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Alsheekhly B, Namdari M, Abbas MJ, Ghasemi H. Knowledge of and Attitude Toward Preventive Care Among Iraqi Dentists and Senior Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e65120. [PMID: 39171048 PMCID: PMC11338477 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.65120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Acquiring knowledge and maintaining a positive mindset are essential for dental care providers to offer optimal dental services. Dental professionals are expected to follow preventive dentistry principles to ensure the best oral health maintenance for their patients, as prevention is a key component of public health initiatives. This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes toward preventive dental care among Iraqi dentists and senior dental students. METHODOLOGY A cross-sectional study, conducted from June to August 2023, involved 876 Iraqi dentists and 587 senior dental students in Baghdad, utilizing a physically paper-based self-administered questionnaire. Participants' level of knowledge was assessed based on a 5-point Likert scale to 12 statements on preventive dental care. Their attitudes were inquired by selecting one option from a 7-point Likert scale on four pairs of bipolar adjectives describing preventive dentistry. Higher scores were considered more accurate knowledge and more positive attitudes. Statistical evaluation included the Chi-square test and regression analysis. RESULTS In total, data from 841 dentists and 567 students were analyzed (response rate: 96%). Around 90% of dentists (N=745) and students (N=502) acknowledged the impact of sugar, sealant, and water fluoridation on dental caries, but about 80% of dentists (N=662) and students (N=446) undervalued the role of fluoridated toothpaste. Women (OR=1.4, 95% CI: 1.02-2.1) and dentists, within one year of their graduation (OR=1.9, 95% CI: 1.1-3.5), exhibited higher levels of knowledge. More favorable attitudes towards preventive dentistry were associated with a higher level of knowledge among dentists (OR=1.6, 95% CI: 1.2-2.3). Regarding dental students, those from private dental schools showed higher scores of knowledge than their counterparts from public schools (OR=2.1, 95% CI: 1.3-3.4). The majority of participants held the belief that preventive dentistry is beneficial for the community but just about 60% of dentists (N=477) and students (N=300) exhibited a positive attitude toward the economic advantages of preventive dentistry for dentists, as well as the ease of engaging in preventive dental practices. CONCLUSIONS The dentists and dental students in this study demonstrated satisfactory knowledge and a favorable attitude toward most aspects of preventive dentistry. However, deficiencies were noted in certain areas, such as the application of topical fluoride for preventing dental caries, as well as a substantial proportion of individuals who lacked a positive perspective on the economic benefits of preventive dentistry. Hence, there is a clear need for educational interventions during their undergraduate training and postgraduate continuing education to enhance their knowledge levels and cultivate a more positive attitude towards preventive dentistry.
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- Bassam Alsheekhly
- Department of Community Oral Health, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IRN
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IRN
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- Department of Orthodontics, Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, IRQ
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- Department of Community Oral Health, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IRN
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Cocoș DI, Dumitriu Buzia O, Tatu AL, Dinu M, Nwabudike LC, Stefan CS, Earar K, Galea C. Challenges in Optimizing Nanoplatforms Used for Local and Systemic Delivery in the Oral Cavity. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:626. [PMID: 38794288 PMCID: PMC11124955 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16050626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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In this study, we focused on innovative approaches to improve drug administration in oral pathology, especially by transmucosal and transdermal pathways. These improvements refer to the type of microneedles used (proposing needles in the saw), to the use of certain enhancers such as essential oils (which, besides the amplifier action, also have intrinsic actions on oral health), to associations of active substances with synergistic action, as well as the use of copolymeric membranes, cemented directly on the tooth. We also propose a review of the principles of release at the level of the oral mucosa and of the main release systems used in oral pathology. Controlled failure systems applicable in oral pathology include the following: fast dissolving films, mucoadhesive tablets, hydrogels, intraoral mucoadhesive films, composite wafers, and smart drugs. The novelty elements brought by this paper refer to the possibilities of optimizing the localized drug delivery system in osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint, neuropathic pain, oral cancer, periodontitis, and pericoronitis, as well as in maintaining oral health. We would like to mention the possibility of incorporating natural products into the controlled failure systems used in oral pathology, paying special attention to essential oils.
