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Foláyan MO, Amalia R, Kemoli A, Sun IG, Duangthip D, Abodunrin O, Virtanen JI, Masumo RM, Vukovic A, Al-Batayneh OB, Mfolo T, Schroth RJ, El Tantawi M. Can the sustainable development goal 9 support an untreated early childhood caries elimination agenda? BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:776. [PMID: 38992678 PMCID: PMC11241917 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04552-8] [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: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Early childhood caries (ECC) is a global public health challenge that requires innovation, infrastructure, and health system influences to bolster initiatives for its management and control. The aim of this scoping review was to investigate the published evidence on the association between ECC and the targets of the Sustainable Development Goal 9 (SDG9) concerned with industry, innovation, and infrastructure development. METHODS The scoping review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. A search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus between July and August 2023 using a search strategy related to the promotion of resilient infrastructure, sustainable industries, scientific research and innovation, access to the internet and ECC. Only English language publications were included. Studies that solely examined ECC without reference to the SDG9 targets were excluded. RESULTS The search yielded 933 studies for review. After screening for the eligibility and removing duplicates, 916 unique articles remained for further screening. However, none of the identified studies provided data on the association between resilient infrastructure, sustainable industries, scientific research and innovation, access to the internet and ECC. CONCLUSION There were no primary studies that assessed the association between ECC and SDG9, even though the plausibility of a potential relationship exists. Future studies are needed to generate evidence on the link between ECC and SDG9 as this link may contribute to the reduction in the proportion of children with untreated ECC.
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- Morẹ́nikẹ́ Oluwátóyìn Foláyan
- Early Childhood Caries Advocacy Group, Winnipeg, Canada.
- Department of Child Dental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
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- Early Childhood Caries Advocacy Group, Winnipeg, Canada
- Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Early Childhood Caries Advocacy Group, Winnipeg, Canada
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Faculty of Dentistry, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Early Childhood Caries Advocacy Group, Winnipeg, Canada
- Faculty of Dentistry, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Early Childhood Caries Advocacy Group, Winnipeg, Canada
- Lagos State Health Management Agency, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Early Childhood Caries Advocacy Group, Winnipeg, Canada
- Department of Clinical Dentistry, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Early Childhood Caries Advocacy Group, Winnipeg, Canada
- Department of Community Health and Nutrition, Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Early Childhood Caries Advocacy Group, Winnipeg, Canada
- Clinic for Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Early Childhood Caries Advocacy Group, Winnipeg, Canada
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Early Childhood Caries Advocacy Group, Winnipeg, Canada
- Department of Community Health, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Early Childhood Caries Advocacy Group, Winnipeg, Canada
- Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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- Early Childhood Caries Advocacy Group, Winnipeg, Canada
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Lyu L, Lin Z, Zhao Z, Wei K, Huang H. Three-dimension model of root canal morphology of primary maxillary incisors by micro-computed tomography study. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25890. [PMID: 38371975 PMCID: PMC10873741 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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The success of root canal treatment for deciduous teeth depends upon the shape of the root canal, among other factors. Despite this, there are limited reports on the use of high-resolution micro-CT to describe the root canal morphology of primary maxillary incisors. In this study, we aimed to create a three-dimensional (3D) digital model of the root canal morphology of primary maxillary incisors using microcomputed tomography (micro-CT). To provide a reference for the development of restorative posts for the primary maxillary incisors. Primary maxillary central and lateral incisors (n = 10 each) were analysed. Micro-computed tomography was used to conduct 3D analyses of the root canal system of the primary maxillary incisors. The canal volume and surface area of the primary maxillary central incisors were larger than those of the primary maxillary lateral incisors. The structural model index value was significantly lower in central incisors. At the cervical level and the interface between the cervical and middle one-third cross-sectional levels, the root canals of the primary maxillary lateral incisors were significantly rounder. The labio-palatal dimension and the diameters of the central incisors at the four different levels were significantly smaller than the diameter of the mesio-distal dimension. The taper of the central and lateral incisors gradually increased from the apical one-third to the cervical one-third in the labio-palatal dimension. The data obtained from the 3D analysis of maxillary incisors in this study will contribute to the design of root canal posts.
