 10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_75_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Aims: Dentistry and medicine have been treated as separate entities by healthcare professionals as well as the populace since a long time. Although dentistry as a standalone entity has achieved considerable progress, there is a significant inequity in the accessibility, affordability, and acceptability of dental care among various socioeconomic strata in the community. Moreover, it is becoming increasingly evident that oral diseases and systemic diseases often share multiple risk factors. Management of oral and systemic diseases as distinct units often results in duplication of care and wastage of resources. This paper gives information on the models of medical-dental integration and possible methods for integrating the same into Indian healthcare scenario. Materials and Methods: A literature search was performed in PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Google Scholar for articles pertaining to medical-dental integration. The data obtained were collated. Results: Literatures show that different modalities for medical-dental integration are in practice. However, there is a paucity in conceptual models that may be applied to bring about such an integration into the Indian healthcare system. Conclusion: Integration of medical and dental care would pave the way for equity in health care for everyone. Conceptual models for integrating oral disease surveillance into systemic disease have been proposed in this paper.
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- Lakshmi Puzhankara
- Department of Periodontology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Amrita School of Dentistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
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Jalali FS, Bikineh P, Delavari S. Strategies for reducing out of pocket payments in the health system: a scoping review. COST EFFECTIVENESS AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION 2021; 19:47. [PMID: 34348717 PMCID: PMC8336090 DOI: 10.1186/s12962-021-00301-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Direct out-of-pocket payments (OOP) are among the most important financing mechanisms in many health systems, especially in developing countries, adversely affecting equality and leading vulnerable groups to poverty. Therefore, this scoping review study was conducted to identify the strategies involving OOP reduction in health systems. Methods Articles published in English on strategies related to out-of-pocket payments were Searched and retrieved in the Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and Embase databases between January 2000 and November 2020, following PRISMA guidelines. As a result, 3710 papers were retrieved initially, and 40 were selected for full-text assessment. Results Out of 40 papers included, 22 (55%) and 18 (45%) of the study were conducted in developing and developed countries, respectively. The strategies were divided into four categories based on health system functions: health system stewardship, creating resources, health financing mechanisms, and delivering health services.As well, developing and developed countries applied different types of strategies to reduce OOP. Conclusion The present review identified some strategies that affect the OOP payments According to the health system functions framework. Considering the importance of stewardship, creating resources, the health financing mechanisms, and delivering health services in reducing OOP, this study could help policymakers make better decisions for reducing OOP expenditures.
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- Faride Sadat Jalali
- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Health Human Resources Research Center, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Patel J, Wallace J, Doshi M, Gadanya M, Ben Yahya I, Roseman J, Srisilapanan P. Oral health for healthy ageing. THE LANCET HEALTHY LONGEVITY 2021; 2:e521-e527. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-7568(21)00142-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Oo TH, Tianviwat S, Thitasomakul S. Oral Health System in Myanmar: A Review. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent 2021; 11:231-241. [PMID: 34268184 PMCID: PMC8257009 DOI: 10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_438_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 01/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objectives: The study aims at reviewing Myanmar’s current situation to consider an improved oral health system and at promoting the oral health status of the Myanmar population. Materials and Methods: This review was conducted using the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) six building blocks of the health system: oral health-care service delivery, dental workforce, oral health information system, essential medicine, health financing, and leadership and governance. The review was established on scientific articles and documents and information from reliable government and nongovernment organizations’ websites. Results: According to the National Oral Health Survey (2016–2017), the prevalence rate of untreated caries in six-year-old Myanmar children (84.1%), and in the 35–44 and 65–74 age group (above 40%) is high, which reflects a low utilization of oral health-care services. The dentist to population ratio is approximately 1:16,000: There are around 5,000 dentists and 400 trained dental nurses in Myanmar, and only about 1,000 dentists serve in government sectors. The inequalities in dental health care are compounded by a limited dental workforce and inequality of dentists between the public and private sectors in Myanmar. In the last National Health Plan (NHP, 2006–2011), the Myanmar government’s funding for required dental equipment and materials in each dental unit (around 5726 USD) has been considered inadequate. The current expenditure is not transparent. The other challenges are an insufficient supply of dental materials and instruments to all public dental sectors and a lack of oral health-care infrastructure. Conclusions: Such findings suggest a pressing need to address the effective oral health-care system and decree the specific goals for the Myanmar population’s oral health.
