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Kusama T, Takeuchi K, Kiuchi S, Aida J, Osaka K. The association between objective and subjective oral health conditions and the presence of anorexia of aging among Japanese older Adults 1. Appetite 2024; 198:107332. [PMID: 38582137 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2024.107332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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Anorexia of aging is a risk factor for malnutrition among older adults. This study aimed to evaluate the association between objective and subjective oral health and anorexia among independent older adults. This cross-sectional study targeted independent older adults aged ≥65 years who participated in the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study conducted in 2022. The outcome variable was the presence of anorexia, as assessed by the Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire. Exposure variables were dental status (≥20 teeth, 10-19 teeth with/without dentures, and 0-9 teeth with/without dentures) as objective oral health and oral health-related quality of life measured by five items of the short version of the Oral Impacts on Daily Performances (OIDP) (eating, speaking, smiling, emotional stability, and enjoying with others) as subjective oral health. We fitted the Poisson regression model, including possible confounders, and estimated prevalence ratios (PRs) and 95% confidence intervals. Among 19,787 participants (mean age: 74.6 years [1SD = 6.2], male: 48.5%), 9.0% were classified as having anorexia. After adjusting possible confounders, those with ≤19 teeth had a higher proportion of experiencing anorexia compared to those with ≥20 teeth; however, the association was less pronounced among those with dentures (0-9 teeth with dentures: PR = 1.48 [1.31-1.68], and 0-9 teeth without dentures: PR = 2.08 [1.65-2.63]). Even after adjusting for dental status, each item of OIDP was significantly associated with the presence of anorexia (all p < 0.05). The results showed that both objective and subjective poor oral health were significantly associated with a higher probability of developing anorexia of aging. Therefore, improving both objective and subjective oral health through appropriate dental care could contribute to maintaining appetite in later life.
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- Taro Kusama
- Division of Statistics and Data Science, Liaison Center for Innovative Dentistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Miyagi, Japan; Department of International and Community Oral Health, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Miyagi, Japan
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- Division of Statistics and Data Science, Liaison Center for Innovative Dentistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Miyagi, Japan; Department of International and Community Oral Health, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Miyagi, Japan.
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- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Miyagi, Japan; Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Tohoku University, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Oral Health Promotion, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Miyagi, Japan
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Watanabe D, Yoshida T, Watanabe Y, Yokoyama K, Yamada Y, Kikutani T, Yoshida M, Miyachi M, Kimura M. Oral frailty is associated with mortality independently of physical and psychological frailty among older adults. Exp Gerontol 2024; 191:112446. [PMID: 38679352 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2024.112446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Although oral frailty is independently associated with an increased risk of mortality, evidence for the usefulness of screening tools for oral frailty is less than that for physical frailty screening tools. We aimed to investigate the relationship between oral frailty and mortality in older adults. METHODS This prospective cohort study included 11,374 adults aged ≥65 years, who provided valid responses to a baseline mail survey questionnaire from the Kyoto-Kameoka study. Oral frailty status was evaluated using the Oral Frailty Index-8 (range, 0 [best] to 10 [worst]). Participants were classified into four categories according to the Oral Frailty Index-8: robust (score, 0-2), oral pre-frailty (score, 3), oral frailty (score, 4-6), and oral severe frailty (score ≥ 7). Physical and psychological frailty were evaluated using the validated frailty-screening index and defined as a score of ≥3 out of a possible 5 points. Mortality data were collected from 30 July 2011 to 30 November 2016. Hazard ratios (HR) for all-cause mortality were calculated using a multivariable Cox proportional hazards model. RESULTS During the 5.3-year median follow-up period (57,157 person-years), 1184 deaths were recorded. After adjusting for confounders, including physical and psychological frailty, medical history, and lifestyle, in comparison with a robust oral status, oral pre-frailty (HR, 1.29; 95 % confidence interval [CI], 1.02-1.63), oral frailty (HR, 1.22; 95 % CI, 1.01-1.48), and oral severe frailty (HR, 1.43; 95 % CI, 1.16-1.76) were associated with higher HRs of mortality (p for trend = 0.002). CONCLUSION Oral frailty is associated with mortality independent of physical and psychological frailty in older adults. The Oral Frailty Index-8 may be useful for identifying individuals at high risk of mortality.
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- Daiki Watanabe
- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, 2-579-15 Mikajima, Tokorozawa-city, Saitama 359-1192, Japan; National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 3-17 Senrioka-Shimmachi, Settsu-city, Osaka 566-0002, Japan; Institute for Active Health, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, 1-1 Nanjo Otani, Sogabe-cho, Kameoka-city, Kyoto 621-8555, Japan.
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- National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 3-17 Senrioka-Shimmachi, Settsu-city, Osaka 566-0002, Japan; Institute for Active Health, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, 1-1 Nanjo Otani, Sogabe-cho, Kameoka-city, Kyoto 621-8555, Japan; Senior Citizen's Welfare Section, Kameoka City Government, 8 Nonogami, Yasu-machi, Kameoka-city, Kyoto 621-8501, Japan; National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 7-6-8 Saito-Asagi, Ibaraki-city, Osaka 567-0085, Japan.
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- National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 3-17 Senrioka-Shimmachi, Settsu-city, Osaka 566-0002, Japan; Institute for Active Health, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, 1-1 Nanjo Otani, Sogabe-cho, Kameoka-city, Kyoto 621-8555, Japan; Faculty of Sport Study, Biwako Seikei Sport College, 1204 Kitahira, Otsu-city, Shiga 520-0503, Japan.