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- Lihua Lyu
- Department of stomatology, Children's hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Faculty of Odontology, University of Lorraine, Nancy, France
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- Department of Smile Angel Dental Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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Reda M, Sen A, Mustafa M. Prevention of caries and obesity in children with immigrant background in Norway- a study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:620. [PMID: 37658341 PMCID: PMC10474737 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03329-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Immigrants are known to experience greater socioeconomic stress and poorer well-being and to suffer more from lifestyle- and diet-related disorders than native populations. There is also evidence that children of immigrant parents are at greater risk of diverse health problems than their host country cohorts. The aim of this study is to apply and evaluate the efficacy of an early life intervention program among parents/children with immigrant background to prevent childhood caries and obesity, thereby improving the children's general health, oral health, and quality of life. METHODS This is a study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled intervention follow-up study. In phase I of the study, the primary care health centers in the municipality of Bergen, Norway were randomly allocated to intervention or control groups. The intervention was carried out using the motivational interviewing technique and the common risk factor approach. The intervention group received guidance on diet/oral hygiene and the control group received standard care information. Parental knowledge and children at age 3 and 5 years old will be assessed in a prospective phase II follow-up study compared to native Norwegian controls. The primary outcome will be evaluation of change on parental oral health related knowledge and attitudes. The secondary outcome will assess the impact of the intervention on children's caries -, body mass index- and oral health related quality of life. DISCUSSION Collaboration between dental public health and primary health care personnel on the common risk approach motivational intervention offers opportunities to address key dietary behaviors that may prevent obesity and dental caries. Providing sustainable preventive measures decreases the burden of diseases and consequently reduces health inequalities, particularly among at-risk children. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study is registered as a clinical trial (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05758454: 7 March 2023). Ethical approval has already been granted by the Regional Ethical Committee (REK) (2015/ 27,639 /REK vest) and Sikt - Norwegian Agency for Shared Services in Education and Research (Reference number 778825).
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- Mariam Reda
- Oral Health Centre of Expertise in Western Norway, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Center for Oral Health Services and Research (TkMidt), Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Public Health and Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Oral Health Centre of Expertise in Western Norway, Bergen, Norway.
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Duman S, Inceoglu F. The caries impacts and experiences questionnaire for Turkish children by age groups'. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:592. [PMID: 37620864 PMCID: PMC10463882 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03321-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Caries Impacts and Experiences Questionnaire for Children (CARIES-QC) assess children's effects of dental caries on their quality of life. This study aimed to determine the scale's Turkish version (CARIES-QC/T) validity and reliability according to age groups and to create the scale that is specific to selected age groups. METHODS Children were divided up into 3 age groups (5-7, 8-10 and 11-14 ages). Explanatory factor analysis (EFA) was used in the concept validation process. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used for cross-cultural validity. For each group, test-retest analyses were performed on 20 children. Inter-question correlation and Cronbach's alpha were used to examine internal consistency. RESULTS A total of 360 children (mean age; 9.04, 56.1% girls,) 120 children in each group, participated in the study. Questions 7 and 12 for the 5-7 age group, Questions 4 and 7 for the 8-10 and 11-14 age groups were excluded from the analysis (according to EFA results; factor loads < 0.30). Three modified CARIES-QC/T scales structures with a total of 10 questions were developed for the age groups of 5-7, 8-10, and 11-14. CONCLUSIONS Some questions on the Caries-QC/T scale should be eliminated, it was found when it was evaluated for age specificity. Although the results of the Caries-QC scale studies to be carried out in different societies and age groups vary, the high sample size in this study and the statistically strong results showed that the Caries-QC/T scale forms that we adapted could be used by the specified age groups.
