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Henricsson S, Bengtsson VW, Renvert S, Berglund JS, Lundegren N, Andersson P. Self-perceived oral health and orofacial appearance in an adult population, 60 years of age. Int J Dent Hyg 2024; 22:575-587. [PMID: 37369990 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12711] [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: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The study aimed to compare self-perceived oral health and orofacial appearance in three different cohorts of 60-year-old individuals. METHOD A cross-sectional design, based on data obtained from a questionnaire used in the Swedish National Study of Aging and Care. The sample comprised 478 individuals, from baseline, 2001-2003 (n = 191), 2007-2009 (n = 218) and 2014-2015 (n = 69). Comparisons were made within and between the cohorts, with bivariate analysis and Fisher's exact test. Statistical significance was considered at p < 0.05. RESULTS The result showed that a low number of the participants reported self-perceived problems with oral health. Of the problems reported, a higher proportion in cohort 2014-2015 (39.3%) experienced problems with bleeding gums. The experience of bleeding gums increased between the cohorts 2001-2003 and 2014-2015 (p = 0.040) and between 2007-2009 and 2014-2015 (p = 0.017). The prevalence of discomfort with sensitive teeth was experienced in 7%-32%. Twice as many women compared to men experienced discomfort in all cohorts (no significant differences between the cohorts). Satisfaction with dental appearance was experienced in 75%-84%. Twice as many women compared to men were dissatisfied with their dental appearance in 2001-2003 (p = 0.011) and with discoloured teeth (p = 0.020). No significant differences could be seen between the cohorts regarding discomfort with dental appearance or discoloured teeth. CONCLUSION The 60-year-olds irrespective of birth cohort, perceived their oral health and orofacial appearance as satisfactory.
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- Sara Henricsson
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden
- Faculty of Odontology, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden
- Department of Health, Blekinge Institute of Technology, Karlskrona, Sweden
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden
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Lyshol H, Johansen R. The association of access to green space with low mental distress and general health in older adults: a cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:329. [PMID: 38600442 PMCID: PMC11007904 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-04738-3] [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: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Access to green space is considered beneficial to mental and physical health, though the causal pathways are not completely clear. Accordingly, the objective of this study was to examine how access to green space was associated with low mental distress and general health among older adults. METHODS The data in our study stems from a survey from three Norwegian counties in 2015-16, n = 2937. The main exposure variable was self-reported access to green space, and the outcome variables were self-reported mental distress and general health. Logistic regression adjusted for sex, age, education, physical activity, functional disability, access to cultural/sports facilities and economic security was performed to assess the association between the exposure variable and the outcome variables. RESULTS Access to green space was associated with both higher odds of low mental distress (Odds Ratio = 3.85**, 95% CI 2.04-6.02) and good general health (OR = 8.20**, 95%CI 5.88-11.49) compared to no access. In models adjusted for sex, age, and education, the ORs were only slightly changed (OR = 4.03**, 95%CI 2.52-6.45) and (OR = 7.91**, 95%CI 5.63-11.13). However, adjusting for general health with low mental distress as outcome, the association was no longer statistically significant; (OR = 1.28 95%CI 0.74-2.21). Adjusting for low mental distress with general health as outcome, the association remained statistically significant; (OR = 3.43** 95%CI 2.34-5.03). CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that the association between access to green space and mental health may be mediated by general health. This implies that studies of associations between access to green space and mental health must take general health into consideration.
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- Heidi Lyshol
- Department of Health and Inequality, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Mental Health and Suicide, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
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Yekkalam N, Novo M, Wänman A. Treatments related to temporomandibular disorders among patients with prevalent types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in Sweden. Cranio 2024:1-12. [PMID: 38415674 DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2024.2319565] [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: 02/29/2024]
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The aim of this study was to assess the received TMD treatment modalities and the perceived outcome among the frequent types of EDS. A digital questionnaire was sent to the member of the National Swedish EDS Association during January-March 2022. The subsamples of hypermobile and classical EDS were constructed. Almost 90% reported TMD symptoms. Bite splint therapy, counselling, jaw training and occlusal adjustment were reported as the most common treatments with no statistically significant difference in terms of good effect between the two subsamples. Hypermobile and classical EDS might consider as an entity with regards to TMD.
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- Negin Yekkalam
- Department of Odontology, Clinical Oral Physiology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Odontology, Clinical Oral Physiology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Tadin A, Badrov M. Oral Health Knowledge, Self-Assessed Oral Health Behavior, and Oral Hygiene Practices among the Adult General Population in Croatia. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 12:88. [PMID: 38200994 PMCID: PMC10778950 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12010088] [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: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Emphasizing the significance of optimal oral health for enhancing overall well-being, this study aimed to investigate oral health knowledge, self-assessed oral health behaviors, and oral hygiene practices within the Croatian general population. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional observational study was conducted online, utilizing a questionnaire collecting sociodemographic characteristics and inquiring about respondents' oral health knowledge, self-assessed oral health status, oral hygiene habits, and use of oral hygiene products. Collected data underwent both descriptive and regression analyses to unveil patterns and relationships within the dataset. RESULTS The respondents showed a high level of knowledge about oral health (median score 9, IQR 7.00-10.00, maximum possible score 10), with significant factors for higher knowledge being engaged in dental professions; above-average socioeconomic status; and the use of an electric brush, dental floss, and interdental brushes (p ˂ 0.05). Insufficient knowledge, on the other hand, was associated with bleeding gums and daily smoking (p ˂ 0.05). Although 69.4% of respondents considered their oral health to be very good, 32.5% reported tooth decay, and 38.2% reported tooth sensitivity. The majority (62.0%) cited regular check-ups as the reason for their last visit to the dentist, with 74.1% feeling no anxiety or discomfort during these visits. Daily toothbrush use was widespread (97.8%), but only 34.1% and 19.1% of respondents reported using floss and/or interdental brushes daily. A remarkable 69.0% of respondents indicated that low oral health literacy and low prioritization contribute to suboptimal oral health. CONCLUSIONS While respondents demonstrated commendable oral health knowledge, the prevalence of reported issues suggests a potential gap between perception and actual oral health status. To address this, targeted educational interventions focusing on comprehensive oral hygiene practices and debunking misconceptions should be prioritized in Croatia.
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- Antonija Tadin
- Department of Restorative Dental Medicine and Endodontics, Study of Dental Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia;
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinical Hospital Centre Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Medicine and Endodontics, Study of Dental Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia;
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Yekkalam N, Storm Mienna C, Stoor JPA, San Sebastian M. Social determinants of self-reported oral health among Sámi in Sweden. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2023; 51:1258-1265. [PMID: 37489613 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12894] [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: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the prevalence of poor self-reported oral health and to identify socio-demographic, socio-economic and cultural-related risk factors associated with poor oral health among Sámi in Sweden. METHODS A Sámi sample frame was constructed drawing from three pre-existing registers. All identified persons aged 18-84 were invited to participate in the study during February-May 2021. Among the 9249 invitations, 3779 answered the survey. The frequencies of the independent variables in terms of socio-economic, socio-demographic and cultural-related factors as well as the outcome, self-reported oral health, were calculated first. Prevalence ratios (PRs) and their 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were estimated to assess the relationship between the independent variables and the outcome. RESULTS Overall, 32.5% of the participants reported a poor oral health with a higher prevalence among men compared to women. Among the socio-demographic factors, being old (PR: 1.99; 95% CI: 1.59-2.51), unmarried (PR: 1.17; 95% CI: 1.03-1.33) and divorced or widow-er (PR: 1.27; 95% CI: 1.09-1.46) were statistically associated to poor self-reported oral health. Among the socio-economic factors, a low education level (PR: 1.56; 95% CI: 1.29-1.89), belonging to the poorest quintile (PR: 1.63; 95% CI: 1.35-1.96), and experiencing difficulties to make ends meet several times during the last 12 months (PR: 1.74; 95% CI: 1.51-1.99) were statistically significant related to poor oral health. CONCLUSIONS The self-reported oral health among Sámi in Sweden appears to be worse than that of the general Swedish population. Several socio-economic and socio-demographic factors were found to be strongly associated with poor self-reported oral health. Targeted interventions addressing these social determinants are needed to reduce inequalities in oral health among the Sámi population.