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- Tin Htet Oo
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla, Thailand.,Department of Medical Service, Ministry of Health and Sports (MOHS), Naypyitaw, Myanmar
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- Evidence-Based Dentistry for Oral Health Care and Promotion Research Unit, Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla, Thailand
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Benzian H, Listl S. [Global oral health in the international health policy spotlight-challenges and new opportunities for sustainable improvement]. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2021; 64:871-878. [PMID: 34100957 PMCID: PMC8185487 DOI: 10.1007/s00103-021-03353-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Orale Erkrankungen sind ein signifikantes globales Gesundheitsproblem über alle Länder und Bevölkerungsgruppen hinweg. Mit fast 3,5 Mrd. Erkrankungsfällen (2017) sind so viele Menschen betroffen wie von keiner anderen Krankheitsgruppe. Die Haupterkrankungen sind unbehandelte Karies der bleibenden oder der Milchzähne, fortgeschrittene Parodontopathien, Zahnlosigkeit sowie Karzinome der Mundhöhle und Lippen. Bei weitgehend unverändert hoher globaler Prävalenz erhöhen durch Bevölkerungswachstum bedingte stark steigende Fallzahlen den Druck auf schwache oder überlastete Gesundheitssysteme, insbesondere in Ländern der unteren und mittleren Einkommensgruppen. Dennoch wird der Mundgesundheit in vielen Ländern nur unzureichende Priorität eingeräumt und sie erhält als wichtiges Thema im gesundheitspolitischen Diskurs der deutschen und globalen Akteure nach wie vor wenig Aufmerksamkeit. Eine der fundamentalen Herausforderungen ist dabei die Gewährleistung eines allgemeinen und fairen Zugangs zu adäquater universeller Basisgesundheitsversorgung für alle Menschen ohne Verursachung von finanziellen Härten (Universal Health Coverage). Dieser Beitrag gibt einen einführenden Überblick über die globalen Trends der weltweiten Krankheitslast der oralen Haupterkrankungen, die von starken Ungleichheiten geprägt sind. Verbesserungsansätze aus der bevölkerungsweiten Risikoreduktion und Prävention, der Versorgungsplanung sowie gesundheitspolitische Lösungen werden kurz vorgestellt. Dabei werden die im internationalen Diskurs wichtigen Themen angesprochen und die im Rahmen einer Lancet-Artikelserie zur globalen Mundgesundheit aus dem Jahr 2019 entwickelten Reformbereiche besprochen. Schließlich werden neue Initiativen diskutiert sowie Empfehlungen für die deutsche und internationale gesundheitliche Entwicklungspolitik gegeben, die in den kommenden Jahren die Situation der globalen Mundgesundheit entscheidend verbessern könnten.
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- Habib Benzian
- Department of Epidemiology & Health Promotion, WHO Collaborating Center for Quality Improvement & Evidence-based Dentistry, College of Dentistry, New York University, New York, USA
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- Lehrstuhl für Quality and Safety of Oral Health Care, Department of Dentistry, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, Niederlande. .,Sektion Translationale Gesundheitsökonomie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Poliklinik für Zahnerhaltungskunde, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
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Effect of Biomedical Materials in the Implementation of a Long and Healthy Life Policy. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9050865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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This paper is divided into seven main parts. Its purpose is to review the literature to demonstrate the importance of developing bioengineering and global production of biomaterials to care for the level of healthcare in the world. First, the general description of health as a universal human value and assumptions of a long and healthy life policy is presented. The ethical aspects of the mission of medical doctors and dentists were emphasized. The coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic has had a significant impact on health issues, determining the world’s health situation. The scope of the diseases is given, and specific methods of their prevention are discussed. The next part focuses on bioengineering issues, mainly medical engineering and dental engineering, and the need for doctors to use technical solutions supporting medicine and dentistry, taking into account the current stage Industry 4.0 of the industrial revolution. The concept of Dentistry 4.0 was generally presented, and a general Bioengineering 4.0 approach was suggested. The basics of production management and the quality loop of the product life cycle were analyzed. The general classification of medical devices and biomedical materials necessary for their production was presented. The paper contains an analysis of the synthesis and characterization of biomedical materials supporting medicine and dentistry, emphasizing additive manufacturing methods. Numerous examples of clinical applications supported considerations regarding biomedical materials. The economic conditions for implementing various biomedical materials groups were supported by forecasts for developing global markets for biomaterials, regenerative medicine, and tissue engineering. In the seventh part, recapitulation and final remarks against the background of historical retrospection, it was emphasized that the technological processes of production and processing of biomedical materials and the systematic increase in their global production are a determinant of the implementation of a long and healthy policy.