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- National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 3-17 Senrioka-Shimmachi, Settsu-city, Osaka 566-0002, Japan
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- National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 3-17 Senrioka-Shimmachi, Settsu-city, Osaka 566-0002, Japan; Institute for Active Health, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, 1-1 Nanjo Otani, Sogabe-cho, Kameoka-city, Kyoto 621-8555, Japan; National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 7-6-8 Saito-Asagi, Ibaraki-city, Osaka 567-0085, Japan.
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- Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, Nippon Dental University, Tama Oral Rehabilitation Clinic, 4-44-19 Higashi-cho, Koganei-city, Tokyo 184-0011, Japan.
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, 1-98 Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake-cho, Toyoake-city, Aichi 470-1192, Japan.
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, 2-579-15 Mikajima, Tokorozawa-city, Saitama 359-1192, Japan; National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, 3-17 Senrioka-Shimmachi, Settsu-city, Osaka 566-0002, Japan.
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- Institute for Active Health, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, 1-1 Nanjo Otani, Sogabe-cho, Kameoka-city, Kyoto 621-8555, Japan; Laboratory of Applied Health Sciences, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-city, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan.
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Chen M, Hu Z, Shi J, Xie Z. Human β-defensins and their synthetic analogs: Natural defenders and prospective new drugs of oral health. Life Sci 2024; 346:122591. [PMID: 38548013 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2024.122591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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As a family of cationic host defense peptides, human β-defensins (HBDs) are ubiquitous in the oral cavity and are mainly synthesized primarily by epithelial cells, serving as the primary barrier and aiming to prevent microbial invasion, inflammation, and disease while maintaining physiological homeostasis. In recent decades, there has been great interest in their biological functions, structure-activity relationships, mechanisms of action, and therapeutic potential in oral diseases. Meanwhile, researchers are dedicated to improving the properties of HBDs for clinical application. In this review, we first describe the classification, structural characteristics, functions, and mechanisms of HBDs. Next, we cover the role of HBDs and their synthetic analogs in oral diseases, including dental caries and pulp infections, periodontitis, peri-implantitis, fungal/viral infections and oral mucosal diseases, and oral squamous cell carcinoma. Finally, we discuss the limitations and challenges of clinical translation of HBDs and their synthetic analogs, including, but not limited to, stability, bioavailability, antimicrobial activity, resistance, and toxicity. Above all, this review summarizes the biological functions, mechanisms of action, and therapeutic potential of both natural HBDs and their synthetic analogs in oral diseases, as well as the challenges associated with clinical translation, thus providing substantial insights into the laboratory development and clinical application of HBDs in oral diseases.
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- Mumian Chen
- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, China.
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, China.
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, China.
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310000, China.
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Al-Hassani M, Fowler P, Wren Y, Leary S, Davies A. Should left- and right-sided unilateral cleft lip and palate patients be grouped together when reporting the outcomes? Orthod Craniofac Res 2024; 27 Suppl 1:49-61. [PMID: 38193240 DOI: 10.1111/ocr.12747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Investigate associations between cleft laterality in patients with non-syndromic unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) and oral-health, dental-arch, speech, audiological, psychological and nasolabial-aesthetic outcomes. METHODS Secondary data analysis of the outcomes of 5-year-old children with non-syndromic complete UCLP identified from three studies: Cleft Collective (n = 155), Cleft Care UK (CCUK) (n = 266) and Clinical Standards Advisory Group (CSAG) study (n = 238). Outcome measures included occlusal assessment using the 5-year-old's index score, speech intelligibility rating using the CAPS-A Audit tool, audiological assessment using pure tone audiometry, nasolabial aesthetic assessment using the Asher-McDade tool, oral-health assessment using decayed, missing, filled teeth scores and parent-reported outcomes. Logistic regression with adjustment for age, sex and index-of-multiple-deprivation scores were performed. RESULTS No differences were found in patient-reported outcomes between the left and right clefts in the Cleft Collective study. From the CCUK study, right clefts had poorer speech (n = 236; 95% CI 1.09, 3.42; and P = .03) and hearing outcomes (n = 211; 95% CI 1.03, 3.43; P = .04). In the CSAG study, patients with left clefts were more likely to be teased (n = 213; 95% CI 0.26, 0.85; and P = .01). CONCLUSION Weak associations between cleft laterality, speech, hearing and psychological outcomes were found, however the findings were inconsistent across the studies. This study contributes to evidence of associations between laterality and outcomes in children born with UCLP.
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Hansen C, Bakke M, Sonnesen L. Oro-facial function and quality of life in children and adolescents with large horizontal maxillary overjet-A case-control study. J Oral Rehabil 2024; 51:982-991. [PMID: 38414127 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Large horizontal maxillary overjet (overjet) is associated with reduced bite force (BF) and number of contacts, which influence the chewing effectivity (CE). Oral health, oro-facial function (OF) and malocclusion have great impact on psychological well-being and quality of life (QoL). OBJECTIVES The aims of the study were to examine OF, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), BF, CE, QoL and well-being in children and adolescents with large overjet. METHODS The study was a case-control study including healthy children with large overjet in the study group compared to a control group of healthy children with neutral occlusion, all 9-14 years old. OF was examined by use of Nordic Orofacial Test-Screening (NOT-S), Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) and registration of morphological and functional occlusion. QoL and well-being were examined using KIDSCREEN-10 and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. RESULTS The study and control groups included 37 and 32 participants, respectively. Significantly increased NOT-S score (p < .001) and reduced BF (p = .011), numbers of contacts (p < .001) and CE (p = .005) were found in the study group. BF, numbers of contacts and CE were negatively associated with erupting canines and premolars. No significant difference was found in age, gender, dental eruption, TMD diagnosis or QoL between the groups. Significantly increased emotional symptoms (p = .007), hyperactivity (p = .043) and total difficulties score (p = .009) were found in the study group. CONCLUSION The study group showed higher NOT-S score and reduced BF, number of contacts and CE. No difference in QoL were found between the groups, although reduced well-being and increased emotional symptoms, hyperactivity and total difficulties were found in the study group.