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- Negin Yekkalam
- Department of Odontology, Clinical Oral Physiology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Odontology, Clinical Oral Physiology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
- Várdduo-Centre for Sámi Research, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Lávvuo-Research and Education for Sámi Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Lávvuo-Research and Education for Sámi Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Zhao C, Zhou H, Ge S, Zhan Z, Zhang S, Liao S. Associations of Attitudes and Practice Toward Oral Health, Socioeconomic Status, Self-Rated Oral Health, Subjective Oral Symptoms, and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Among Residents in Eastern China: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach. Patient Prefer Adherence 2023; 17:1689-1703. [PMID: 37484742 PMCID: PMC10361281 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s420513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Background and Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships among attitudes and practice about oral health, socioeconomic status, subjective oral symptoms, self-rated oral health, and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in a group of people from eastern China. Methods Between January 2021 to February 2022, 2502 (87.4%) of the 2863 participants completed an online questionnaire. OHRQoL, Socio-demographics characteristics, attitudes and practice toward oral health, self-rated oral health and subjective oral symptoms were all covered by the questionnaires. Based on the hypothetical model, structural equation modeling with the bootstrap method was used to examine the interactions and the strength of the correlations between the measured variables. Results The final model demonstrated acceptable data fit. Socioeconomic status (β = -0.051), attitudes (β = -0.100) and practice (β = -0.127) toward oral health, self-rated oral health (β = -0.493) and subjective oral symptoms (β = 0.294) were all significantly correlated with OHRQoL. Socioeconomic status was directly linked to attitudes (β = 0.046) and practice (β =0.070) about oral health, and attitudes play the role of intermediary between practice and socioeconomic status (β = 0.018). OHRQoL was indirectly linked with attitudes mediated by practice (β = -0.092), practice mediated by subjective oral symptoms (β = -0.107), subjective oral symptoms mediated by self-rated oral health (β = 0.031). OHRQoL was correlated with income, educational level, and socioeconomic status. Self-rated oral health was related to educational level and socioeconomic status. Conclusion In a sample of eastern China residents, OHRQoL was influenced by socioeconomic status, attitudes and practice toward oral health, subjective oral symptoms, and self-rated oral health.
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- Chen Zhao
- Department of Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, 233004, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, 233030, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, 233004, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, 233004, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, 233030, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, 233004, People’s Republic of China
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Hultin M, Lund B, Lundgren F, Cederlund A. Dental implant procedures contribution to the total antibiotic use in Swedish dentistry. A register-based study. Acta Odontol Scand 2023; 81:143-150. [PMID: 35802705 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2022.2097306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study the influence of demographic and organizational factors to antibiotic utilization in dental implant surgery in Sweden. MATERIAL AND METHODS Descriptive statistics regarding antibiotic prescription between 2009 and 2019 was retrieved from two national registers, the Swedish Prescribed Drug Register and the Dental Health register, both administered by the National Board of Health and Welfare. RESULTS During the years 2009-2019 a significant decrease of the proportion of prescriptions of systemic antibiotics in conjunction with implant surgical procedures occurred in all patient groups where the most common procedure was the insertion of a single implant. The proportion of dental visits when implant surgical treatment was performed which resulted in a prescription of antibiotics decreased significantly from 1/3 to approximately 1/5. However, comparing Public and Private dental care providers, the reduction was significantly greater in Public dental care. Patients with low level of education in urban regions, treated in Private dental clinics were more likely to receive antibiotics in conjunction to implant surgery compared to other groups. Phenoxymethylpenicillin is the most widely used substance in conjunction with implant surgery. CONCLUSION There is still room for improvement in reduction of antibiotic prescriptions in conjunction to implant surgical procedures in Sweden.
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- Margareta Hultin
- Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden.,Medical Unit of Plastic Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Plastic Surgery and Craniofacial Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- The National Board of Health and Welfare, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Eastmaninstitutet, Folktandvården, Stockholm, Sweden.,Faculty of odontology, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden
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Anticona C, Lif Holgerson P, Gustafsson PE. Assessing inequities in unmet oral care needs among adults in Sweden: An intersectional approach. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2022; 51:428-435. [PMID: 36583509 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The goal of the Swedish oral healthcare system is to achieve good oral health and equitable access to care for the entire population. However, considerable inequities in oral health and care are evident and occur across a range of social dimensions. This study uses an intersectional approach to examine complex inequities in unmet oral care needs among adults in Sweden over the period 2004-2021. METHODS Data were obtained from 14 Health on Equal Terms surveys conducted during 2004-2021. The final sample was 129 473 individuals aged 26-84 years. Applying intersectional analysis of individual heterogeneity and discriminatory accuracy, inequities in unmet oral care needs were estimated across 48 intersectional strata defined by gender, age, educational level, individual disposable income and immigrant status. RESULTS A high risk of unmet oral care needs was found among strata consisting of immigrants and those with low income. However, being an immigrant and/or having a low income did not universally entail a high risk but varied by the social position along other axes, particularly age and education. The discriminatory accuracy was moderate. CONCLUSION Groups with certain social disadvantages are highly heterogeneous themselves. An intersectionality approach is important to prevent the risk of stigmatizing large heterogenous groups while failing to identify the most vulnerable strata. The discriminatory accuracy analysis suggested that further policy and/or interventions may be the most effective if approaching the whole population, combined with selected targeted interventions directed at the most disadvantaged social strata.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Sumita I, Toyama N, Ekuni D, Maruyama T, Yokoi A, Fukuhara D, Uchida-Fukuhara Y, Nakahara M, Morita M. The Impact of Oral Health Behaviors, Health Belief Model, and Absolute Risk Aversion on the Willingness of Japanese University Students to Undergo Regular Dental Check-Ups: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph192113920. [PMID: 36360797 PMCID: PMC9655055 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192113920] [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: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Oral health behaviors, risk aversion, and the health belief model are associated with health behaviors. However, there have been few studies that investigated the association between these factors and the willingness to undergo regular dental check-ups. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the associations between the willingness of Japanese university students to undergo regular dental check-ups and oral health behaviors, the health belief model, and absolute risk aversion. An analysis was conducted with the cooperation of questionnaire respondents (n = 748) who underwent dental check-ups at Okayama University. The students answered questionnaires on oral health behaviors, the health belief model, absolute risk aversion, and willingness to undergo regular dental check-ups. The logistic regression analysis showed significant positive associations (p < 0.05) between oral health behaviors (use of the inter-dental brush and the dental floss) and the health belief model with the willingness to undergo regular dental check-ups. However, there was no significant association with absolute risk aversion (p > 0.05). These results suggest that willingness to undergo regular dental check-ups was associated with oral health behaviors and the health belief model, but not with absolute risk aversion.
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- Ichiro Sumita
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1 Shikata-Cho, Kita-Ku, Okayama 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1 Shikata-Cho, Kita-Ku, Okayama 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1 Shikata-Cho, Kita-Ku, Okayama 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1 Shikata-Cho, Kita-Ku, Okayama 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1 Shikata-Cho, Kita-Ku, Okayama 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1 Shikata-Cho, Kita-Ku, Okayama 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Oral Morphology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1 Shikata-Cho, Kita-Ku, Okayama 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1 Shikata-Cho, Kita-Ku, Okayama 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1 Shikata-Cho, Kita-Ku, Okayama 700-8558, Japan
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A study of socio-economic inequalities in self-reported oral and general health in South-East Norway. Sci Rep 2022; 12:13721. [PMID: 35962044 PMCID: PMC9374767 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-18055-5] [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: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study assesses the association between socioeconomic determinants and self-reported health using data from a regional Norwegian health survey. We included 9,068 participants ≥ 25 years. Survey data were linked to registry data on education and income. Self-reported oral and general health were separately assessed and categorized into ‘good’/‘poor’. Exposures were educational level, personal income, and economic security. Prevalence ratios (PR) were computed to assess the associations between socioeconomic determinants and self-reported health using Poisson regression models. Participants with low education or income had poorer oral and general health than those with more education or higher income. Comparing the highest and lowest education levels, adjusted PRs for poor oral and general health were 1.27 (95%CI, 1.11–1.46) and 1.43 (95%CI, 1.29–1.59), respectively. Correspondingly, PRs for lowest income quintiles compared to highest quintile were 1.34 (95%CI, 1.17–1.55) and 2.10 (95%CI, 1.82–2.43). Low economic security was also significantly associated with poor oral and general health. There were socioeconomic gradients and positive linear trends between levels of education and income in relation to both outcomes (P-linear trends < 0.001). We found statistical evidence of effect modification by gender on the association between education and oral and general health, and by age group between income and oral health.