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Hugo FN, Kassebaum NJ, Marcenes W, Bernabé E. Role of Dentistry in Global Health: Challenges and Research Priorities. J Dent Res 2021; 100:681-685. [PMID: 33541197 PMCID: PMC8217900 DOI: 10.1177/0022034521992011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Despite some improvements in the oral health of populations globally, major problems remain all over the planet, most notably among underprivileged communities of low- and middle-income countries but also in high-income countries. Furthermore, essential oral health care has been a privilege, instead of a right, for most individuals. The release of the Lancet issue on oral health in July 2019 built up some momentum and put oral conditions and dental services in the limelight. Yet, much work is still needed to bridge the gap between dental research and global health and get oral health recognized as a population health priority worldwide. Using the framework proposed by Shiffman, we argue that a global health network for oral health must be harnessed to influence global health policy and drive health system reform. We have identified challenges around 4 key areas (problem definition, positioning, coalition building, and governance) from our experience working in the global health arena and with collaborators in multidisciplinary teams. These challenges are outlined here to validate them externally but also to call the attention of interested players inside and outside dentistry. How well our profession addresses these challenges will shape our performance during the Sustainable Development Goals era and beyond. This analysis is followed by a discussion of fundamental gaps in knowledge, particularly in 3 areas of oral health action: 1) epidemiology and health information systems; 2) collection, harmonization, and rigorous assessment of evidence for prevention, equity, and treatment; and 3) optimal strategies for delivering essential quality care to all who need it without financial hardship.
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- F N Hugo
- Departamento de Odontologia Preventiva e Social, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Affordable Health initiative, London, UK
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- Dental Public Health Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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Bogale B, Engida F, Hanlon C, Prince MJ, Gallagher JE. Dental caries experience and associated factors in adults: a cross-sectional community survey within Ethiopia. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:180. [PMID: 33478460 PMCID: PMC7819221 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-10199-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background Ethiopia is a developing sub-Saharan African country with increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including oral conditions. Oral health and dental care have been given little consideration, and there is limited information relating to population oral health and use of dental services in the country. The aim of this study was to examine the burden and associated factors of dental caries experience and investigate access to dental care amongst adults within Ethiopia. Methods This community-based oral health survey is a baseline study for the ASSET - Health System Strengthening in sub-Saharan Africa project undertaken in the Butajira area, south-central Ethiopia. A stratified random sample of households and individuals participated in the study. The survey instruments were mainly based on the WHO Oral Health Survey Methods manual (5th ed.). Face-to-face interviews and clinical dental examinations were conducted. The data were analysed for descriptive statistics; and Poisson regression models were built to assess the association of dental caries and predictor variables in adults (≥18 years). Results Most of the study population (n = 626) were female (63.9%), married (71.4%) and Muslim (76.0%). Just over half (53.2%) lived in rural areas and many (44.4%) had no formal education. A majority (74.0%) reported never utilising dental care services, and the main reason was never experiencing any dental problem (71.3%). Sixty percent (n = 377) of the adults had experienced dental caries, 88.0% (n = 332) of whom had untreated carious teeth. Pain or discomfort was reported by 16.5, and 7.2% had one or more PUFA component. Most (59.9%) adults with dental caries experience reported tooth pain or discomfort during the last year. In the fully adjusted Poisson regression model, increasing age, dental care utilisation and Khat chewing had positive significant associations with dental caries experience, whilst education status was negatively associated (p < 0.05). Conclusion This study demonstrated a high burden of dental caries and considerable consequences resulting from untreated disease in this population of adults. There was evidence of social inequity, limited utilisation of dental care and oral health awareness. This highlights the need for oral health system strengthening focusing on health promotion and expanding overall access to care. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-021-10199-9.