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- Sacide Duman
- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Inonu University, Malatya, 44280, Turkey.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Malatya Turgut Ozal University, Malatya, Turkey
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Abutaleb MA, Latief MHAE, Montasser MA. Reflection on patients' experience with orthodontic appliances wear and its impact on oral health related quality of life: observational comparative study. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:502. [PMID: 37468940 PMCID: PMC10357712 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03205-6] [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: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to explore and compare patient's experience with the use of a removable functional appliance or fixed orthodontic appliance and its influence on oral health-related quality of life. MATERIAL AND METHODS This clinical trial included 81 participants having Class II Division 1 and age ranging between 10 and 16 years. The participants were included in any of a three equal groups according to the set inclusion and exclusion criteria; Group 1: patients treated with a Twin-Block functional appliance; Group 2: patients treated with a fixed orthodontic appliance only; and Group 3 (control group): patients not in orthodontic treatment yet. The COHIP SF-19 was used. Patients were given the questionnaire as follows: Group 1: (1) after at least 8 months from starting treatment; (2) after completing phase 1 by 2-3 months without wearing the appliance; Group 2: (1) just before debonding; (2) after finishing the treatment by 2-3 months without any appliances; and Group 3: (1) at the patient's first visit to the orthodontic clinic; (2) after 2-3 months from the first visit to the orthodontic clinic and before starting any treatment. RESULTS The 81 participants were 31 males and 50 females with median age of 13 years. The total COHIP SF-19 scores at baseline were 57 (49-64), 67 (63-72), and 47 (42-53) for the Twin-Block, the fixed appliance, and the malocclusion groups, respectively. Two-month mean scores adjusted to the baseline scores were 64.82 ± 1.15, 65.65 ± 1.47, and 54.45 ± 1.44 for the Twin-Block, the fixed appliance, and the malocclusion groups, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Both at baseline and two-months (adjusted to the baseline scores), participants in the malocclusion group showed compromised socio-emotional quality of life and reported the poorest total OHRQoL. At the baseline, better socio-emotional and total OHRQoL was reported by the fixed appliance group compared to the Twin-Block group but, after two months both groups gave similar sores. Therefore; patients' perceptions about their experience with the orthodontic appliance might change.
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- Maram A Abutaleb
- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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Kumar V, Gaunkar R, Thakker J, Ankola AV, Iranna Hebbal M, Khot AJP, Goyal V, Ali A, Eldwakhly E. Pediatric Dental Fluorosis and Its Correlation with Dental Caries and Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study among Preschool Children Living in Belagavi. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:children10020286. [PMID: 36832415 PMCID: PMC9955786 DOI: 10.3390/children10020286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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AIM This study aims to assess the prevalence of dental fluorosis and its association with dental caries, oral health behaviors, oral-health-related quality of life and parents' perceptions among preschool children in the 3-5-year-old preschool children living in the Belagavi district of Karnataka, a non-endemic fluorosis region. METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among 1200 individuals of the preschool population from 48 government-sponsored child-care development centers in Belagavi, Karnataka, over a three-month period. They were examined following the Dean's fluorosis index (1942) and dmft (decayed, missed, and filled) scores of the participants were also recorded. Parents' perception of oral health was assessed using the self-administered Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS). SPSS software (version 20) was used for statistical analysis. Chi-square test computed categorical data. One-way ANOVA test was used for multiple group comparisons. p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Of the 1200 children examined, 10 (0.83%) children exhibited dental fluorosis. Of the 10 children having fluorosis, six had fluorosis present on two or more of their primary teeth, and four had fluorosis on four or more teeth. The mean dmft score was 3.01 ± 1.38 to 3.60 ± 1.72 in 3-5-year-old children, respectively, with statistical significance difference (p < 0.001). The mean score of oral health-related quality of life was 10.74 ± 2.06, which was significantly correlated to the child's age and parents' education level (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION The study shows a negligible amount of prevalence of dental fluorosis in the non-endemic fluorosis residential district. It also elucidates that children from lower and lower-middle socioeconomic status are more prone to suffer from dental fluorosis as compared to other groups. The mean score of ECOHIS increased proportionally with the caries experience, indicating a significant relationship between the dmft and ECOHIS score. Deciduous dentition fluorosis is often neglected, especially in areas that are not considered endemic for fluorosis and with only optimum fluoride levels in their groundwater, which supports the disease's nature as multi-factorial and shows that a broader perspective is of prime importance to assess, diagnose, and prevent dental fluorosis among the preschoolers, thereby appraising their overall health and hygiene status.