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- Dorin Ioan Cocoș
- Centre in the Medical-Pharmaceutical Field, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” the University of Galati, 800008 Galati, Romania; (D.I.C.); (C.S.S.); (K.E.)
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- Centre in the Medical-Pharmaceutical Field, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” the University of Galati, 800008 Galati, Romania; (D.I.C.); (C.S.S.); (K.E.)
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- Clinical Medical Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” University, 800008 Galati, Romania;
- Dermatology Department, “Sf. Cuvioasa Parascheva” Clinical Hospital of Infectious Diseases, 800179 Galati, Romania
- Multidisciplinary Integrative Center for Dermatologic Interface Research MIC-DIR, 800010 Galati, Romania
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- Centre in the Medical-Pharmaceutical Field, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” the University of Galati, 800008 Galati, Romania; (D.I.C.); (C.S.S.); (K.E.)
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- Centre in the Medical-Pharmaceutical Field, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” the University of Galati, 800008 Galati, Romania; (D.I.C.); (C.S.S.); (K.E.)
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- Centre in the Medical-Pharmaceutical Field, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” the University of Galati, 800008 Galati, Romania; (D.I.C.); (C.S.S.); (K.E.)
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- Department of Medical Disciplines, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Targu Mures, 540099 Targu Mures, Romania;
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Rødseth SC, Høvik H, Bjertness E, Skudutyte-Rysstad R. Exploring socioeconomic inequality in caries experience in an adult Norwegian population; the HUNT4 Oral Health Study. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2024. [PMID: 38566348 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12960] [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: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate socioeconomic inequality in caries experience in an adult Norwegian population. METHODS This population-based study included 4549 dentate participants aged 25-94 years from the cross-sectional HUNT4 Oral Health Study conducted in Central Norway in 2017-2019. Participants were randomly sampled from the larger HUNT4 Survey and answered questionnaires and underwent clinical and radiographic examinations. Caries experience was measured as numbers of decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT index) and socioeconomic position was denoted by education and household income. Negative binomial regression models were used to estimate associations between caries experience and socioeconomic position. RESULTS Lower levels of both education and income were associated with higher caries experience, particularly pronounced for missing teeth. Socioeconomic gradients were observed for all outcomes DMFT, DT, MT and FT (p-value linear trends <.001). Gradients were similar for both income and education and were apparent for all age groups but were most evident in middle-aged and older individuals. High level of education was associated with a 50% lower mean number of missing teeth compared with basic level education, whereas high income was associated with a 24% lower mean number of decayed teeth and a 15% higher mean number of filled teeth than low income. CONCLUSIONS There was a socioeconomic gradient for caries experience in the study population that was present from early adulthood and increased with age. The gradient was particularly pronounced for missing teeth. Findings indicate that inequality was more associated with treatment given than with untreated disease.
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- Siri Christine Rødseth
- Oral Health Centre of Expertise in Eastern Norway, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Community Medicine and Global Health, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Center for Oral Health Services and Research, Mid Norway, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Community Medicine and Global Health, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Kim YR, Kim SR. Differences in Oral Health According to the Presence of Hearing Loss: Data from the 2021 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Noise Health 2024; 26:88-96. [PMID: 38904806 DOI: 10.4103/nah.nah_114_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of hearing loss is increasing annually and has a strong relationship with oral health. However, existing research on hearing loss is limited to children, making it necessary to expand the analysis to adults. Therefore, this study aims to identify differences in oral health-related factors according to hearing loss in adults over 40 years of age using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. METHODS This study analyzed survey data from 2021. The study participants were divided into 1738 individuals in the nonhearing loss group and 1384 in the hearing loss group. Complex sample chi-square and complex sample independent t-tests were performed to determine differences in the sociodemographic characteristics, systemic diseases, hearing loss-related factors, and oral health status between the two groups. RESULTS Compared to the nonhearing loss group, the hearing loss group was older and had lower income and education levels. In terms of oral health, the hearing loss group had fewer existing natural teeth, poorer prosthesis conditions, and a higher number of implants than the nonhearing loss group. The hearing loss group also experienced comparatively more problems with chewing and speaking (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Individuals with hearing loss exhibited poorer oral health status than those without hearing loss. Therefore, dental professionals in clinical practice should develop their communication skills to interact effectively with patients with hearing loss and strive to improve their oral health.