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Tiwari T, Kelly A, Randall CL, Tranby E, Franstve-Hawley J. Association Between Mental Health and Oral Health Status and Care Utilization. FRONTIERS IN ORAL HEALTH 2022; 2:732882. [PMID: 35199101 PMCID: PMC8859414 DOI: 10.3389/froh.2021.732882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Studies have shown that mental health and oral health may be correlated, with associations demonstrated between mental health problems and tooth loss, periodontal disease, and tooth decay. The COVID-19 pandemic had alarming implications for individuals' and communities' mental and emotional health. This study examined the associations between mental health status, oral health status, and oral healthcare utilization and highlighted the impact of COVID-19 on mental health. Additionally, this study examines specific sociodemographic factors that may amplify oral health disparities. A nationally representative survey was conducted to capture attitudes, experiences, and behaviors related to oral health, mental health, and unmet oral health needs. Eighteen percent of respondents were categorized as having poor mental health. Visiting the dentist in the last year was more common amongst individuals with good mental health. From the logistic regression model, mental health status, age group, race/ethnicity, education, and last dental visit were all significantly associated with of oral health status. Mental health status, age group, and income groups were all significantly associated with unmet oral health need. Future work should focus on the mental-oral health association, including determining ways to improve oral healthcare utilization and oral health status among people with poorer mental health.
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- Tamanna Tiwari
- School of Dental Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States
- *Correspondence: Tamanna Tiwari
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- CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, WA, United States
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- CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, Boston, MA, United States
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Fagundes MLB, Amaral Júnior OLD, Menegazzo GR, Hugo FN, Giordani JMDA. Measuring health inequalities: implications of choosing different socioeconomic indicators. CAD SAUDE PUBLICA 2022; 38:e00035521. [PMID: 35107506 DOI: 10.1590/0102-311x00035521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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We aimed to verify the association between different socioeconomic indicators and self-rated health in a nationally representative sample of older adults. This cross-sectional study analyzed the baseline data from the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Aging (ELSI-Brazil), a population-based cohort study of persons aged 50 years or older. Data was collected using a household and an individual questionnaire at participants' households. Self-rated health was assessed by a global self-rating item. Three socioeconomic indicators were assessed: individual income, per capita household income, and wealth index. Poisson regression models were performed to estimate the prevalence ratio (PR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) of self-rated health and each socioeconomic indicator, adjusting for covariates. In total, 9,390 older adults answered the outcome question. Whilst for the individual income indicator only the richest quintile showed a statistically significant association with the outcome (PR: 0.90; 95%CI: 0.87; 0.93), for the per capita household income, the fourth (PR: 0.95; 95%CI: 0.91; 0.98) and the fifth quintiles (PR: 0.90; 95%CI: 0.86; 0.94) remained associated with the outcome. Regarding the wealth index, only the second quintile was not associated with the outcome, with lower prevalence of poor self-rated health as richer was the quintile, showing a social gradient. The wealth index seems to be a more adequate indicator, as it reflects resources accumulated over the life course.
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Odontológicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brasil
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- Departamento de Odontologia Preventiva e Social, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brasil
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Oral Health-Related Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours of Arab Dental Students: Multi-National Cross-Sectional Study and Literature Analysis 2000-2020. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19031658. [PMID: 35162682 PMCID: PMC8835654 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Dental students are the future leaders of oral health in their respective communities; therefore, their oral health-related attitudes and behaviours are of practical value for primary disease prevention. The present study aimed to evaluate oral health-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours of dental students in Arab countries and explore the potential sociodemographic predictors of their oral health outcomes. A multi-centre, cross-sectional study was conducted during the academic year 2019/2020 in three Arab countries: Lebanon, Syria, and Tunisia. The study used a validated Arabic version of the Hiroshima University Dental Behavioural Inventory (HU-DBI) composed of original twenty items that assess the level of oral health-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours, and four additional dichotomous items related to tobacco smoking, alcohol drinking, problematic internet use, and regular dental check-up The HU-DBI score ranges between 0 and 12. A total of 1430 students took part in this study, out of which 60.8% were females, 57.8% were enrolled in clinical years, 24.5% were tobacco smokers, 7.2% were alcohol drinkers, and 87% reported internet addiction. The mean HU-DBI score was 6.31 ± 1.84, with Lebanon having the highest score (6.67 ± 1.83), followed by Syria (6.38 ± 1.83) and Tunisia (6.05 ± 1.83). Clinical students (6.78 ± 1.70) had higher HU-DBI scores than their preclinical peers (5.97 ± 1.86). The year-over-year analysis revealed that dental public health and preventive dentistry courses had significantly and positively impacted the undergraduate students’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours. The gender-based differences were not statistically significant, with a modest trend favouring males, especially oral health behaviours. Tobacco smoking, alcohol drinking, and problematic internet use were associated with lower HU-DBI scores. In the Arab world, the economic rank of the country where the dental students live/study was weakly correlated with the students’ mean HU-DBI score.
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Novrinda H, Han DH. Oral health inequality among Indonesian workers in South Korea: role of health insurance and discrimination factors. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:22. [PMID: 35090443 PMCID: PMC8799411 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02050-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background The health of migrant workers is becoming an important public health issue. Although there are an increasing number of migrant workers in Korea, the health status in migrant populations remains unknown. The aims of this study were (1) to evaluate the association between income and self-rated oral health (SROH), and (2) to assess the role of health insurance and self-perceived discrimination in the association between income and SROH among Indonesian migrant workers in Korea. Methods Information about self-reported income, SROH, coverage/utilization of health insurance (HI), living difficulties related to oral health (LDROH), oral health literacy (OHL), and discrimination were obtained from Indonesian migrant workers in Korea (n = 248). The main explanatory variable was income, and SROH was an outcome variable. Logistic regression analyses were performed controlling for age, gender, HI, LDROH, OHL, and discrimination. The paths from income to SROH were analyzed using the Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM). Results Among Indonesian migrant workers, the lower income group had the highest probability of a poor SROH compared to the higher income group. The variables showing a high explanatory power were discrimination among the low income group and HI among the middle income group. In PLS-SEM, the variables such as HI, LDROH, OHL, and discrimination contributed 11% to explaining the association between income and SROH. Conclusion A monotonic gradient was revealed among migrant workers according to the association between income and SROH. Discrimination and HI contributed to oral health inequalities.
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Nijland N, Overtoom F, Gerdes VEA, Verhulst MJL, Su N, Loos BG. External validation of a rapid, non-invasive tool for periodontitis screening in a medical care setting. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 25:6661-6669. [PMID: 33978832 PMCID: PMC8602137 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-03952-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Medical professionals should advise their patients to visit a dentist if necessary. Due to the lack of time and knowledge, screening for periodontitis is often not done. To alleviate this problem, a screening model for total (own teeth/gum health, gum treatment, loose teeth, mouthwash use, and age)/severe periodontitis (gum treatment, loose teeth, tooth appearance, mouthwash use, age, and sex) in a medical care setting was developed in the Academic Center of Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA) [1]. The purpose of the present study was to externally validate this tool in an outpatient medical setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients were requited in an outpatient medical setting as the validation cohort. The self-reported oral health questionnaire was conducted, demographic data were collected, and periodontal examination was performed. Algorithm discrimination was expressed as the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROCC). Sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values were calculated. Calibration plots were made. RESULTS For predicting total periodontitis, the AUROCC was 0.59 with a sensitivity of 49% and specificity of 68%. The PPV was 57% and the NPV scored 55%. For predicting severe periodontitis, the AUROCC was 0.73 with a sensitivity of 71% and specificity of 63%. The PPV was 39% and the NPV 87%. CONCLUSIONS The performance of the algorithm for severe periodontitis is found to be sufficient in the current medical study population. Further external validation of periodontitis algorithms in non-dental school populations is recommended. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Because general physicians are obligated to screen patients for periodontitis, it is our general goal that they can use a prediction model in medical settings without an oral examination.