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- Birke Bogale
- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Centre for Host Microbiome Interactions, King's College London, London, UK. .,Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery, St Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, Health Service and Population Research Department, Centre for Global Mental Health, King's College London, London, UK.,College of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, WHO Collaborating Centre for Mental Health Research and Capacity-Building, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.,Centre for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa), College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, Health Service and Population Research Department, Centre for Global Mental Health, King's College London, London, UK
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Centre for Host Microbiome Interactions, King's College London, London, UK
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Bhuvaneshwari NG, Usha GV, Lakshminarayan N. Perceived dental needs and barriers to utilization of dental services among elders in India – A cross-sectional survey. JOURNAL OF INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_174_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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This paper concerns the assessment of the current state of dentistry in the world and the prospects of its sustainable development. A traditional Chinese censer was adopted as the pattern, with a strong and stable support on three legs. The dominant diseases of the oral cavity are caries and periodontal diseases, with the inevitable consequence of toothlessness. From the caries 3.5–5 billion people suffer. Moreover, each of these diseases has a wide influence on the development of systemic complications. The territorial range of these diseases and their significant differentiation in severity in different countries and their impact on disability-adjusted life years index are presented (DALY). Edentulousness has a significant impact on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). The etiology of these diseases is presented, as well as the preventive and therapeutic strategies undertaken as a result of modifying the Deming circle through the fives’ rules idea. The state of development of Dentistry 4.0 is an element of the current stage of the industrial revolution Industry 4.0 and the great achievements of modern dental engineering. Dental treatment examples from the authors’ own clinical practice are given. The systemic safety of a huge number of dentists in the world is discussed, in place of the passive strategy of using more and more advanced personal protective equipment (PPE), introducing our own strategy for the active prevention of the spread of pathogenic microorganisms, including SARS-CoV-2. The ethical aspects of dentists’ activity towards their own patients and the ethical obligations of the dentist community towards society are discussed in detail. This paper is a polemic arguing against the view presented by a group of eminent specialists in the middle of last year in The Lancet. It is impossible to disagree with these views when it comes to waiting for egalitarianism in dental care, increasing the scope of prevention and eliminating discrimination in this area on the basis of scarcity and poverty. The views on the discrimination of dentistry in relation to other branches of medicine are far more debatable. Therefore, relevant world statistics for other branches of medicine are presented. The authors of this paper do not agree with the thesis that interventional dental treatment can be replaced with properly implemented prophylaxis. The final remarks, therefore, present a discussion of the prospects for the development of dentistry based on three pillars, analogous to the traditional Chinese censer obtaining a stable balance thanks to its three legs. The Dentistry Sustainable Development (DSD) > 2020 model, consisting of Global Dental Prevention (GDP), Advanced Interventionist Dentistry 4.0 (AID 4.0), and Dentistry Safety System (DSS), is presented.