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- Camilla Hansen
- Section of Orthodontics and Dental Sleep Clinic, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section of Clinical Oral Physiology, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section of Orthodontics and Dental Sleep Clinic, Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Tada S, Lee GKY, Tay CM. Addressing the overlooked: Integrating oral healthcare in a geriatric care system: Insights from Singapore. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2024; 52:320-327. [PMID: 38095288 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Oral health of the older population has long been overlooked in global healthcare agenda. Limited access to oral healthcare for dependent older adults results in poor oral health, negatively impacting their quality of life, nutrition and overall well-being. Especially for nations experiencing rapid ageing population, efforts must be urgently made to integrate oral healthcare services into the current healthcare system and policy. Singapore stands out as one of the most rapidly ageing nations in Southeast Asia, achieving remarkable progress in the healthcare field, as well as advancements in social modernization and economic growth. It now faces the growing burden of the dependent older population and is required to respond to the complex challenges associated with providing holistic eldercare services and ensuring the well-being of its ageing population. This narrative review offers an overview of Singapore's current healthcare policy and system development for the older population, with a specific focus on oral healthcare. The goal is to shed light on this underexplored area, highlighting the challenges that need to be tackled to improve the accessibility of oral health services for dependent older adults.
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- Sayaka Tada
- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- National University Centre for Oral Health, Singapore, Singapore
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Lee GKY, Wong KY, Lee WZ, Chng CK. The oral health landscape in Singapore: A commentary on key features, challenges and future policies. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2024; 52:259-264. [PMID: 37971154 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Over the last decade, Singapore has grappled with substantial healthcare challenges, chiefly a bourgeoning aging population and a mounting burden of chronic diseases. The oral health landscape has also changed, with the Ministry of Health placing a greater focus on a life-course approach supported by policies that facilitate Singaporeans to receive dental care appropriately and affordably. A pivotal oral health policy is the National Dental Strategy, a comprehensive framework governing dental services in the public sector. This strategy encompasses aspects such as financing, workforce management, and capacity considerations. To facilitate affordability and accessibility to dental services in the public sector, the government extends subsidies to reduce out-of-pocket costs. Those attending private dental clinics also benefit from the Community Health Assist Scheme, introduced in 2012, which alleviates treatment costs for enrolled Singaporeans. Furthermore, additional age-banded subsidies have been introduced for older Singaporeans born before 1960, enhancing financial support when accessing dental services in both private and public sectors. In 2019, a national adult oral health survey was commissioned to gauge the oral health status of Singaporeans aged 21 and above. The findings reported 34.8% having untreated dental caries, and 15.7% and 41.2% experiencing moderate and severe periodontitis, respectively. While over half (53.9%) of respondents visited the dentist at least annually, about 60% of eligible individuals did not utilize their government dental subsidies. In response, the Ministry of Health is committed to strengthening oral disease prevention, integrating oral health into general healthcare services, expanding dental financing schemes to enhance service utilization, improving the quality and transparency of dental care, and leveraging advancements in tele-dentistry and other modes of dental services. It is imperative to adapt Singapore's oral health policies and service delivery models to meet the evolving needs of the population and ensure a sustainable, equitable and resilient oral healthcare system.
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- Gabriel Keng Yan Lee
- Discipline of Primary Dental Care and Population Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Chief Dental Officer's Office, Office of the Director General of Health, Ministry of Health, Singapore, Singapore
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- Chief Dental Officer's Office, Office of the Director General of Health, Ministry of Health, Singapore, Singapore
- National University Centre for Oral Health, Singapore, Singapore
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- Chief Dental Officer's Office, Office of the Director General of Health, Ministry of Health, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, National Dental Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Chief Dental Officer's Office, Office of the Director General of Health, Ministry of Health, Singapore, Singapore
- Cleft and Craniofacial Dentistry Unit, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Nascimento GG, Balan P, Alves-Costa S, Bitencourt FV, Kalhan AC, Leite FRM. Oral and systemic health in Singapore: Revisiting the past to define the future. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2024; 52:353-363. [PMID: 37779341 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to identify studies exploring oral and systemic conditions using Singapore data. METHODS Studies were searched using the databases PubMed, Embase and Web of Science, with no publication date or language restrictions. Studies analysing Singaporean data were included in this review. RESULTS Six domains were identified: pregnancy and gingivitis; tooth eruption, dental caries and early-life factors; Crohn's disease and oral microbiome; diabetes and periodontal diseases; number of teeth, chewing ability and cognitive status; and oral health and pneumonia. Using data from Singapore, oral-systemic studies have prompted reflections on the aetiopathogenesis of oral disorders, such as common causes connecting oral and systemic chronic conditions. Moreover, it is speculated whether oral conditions could be used as a marker to predict future systemic diseases or whether early-life factors could affect the development of oral and systemic immune responses. CONCLUSIONS While Singapore provides opportunities to explore challenges connected to healthy ageing, it also explores health development in many stages of life. Singapore has been prioritizing investigations on a healthier life, and new initiatives are paving the way for oral health research across the lifespan.