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- Yu Rin Kim
- Department of Dental Hygiene, Silla University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Healthcare Management, Youngsan University, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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Mitchell G, Stark P, Wilson CB, Tsakos G, Brocklehurst P, Lappin C, Quinn B, Holland N, McKenna G. 'Whose role is it anyway?' Experiences of community nurses in the delivery and support of oral health care for older people living at home: a grounded theory study. BMC Nurs 2023; 22:359. [PMID: 37798687 PMCID: PMC10557176 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01533-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Older people who receive care at home are likely to require support with oral health care. Community nurses, who are also referred to as district or home care nurses, have an important role with this population. This is because they are the healthcare professionals who are most likely to encounter this population, who may also not be receiving regular dental care or oral health promotion. However, few studies have explored community nursing experiences in the delivery and support of oral healthcare for older people living at home. METHODS A grounded theory approach was used to explore experiences of community nurses in the delivery and support of oral health care for older people living at home. Fifteen practising community nurses from the United Kingdom participated in one-to-one semi-structed interviews from May 2021 to December 2021. These interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using constant comparative analysis. Ethical approval was obtained for this study prior to data collection. RESULTS Four categories emerged from the data to support development of the core phenomena. These four categories were: (1) Education, in relation to what community nurses knew about oral health, (2) Practice, with regards to how community nurses delivered oral health care to older people in their own home, (3) Confidence, with consideration to the extent to which this supported or impeded community nurses in providing oral healthcare to older people and (4) Motivation, in terms of the extent to which community nurses thought they could or should influence future practice improvement in the area. The core category was (C) Uncertainty as it was both present and central across all four categories and related to community nursing understanding about their specific role, and the role of other professionals, with reference to oral health of their patients. CONCLUSIONS This study reveals community nurses' uncertainty in providing oral healthcare to older adults at home. Emphasising comprehensive and continuous oral health education can boost nurses' confidence in patient support. Interprofessional collaboration and clear role definitions with oral health professionals are crucial for improving oral health outcomes in this vulnerable population.
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- SB/A/101010662/495750 Burdett Trust for Nursing
- SB/A/101010662/495750 Burdett Trust for Nursing
- SB/A/101010662/495750 Burdett Trust for Nursing
- SB/A/101010662/495750 Burdett Trust for Nursing
- SB/A/101010662/495750 Burdett Trust for Nursing
- SB/A/101010662/495750 Burdett Trust for Nursing
- SB/A/101010662/495750 Burdett Trust for Nursing
- SB/A/101010662/495750 Burdett Trust for Nursing
- SB/A/101010662/495750 Burdett Trust for Nursing
- COM/5611/20 HSC R&D Division, Belfast, Northern Ireland
- COM/5611/20 HSC R&D Division, Belfast, Northern Ireland
- COM/5611/20 HSC R&D Division, Belfast, Northern Ireland
- COM/5611/20 HSC R&D Division, Belfast, Northern Ireland
- COM/5611/20 HSC R&D Division, Belfast, Northern Ireland
- COM/5611/20 HSC R&D Division, Belfast, Northern Ireland
- COM/5611/20 HSC R&D Division, Belfast, Northern Ireland
- COM/5611/20 HSC R&D Division, Belfast, Northern Ireland
- COM/5611/20 HSC R&D Division, Belfast, Northern Ireland
- HSC R&D Division, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- Gary Mitchell
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Health, Castle Buildings, Stormont, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- Department of Health, Castle Buildings, Stormont, Belfast, Northern Ireland
- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Damanaki A, Beisel-Memmert S, Nokhbehsaim M, Abedi A, Rath-Deschner B, Nogueira AVB, Deschner J. Influence of Occlusal Hypofunction on Alveolar Bone Healing in Rats. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:9744. [PMID: 37298695 PMCID: PMC10253992 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24119744] [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: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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The aim of this in vivo study was to investigate the effect of occlusal hypofunction on alveolar bone healing in the absence or presence of an enamel matrix derivative (EMD). A standardized fenestration defect over the root of the mandibular first molar in 15 Wistar rats was created. Occlusal hypofunction was induced by extraction of the antagonist. Regenerative therapy was performed by applying EMD to the fenestration defect. The following three groups were established: (a) normal occlusion without EMD treatment, (b) occlusal hypofunction without EMD treatment, and (c) occlusal hypofunction with EMD treatment. After four weeks, all animals were sacrificed, and histological (hematoxylin and eosin, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase) as well as immunohistochemical analyses (periostin, osteopontin, osteocalcin) were performed. The occlusal hypofunction group showed delayed bone regeneration compared to the group with normal occlusion. The application of EMD could partially, but not completely, compensate for the inhibitory effects of occlusal hypofunction on bone healing, as evidenced by hematoxylin and eosin and immunohistochemistry for the aforementioned molecules. Our results suggest that normal occlusal loading, but not occlusal hypofunction, is beneficial to alveolar bone healing. Adequate occlusal loading appears to be as advantageous for alveolar bone healing as the regenerative potential of EMD.
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- Anna Damanaki
- Department of Periodontology and Operative Dentistry, University Medical Center, University of Mainz, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics, Center of Dento-Maxillo-Facial Medicine, University of Bonn, 53111 Bonn, Germany
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- Section of Experimental Dento-Maxillo-Facial Medicine, Center of Dento-Maxillo-Facial Medicine, University of Bonn, 53111 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Periodontology and Operative Dentistry, University Medical Center, University of Mainz, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics, Center of Dento-Maxillo-Facial Medicine, University of Bonn, 53111 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Periodontology and Operative Dentistry, University Medical Center, University of Mainz, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Periodontology and Operative Dentistry, University Medical Center, University of Mainz, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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Ullah M, Irshad M, Yaacoub A, Carter E, Thorpe A, Zoellner H, Cox S. Dental Infection Requiring Hospitalisation Is a Public Health Problem in Australia: A Systematic Review Demonstrating an Urgent Need for Published Data. Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:dj11040097. [PMID: 37185475 PMCID: PMC10136976 DOI: 10.3390/dj11040097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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Background: The aim of this systematic review was to analyse the published literature on dental infections leading to hospitalisations in Australia. It was hoped that understanding the patterns and trends would form a basis for improved preventive and management policies. Methods: An electronic search was performed using Web of Science, Medline via Ovid and Google Scholar. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. The included studies were analysed for demographics, aetiology, management, length of hospital stay and outcome of dental infections requiring hospitalisation. Results: Nine retrospective studies were eligible for inclusion. A total of 2196 cases of dental infections leading to hospitalisations were reported, with a male predominance (55–67%). Mental health issues, illicit substance abuse and immunosuppression were the main associated comorbidities (up to 58%). Dental caries (59–90%) and pericoronitis (10–19%) were the leading causes of dental infections. Empirical antibiotics were utilised in up to 75% of cases prior to hospital presentation. Six mortalities were reported. Conclusions: The available published data show that dental infection is a significant public health problem. However, only general conclusions were possible due to the variably small sample size and data collection that was inconsistent and incomplete across studies. Improved data collection is required to develop policies for prevention and management.