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- Vaibhav Kumar
- Department of Public Health Dentistry, TPCT’s Terna Dental College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai 400706, Maharashtra, India
- Department of Public Health Dentistry, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences, Nehru Nagar 590010, Belagavi Karnataka, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim 403202, Goa, India
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- TPCT’s Terna Dental College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai 400706, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences, Nehru Nagar 590010, Belagavi Karnataka, India
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences, Nehru Nagar 590010, Belagavi Karnataka, India
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- Guru Nanak dev Dental College and Research Institute, Sunam 148028, Punjab, India
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +966-547345731
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Sakaryalı Uyar D, Uyar T, Memiş Özgül B. Attitudes and emotional status of parents regarding traumatic dental injuries. Dent Traumatol 2023; 39:2-10. [PMID: 36264041 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12797] [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: 01/22/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Traumatic dental injuries have different effects on children and their parents, depending on the type of trauma and whether it is in primary or permanent teeth. Parents do not always seek immediate intervention for their children after each traumatic dental injury unless accompanied by conditions such as pain or bleeding that will increase emotional stress. The aim of this study was to evaluate the emotional status of parents and parents' attitudes toward urgent intervention for different traumatic dental injuries in both primary and permanent teeth. MATERIAL AND METHODS A questionnaire consisting of two parts was designed with a reliability coefficient of 0.87 according to the results of a pilot study. The questionnaire was sent to parents as a Google Form via online communication methods such as WhatsApp and e-mail. The first part included questions about the demographic data of the parents and children, and the second part consisted of images of traumatic dental injuries of primary and permanent teeth with questions to evaluate the emotional state of the parents and awareness of the necessity for urgent intervention. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to evaluate the emotional state, and "Absolutely yes;" "Yes;" "I don't have an idea;" "No;" and "Absolutely no" statements were used to evaluate parents' attitudes about urgent intervention. Categorical variables were shown as numbers and percentages and analyzed with Pearson chi-square. Statistical significance was evaluated for p < .05, and correlations between variables were calculated with Pearson correlation. RESULTS The survey was completed by 845 parents. All traumatic injuries except extrusion (p = .202; p ≥ .05) had statistically different VAS scores for primary and permanent teeth (p < .05). Parents' attitudes for urgent intervention were statistically significant for all traumatic injuries (p < .05) except 4-mm intrusion (p = .062; p ≥ .05), alveolar fracture (p = .282; p ≥ .05), complicated crown fracture (p = .136; p ≥ .05), and non-traumatized healthy teeth (p = .110; p ≥ .05). CONCLUSIONS Traumatic dental injuries with excessive bleeding or tissue loss affect the emotional status of parents more than simple injuries, and they prefer to refer to dentists immediately. Parents responded with higher VAS scores and stronger desires for urgent intervention for permanent teeth injuries compared with primary teeth injuries which shows that parents still do not care about primary teeth as much as permanent teeth.
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- Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Başkent University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Başkent University, Ankara, Turkey
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Tabakcilar D, Peker K, Yilmaz DO, Kasimoglu Y, Tuna-Ince EB, Gencay K, Seymen F. Evaluation of the predictors of oral health-related quality of life among 3-5-year-old children with dental trauma. Braz Oral Res 2023; 36:e140. [PMID: 36651387 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2022.vol36.0140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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This study evaluated the influence of socio-demographic, clinical, and parental psychological factors on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and determined their predictors in preschool-aged children with traumatic dental injury (TDI). The study sample consisted of 324 dyads of children and their parents attending the Clinics of Pediatric Dentistry at Istanbul University. After clinical examination, the Sense of Coherence (SOC), Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale, Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale, and Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale-MHLC questionnaires were administered to the parents. The statistical analyses included Spearman correlation coefficients, Mann-Whitney U tests, Kruskal-Wallis tests, multiple linear regression, and confirmatory factor analysis. Having mixed TDI, a non-nuclear family, fewer children, and weak parental SOC were important predictors of worse overall OHRQoL and its sections of child and family. Lower internal health locus of control and dental pain due to TDI were predictors of worse overall OHRQoL and child impact, respectively. Consideration of these predictors may help oral health professionals to develop prevention and treatment programs for TDI and oral health literacy programs for families.