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- Gustavo G Nascimento
- National Dental Centre Singapore, National Dental Research Institute Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Oral Health Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Dental Centre Singapore, National Dental Research Institute Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Oral Health Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Dental Centre Singapore, National Dental Research Institute Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Graduate Dentistry Program, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark
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- National Dental Centre Singapore, National Dental Research Institute Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Oral Health Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Dental Centre Singapore, National Dental Research Institute Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Oral Health Academic Clinical Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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Edfeldt K, Jangland E, Larsson Ingwall L, Wistedt SM, Gunnarsson AK, Fröjd C. Oral health and oral care in patients in a surgical context: A quantitative study comparing patients' and nurses' assessments. J Clin Nurs 2024; 33:2201-2208. [PMID: 38093514 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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AIMS To investigate fundamental care delivery regarding oral care in a surgical context, and to compare patients' self-reported oral health with registered nurse assessments. DESIGN A descriptive and comparative study, with a consecutive selection. METHODS A patient oral health rating tool, including questions about performed oral care, was distributed to patients (n = 50), at four surgical wards in Sweden. The response rate was 72%. Oral health status was assessed by a registered nurse using the Revised Oral Assessment Guide (ROAG), and a comparison between patient and registered nurse assessment was performed by calculating Cohen's kappa coefficient and percentage agreement. RESULTS Patients (38%) reported severe oral symptoms, mostly dry lips and not an adequate amount of saliva, and 80% were not offered help with oral care. ROAG assessments revealed that 74% had problems with oral health. Almost half of the patients (48%) needed assistance with oral care but only 10% received help. Registered nurses assessed the patient's oral health as worse than the patient's self-assessment did. CONCLUSION There are deficiencies in fundamental care delivery regarding oral care in a surgical care context. Oral health assessments need to be performed by registered nurses. Routines for systematic oral assessments and for oral care need to be implemented by nurse managers to ensure that patients' fundamental care needs are fulfilled. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND PATIENT CARE Oral health assessments need to be performed regularly by registered nurses since it is insufficient that patients self-assess their oral health. Nurse managers need to provide and implement routines for nurse assessments and oral care in surgical care contexts. IMPACT There are deficiencies in patients' oral health and oral care, and registered nurses need to perform oral health assessments. Nurse managers need to implement routines for registered nurse assessments and oral care. PATIENT CONTRIBUTION Patients admitted to a surgical ward were included in the study after being screened for inclusion criteria. After participants signed informed consent, they filled in a questionnaire about oral health and oral care, and a registered nurse performed an oral health assessment. REPORTING METHOD This study was carried out according to the STROBE checklist.
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- Katarina Edfeldt
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Nursing Research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Nursing Research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Nursing Research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Nursing Research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Nursing Research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Nursing Research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Allen PF, Peres MA. Mapping population oral health over 50 years of profound socio-economic change: Learnings from the Republic of Singapore. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2024; 52:255-258. [PMID: 38053475 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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- Patrick Finbarr Allen
- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Cork Dental School and Hospital, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- National Dental Research Institute Singapore, National Dental Centre, Singapore, Singapore
- Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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Suzuki H, Furuya J, Nakagawa K, Hidaka R, Yoshimi K, Shimizu Y, Saito K, Hatanaka Y, Mukai T, Itsui Y, Tohara H, Minakuchi S. Impact of oral health management by nurses and dental professionals on oral health status in inpatients eligible for the Nutrition Support Team: A longitudinal study. J Oral Rehabil 2024; 51:938-946. [PMID: 38366354 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVE As the participation of dental professionals in multidisciplinary care is often limited, instructions on oral health management provided by dental professionals to other professionals are important to achieve transdisciplinary oral health management; however, the effectiveness of such instructions remains unclear. In this longitudinal study, we aimed to determine the impact of oral health management provided by dental professionals and nurses instructed on oral health management by dental professionals on the oral health of inpatients eligible for a Nurition Support Team (NST). METHODS The study participants were 117 patients (66 men and 51 women, mean age: 71.9 ± 12.5 years) who received oral health management during the NST intervention period. The participants received oral health management from nurses (Ns group) or dental professionals (D group). The nurses who conducted the oral health management received instructions from dental professionals. Oral health was assessed at the beginning and end of the NST intervention using the Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT). RESULT The Ns and D groups showed significant improvements in the total OHAT scores at the end of the NST intervention. Both groups showed significant improvements in the OHAT subitems of lip, tongue, gums and tissues, saliva, oral cleanliness and dental pain, while only the D group showed a significant improvement in the denture subitem. CONCLUSION Effective oral health management provided by dental professionals or by nurses trained by them improved the oral health status of inpatients eligible for NST at an acute-care hospital.