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- Mafaz Ullah
- Discipline of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia
- Nepean Centre for Oral Health, Nepean Hospital, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Kingswood, NSW 2747, Australia
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Rehman College of Dentistry, Peshawar 25000, Pakistan
- Specialised Dental Center, Ministry of Health, Sakaka Aljouf 72345, Saudi Arabia
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- Discipline of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia
- Nepean Centre for Oral Health, Nepean Hospital, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Kingswood, NSW 2747, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
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- Discipline of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia
- Nepean Centre for Oral Health, Nepean Hospital, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Kingswood, NSW 2747, Australia
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- Discipline of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia
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- Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of NSW, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
- Strongarch Pty Ltd., Pennant Hills, NSW 2120, Australia
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- Discipline of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia
- Nepean Centre for Oral Health, Nepean Hospital, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Kingswood, NSW 2747, Australia
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Thakkar-Samtani M, Heaton LJ, Kelly AL, Taylor SD, Vidone L, Tranby EP. Periodontal treatment associated with decreased diabetes mellitus-related treatment costs: An analysis of dental and medical claims data. J Am Dent Assoc 2023; 154:283-292.e1. [PMID: 36841690 DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2022.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus (DM) and periodontal disease have a suggested bidirectional relationship. Researchers have reported decreases in DM-related health care costs after periodontal treatment. The authors examined the relationship between periodontal disease treatment and DM health care costs in commercial insurance and Medicaid claims data. METHODS This study of IBM MarketScan commercial insurance and Medicaid databases included overall outpatient, inpatient, and drug costs for patients with DM. The authors examined associations between overall health care costs per patient in 2019 according to use of periodontal services from 2017 through 2018 using generalized linear modeling. The average treatment effect on treated was calculated by means of propensity score matching using a logistic model for periodontal treatment on covariates. RESULTS For commercial insurance enrollees, periodontal treatment was associated with reduced overall health care costs of 12% compared with no treatment ($13,915 vs $15,739; average treatment effect on treated, -$2,498.20; 95% CI, -$3,057.21 to -$1,939.19; P < .001). In the Medicaid cohort, periodontal treatment was associated with a 14% decrease in costs compared with patients with DM without treatment ($14,796 vs $17,181; average treatment effect on treated, -$2,917.84; 95% CI, -$3,354.48 to -$2,480.76; P < .001). There were no significant differences in inpatient costs (commercial insurance) or drug costs (Medicaid). CONCLUSIONS Undergoing periodontal treatment is associated with reduced overall and outpatient health care costs for patients with DM in Medicaid and commercial insurance claims data. There were no significant differences in inpatient costs for commercial insurance enrollees or in drug costs for Medicaid beneficiaries. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS A healthy mouth can play a key role in DM management. Expanding Medicaid benefits to include comprehensive periodontal treatment has the potential to reduce health care costs for patients with DM.
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Beltrán V, Flores M, Sanzana C, Muñoz-Sepúlveda F, Alvarado E, Venegas B, Molina JC, Rueda-Velásquez S, von Marttens A. Tooth Loss and Caries Experience of Elderly Chileans in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Five Regions of Chile. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:3001. [PMID: 36833696 PMCID: PMC9967189 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Risk factors associated with tooth loss have been studied; however, the current status of the epidemiological profiles and the impact of the pandemic on the oral health of the elderly is still unknown. This study aims to determine the experience of caries and tooth loss among elderly Chilean citizens in five regions and to identify the risk factors associated with tooth loss. The sample includes 135 participants over 60 years old assessed during COVID-19 lockdown. Sociodemographic variables such as education and RSH (Social Registry of Households) were obtained through a teledentistry platform called TEGO. The history of chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, depression and dental caries reported by DMFT index scores were incorporated. The statistical analysis included Adjusted Odds Ratios (ORs) to assess risk factors associated with the lack of functional dentition. Multivariate hypothesis testing was used to compare the mean equality of DMFT and its components between regions (p-value < 0.05). Individuals with RSH ≤ 40% were at higher risk of having no functional dentition with OR 4.56 (95% CI: 1.71, 12.17). The only mean difference between regions was the filled tooth component. Tooth loss was associated with multidimensional lower income, where the elderly belonging to the 40% most vulnerable population had a higher prevalence of non-functional dentition. This study highlights the importance of implementing a National Oral Health Policy that focuses on oral health promotion and minimally invasive dentistry for the most vulnerable population.