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- Derya Tabakcilar
- Yeditepe University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Basic Medical Science, Turkey
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- Beykent University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pedodontics, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pedodontics, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pedodontics, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pedodontics, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Altinbas University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Istanbul, Turkey
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Das P, Mishra L, Jena D, Govind S, Panda S, Lapinska B. Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents with a Traumatic Injury of Permanent Teeth and the Impact on Their Families: A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19053087. [PMID: 35270779 PMCID: PMC8910580 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19053087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the impact of a traumatic dental injury (TDI) of permanent teeth in children and adolescents on their oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) as well as on their families. A bibliographic search in the biomedical databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE) was limited to studies published between January 2000 and February 2021. The study selection criteria were cross-sectional, case control, or prospective clinical studies, which analyzed TDI before and after the treatment of permanent teeth in healthy children and adolescent, assessed their OHRQoL, and were written in English. The search found 25 eligible articles that were included in the study. The quality assessment of the studies was performed using the quality assessment checklist for survey studies in psychology (Q-SSP). The results indicated that a TDI of permanent teeth strongly influences the OHRQoL of children and adolescents, and the timely-performed dental management of a TDI allows for preventing further biological and socio-psychological impacts. Sociodemographic status, economic status, parent’s education, gender, age group, and type of schooling were determinants of the TDI impact on OHRQoL.
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- Priyankaa Das
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar 751003, Odisha, India; (P.D.); (D.J.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar 751003, Odisha, India; (P.D.); (D.J.); (S.G.)
- Correspondence: (L.M.); (B.L.); Tel.: +91-889-526-6363 (L.M.); +85-42-675-74-61 (B.L.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar 751003, Odisha, India; (P.D.); (D.J.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar 751003, Odisha, India; (P.D.); (D.J.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Periodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar 751003, Odisha, India;
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- Department of General Dentistry, Medical University of Lodz, 92-213 Lodz, Poland
- Correspondence: (L.M.); (B.L.); Tel.: +91-889-526-6363 (L.M.); +85-42-675-74-61 (B.L.)
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Pattern, frequency and causes of dental extraction among children/adolescents Syrian refugees: an observational study. BMC Pediatr 2022; 22:100. [PMID: 35189847 PMCID: PMC8862218 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-022-03162-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background The Syrian conflict has had a massive impact on the dental health of refugees. Dental extraction is a good indicator of socioeconomic position and degree of oral hygiene, however there is a scarcity of evidence in the scientific literature that characterizes the reasons for extraction in refugees. Aims and methods The current study looked at the extraction causes and related sociodemographic variables of 322 Syrian refugees (46.3% females, 53.7% males) who were treated in a dental clinic in Zaatari camp (Jordan), from September to December 2019. All child Syrian refugees (aged 4–16) visiting the facility were eligible to participate. A validated semi-structured survey was used to collect clinical and sociodemographic data from the research sample. Chi-square test, Independent sample t-test, and ANOVA test were used to examine associations between the different variables. The significance level was set at P < 0.05. Results The total number of teeth extracted was 397: 25 (6.3%) permanent teeth, 371 (93.5%) primary teeth, and one mesiodens (0.2%). Overall, lower teeth were most commonly extracted (56.9%). The most common teeth that required extraction were the lower primary molars, with lower left primary second molars being the most commonly extracted (15.9%). As the level of parental education increased, the mean number of extracted teeth decreased (P = 0.035), additionally, as the frequency of toothbrushing increased extractions due to caries decreased significantly (P = 0.027). Conclusions Dental caries and pulpal diseases were discovered to be the most prevalent causes for primary and permanent tooth extraction, with no difference between males and females. The lower left primary molar was the most commonly afflicted tooth.