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- N Nijland
- Department of Periodontology, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081, LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Periodontology, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081, LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Periodontology, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081, LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Sunstar Suisse, Etoy, Switzerland
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- Department of Oral Public Health, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Periodontology, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081, LA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Valdes-Stauber J, Hummel K. The relationship between dental anxiety and other kinds of anxiety: a naturalistic, cross-sectional and comparative study. BMC Psychol 2021; 9:184. [PMID: 34819158 PMCID: PMC8611955 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-021-00684-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Dental anxiety is of public health importance because it leads to postponed dental treatment, which comes with health complications. The present study investigated whether there is a correlation between the degree of dental anxiety and other kinds of anxiety and whether there are prognostic factors for the different kinds of anxiety. METHOD In the sample (N = 156) from a dental practice in a large German city, 62% of patients received a check-examination and 38% received dental surgery. The target variables were recorded with validated questionnaires: dental anxiety (IDAF-4c+), subclinical anxiety (SubA), anxiety of negative evaluation (SANB-5), current general anxiety (STAI state), loneliness (LS-S) and self-efficacy (GSW-6). The applied statistics were: t-tests for 31 variables, correlation matrix and multivariate and bivariate regression analyses. RESULTS The dental surgery patients displayed more dental anxiety and more dental interventions than the check-examination group. The main result was a positive correlation of all kinds of anxiety with each other, a positive correlation of loneliness and neuroticism with all forms of anxiety and a negative correlation between all forms of anxiety and self-efficacy. Especially dental anxiety is positively associated with other kinds of anxiety. In multivariate regression models only neuroticism is associated with dental anxiety, but feelings of loneliness are positively associated with with the other kinds of anxiety assessed in this study. The higher the self-efficacy, the lower the level of general anxiety. CONCLUSIONS In dentistry, anxiety from negative experiences with buccal interventions should be distinguished from anxiety caused by personality traits. Self-efficacy tends to protect against anxiety, while loneliness and neuroticism are direct or indirect risk factors for anxiety in this urban dentistry sample. Dental anxiety seems to be independent from biographical strains but not from neuroticism. In practice, more attention must be paid to anxiety control, self-management and efforts to improve the confidence of patients with emotional lability, less self-confidence and propensity to shame.
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- Juan Valdes-Stauber
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy I, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy I, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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Winston L, McCann M, Onofrei G. ‘Exploring socioeconomic status as a global determinant of COVID-19 prevalence, using statistical, exploratory data analytic, and supervised machine learning techniques.’ (Preprint). JMIR Form Res 2021; 6:e35114. [PMID: 36001798 PMCID: PMC9518652 DOI: 10.2196/35114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background The COVID-19 pandemic represents the most unprecedented global challenge in recent times. As the global community attempts to manage the pandemic in the long term, it is pivotal to understand what factors drive prevalence rates and to predict the future trajectory of the virus. Objective This study had 2 objectives. First, it tested the statistical relationship between socioeconomic status and COVID-19 prevalence. Second, it used machine learning techniques to predict cumulative COVID-19 cases in a multicountry sample of 182 countries. Taken together, these objectives will shed light on socioeconomic status as a global risk factor of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This research used exploratory data analysis and supervised machine learning methods. Exploratory analysis included variable distribution, variable correlations, and outlier detection. Following this, the following 3 supervised regression techniques were applied: linear regression, random forest, and adaptive boosting (AdaBoost). Results were evaluated using k-fold cross-validation and subsequently compared to analyze algorithmic suitability. The analysis involved 2 models. First, the algorithms were trained to predict 2021 COVID-19 prevalence using only 2020 reported case data. Following this, socioeconomic indicators were added as features and the algorithms were trained again. The Human Development Index (HDI) metrics of life expectancy, mean years of schooling, expected years of schooling, and gross national income were used to approximate socioeconomic status. Results All variables correlated positively with the 2021 COVID-19 prevalence, with R2 values ranging from 0.55 to 0.85. Using socioeconomic indicators, COVID-19 prevalence was predicted with a reasonable degree of accuracy. Using 2020 reported case rates as a lone predictor to predict 2021 prevalence rates, the average predictive accuracy of the algorithms was low (R2=0.543). When socioeconomic indicators were added alongside 2020 prevalence rates as features, the average predictive performance improved considerably (R2=0.721) and all error statistics decreased. Thus, adding socioeconomic indicators alongside 2020 reported case data optimized the prediction of COVID-19 prevalence to a considerable degree. Linear regression was the strongest learner with R2=0.693 on the first model and R2=0.763 on the second model, followed by random forest (0.481 and 0.722) and AdaBoost (0.454 and 0.679). Following this, the second model was retrained using a selection of additional COVID-19 risk factors (population density, median age, and vaccination uptake) instead of the HDI metrics. However, average accuracy dropped to 0.649, which highlights the value of socioeconomic status as a predictor of COVID-19 cases in the chosen sample. Conclusions The results show that socioeconomic status is an important variable to consider in future epidemiological modeling, and highlights the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic as a social phenomenon and a health care phenomenon. This paper also puts forward new considerations about the application of statistical and machine learning techniques to understand and combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Luke Winston
- Department of Computing, Atlantic Technological University, Letterkenny, Ireland
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- Department of Computing, Atlantic Technological University, Letterkenny, Ireland
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- Department of Business, Atlantic Technological University, Letterkenny, Ireland
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Bots-VantSpijker PC, van der Maarel-Wierink CD, Schols JMGA, Bruers JJM. Assessed and perceived oral health of older people who visit the dental practice, an exploratory cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0257561. [PMID: 34559825 PMCID: PMC8462729 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0257561] [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: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess the oral health of older people who visit the community dental practice from both the dentists' and the patients' perspective. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this exploratory cross-sectional study the oral health of Dutch community dwelling older people was assessed. A representative sample of general dental practitioners was asked to randomly and prospectively select one older patient and describe this patient using a specially-developed registration form; in addition the patient was requested to complete a questionnaire. The oral health of older people was described from the perspective of the dentists and the perspective of the older people themselves based on the definition of oral health from the World Dental Federation (FDI]. Relations between oral health of older people and dentist and older patient characteristics were analysed using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient (rho) and an ordinal regression model. RESULTS In total, 923 dentists were asked to participate in the study; data was available for 39.4% dentist-patient pairs. Dentists assessed the oral health of older patients as good or acceptable in 51.4% of the cases while this was the case in 76.2% of older patients themselves. The assessment of the dentist gets more negative with high treatment intensity and with older patients having certain diseases and more medication, while the assessment is more positive for older patients who visit the dentist on a regular basis. Older people's assessment of their oral health gets more negative by being female and with high treatment intensity, having certain diseases and higher use of medication. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Chronically illness as expressed by the number of diseases and the use of medication, seems to be a risk factor for poor oral health. Older patients themselves assess their oral health differently, mostly more positive, than their dentist.