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- Víctor Beltrán
- Clinical Investigation and Dental Innovation Center (CIDIC), Dental School and Center for Translational Medicine (CEMT-BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
- Postgraduate Program in Oral Rehabilitation, Interuniversity Center for Healthy Aging, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Clinical Investigation and Dental Innovation Center (CIDIC), Dental School and Center for Translational Medicine (CEMT-BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
- Postgraduate Program in Oral Rehabilitation, Interuniversity Center for Healthy Aging, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Postgraduate Program in Oral Rehabilitation, Interuniversity Center for Healthy Aging, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
- Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile, Santiago 8380544, Chile
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- Clinical Investigation and Dental Innovation Center (CIDIC), Dental School and Center for Translational Medicine (CEMT-BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
- Program of Master in Dental Sciences, Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Santiago 7630000, Chile
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- Carlos Van Buren Hospital of Valparaíso, Valparaíso 2340000, Chile
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Santo Tomás, Bucaramanga 680001, Colombia
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- Department of Prosthesis, Faculty of Dentistry, Interuniversity Center for Healthy Aging, University of Chile, Santiago 8380000, Chile
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Ramirez I, Alves DE, Kuchler PC, Madalena IR, de Lima DC, Barbosa MCF, Oliveira MAHDM, Thedei Júnior G, Baratto-Filho F, Küchler EC, de Oliveira DSB. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to Assess Dental Caries, Overweight and Obesity in Schoolchildren in the City of Alfenas, Brazil. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:ijerph20032443. [PMID: 36767807 PMCID: PMC9915223 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Childhood-related obesity and overweight are increasing concerns for the health and well-being of children. Dental caries (decay) is the most prevalent oral disease during childhood, and several studies have suggested that nutritional status and dental caries are associated in children. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the geographic distribution of childhood overweight/obesity and dental caries in a medium-sized Brazilian city. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 269 children of both genders enrolled in four public schools in the city of Alfenas. The children were clinically examined to assess cavitated dental caries and nutritional status (overweight and obesity). In addition, the GIS was used for the geospatial clustering analyses. A heat map was created by the Kemel method to estimate the concentration of the outcomes. The cavitated dental caries and overweight/obesity were also pointed out by dots on the map. However, of the 269 children, 118 were boys (43.87%) and 151 were girls (56.13%). One hundred fifty-seven children (58.4%) were classified as having "non-cavitated caries," while 112 (41.6%) were classified as having "cavitied caries." In the nutritional status assessment, 204 children (75.84%) were classified as "eutrophic," while 65 children (24.16%) were classified as "overweight/obesity," A geographical correlation of dental caries with overweight/obesity may exist in the northeast and southwest areas. In conclusion, a geographical concordance between the dental caries and the occurrence of overweight/obesity among the schoolchildren from Alfenas may exist in some areas. Future studies are necessary.
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- Iago Ramirez
- Department of Clinic and Surgery, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Alfenas, Alfenas 37130-001, Brazil
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- Institute of Geography, Department of Physical Geography, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ/IGEOG/DGF), Rua São Francisco Xavier, 524, Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro 25550-013, Brazil
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- Institute of Geography, Department of Physical Geography, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ/IGEOG/DGF), Rua São Francisco Xavier, 524, Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro 25550-013, Brazil
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- Department of Biomaterials, University of Uberaba, Uberaba 35430-026, Brazil
- Department of Dentistry, University of Joinville Region, Joinville 89219-710, Brazil
- School of Dentistry, Presidente Tancredo de Almeida Neves University Center, São João del Rei 66645-057, Brazil
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- Department of Clinic and Surgery, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Alfenas, Alfenas 37130-001, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, University of Joinville Region, Joinville 89219-710, Brazil
- School of Dentistry, Tuiuti University from Parana, Curitiba 82010-210, Brazil
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- Department of Biomaterials, University of Uberaba, Uberaba 35430-026, Brazil
- School of Dentistry, Tuiuti University from Parana, Curitiba 82010-210, Brazil
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Caregivers’ Perspectives on Transitioning Dental Care for Adolescents with Special Healthcare Needs–A Cross-Sectional Study. Int J Dent 2022; 2022:7296372. [PMID: 36090125 PMCID: PMC9452985 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7296372] [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: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Few studies have investigated the concerns of caregivers of adolescents with special health-care needs (ASHCN) regarding the barriers and challenges of transitioning from a pediatric to an adult-based dental home. The purpose of this study was to assess these perceptions. Methods A 23-question survey was administered to guardians of ASHCN who presented to the pediatric dental clinic at the University of Maryland. Question types were either multiple choice, Likert scale responses, or open-ended. A descriptive analysis and Fisher's exact test were performed. Keywords were evaluated from the open-ended answers. Results Twenty-seven caregivers completed the survey over a six-month period. Sixty-six percent of caregivers were aware that dental needs change as child ages and thought that transitioning was a logical next step, 78% had concerns about transitional care, and 70% did not have the desire to transition. Fisher's exact analysis comparing awareness of transition versus the desire to transition was p < 0.10. Conclusion Most caregivers were aware of the changing dental needs of ASHCN and believed transitioning was a logical step. Many caregivers lacked readiness and perceived multiple barriers to transitioning. Awareness of the need to transition from pediatric to adult-based dental homes was not correlated with the readiness to transition.