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- Hiroyuki Suzuki
- Department of Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Oral Function Management, Graduate School of Dentistry, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Oral Function Management, Graduate School of Dentistry, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Dysphagia Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Dysphagia Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences for Community Welfare, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Dysphagia Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Nutrition Service, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Nutrition Service, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Oral Function Management, Graduate School of Dentistry, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Oral Function Management, Graduate School of Dentistry, Showa University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Medical Education Research and Development, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Dysphagia Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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Nordström M, Carlsson P, Ericson D, Hedenbjörk-Lager A, Jansson H, Wolf E, Hänsel Petersson G. Some young adults can maintain good oral health despite socioeconomic challenges. Eur J Oral Sci 2024; 132:e12985. [PMID: 38520668 DOI: 10.1111/eos.12985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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The association between dental caries experience and socioeconomic status, as reflected in income and educational level, is well known. However, some individuals maintain good health despite socioeconomic disadvantage. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore salutogenic (health-promoting) factors among healthy caries-free young adults of low socioeconomic status. Seventeen participants (11 women), 19-23 years of age, who were caries-free and of low socioeconomic status were interviewed in-depth. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using qualitative content analysis with an inductive approach. The theme revealed was 'Building trust and shifting responsibility from parent to child throughout children's development lays the salutogenic foundation for oral health', comprising three categories: (i) a basis for health; (ii) creating one's own path by testing wings; and (iii) developing resources for health. A feeling of trust was expressed, participants were confident in the unconditional support of their caregivers, and caregivers were trusting participants to be able to take control over their own oral health. Health-promotive factors were established not only by instilling healthy habits during childhood, but also by parental guidance through adolescence, enabling young adults to develop resources and assets to take control over their own health independently.
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- Faculty of Odontology, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Faculty of Odontology, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden
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Sambale J, Koehler U, Conradt R, Kesper K, Cassel W, Degerli M, Viniol C, Korbmacher-Steiner HM. Is sleep bruxism in obstructive sleep apnea only an oral health related problem? BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:565. [PMID: 38745301 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04351-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The etiology of sleep bruxism in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients is not yet fully clarified. This prospective clinical study aimed to investigate the connection between probable sleep bruxism, electromyographic muscle tone, and respiratory sleep patterns recorded during polysomnography. METHODS 106 patients with OSA (74 males, 31 females, mean age: 56.1 ± 11.4 years) were divided into two groups (sleep bruxism: SB; no sleep bruxism: NSB). Probable SB were based on the AASM criteria: self-report of clenching/grinding, orofacial symptoms upon awakening, abnormal tooth wear and hypertrophy of the masseter muscle. Both groups underwent clinical examination for painful muscle symptoms aligned with Temporomandibular Disorders Diagnostic Criteria (DC/TMD), such as myalgia, myofascial pain, and headache attributed to temporomandibular disorder. Additionally, non-complaint positive muscle palpation and orofacial-related limitations (Jaw Functional Limited Scale-20: JFLS-20) were assessed. A one-night polysomnography with electromyographic masseter muscle tone (EMG) measurement was performed. Descriptive data, inter-group comparisons and multivariate logistic regression were calculated. RESULTS OSA patients had a 37.1% prevalence of SB. EMG muscle tone (N1-N3, REM; P = 0.001) and the number of hypopneas (P = 0.042) were significantly higher in the sleep bruxism group. While measures like apnea-hypopnea-index (AHI), respiratory-disturbance-index (RDI), apnea index (AI), hypopnea-index (HI), number of arousals, and heart rate (1/min) were elevated in sleep bruxers, the differences were not statistically significant. There was no difference in sleep efficiency (SE; P = 0.403). Non-complaint masseter muscle palpation (61.5%; P = 0.015) and myalgia (41%; P = 0.010) were significant higher in SB patients. Multivariate logistic regression showed a significant contribution of EMG muscle tone and JFLS-20 to bruxism risk. CONCLUSION Increased EMG muscle tone and orofacial limitations can predict sleep bruxism in OSA patients. Besides, SB patients suffer more from sleep disorder breathing. Thus, sleep bruxism seems to be not only an oral health related problem in obstructive apnea. Consequently, interdisciplinary interventions are crucial for effectively treating these patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Philipps-University Marburg (reg. no. 13/22-2022) and registered at the "German Clinical Trial Register, DRKS" (DRKS0002959).
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- J Sambale
- Department of Orthodontics, Clinic of Dentistry, Philipps-University Marburg, Georg-Voigt-Str. 3, 35041, Marburg, Germany.
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- Departement of Pneumology, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Applied Sciences, Gießen, Germany
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- Departement of Pneumology, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Departement of Pneumology, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Departement of Pneumology, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Departement of Pneumology, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics, Clinic of Dentistry, Philipps-University Marburg, Georg-Voigt-Str. 3, 35041, Marburg, Germany
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Samami M, Farrahi H, Alinia M. The relationship between dental anxiety and oral health literacy with oral health-related quality of life. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:567. [PMID: 38745147 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04359-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Dental anxiety is a prevalent issue in society, characterized by an uneasy sensation and anticipation of negative experiences in dental settings. In essence, dental anxiety, oral health literacy, and quality of life may have a relationship with each other, however, there is a shortage of evidence examining the interplay between these factors. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the relationship between dental anxiety and oral health literacy (OHL) with oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL). METHODS This is an analytical cross-sectional study conducted on 155 patients referred to the Department of Oromaxillofacial Diseases. Three questionnaires consisting of dental anxiety scale, oral health impact profile- 14, and oral health literacy adult questionnaire were used to measure anxiety, health literacy, and the quality of life-related to oral health. Scores were recorded and analyzed by IBM SPSS 24 software using independent samples T-test and ANOVA. Besides, the confirmatory modeling through the goodness of fit index of the model was applied. RESULTS This study involved 155 participants, with a mean age of 38.44 ± 14 years. The majority were females, comprising 99 individuals (63.9%). In this study, 89 patients (57.4%) had dental anxiety. The mean OHL score in the examined participants was 9.88 ± 3.97. Both factors of anxiety (p < 0.001) and OHL (p = 0.012) had a significant effect on the OHRQOL. There was no significant difference in the mean OHRQOL among the three categories of OHL (p = 0.085). The confirmatory modeling showed that only the fourth (p = 0.065) and fifth (p = 0.146) questions of the OHL questionnaire had no significant effect on the total score of OHL. Besides, both factors of anxiety (p < 0.001) and OHL (p = 0.012) had a significant effect on OHRQOL. With an increase of one unit in anxiety, the OHRQOL score increases by 0.31 and for a one-unit increase in the OHL score, the OHRQOL score decreases by 0.66 units. CONCLUSION In conclusion, it seems that considering various dimensions of oral and dental health can help patients to have reduced psychological anxiety. Notably, further multicenter studies assessing diverse variables related to dental anxiety, OHL, and OHRQOL, and considering more comprehensive study designs with longitudinal follow-up could help provide insights into how changes in dental anxiety and OHL over time affect OHRQOL.