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- Pieternella C. Bots-VantSpijker
- Flemish-Netherlands Geriatric Oral Research Group (BENECOMO), Dutch Association for Gerodontology, Bunnik, The Netherlands
- Department of Oral Public Health (OPH), Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Flemish-Netherlands Geriatric Oral Research Group (BENECOMO), Dutch Association for Gerodontology, Bunnik, The Netherlands
- Department of Oral Medicine, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Flemish-Netherlands Geriatric Oral Research Group (BENECOMO), Dutch Association for Gerodontology, Bunnik, The Netherlands
- Caphri/Department of Family Medicine and Department of Health Services Research, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Flemish-Netherlands Geriatric Oral Research Group (BENECOMO), Dutch Association for Gerodontology, Bunnik, The Netherlands
- Department of Oral Public Health (OPH), Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Royal Dutch Dental Association (KNMT), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Cagetti MG, Balian A, Cirio S, Camoni N, Salerno C, Tartaglia GM. Is Pediatric Dentistry a Topic of Interest for Pediatric Journals? A Scoping Review. CHILDREN-BASEL 2021; 8:children8090720. [PMID: 34572152 PMCID: PMC8467268 DOI: 10.3390/children8090720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Revised: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Background: Pediatric dentistry shares many skills with pediatrics. This review evaluates the amount of literature on pediatric dentistry in the first 30 pediatric journals classified by the Web of Science in 2019. The aim was to perform a quantitative analysis of the main dental topics addressed. Methods: A scoping review with the PRISMA-ScR criteria was performed. The Clarivate Analytics Journal Citation Report was consulted for journals ranked in the category “Pediatrics” in 2019. Papers were searched in PubMed using an ad hoc prepared string. Results: A total of 504 papers were included. Papers on dental hard tissues were the most prevalent (45.6%), followed by dental public health (23.2%), orofacial development (15.3%), soft tissues related conditions (12.3%), and orofacial trauma (3.6%). Increasing trends have been observed for total papers published (R2 = 0.9822) and total dental papers (R2 = 0.8862), with no statistically significant differences (χ2(6) = 0.051 p > 0.05). The majority of papers (n = 292, 57.9%) were cited between 1 and 10 times, whilst less than 7% of papers received more than 40 citations. Discussion: It is desirable that papers on pediatric dentistry increase in the pediatric scenario, allowing the two related disciplines to intertwine more in the future.
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- Maria Grazia Cagetti
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; (M.G.C.); (S.C.); (N.C.); (C.S.); (G.M.T.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; (M.G.C.); (S.C.); (N.C.); (C.S.); (G.M.T.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; (M.G.C.); (S.C.); (N.C.); (C.S.); (G.M.T.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; (M.G.C.); (S.C.); (N.C.); (C.S.); (G.M.T.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; (M.G.C.); (S.C.); (N.C.); (C.S.); (G.M.T.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; (M.G.C.); (S.C.); (N.C.); (C.S.); (G.M.T.)
- UOC Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Dentistry Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, 20100 Milan, Italy
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Pranskunas M, Simoliunas E, Alksne M, Kaupinis A, Juodzbalys G. Periosteum-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Secretome - Cell-Free Strategy for Endogenous Bone Regeneration: Proteomic Analysis in Vitro. EJOURNAL OF ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL RESEARCH 2021; 12:e2. [PMID: 34377379 PMCID: PMC8326881 DOI: 10.5037/jomr.2021.12202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Objectives Millions of people worldwide are affected by diseases or injuries which lead to bone/tooth loss and defects. While such clinical situations are daily practice in most of the hospitals, the widely used treatment methods still have disadvantages. Therefore, this field of medicine is actively searching new tissue regeneration techniques, one of which could be stem cell secretome. Thus, the purpose of this research study was to perform the detail proteomic analysis of periosteum-derived mesenchymal stem cells secretome in order to evaluate if it is capable to induce osteo-regenerative process. Material and Methods Periosteum-derived mesenchymal stem cells (PMSCs) were extracted from adult male New Zealand White rabbits. Cells were characterised by evaluating their differentiation potential. After characterisation PMSCs secretomes were collected and their proteomic analysis was performed. Results PMSCs were extracted from adult male New Zealand White rabbits. In order to characterise the extracted PMSCs, they were differentiated in the directions which mainly describes MSC multipotency - osteogenic, myogenic and adipogenic. A total of 146 proteins were detected. After characterisation PMSCs secretomes were collected and their proteomic analysis was performed. The resulting protein composition indicates the ability to promote bone regeneration to fully mature bone. Conclusions Bioactive molecules detected in periosteum-derived mesenchymal stem cells secretome initiates the processes required for the formation of a fully functional bone.
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- Mindaugas Pranskunas
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Odontology, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, KaunasLithuania.,32:Baltic dental clinic, VilniusLithuania.,These authors contributed equally to this work
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- Department of Biological Models, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University, VilniusLithuania.,These authors contributed equally to this work
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- Department of Biological Models, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University, VilniusLithuania.,These authors contributed equally to this work
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- Proteomics Centre, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University, Saulėtekio av. 7, LT-10257 VilniusLithuania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Odontology, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, KaunasLithuania.,These authors contributed equally to this work
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Grigorita O, Omer L, Juodzbalys G. Complications and Management of Patients with Inherited Bleeding Disorders During Dental Extractions: a Systematic Literature Review. EJOURNAL OF ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL RESEARCH 2021; 12:e1. [PMID: 34377378 PMCID: PMC8326879 DOI: 10.5037/jomr.2021.12201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Objectives The systematic literature review aims to assess patients' dental extraction with inherited bleeding disorders, to understand the type, dosage, and modality of administration of the haemostatic agents for safe intra- and postoperational results. Material and Methods The search was undertaken in MEDLINE (PubMed) databases and Cochrane library for articles published in English from 1 January, 2010 till 31 October, 2020. Before the full-text articles were considered, titles and abstracts were screened. Results A total of 78 articles were screened, from which 3 met the necessary criteria and were used for the review. Minor complications, such as postoperative bleedings from the socket and epistaxis, were observed, but they were resolved with proper medical care. No major fatal complications were reported. Generally, all the articles provided evidence of successful extractions with correct treatment plans made by haematologists and surgeons. Conclusions Available clinical trials demonstrate that local and systemic haemostatic therapies in combination are effective in preventing bleeding during dental extractions in patients with coagulopathies.
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- Olga Grigorita
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lithuanian University of Health SciencesLithuania
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lithuanian University of Health SciencesLithuania
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Bhat M, Bhat S, Roberts-Thomson KF, Do LG. Self-Rated Oral Health and Associated Factors among an Adult Population in Rural India-An Epidemiological Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:6414. [PMID: 34199275 PMCID: PMC8296255 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18126414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND To determine the perception of oral health status and its associated factors among adults living in rural areas in Karnataka state, India. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among adults in the age group of 35-54 years old residing in villages in a southern state in India. The main outcome measure was poor self-rated oral health (SROH) among adults in rural India. RESULTS About 873 adults participated in the study. The prevalence of poor SROH was 15.2%. Adults of age 40-44 years, females, those in lower socioeconomic conditions, and those with high caries experience (DMFT ≥ 4) and periodontal disease were associated with poor SROH. Those who had visited a dentist in the previous one year were 1.9 times more likely to report poor oral health. CONCLUSIONS Nearly 15% of rural people reported poor oral health. Socioeconomic conditions, sex, age, smoking, and dental visiting were associated with poor SROH. People's perception of poor oral health was associated with severe periodontitis and DMFT ≥ 4. A dose-response relationship was observed between experience with dental caries and poor SROH.
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- Meghashyam Bhat
- Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, Australia;
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- Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore and Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru 560041, Karnataka, India;
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane 4006, Australia;
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Surofchy D, Mnatzaganian C, Sarino L, Kuo G. Perceptions and Attitudes of Pharmacogenomics Through the Lens of Community Pharmacists and Patients. JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY PHARMACY PRACTICE 2021. [DOI: 10.37901/jcphp20-00016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background
Pharmacists represent some of the most accessible healthcare workers and are in an opportune position to spearhead new clinical initiatives, such as pharmacogenomics (PGx) services. It is important that we understand the perceptions and attitudes both pharmacists and patients have regarding PGx and potential barriers of implementing it into routine clinical practice.
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A cross-sectional survey study was conducted across one regional division of a large community pharmacy chain to assess the perceptions and attitudes of pharmacists and patients regarding PGx in California. A secondary aim was to determine perceived barriers to PGx implementation into community pharmacies.