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Yin J, Li Y, Feng M, Li L. Understanding the feelings and experiences of patients with periodontal disease: a qualitative meta-synthesis. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2022; 20:126. [PMID: 36028888 PMCID: PMC9419312 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-022-02042-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Patients’ experiences, feelings, and perceptions play key roles in quality of life and dental care quality, but they are poorly understood in periodontal disease. Therefore, this meta-synthesis aimed to gain deep insights into the feelings, experiences, and perceptions of people living with periodontal disease. Methods Electronic database searches in PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Open AIRE were conducted up to December 2021 (updated in June 2022). The JBI Critical Appraisal Tool was used for quality assessment. Then reviewers integrated findings from qualitative studies with a thematic synthesis approach. Results A total of 567 studies were identified, of which eight involving 131 participants met the inclusion criteria. Studies were conducted between 2008 and 2021within Europe (Sweden and UK), Asia (Korea, Indonesia, and Singapore), and Oceania (New Zealand). Three analytical themes with nine descriptive themes emerged from the qualitative data. The themes were as follows: (1) “pressure (physical, psychosocial, and financial),” (2) “coping and adaptation (avoidance of the status quo, trying to understand it, and taking responsibility for their own),” (3) “reflection and evaluation (exploring the causes, personal control, and calling for better dental care).” Conclusions This review provides insights into how patients perceive and cope with periodontal disease. The findings highlighted patient-centered care in PD, and based on the findings, it is possible to provide more precise and efficient interventions for better patient compliance and treatment outcomes. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12955-022-02042-5.
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- Jun Yin
- Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, China
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- Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, China
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- Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, China
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- Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, China.
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Kim JE, Kim NY, Choi CH, Chung KH. Association between Present Teeth and Muscle Strength in Older People in Korea. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12071163. [PMID: 35887660 PMCID: PMC9324741 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12071163] [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: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: As the world population continues to age, interest in muscle strength loss in older people is increasing. This study aimed to confirm the association between present teeth and muscle strength in older people in Korea. Methods: Using data extracted from the 2014–2019 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, we analyzed 5136 older people aged 65–79 years. The present teeth were based on 20 teeth, which is the criteria for comfortable mastication. The association of the risk of low muscle strength according to the present teeth was assessed using multiple logistic regression analysis, and the association was confirmed by dividing into subgroups according to sex. Results: The prevalence of low muscle strength was 17.87% among all participants. Multiple logistic regression analysis confirmed the association between low muscle strength and present teeth; a significant association was found even in the model in which all covariates were adjusted (odds ratios (OR) = 1.35; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.13–1.61). Subgroup analysis revealed a significant association between present teeth and low muscle strength even in the model in which both covariates were adjusted for sex (Men, OR = 1.41; 95% CI: 1.02–1.95; Women, OR = 1.31; 95% CI: 1.06–1.6). Conclusion: An association between present teeth and low muscle strength was confirmed in older people in Korea. These results indicate that the importance of oral hygiene management should be emphasized to prevent muscle strength loss in older people.