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Alsaif AA, Alkhadra TA, AlJameel AH. Oral health-related quality of life among groups of foundling and delinquent children in comparison with mainstream children. JOURNAL OF POPULATION THERAPEUTICS AND CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY = JOURNAL DE LA THERAPEUTIQUE DES POPULATIONS ET DE LA PHARMACOLOGIE CLINIQUE 2021; 28:e7-e16. [PMID: 34965641 DOI: 10.47750/jptcp.2021.859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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AIM This study envisages understanding about the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) among groups of foundling and delinquent children and compares them with mainstream children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. METHOD This is a cross-sectional, observational study of a group of foundling and delinquent children aged 11 to 14 years, in care houses in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and mainstream school children. Variables measured for each group were demographic data (age, gender), subjective oral health condition, and OHRQoL. An interview-based questionnaire was used for collecting the relevant data. The questionnaire was divided into four parts, oral symptoms, functional limitations, emotional well-being, and social well-being, with each response scored as per the following codes: (0) never, (1) once or twice, (2) sometimes, (3) often, and (4) every day. The top possible score for the total scale was 144, and the lowest was 0. A comparison group of mainstream school children was recruited from public schools. Data were analysed using SPSS version 25.0 statistical software, and one-way ANOVA was used for the analysis of data when three levels or more were categorical, and the response was numerical. A chi-square test was used to assess the correlation between any two categorical variables. RESULTS Out of the total 99 children, 33 were delinquents, 33 were foundling, and 33 were mainstream children included as a comparative group in the study. It was noted that the delinquents compared to the other children had significantly higher scores in accordance with the data collected, with a mean overall score of 30.61 compared to the score for foundling, which was 19.48, and mainstream children had a meager score of 9.18. Individual factorssuch as the oral symptoms, functional limitations, and emotional and social well-being were scored separately, with delinquents having the highest scores and mainstream children the least. CONCLUSIONS Health, including oral health, is a right everyone is equally subjected to, and while the concept of OHRQoL is relatively new, delinquents and foundling are definitely subjected to poorer standards in terms of their oral hygiene, on-time treatment, and diagnosis, which further deteriorates their quality of life.
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- Abdulaziz Abdullah Alsaif
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Periodontics & Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Wang Z, Feng J, Wang Q, Yang Y, Xiao J. Analysis of the correlation between malocclusion, bad oral habits, and the caries rate in adolescents. Transl Pediatr 2021; 10:3291-3300. [PMID: 35070843 PMCID: PMC8753468 DOI: 10.21037/tp-21-531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Malocclusion deformity and caries are common oral diseases in adolescents. In order to explore the correlation between malocclusion deformity and caries prevalence in adolescents, this study analyzed the influence of factors such as poor oral habits on caries in adolescents. METHODS In this study, 1,093 adolescents aged 11 to 14 enrolled in 2-3 schools in Zhangjiakou area from September 2020 to June 2021 were selected as the research subjects. The basic data of these adolescents were collected by questionnaires. Malocclusion and caries were examined by on-site inspection. Their bad oral habits were also investigated. After data collection, the chi-square test, logistic regression, the Mann-Whitney U test, and the Kruskal-Wallis H test were used for multivariate analysis. RESULTS The results showed that the incidence of malocclusion was 72.66% and the caries rate was 68.8% among adolescents aged 11-14 in this area. The 4 bad oral habits of biting, mandibular protrusion, lateral chewing, and mouth breathing were the influencing factors of malocclusion in adolescents. Bad oral habits, malocclusion, and frequent consumption of sugary beverages were independent risk factors for caries in adolescents, and significantly positively correlated with the caries rate. CONCLUSIONS Malocclusion and the four bad oral habits were independent risk factors of caries in adolescents.
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- Zhonghua Wang
- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, China
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Şengül F, Urvasızoğlu G, Derelioǧlu S, Seddik T, Çelikel P, Baş A. Early Childhood Caries in 4- to 5-Year-Old Children in Erzurum, Turkey. Front Public Health 2021; 9:725501. [PMID: 34900887 PMCID: PMC8661086 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.725501] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction: Early childhood caries is tooth decay seen in children under 72 months old. It is associated with multiple predisposing factors and has a negative impact on quality of life. In this study, our aim was to assess the oral health conditions and prevalence of early childhood caries (ECC) in children in the city of Erzurum, Turkey. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted in Atatürk University, Faculty of Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry Department/Erzurum-Turkey, in the 2015-2016 academic year. A total of 1,156 children (588 girls and 568 boys), with mean age of 4.9 ± 0.3 years (min 4, max 5) were included in the study. Restorative index (RI), deft, significant caries index (SiC), SiC10, treatment needs, number of lost primary teeth per 100 children, care index, and prevalence of carious primary teeth were evaluated. Data were analyzed by Chi-square test and Mann-Whitney U test (p < 0.05). Results: A total of 73.3% prevalence of ECC was observed in preschool children with a mean deft score of 3.9±4 and an increase in ECC with age. RI was 2.2%, SiC was 8.5, SiC10 was 12.3, caries treatment needs was 93.5%, care index was 2.1%, and number of lost primary teeth per 100 children was 0.9 tooth. Conclusion: High level of ECC indicates the necessity of starting an oral health education program for mothers and dental screening of children, and the demand for improving oral and dental services.