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The majority (67%) of pharmacists agreed or strongly agreed to understanding PGx compared to 35% of patients being aware of PGx (p<0.001). More patients (62%) preferred their pharmacist compared to pharmacists (43%) preferring themselves as a provider to manage patients' medications based on their PGx results (p<0.01). Many patients (88%) expressed interest in participating in a PGx test; both pharmacists (84%) and patients (85%) were unlikely to have participated or know someone who has participated in PGx testing. Pharmacists and patients expressed similar concerns about privacy of their PGx data by employers (p=0.287) and insurers (p=0.953), a potential barrier to PGx implementation.
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Pharmacists are well positioned to spearhead PGx consultations and patients are interested in pharmacists using PGx to help manage their medications; however, various barriers were identified that must be overcome for PGx to become incorporated in routine practice.
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- Dalga Surofchy
- University of California San Diego School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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- University of California San Diego School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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- Oregon State University College of Pharmacy
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Gómez-Costa D, San-Roman-Montero J, Rojo R, Gil Á, Gómez de Diego R, López-Sánchez AF. Self-reported prevalence of periodontal disease among the Spanish population and immigrants: 2006, 2011/12 and 2017: a population-based study. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:215. [PMID: 33910535 PMCID: PMC8082769 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01579-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Periodontal disease is one of the most common pathologies in the population. Self-reporting has been used as a diagnostic tool in large populations, among other reasons, to detect the needs of potentially vulnerable groups. This study evaluated the prevalence of periodontal disease in people of Spanish nationality and immigrants in Spain. METHODS This population-based, cross-sectional study was carried out using data obtained from National Health Interview Surveys (NHSs) carried out in 2006, 2011/2012 and 2017 in Spain. Subjects aged 16 years and older were included in the NHS-2006 and aged 15 years and older were included in the other NHSs. The following variables were self-reported by the participants: gum bleeding, tooth mobility, tooth extraction and missing teeth. Chi-square homogeneity tests were performed to assess the main associations between the independent variable (nationality) and the dependent variables (bleeding gums, tooth mobility, tooth extraction and missing teeth). Multinomial logistic regression models were constructed to evaluate the influences of the variables age and sex and their interactions on the main associations. RESULTS A total of 115,123 participants were included in the NHS-2006 (n = 37,327, 11.38% immigrants), NHS-2011/12 (n = 38,727, 14.39% immigrants) and NHS-2017 (n = 39,069, 13.71% immigrants). The variables directly related to periodontal disease were gum bleeding and tooth mobility. These were significantly associated with nationality in the NHS-2006 and NHS-2017 cohorts. In the NHS-2011/12 cohort, only tooth mobility was associated with nationality. After adjustments for sex, age, and their interactions, immigrant status was associated with increased odds of bleeding in only the NHS-2006 cohort (RR = 1.65, 95% CI 1.38-1.99, p = 0.000). CONCLUSION Immigrants in Spain have a lower probability of developing signs associated with periodontal disease than the Spanish population. Among the immigrant cohort, females and those in adult age groups had lower prevalence rates than their counterparts.
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- Diego Gómez-Costa
- Doctoral Program in Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University, Avenida de Atenas s/n, Alcorcón, 28922, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine Specialties and Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University, Avenida de Atenas s/n, Alcorcón, 28922, Madrid, Spain
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Alfonso X El Sabio University, Villanueva de la Cañada, 28691, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Medicine Specialties and Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University, Avenida de Atenas s/n, Alcorcón, 28922, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Estomatology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University, Avenida de Atenas s/n, Alcorcón, 28922, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Estomatology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University, Avenida de Atenas s/n, Alcorcón, 28922, Madrid, Spain
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Sampaio JRF, Vidal SA, de Goes PSA, Bandeira PFR, Cabral Filho JE. Sociodemographic, Behavioral and Oral Health Factors in Maternal and Child Health: An Interventional and Associative Study from the Network Perspective. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18083895. [PMID: 33917677 PMCID: PMC8067955 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18083895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Oral healthcare during pregnancy needs to be part of the assistance routine given to pregnant women by health professionals as a way to encourage self-care and strengthen the general health of the mother and the baby. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated oral healthcare intervention for pregnant women and to analyze the association of sociodemographic, behavioral, oral health and general maternal and child health factors in prenatal care at usual risk in primary care in a city in the northeast of Brazil, in 2018–2019. A controlled, randomized, single-blinded community trial was conducted. The intervention group (IG) received dental assistance and collective health education actions in conversation circles, while the control group (CG) received the usual assistance. All pregnant women (146 in total, 58 from IG and 88 from CG) that took part in the trial answered a questionnaire and underwent a dental examination at the beginning of prenatal care and at the puerperal visit. To assess the effect of the intervention, a network analysis was used. The results have shown that being in the control group was associated with neonatal complications (0.89) and prematurity (0.54); the use of tobacco and alcohol are associated with high risk in initial and final oral health; lower educational level of the pregnant women implicates high risk for initial oral health (−0.19), final oral health (−0.26), pregnancy complications (−0.13), low birth weight (−0.23), prematurity (−0.19) and complications in the newborn (−0.14). Having a low family income (≤261.36 USD) has shown a high risk for initial oral health (−0.14), final oral health (−0.20) and prematurity (−0.15). The intervention based on integrated oral healthcare for pregnant women indicated that socioeconomic and behavioral factors must be considered as determinants for the quality of women and children’s health and that multi-professional performance during prenatal care contributes to the positive outcomes of pregnancy.
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- Study Group on Health Management and Evaluation at IMIP/Pernambuco, Institute of Integral Medicine Fernando Figueira—IMIP, Recife, PE 50070-550, Brazil;
- Post-Graduation Stricto Sensu, Institute of Integral Medicine Professor Fernan-do Figueira—IMIP, Recife, PE 50070-550, Brazil;
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- Child and Adolescent Health Program, Department of Clinic and Preventive Dentistry, Federal University of Pernambuco—UFPE, Recife, PE 50670-901, Brazil;
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- Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Regional University of Cariri-URCA/Ceará, Northeastern Family Health Training Network—RENASF, Crato, CE 63105-000, Brazil;
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- Post-Graduation Stricto Sensu, Institute of Integral Medicine Professor Fernan-do Figueira—IMIP, Recife, PE 50070-550, Brazil;
- Brazilian Journal of Maternal and Child Health of IMIP, Recife, PE 50070-550, Brazil
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Agudelo-Suárez AA, Muñoz-Pino N, Vivares-Builes AM, Ronda-Pérez E. Oral Health and Oral Health Service Utilization in Native and Immigrant Population: A Cross-Sectional Analysis from the PELFI Cohort in Spain. J Immigr Minor Health 2021; 22:484-493. [PMID: 31919785 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-020-00972-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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This study analyzes associated factors to self-perceived oral health and use of oral health services in native and immigrant adults from the PELFI cohort in Spain. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted (401 adults ≥ 18 years, from Spain, Ecuador, Colombia and Morocco). Frequencies for sociodemographic, self-perceived general and oral health variables were calculated. The association between oral health/oral health services use and origin country was estimated by logistic regression (adjusted odds ratio-aOR-; 95% confidence intervals -95%CI-). Ecuadorian men were more likely to report dental caries (aPR 2.75; 95%CI 1.30-5.80) and Moroccan women were more likely to report gingival bleeding (aPR 3.61; 95%CI 1.83-7.15) and the use of oral health services ≥ 1 year/never (aPR 1.69; 95%CI 1.06-2.69). Colombian women were less likely to report missing teeth (aPR 0.73; 95%CI 0.56-0.95). Poor self-perceived oral health indicators were observed in immigrants and were modified for sociodemographic and general health variables.