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Jevdjevic M, Listl S, Beeson M, Rovers M, Matsuyama Y. Forecasting future dental health expenditures: Development of a framework using data from 32 OECD countries. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2020; 49:256-266. [PMID: 33252147 PMCID: PMC8247018 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Objective To (1) develop a framework for forecasting future dental expenditures, using currently available information, and (2) identify relevant research and data gaps such that dental expenditure predictions can continuously be improved in the future. Methods Our analyses focused on 32 OECD countries. Dependent on the number of predictors, we employed dynamic univariate and multivariate modelling approaches with various model specifications. For univariate modelling, an auto‐regressive (AR) dynamic model was employed to incorporate historical trends in dental expenditures. Multivariate modelling took account of historical trends, as well as of relationships between dental expenditures, dental morbidity, economic growth in terms of gross domestic product and demographic changes. Results Estimates of dental expenditures varied substantially across different model specifications. Models relying on dental morbidity as one of the predictors performed worst regardless of their specification. Using the best‐fitted model specification, that is the univariate second‐order autoregression [AR(2)], the forecasted dental expenditures across 32 OECD countries amounted to US$316bn (95% forecasted interval, FI: 258‐387) in 2020, US$434bn (95%FI: 354‐532) in 2030 and US$594bn (95%FI: 485‐728) in 2040. Per capita spending in 2040 was forecasted to be highest in Germany (US$889, 95%FI: 726‐1090) and lowest in Mexico (US$52, 95%FI: 42‐64). Conclusions The present study demonstrates the feasibility and challenges in predicting dental expenditures and can serve as a basis for improvement towards more sustainable and resilient health policy and resource planning. Within the limitations of available data sources, our findings suggest that dental expenditures in OECD countries could increase substantially over the next two decades and vary considerably across countries. For more accurate estimation and a better understanding of determinants of dental expenditures, more comprehensive data on dental spending and dental morbidity are urgently needed.
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- Milica Jevdjevic
- Department of Dentistry - Quality and Safety of Oral Healthcare, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dentistry - Quality and Safety of Oral Healthcare, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Department of Conservative Dentistry, Translational Health Economics Group, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Operating Rooms, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Department of Health Evidence, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dentistry - Quality and Safety of Oral Healthcare, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Global Health Promotion, Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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Bernabé E, Marcenes W. Can minimal intervention dentistry help in tackling the global burden of untreated dental caries? Br Dent J 2020; 229:487-491. [PMID: 33037374 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-020-2155-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The latest estimates from the Global Burden of Disease study show that dental caries remains a neglected global health issue, with over two billion people suffering the consequences of this highly preventable disease globally. The two main goals of a national health system are to improve population health and reduce health inequalities, which are often achieved through prevention and promotion for everyone, as well as treatment and rehabilitation for the sick. Oral health promotion should be integrated with national policies for the prevention of non-communicable diseases, especially those targeting the intake of free sugars. The ongoing debate on universal health coverage (UHC) offers a unique opportunity to align dental care with essential health services, which all countries are expected to provide. Minimal intervention dentistry (MID) protocols for management of carious lesions, such as the atraumatic restorative technique, silver diamine fluoride and the Hall Technique, could help tackle the global burden of untreated caries as they are cost-effective in the long run. However, the successful implementation in primary dental care and training the new cadre of dentists adequately are pending issues if MID is to facilitate the inclusion of dental care as part of the UHC agenda.
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- Eduardo Bernabé
- Dental Public Health Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK.
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Wang TT, Mathur MR, Schmidt H. Universal health coverage, oral health, equity and personal responsibility. Bull World Health Organ 2020; 98:719-721. [PMID: 33177761 PMCID: PMC7652557 DOI: 10.2471/blt.19.247288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Revised: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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- Tim T Wang
- University of Pennsylvania, 423 Guardian Drive, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-4884, United States of America
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- University of Pennsylvania, 423 Guardian Drive, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-4884, United States of America
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A Consideration of Benefits for Midwives Employed in Public Health Systems and Private Midwifery Practices. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHILDBIRTH 2020. [DOI: 10.1891/ijcbirth-d-19-00018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUNDBenefits add to the total compensation received by midwives for their professional work in global settings. Some benefits are commonly offered as a package by employers as components of employment contracts. Some benefits may be individually negotiated or may be self-funded by midwives who own their own businesses.PURPOSEIdentify benefits associated with midwifery employment.METHODSBenefits data available to certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) in the United States were collected in online surveys conducted in 2004, 2007, 2010, and 2014. Benefits types received and benefits cost-sharing for midwives and their families were compared descriptively.RESULTSMore than 90% of respondents employed full-time in 2014 reported that they received at least 1 of 16 types of benefits in their midwifery-related employment. Professional liability insurance, paid vacation (paid holiday), and paid time off for continuing education were the only benefits reported by 75% or more of respondents in each of 4 survey years. Trends over time reported by U.S. CNMs/CMs employed full-time suggest a decrease in employer contributions to benefit costs. Nearly half of all CNM/CM respondents reported not knowing the basis for calculation of their salary and compensation package.CONCLUSIONChanges appear to indicate increasing employee cost-sharing of benefits packages in recent years for U.S. midwives. Similarities and differences identified for midwives in global settings are discussed, although information on benefits in global settings was limited. Midwives in all settings may gain from education about strategies for negotiation of salary and compensation packages.