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- Fatih Şengül
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Zaror C, Matamala-Santander A, Ferrer M, Rivera-Mendoza F, Espinoza-Espinoza G, Martínez-Zapata MJ. Impact of early childhood caries on oral health-related quality of life: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Dent Hyg 2021; 20:120-135. [PMID: 33825317 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review in order to assess the impact of early childhood caries (ECC) and its severity on Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). MATERIALS AND METHODS An electronic search was conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, SciELO and Lilacs databases. The study eligibility criteria were primary studies published in English, Spanish or Portuguese that assessed OHRQoL in preschool children with dental caries using validated instruments. Two researchers independently performed the selection process and data extraction. The Effective Public Health Practice Project's Quality Assessment Tool was used for the quality assessment. Random effects models were used to estimate the pooled effect for continuous and categorical data. RESULTS Of 2,037 identified articles, thirty-five studies (37 articles) met the inclusion criteria. The methodological quality was judged mainly as moderate. Children with ECC were more likely to report any impact on OHRQoL than children without caries (OR: 1.99; 95% CI: 1.51-2.62; 6 studies). Severe ECC (dmft > 5) presented a higher effect (OR: 5.00; 95% CI: 3.70-6.74; 8 studies). Sensitivity analysis including only population studies showed uncertain results on the impact of ECC on OHRQoL (OR: 1.67; 95% CI: 0.99-2.82; I2 = 95%). The symptom and psychological domains were the most affected (SMD: 0.60, 95% CI: 0.38-0.81 and SMD: 0.61, 95% CI: 0.37-0.85 respectively). CONCLUSIONS ECC has a negative impact on the OHRQoL of both preschoolers and their families. However, its impact on OHRQoL is diluted when it is evaluated at population level.
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- Carlos Zaror
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.,Center for Research in Epidemiology, Economics and Oral Public Health (CIEESPO), Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.,Grupo de Investigación en Gestión y Docencia Odontológica (GIDGO), Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Temuco, Chile
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- Health Services Research Group, IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Barcelona, Spain.,CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Barcelona, Spain
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- Forensic Dentistry Lab, Centro de Investigación en Odontología Legal y Forense -CIO-, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Center for Research in Epidemiology, Economics and Oral Public Health (CIEESPO), Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.,Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Barcelona, Spain.,Iberoamerican Cochrane Centre, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain
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Impact of dental caries on oral health related quality of life among preschool children: perceptions of parents. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:68. [PMID: 33588827 PMCID: PMC7885600 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01396-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background Childhood dental caries can affect the children’s and their parents’ oral health-related quality of life. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of oral and dental health conditions on the oral health-related quality of life in preschool children and their parents. Methods In this descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study, samples were selected from children 3 to 6 years old enrolled in licensed kindergartens using "proportional allocation" sampling. Then, the parents of the children were asked to complete the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS). Results In this study, 350 children aged 3 to 6 years were evaluated with a mean age of 4.73 years. The mean dmft index (decayed, missed, and filled teeth) was 3.94 ± 4.17. The mean score of oral health-related quality of life was 11.88 ± 6.9, which 9.36 ± 5.02 belongs to the impact on children and 2.52 ± 3.20 to parents' impact. Conclusions The mean score of ECOHIS increased with the dmft index increase in children, indicating a significant relationship between the dmft and ECOHIS score. These outcomes can be used as proper resources to develop preventive policies and promote oral health in young children.