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- Andrés A Agudelo-Suárez
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Antioquia, Calle 70 N° 52-21, 05010, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. .,Public Health Research Group, University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Antioquia, Calle 70 N° 52-21, 05010, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Antioquia, Calle 70 N° 52-21, 05010, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
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- Public Health Research Group, University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain.,Centre for Biomedical Network Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
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Kim SY, Kim NH. Trends in Self-Rated Poor Oral Health Among all Age Populations in Korea from 2007 to 2015: Monitoring Expansion of Dental Insurance. Int Dent J 2021; 71:76-84. [PMID: 33616056 PMCID: PMC9275200 DOI: 10.1111/idj.12608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study explored trends in self-rated poor oral health (SRPOH) from 2007 to 2015 among all age groups to monitor changes after the expansion of dental insurance. METHODS Repeated cross-sectional data from 2007 to 2015 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys were collected and analysed. The respondents (n = 20,199) were categorised into four age groups: 0-19, 20-44, 45-64, and ≥65 years. The outcome variable was SRPOH, with independent variables being socioeconomic factors, sex, household income, and education. The age-sex standardised prevalence rate was calculated to determine trends, and complex samples logistic regression analysis was performed to confirm the factors affecting SRPOH. RESULTS Self-rated poor oral health prevalence decreased significantly from 2007 to 2009 (25%) to 2013 to 2015 (14%) in the age groups of 0-19 and 20-44 years (P < 0.05), whereas the SRPOH prevalence in the age groups of 45-64 and ≥65 years did not undergo any significant changes. Although the prevalence decreased by 6% among older adults, over 40% older women still experienced SRPOH. A sex gap increased with age but did not change over time. SRPOH was strongly associated with sex, income, and education across all age groups; the association did not notably change from 2007 to 2015. CONCLUSIONS Self-rated poor oral health improved among younger people in Korea. The gender gap in the prevalence increased with age and persisted over time. However, income was the strongest determinant of SRPOH among all age groups, regardless of dental insurance expansion. Further studies should aim to draw causal inferences to explore the policy impact of dental insurance benefits.
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- Song-Yi Kim
- Department of Dental Hygiene, The Graduate School, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, South Korea.
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Xuan K, Jha AR, Zhao T, Uy JP, Sun C. Is periodontal disease associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer? A meta-analysis. Int J Dent Hyg 2020; 19:50-61. [PMID: 33269543 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a commonly diagnosed cancer. Previous studies investigating the relationship between periodontal disease (PD) and CRC showed controversial conclusions. This meta-analysis is to explore the association between PD and CRC. METHODS Observational studies that explore the association between CRC and PD were included in this meta-analysis. A comprehensive literature search in 7 electronic databases to identify all relevant studies published prior to February 2020. The Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale was used to evaluate the quality each study. The pooled relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were used to estimate the association between the PD and CRC risk. RESULTS A total of 838 articles were obtained from database searching and 4 articles were obtained from other sources, and 13 articles with 14 studies involving 634,744 participants were included. An association between PD and increased CRC incidence was found, periodontal disease patients were 21% (95%CI, [1.06, 1.38], I2 =83.9%) more likely to develop colorectal cancer than people with healthy oral cavity. But there is no significant association between PD and CRC mortality. The heterogeneity of this meta-analysis was relatively high, I2 was 83.9% (95%CI, [72.7%, 90.5%]), chi-squared of Q test was 62.18, but sensitivity analysis confirmed the stability of the result. Funnel plot, Egger's test and Begg's test found no publication bias of analysis. CONCLUSION The current meta-analysis demonstrates an association between PD and CRC, indicating that early CRC screening is necessary for people with poor oral health, and oral health improvement might be beneficial for reducing CRC risk.
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- Kun Xuan
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.,Center for Evidence-Based Practice, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.,Center for Evidence-Based Practice, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Islas-Granillo H, Casanova-Rosado JF, de la Rosa-Santillana R, Casanova-Rosado AJ, Islas-Zarazúa R, Márquez-Corona MDL, Rueda-Ibarra V, Jiménez-Gayosso SI, Navarrete-Hernández JDJ, Medina-Solís CE. Self-reported oral hygiene practices with emphasis on frequency of tooth brushing: A cross-sectional study of Mexican older adults aged 60 years or above. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e21622. [PMID: 32898997 PMCID: PMC7478503 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000021622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The objective of the study was to characterize self-reported oral hygiene practices among Mexican older adults aged ≥60 years, and to measure the association between frequency of tooth brushing and a set of sociodemographic, socioeconomic, and dental variables.We conducted a cross-sectional study of 139 older adults aged ≥60 years in Pachuca, Mexico. A questionnaire and a clinical dental examination were administered to identify specific variables. We determined frequency of tooth brushing (or cleaning of dentures or prostheses) and use of toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental floss among respondents. Non-parametric testing was performed for statistical analysis and a multivariate logistic regression model was generated with Stata 11 software to determine frequency of tooth brushing.In our study sample, 53.2% of participants reported brushing their teeth at least once a day, 50.4% always using toothpaste, 16.5% using mouthwash and 3.6% using floss for their oral hygiene. In general, younger and female respondents used oral hygiene aids more than the others. Our multivariate model yielded an association (P < .05) between tooth brushing at least once daily and the following variables: having functional dentition (OR = 12.60), lacking health insurance (OR = 3.72), being retired/pensioned (OR = 4.50), and suffering from a chronic disease (OR = 0.43).The older adults in our sample exhibited deficient oral hygiene behaviors. The results suggest certain socioeconomic inequalities in oral health. The findings of this study should be considered when designing dental care instructions for older adults.
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- Horacio Islas-Granillo
- Academic Area of Dentistry of Health Sciences Institute, Autonomous University of Hidalgo State, Pachuca
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- Academic Area of Dentistry of Health Sciences Institute, Autonomous University of Hidalgo State, Pachuca
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- Academic Area of Dentistry of Health Sciences Institute, Autonomous University of Hidalgo State, Pachuca
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- Academic Area of Dentistry of Health Sciences Institute, Autonomous University of Hidalgo State, Pachuca
- Advanced Studies and Research Center in Dentistry "Dr. Keisaburo Miyata" of Faculty of Dentistry at Autonomous University State of Mexico, Toluca, Mexico
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Sousa JLD, Alencar GP, Antunes JLF, Silva ZPD. [Markers of inequality in self-rated health in Brazilian adults according to sex]. CAD SAUDE PUBLICA 2020; 36:e00230318. [PMID: 32490914 DOI: 10.1590/0102-311x00230318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to analyze self-rated health in Brazil's adult population according to markers of health inequality (color or race, region of residence, schooling, per capita household income, and social class), stratified by sex. We studied 59,758 individuals 18 years or older who participated in the 2013 National Health Survey, a population-based household survey. Data collection used face-to-face interviews and key physical measurements. Self-rated health was classified as positive, fair, or negative. Multinomial logistic regression was used to estimate crude and adjusted odds ratios (OR) and respective 95% confidence intervals (95%CI). Percentage agreement and kappa values were calculated to compare the results obtained by regression models and the expected values. Prevalence of positive self-rated health in the overall population was 66.2% (70% in men and 62.6% in women). In the adjusted analysis, the odds of worse self-rated health were significantly higher in individuals with lower per capita household income, less schooling, from the lowest social classes, residents of the North and Northeast regions, and those with brown and black color/race. Public policies for health promotion and recovery in these more vulnerable social groups can help reduce the persistent health inequalities in Brazil.
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Li KY, Okunseri CE, McGrath C, Wong MC. Self-Reported General and Oral Health in Adults in the United States: NHANES 1999-2014. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent 2020; 11:399-408. [PMID: 31920400 PMCID: PMC6935276 DOI: 10.2147/ccide.s234335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Objective To assess self-reported general health (SRGH) and self-reported oral health (SROH), and to identify factors associated with these self-health reports among adults in the United States. Methods Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) for 1999 to 2014 were analyzed. Survey-weighted descriptive statistics were computed and Pearson correlations between the two self-reported health status measures were tested. Separate multivariable logistic regressions in SROH and SRGH were performed. Measures of inequality-absolute inequality (AI) and relative inequality (RI) in SRGH and SROH were investigated. Results The sample consisted of 37,904 adults. Survey-weighted proportions of “excellent or very good” general health decreased from 54% in 1999–2000 to 45% in 2013–2014 and that of oral health increased from 27% in 1999–2000 to 38% in 2013–2014. Whites, participants with college degrees and those ≥400% of family poverty income ratio (PIR) had a higher probability of reporting “excellent or very good” general and oral health. Young people had a higher probability of reporting “excellent or very good” general health and the probability of reporting “excellent or very good” oral health fluctuated among the different age groups. There was a slight increase in both AI and RI by sociodemographic factors for SRGH (except for gender). For SROH, AI increased slightly, and RI decreased slightly (except for education) over the same period. Conclusion Self-reported general health had higher ratings than self-reported oral health. Survey period, age, race/ethnicity, education and family PIR were significantly associated with SRGH and SROH, but gender was only significant in the SROH model. SRGH was significantly associated with SROH after adjusting for other sociodemographic factors.