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- Mohammad Samami
- Dental Sciences Research Center, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Kavosh Cognitive Behavior Sciences and Addiction Research Center, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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Mehrolhassani MH, Mozhdehifard M, Rahimisadegh R. Key factors in the future of oral and dental health in Iran using scenario writing approach. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:563. [PMID: 38745163 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04354-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral and dental health can significantly impact individuals' quality of life. The World Health Organization introduces oral health as one of the essential priorities of public health worldwide. Given the lack of studies on the future of oral and dental health in Iran, this study used a futures studies approach to identify the factors in oral and dental health in Iran through scenario writing. METHODS This study was conducted in three stages including the scenario writing approach, qualitative methods, and exploratory future research. First, potential variables affecting future oral and dental health systems were extracted through interviews. The focus group discussion determined the uncertainty and importance of the variables. Then, the cross-impact balance matrix was imported into the Scenario Wizard software to identify the different states of the scenario generator variables and compatible scenarios were extracted. RESULTS Seventy variables were extracted as key variables affecting the future of oral and dental health. Regarding the importance and uncertainty, seventeen variables scored higher and fell into policy and governance, economy and financing, social, service delivery, and technology, serving as five categories of scenario generators. Fifteen scenarios with weak consistency and three with strong consistency were obtained using the Cross-Impact Balance matrix in Scenario Wizard software. CONCLUSION The probability of a pessimistic scenario where all five categories of the scenarios were in the worst possible state was higher due to its consistency. The government's support policies and commitment to oral and dental health were two key factors in the future. Achieving an optimistic and favorable scenario for the future of the country's oral and dental health system depends on the government and policymakers in the health sector adopting a positive attitude towards the role of oral and dental health services in improving societal health. In this scenario, the five categories of the scenario generators were in the best condition.
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- Mohammad Hossein Mehrolhassani
- Health Services Management Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- Department of Health Management, Policy and Economics, Faculty of Management and Medical Information Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Health Services Management Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Health Services Management Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
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Hashemipour MA, Sheikhhoseini S, Afshari Z, Gandjalikhan Nassab AR. The relationship between clinical symptoms of oral lichen planus and quality of life related to oral health. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:556. [PMID: 38735922 PMCID: PMC11089796 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04326-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) is a chronic and relatively common mucocutaneous disease that often affects the oral mucosa. Although, OLP is generally not life-threatening, its consequences can significantly impact the quality of life in physical, psychological, and social aspects. Therefore, the aim of this research is to investigate the relationship between clinical symptoms of OLP and oral health-related quality of life in patients using the OHIP-14 (Oral Health Impact Profile-14) questionnaire. MATERIALS AND METHODS This descriptive-analytical study has a cross-sectional design, with case-control comparison. In this study, 56 individuals were examined as cases, and 68 individuals were included as controls. After recording demographic characteristics and clinical features by reviewing patients' records, the OHIP-14 questionnaire including clinical severity of lesions assessed using the Thongprasom scoring system, and pain assessed by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) were completed. The ADD (Additive) and SC (Simple Count) methods were used for scoring, and data analysis was performed using the T-test, Mann-Whitney U test, Chi-Square, Spearman's Correlation Coefficient, and SPSS 24. RESULTS Nearly all patients (50 individuals, 89.3%) reported having pain, although the average pain intensity was mostly mild. This disease has affected the quality of life in 82% of the patients (46 individuals). The patient group, in comparison to the control group, significantly expressed a lower quality of life in terms of functional limitations and physical disability. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between clinical symptoms of OLP, gender, location (palate), and clinical presentation type (erosive, reticular, and bullous) of OLP lesions with OHIP-14 scores, although the number or bilaterality of lesions and patient age did not have any significant correlation with pain or OHIP scores. CONCLUSION It appears that certain aspects of oral health-related quality of life decrease in patients with OLP, and that of the OLP patient group is significantly lower in terms of functional limitations and physical disability compared to the control group. Additionally, there was a significant correlation between clinical symptoms of OLP and pain as well as OHIP scores.