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- Ji-Eun Kim
- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Chonnam National University School of Dentistry, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (J.-E.K.); (N.-Y.K.); (C.-H.C.)
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- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Chonnam National University School of Dentistry, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (J.-E.K.); (N.-Y.K.); (C.-H.C.)
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- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Chonnam National University School of Dentistry, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (J.-E.K.); (N.-Y.K.); (C.-H.C.)
- Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Chonnam National University School of Dentistry, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (J.-E.K.); (N.-Y.K.); (C.-H.C.)
- Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-62-530-5858
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Oral Hygiene Practices and Oral Health Knowledge among Students in Split, Croatia. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10020406. [PMID: 35207018 PMCID: PMC8872387 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10020406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background: Knowledge of oral health is a fundamental prerequisite for healthy behavior, allowing individuals to take measures to protect their overall health. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the knowledge of oral health as well as to assess the oral hygiene habits among healthcare and non-healthcare students. Methods: The study was based on a questionnaire and was conducted among 1088 students. Most of the students, 67.6% were non-healthcare students. Data were processed by Mann–Whitney or Kruskal–Wallis one-way ANOVA test. Results: The correct median score and interquartile range were 11 (9–13) for all surveyed students, 11 (9–12) for students in non-healthcare programs and 13 (11–14) for students in healthcare programs. Students did not significantly differ in the knowledge of oral health by gender (p = 0.082) but did differ by age, study program, and year of study (p ≤ 0.001). Students whose family members work in the field of dental medicine also showed better oral health knowledge (p ≤ 0.001). Conclusion: The results showed good oral health knowledge among tested university students. However, it is important to emphasize that students who showed better knowledge more often used additional aids to maintain oral hygiene; therefore, the obtained data underline the importance of students’ further education in order to better understand and maintain oral health.
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Chen GQ, Duan Y, Wang JF, Lian Y, Yin XL. Serum α-Klotho associated with oral health among a nationally representative sample of US adults. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:970575. [PMID: 36204099 PMCID: PMC9530453 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.970575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Low klotho is associated with aging-related traits. However, no study has assessed the association between klotho and oral health in a large sample of population. This study aimed to explore the association between serum α-klotho and oral health in US Adults. METHODS Data were from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Oral health parameters included periodontitis, self-rated oral health, and tooth loss. Logistic regression and restricted cubic spline models were adopted to evaluate the associations. RESULTS A total of 6187 participants were included in the study. The median of the α-klotho level was 815.2 pg/mL. Serum α-Klotho was significantly lower in participants with poor oral health (all P <0.01). Compared with the highest tertile, the lowest tertile of α-klotho was associated with moderate/severe periodontitis, poor-rated oral health, and tooth loss, with OR (95% CI) being 1.21 (1.01, 1.48), 1.26 (1.01, 1.56) and 1.38 (1.05, 1.84), respectively. An increment of per 1 standard deviation in the α-klotho concentration was associated with lower odds of moderate/severe periodontitis (OR: 0.93; 95% CI: 0.87, 0.99). Linear dose-response relationships were found between α-klotho and the odds of moderate/severe periodontitis (P for non-linearity=0.88) and poor-rated oral health (P for non-linearity=0.66). An L-shaped dose-response relationship was found between levels of α-klotho and the odds of tooth loss (P for non-linearity=0.04). CONCLUSIONS Serum α-klotho was associated with oral health. Further studies are necessary to clarify the potential mechanisms and demonstrate the predictive ability of klotho in oral diseases.
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- Guo-Qiang Chen
- Department of Health Management & Engineering Laboratory for Health Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
- Department of Medical Record Management and Statistics, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital & The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Medical Record Management and Statistics, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital & The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Nursing, Center for Mental Health of Jinan City, Jinan, China
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- Department of Medical Record Management and Statistics, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital & The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shandong Rongjun General Hospital, Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Xiu-Li Yin,
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