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- Kar Yan Li
- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Services, School of Dentistry, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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Janus M, Reid-Westoby C, Lee C, Brownell M, Maguire JL. Association between severe unaddressed dental needs and developmental health at school entry in Canada: a cross-sectional study. BMC Pediatr 2019; 19:481. [PMID: 31810457 PMCID: PMC6898915 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-019-1868-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Dental problems are the most prevalent chronic disease worldwide, with up to half of all kindergarten children having tooth decay. However, there is a lack of evidence of whether unaddressed dental needs (UDNs) are associated with children’s developmental health, a concept reflecting holistic child development - encompassing physical, emotional, and cognitive development. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the relationship between UDNs and developmental health among kindergarten children using the Early Development Instrument (EDI). Methods We examined associations between teacher reported UDNs and developmental vulnerability on the EDI. Children were included in the study if they were enrolled in kindergarten in publicly-funded schools in Canada between 2010 and 2015, had been in the classroom for at least one month, and had no more than 25% of missing items on the questionnaire. Results Among 576,264 children who met inclusion criteria (95.4% of eligible children), 2465 (0.4%) were identified as having UDNs by their teachers. Children with UDNs had 4.58 to 8.27 times higher odds of being vulnerable on any of the five developmental domains (physical health and well-being, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive development, communication skills and general knowledge), compared to children without UDNs. Conclusion In this study, teacher-reported UDNs were associated with developmental vulnerability in kindergarten children. Teacher reported unmet dental needs in kindergarten children may be a proxy for poor developmental health at school entry, and thus a marker for supporting both children’s oral health and early developmental needs.
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- Magdalena Janus
- Offord Centre for Child Studies, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Rd South, Suite 201A, 1280 Main St. West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada.
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- Offord Centre for Child Studies, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Rd South, Suite 201A, 1280 Main St. West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours), Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universtiy of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Paediatrics, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Jayasvasti I, Htun KCSS, Peltzer K. Self-Rated Oral Health Status And Social And Health Determinants Among 35-65 Year-Old Persons In One Region In Myanmar: A Cross-Sectional Study. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent 2019; 11:339-348. [PMID: 31807081 PMCID: PMC6857668 DOI: 10.2147/ccide.s227957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2019] [Accepted: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral diseases may be a population health problem in Myanmar. Community-based surveys may help in the selection of risk groups that may require priority attention. The study aimed to estimate the prevalence and correlates of self-rated oral health (SROH) status in an adult community sample in Myanmar. METHODS The study design was a cross-sectional household survey in the Magway region Myanmar. In all, 633 persons aged 35 to 65 years, responded to questions on the oral health status, general health status, oral health knowledge and behaviour and socio-demographic information. RESULTS Overall, 13.6% of participants reported poor SROH, and 78.5% average or poor SROH. In adjusted logistic regression analysis, oral conditions (tooth loss, cavities, bleeding gums, and teeth that are sensitive to heat or cold), better oral health knowledge, dental care attendance, and skipping breakfast were associated with poor SROH. CONCLUSION A high proportion of poor or average SROH status was found and several associated variables were found that can facilitate in guiding oral health care programming in Myanmar.
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- Deputy Vice Chancellor Research and Innovation Office, North West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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Rosing K, Christensen LB, Øzhayat EB. Associations between tooth loss, prostheses and self-reported oral health, general health, socioeconomic position and satisfaction with life. J Oral Rehabil 2019; 46:1047-1054. [PMID: 31206793 DOI: 10.1111/joor.12836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2018] [Revised: 06/07/2019] [Accepted: 06/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate whether the location of tooth loss and prosthesis are associated with self-reported oral health, general health, socioeconomic position and satisfaction with life. METHODS From the Copenhagen Aging and Midlife Biobank (CAMB) investigation, 1517 persons had their oral status ranked (full dentition, fixed prosthesis in the masticatory zone, tooth loss in the masticatory zone, fixed prosthesis in the aesthetic zone, removable prosthesis, tooth loss in the aesthetic zone). Self-reported oral health, general health, socioeconomic position and satisfaction with life were obtained. Information on gender, normative socioeconomic position, frequency of seeing a dentist, acute dental treatment within the last 5 years and general diseases was also recorded. RESULTS Patients with tooth loss in the aesthetic zone and removable prosthesis showed high odds ratios for reporting poor rather than good oral health compared to patients having a full dentition. Having a removable prosthesis was further associated with rating socioeconomic position as low rather than high (odds ratio = 27.7 [95% CI: 5.07; 151.6]) compared to a full dentition after controlling for normative socioeconomic position and gender. In the bivariate analyses, a tendency towards poorer general health and poorer satisfaction with life was found with worse oral status, meanwhile the multiple regression analyses did not show significant associations between oral status and general health and satisfaction with life. CONCLUSIONS Missing teeth and having prostheses are associated with worse self-reported oral health compared to having a full dentition. Removable dental prosthesis may be associated with a worse self-perception of socioeconomic status.
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- Kasper Rosing
- Section of Community Dentistry, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health Science, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section of Community Dentistry, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health Science, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section of Oral Rehabilitation, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health Science, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Self-Rated Physical Health and Unmet Healthcare Needs among Swedish Patients in Opioid Substitution Treatment. JOURNAL OF ADDICTION 2019; 2019:7942145. [PMID: 31139491 PMCID: PMC6500657 DOI: 10.1155/2019/7942145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Background Individuals with opioid dependence are at increased risk of deteriorating health due to the lifestyle connected to heroin use. Barriers surrounding the healthcare system seem to hinder patients to seek help through conventional healthcare, even after entering opioid substitution treatment (OST), resulting in a high level of unmet healthcare needs. However, this field is still unexplored, with only a few studies focusing on general health within this population. The first step, in order to provide suitable and accessible primary healthcare, is to assess the extent of physical symptoms and unmet healthcare needs within the OST population, which, to this point, has been sparsely studied. Aim To assess OST patients' self-rated physical health and healthcare seeking behaviour. Methods Two-hundred and eighteen patients from four different OST sites answered a questionnaire regarding physical health and healthcare seeking. Results Patients in OST have a high degree of physical symptoms and a high degree of unmet healthcare needs. Sixty-six percent reported suffering from musculoskeletal pain. Fifty-six percent reported gastrointestinal symptoms. Genital problems and airway symptoms were reported by 47%, respectively, and dental problems were reported by 69% of the respondents. General unmet healthcare needs were reported by 82%. Musculoskeletal pain was positively correlated with having an unstable housing situation (AOR 4.26 [95% CI 1.73-10.48]), negatively correlated with male sex (AOR 0.45 [95% CI 0.22-0.91]), and positively correlated with age (AOR 1.04 [95% CI 1.01-1.07]). No statistically significant correlates of respiratory, gastrointestinal, genital, or dental symptoms were found. Conclusion Patients in OST carry a heavy burden of physical symptoms and unmet healthcare needs, potentially due to societal barriers. Patients' frequent visits to the OST clinics offer a unique opportunity to build a base for easily accessible on-site primary healthcare.
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NOGUEIRA JS, PEREIRA AC, FRIAS AC, AMBROSANO GMB, CORTELLAZZI KL, GUERRA LM, CAVALCANTE DDFB, BULGARELI JV. Social capital and factors associated with the caries experience in adults – a population-based study in Brazil. Braz Oral Res 2019; 33:e118. [DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2019.vol33.0118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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