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Duruk G, Kuru R, Özkan AS. Impact of Dental Rehabilitation Under General Anesthesia on Oral Health-Related Quality-of-Life and Dental Anxiety in Turkish Children. PESQUISA BRASILEIRA EM ODONTOPEDIATRIA E CLÍNICA INTEGRADA 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/pboci.2021.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Ozsin Ozler C, Cocco P, Cakir B. Dental caries and quality of life among preschool children: a hospital-based nested case-control study. Br Dent J 2020:10.1038/s41415-020-2317-9. [PMID: 33244147 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-020-2317-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Introduction Oral health-related quality of life is a reflection of general health and wellbeing; related problems stand as major public health issues.Aim To investigate the potential association between dental caries and quality of life (QoL) among children aged 5-6 years old.Materials and methods Oral examination of 310 children admitted to a paediatric dentistry clinic was performed by using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System II (ICDAS-II) and the QoL was assessed using the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale. A nested case-control study was conducted with all 104 QoL-unaffected children as the controls and a random sample of 104 QoL-affected children as the cases. Relative risk (RR) and its 95% confidence interval (CI) values were calculated to interpret potential associations.Results Gender distribution was similar by case controls (52.9% vs 51.0% were females, respectively). Early childhood caries (ECC) was detected in 78.8% of cases and 19.2% of controls. In binary analysis of the QoL (with a cutpoint of 2), low parental education, having a sibling, dental visit history for complaints and irregular/no toothbrushing were detected as significant predictors of poor QoL (p value <0.001). The RR of negative impact on QoL was fourfold (95% CI 2.64-5.69) among children having ECC, revealing a significant upward trend of impaired QoL with increasing ICDAS-II scores (t = 13.323; p value <0.001).Conclusion All patients should be evaluated thoroughly for social and psychological problems, besides functional and aesthetic in dental visits.
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- Cansu Ozsin Ozler
- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Ankara, 06230, Turkey.
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- University of Cagliari, Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, Monserrato, 09042, Italy
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health, Ankara, 06100, Turkey
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Culler CS, Gunarajasingam D, Henshaw MM. Preschool oral health-related quality of life: A practical guide to measurement tools. J Public Health Dent 2020; 81:29-41. [PMID: 32852083 DOI: 10.1111/jphd.12390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2019] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this paper is to describe currently available measurement tools for assessing oral health-related quality of life (OHQoL) in preschool aged children to aid clinicians and researchers in selection of the appropriate tool for their needs. METHODS The authors describe and compare eight OHRQoL tools that were created or adapted for use among preschoolers, including the Child Oral Health Impact Profile-Preschool, Dental Discomfort Questionnaire, Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale, Michigan-OHRQoL, Parental-Caregiver Perceptions Questionnaire and Family Impact Scale, Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory-Oral Health Scale, Pediatric Oral Health-Related Quality of Life, and Scale of Oral Health Outcomes for 5-year-old children. RESULTS The tools vary by their intended target population, oral condition of interest, intended setting for use, and method of administration. They also vary in the number of items or questions included and the domains covered by those items. Unique features and strengths of each are highlighted. CONCLUSION A variety of tools exist for measuring OHQoL in preschoolers, this article provides an overview that can facilitate selection for specific intended uses.
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- Corinna S Culler
- Global & Population Health, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Global & Population Health, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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Salim NA, ElSa'aideh BB, Maayta WA, Hassona YM. Dental services provided to Syrian refugee children in Jordan: A retrospective study. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2020; 40:260-266. [PMID: 32364252 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Little is known about oral health care in Syrian refugee children in host countries. We describe the pattern and nature of oral healthcare service provided to Syrian refugee children in Jordan METHOD: The clinical records of 3 to 7-year-old children who attended dental clinics at Zaatari refugee camp over a period of 8 months were retrieved and analyzed. RESULTS Records of 259 children were analyzed. The mean age of the study sample was 5.6 years, and all included children were born in Zaatari refugee camp. Most children (66%; n = 171) presented because of dental pain and/or dental infection. Dental extraction was the most common procedure (55%), followed by dental fillings (25%), pulpotomy (10.6%), and stainless steel crown (9.2%). Most patients (75.3%; n = 195) received only one dental procedure during their stay in the camp, and no significant correlation between age and number of dental procedures was found. CONCLUSIONS Oral health care is not a priority in this population, and the available capacity for dental services is insufficient. Dental health programs should be implemented to improve refugee dental care.
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- Nesreen A Salim
- School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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