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- Maryam Alsadat Hashemipour
- Kerman Social Determinants On Oral Health Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
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- Dentist. Member of Kerman Social Determinants On Oral Health Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Belotti L, Maito S, Vesga-Varela AL, de Almeida LY, da Silva MT, Haddad AE, da Costa Palacio D, Bonfim D. Activities of the oral health teams in primary health care: a time-motion study. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:617. [PMID: 38730416 PMCID: PMC11088098 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-11053-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Efficient planning of the oral health workforce in Primary Health Care (PHC) is paramount to ensure equitable community access to services. This requires a meticulous examination of the population's needs, strategic distribution of oral health professionals, and effective human resource management. In this context, the average time spent on care to meet the needs of users/families/communities is the central variable in healthcare professional workforce planning methods. However, many time measures are solely based on professional judgment or experience. OBJECTIVE Calculate the average time parameters for the activities carried out by the oral health team in primary health care. METHOD This is a descriptive observational study using the time-motion method carried out in five Primary Health Care Units in the city of São Paulo, SP, Brazil. Direct and continuous observation of oral health team members occurred for 40 h spread over five days of a typical work week. RESULTS A total of 696.05 h of observation were conducted with 12 Dentists, three Oral Health Assistants, and five Oral Health Technicians. The Dentists' main activity was consultation with an average duration of 24.39 min, which took up 42.36% of their working time, followed by documentation with 12.15%. Oral Health Assistants spent 31.57% of their time on infection control, while Oral Health Technicians spent 22.37% on documentation. CONCLUSION The study establishes time standards for the activities performed by the dental care team and provides support for the application of workforce planning methods that allow for review and optimization of the work process and public policies.
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- Lorrayne Belotti
- Albert Einstein Center for Studies, Research, and Practices in Primary Health Care and Networks, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Albert Einstein Center for Studies, Research, and Practices in Primary Health Care and Networks, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Albert Einstein Center for Studies, Research, and Practices in Primary Health Care and Networks, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Albert Einstein Center for Studies, Research, and Practices in Primary Health Care and Networks, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Albert Einstein Center for Studies, Research, and Practices in Primary Health Care and Networks, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Albert Einstein Center for Studies, Research, and Practices in Primary Health Care and Networks, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Albert Einstein Center for Studies, Research, and Practices in Primary Health Care and Networks, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Erbas Unverdi G, Ozgur B, Gungor HC, Casamassimo PS. Comparison of dmft and behavior rating scores between children with systemic disease and healthy children at the first dental visit. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:548. [PMID: 38730438 PMCID: PMC11088136 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04285-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate and compare oral health and behavior scores at the first dental visit and dental treatment need using general anesthesia/sedation (GA/S) of children with systemic diseases (SD) and healthy children. METHODS Data were obtained from healthy children (n = 87) and children with SD (n = 79), aged 4 to 6 years, presenting to a hospital dental clinic for a first dental examination. The total number of decayed, missing and filled teeth (dmft), dental behavior score using Frankl Scale, and dental treatment need using GA/S were recorded. Chi-square / Fisher's exact test and Mann-Whitney U tests were used for statistical analyses. RESULTS The patients with SD were diagnosed with cardiac disease (61%), renal disease (9%), and pediatric cancers (30%). The median dmft values of the SD group (3.00) were significantly lower than those of healthy children (5.00) (p = 0.02) and healthy children exhibited significantly more positive behavior (90.8%) than children with SD (73.4%) (p = 0.002). The number of patients needing GA/S for dental treatment did not differ significantly between the two groups (p = 0.185). There was no relationship between dental treatment need with GA/S and dental behavior scores of the patients (p = 0.05). A statistically significant relationship was found between the patients' dmft scores and the need for dental treatment using GA/S; and the cut-off value was found to be dmft > 4 for the overall comparisons. CONCLUSION The presence of chronic disease in children appeared to affect the cooperation negatively at the first dental visit compared to healthy controls, however, it did not affect the oral health negatively. Having a negative behavior score or SD did not necessitate the use of GA/S for dental treatment.
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- Gizem Erbas Unverdi
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, 06100, Sihhiye, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, 06100, Sihhiye, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Developmental Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Ohio State University (Research Center), Columbus, OH, USA
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Angst L, Ferreira Lourenço PD, Srinivasan M. Oral health and nutritional status in care-dependent, community-dwelling older adults in Zurich, Switzerland. Swiss Dent J 2024; 134:122-144. [PMID: 38739774 DOI: 10.61872/sdj-2024-02-09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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The aim of this study was to assess the oral health status (OHS), Oral health impact profile (OHIP-G-14), and the nutritional status (NS) in community-dwelling, dependent older adults. Information on OHS including DMF(T), plaque (PI) and gingival (GI) indices, community-periodontal-index-for-treatment-needs (CPITN), OHIP-G-14, maximum bite force (MBF), chewing efficiency [subjective (SA) and quantitative (VoH) assessments] were collected. NS was obtained by Mini-nutritional assessment (MNA) and body mass index (BMI). Cognitive status was evaluated by the mini-mental state examination (MMSE). 240 elders (mean-age = 81.5 ± 8.9y; men =85, women =155) were recruited. Average number of teeth, functional occlusal units and DMF(T), were 18.8 ± 8.9, 7.7 ± 3.5, and 22.3 ± 5.3 respectively. Mean PI, GI, CPITN and OHIP-G-14 were 1.8 ± 0.8, 1.2 ± 0.8, 1.9 ± 1.1, and 8.0 ± 12.0, respectively. MBF, VoH, SA were 219.6 ± 193.6, 0.3 ± 0.2, and 3.3 ± 1.4, respectively. MNA and BMI were 22.9 ± 4.7 and 25.5 ± 5.3, respectively. Number of teeth reduced significantly with age (P < 0.001), cognitive decline (P < 0.001). Oral hygiene significantly deteriorated with cognitive decline (P < 0.001). OHIP scores were negatively affected by increasing cognitive decline (P < 0.001). MNA deteriorated in women (P = 0.026), with increasing age (P = 0.015), and advancing cognitive decline (P < 0.001). BMI reduced with advancing age (P = 0.003) and in women (P = 0.016). Based on the findings of this study, it may be concluded that advancing age and cognitive decline, negatively impacted the oral health, oral function, oral health-related quality of life, and the nutritional state of care-dependent community-dwelling older adults.