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Cooray U, Aida J, Watt R, Tsakos G, Heilmann A, Kato H, Kiuchi S, Kondo K, Osaka K. Effect of Copayment on Dental Visits: A Regression Discontinuity Analysis. J Dent Res 2020; 99:1356-1362. [DOI: 10.1177/0022034520946022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Despite their prevalence and burdens, oral diseases are neglected in universal health coverage. In Japan, a 30% copayment (out of pocket) by the user and a 70% contribution by Japan’s universal health insurance (JUHI) are required for dental and medical services. From the age of 70 y, an additional 10% is offered by JUHI (copayment, 20%; JUHI, 80%). This study aimed to investigate the effect of cost on dental service use among older adults under the current JUHI system. A regression discontinuity quasi-experimental method was used to investigate the causal effect of the JUHI discount policy on dental visits based on cross-sectional data. Data were derived from the 2016 Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study. This analysis contained 7,161 participants who used JUHI, were aged 68 to 73 y, and responded to questions regarding past dental visits. Analyses were controlled for age, sex, number of teeth, and equalized household income. Mean ± SD age was 72.1 ± 0.79 y for the discount-eligible group and 68.9 ± 0.78 y for the noneligible group. During the past 12 mo, significantly more discount-eligible participants had visited dental services than noneligible participants (66.0% vs. 62.1% for treatment visits, 57.7% vs. 53.1% for checkups). After controlling for covariates, the effect of discount eligibility was significant on dental treatment visits (odds ratio [OR], 1.36; 95% CI, 1.32 to 1.40) and dental checkups (OR, 1.49; 95% CI, 1.44 to 1.54) in the regression discontinuity analysis. Similar findings were observed in triangular kernel-weighted models (OR, 1.38 [95% CI, 1.34 to 1.44]; OR, 1.52 [95% CI, 1.47 to 1.56], respectively). JUHI copayment discount policy increases oral health service utilization among older Japanese. The price elasticity for dental checkup visits appears to be higher than for dental treatment visits. Hence, reforming the universal health coverage system to improve the affordability of relatively inexpensive preventive care could increase dental service utilization in Japan.
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Affiliation(s)
- U. Cooray
- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Graduate School of Business Administration, Keio University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
- Center for Gerontology and Social Science, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan
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- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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Babyar J. Inclusive Oral Healthcare for a better Future Together. J Med Syst 2020; 44:89. [PMID: 32172426 DOI: 10.1007/s10916-020-01560-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 03/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
Oral health is a critical component to overall quality of life. Recommendations and guidelines for oral health continue to evolve while remaining underutilized worldwide. Still, oral healthcare parity and equity are achievable. This public health priority must be supported with stronger research, service delivery must be equitable and transparent, and the impact of oral healthcare must be fully understood. Data, surveillance, evidence and translation must be improved for oral health specialties as well as for greater global governance. Further, interdisciplinary coordination between orthodontic, dentistry, medical, biotechnology and research organizations must be prioritized. With dedication and consistent approach, oral healthcare can achieve the best outcomes for quality of life and cost effective public health.
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Simon A, Nobelika AA. An observational study to find the patterns of out-of-pocket expenditure for oral healthcare among sanitary workers in Coimbatore, India. JOURNAL OF INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY 2020. [DOI: 10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_78_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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