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- Lea Angst
- Clinic of General-, Special Care, and Geriatric Dentistry, Centre for Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
- Department of Orthodontics, Centre for Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of General-, Special Care, and Geriatric Dentistry, Centre for Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Clinic of General-, Special Care, and Geriatric Dentistry, Centre for Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Tamada Y, Kusama T, Ono S, Maeda M, Murata F, Osaka K, Fukuda H, Takeuchi K. Validity of claims-based definition of number of remaining teeth in Japan: Results from the Longevity Improvement and Fair Evidence Study. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0299849. [PMID: 38713670 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0299849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Secondary healthcare data use has been increasing in the dental research field. The validity of the number of remaining teeth assessed from Japanese dental claims data has been reported in several studies, but has not been tested in the general population in Japan. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the validity of the number of remaining teeth assessed from Japanese dental claims data and assess its predictability against subsequent health deterioration. METHODS We used the claims data of residents of a municipality that implemented oral health screening programs. Using the number of teeth in the screening records as the reference standard, we assessed the validity of the claims-based number of teeth by calculating the mean differences. In addition, we assessed the association between the claims-based number of teeth and pneumococcal disease (PD) or Alzheimer's disease (AD) in adults aged ≥65 years using Cox proportional hazards analyses. RESULTS Of the 10,154 participants, the mean number of teeth assessed from the claims data was 20.9, that in the screening records was 20.5, and their mean difference was 0.5. During the 3-year follow-up, PD or AD onset was observed in 10.4% (3,212/30,838) and 5.3% (1,589/30,207) of participants, respectively. Compared with participants with ≥20 teeth, those with 1-9 teeth had a 1.29 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.17-1.43) or 1.19 (95% CI: 1.04-1.36) times higher risk of developing PD or AD, respectively. CONCLUSION High validity of the claims-based number of teeth was observed. In addition, the claims-based number of teeth was associated with the risk of PD and AD.
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- Yudai Tamada
- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
- Division of Statistics and Data Science, Liaison Center for Innovative Dentistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
- Department of Eat-loss Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Health Care Administration and Management, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Health Care Administration and Management, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Health Care Administration and Management, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
- Division of Statistics and Data Science, Liaison Center for Innovative Dentistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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Manfredini M, Pellegrini M, Rigoni M, Veronesi V, Beretta M, Maiorana C, Poli PP. Oral health-related quality of life in implant-supported rehabilitations: a prospective single-center observational cohort study. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:531. [PMID: 38704566 PMCID: PMC11069144 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04265-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) is a comprehensive concept covering daily comfort, self-esteem, and satisfaction with oral health, including functional, psychological, and social aspects, as well as pain experiences. Despite abundant research on OHRQoL related to oral diseases and hygiene, there is limited data on how patients perceive changes after implant-prosthetic rehabilitation. This study aimed to evaluate OHRQoL and aesthetic perception using OHIP-14 and VAS scales respectively, before (baseline-TB), during (provisional prostheses-TP), and after (definitive prostheses-TD) implant-prosthetic rehabilitation. It also explored the impact of biological sex, substitution numbers, and aesthetic interventions on OHRQoL and VAS scores, along with changes in OHIP-14 domains. METHODS A longitudinal prospective single-center observational cohort study was conducted with patients requiring implant-prosthetic rehabilitation. Quality of life relating to dental implants was assessed through the Italian version of Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (IOHIP-14), which has a summary score from 14 to 70. Patients' perceived aesthetic was analyzed through a VAS scale from 0 to 100. Generalized Linear Mixed Effect Models, Linear Mixed Effect Models, and Friedman test analyzed patient responses. RESULTS 99 patients (35 males, 64 females) aged 61-74, receiving various prosthetic interventions, were enrolled. Both provisional and definitive prosthetic interventions significantly decreased the odds of a worse quality of life compared to baseline, with odds ratios of 0.04 and 0.01 respectively. VAS scores increased significantly after both interventions, with estimated increases of 30.44 and 51.97 points respectively. Patient-level variability was notable, with an Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) of 0.43. While biological sex, substitution numbers, and aesthetic interventions didn't significantly affect VAS scores, OHRQoL domains showed significant changes post-intervention. CONCLUSIONS These findings support the effectiveness of implant-prosthetic interventions in improving the quality of life and perceived aesthetics of patients undergoing oral rehabilitation. They have important implications for clinical practice, highlighting the importance of individualized treatment approaches to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction in oral health care.
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- Mattia Manfredini
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Via della Commenda 10, 20122, Milan, Italy
- Implant Center for Edentulism and Jawbone Atrophies, Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via Commenda 10, 20122, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Via della Commenda 10, 20122, Milan, Italy.
- Implant Center for Edentulism and Jawbone Atrophies, Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via Commenda 10, 20122, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Via della Commenda 10, 20122, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Via della Commenda 10, 20122, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Via della Commenda 10, 20122, Milan, Italy
- Implant Center for Edentulism and Jawbone Atrophies, Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via Commenda 10, 20122, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Via della Commenda 10, 20122, Milan, Italy
- Implant Center for Edentulism and Jawbone Atrophies, Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via Commenda 10, 20122, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Via della Commenda 10, 20122, Milan, Italy
- Implant Center for Edentulism and Jawbone Atrophies, Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via Commenda 10, 20122, Milan, Italy
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Henricsson S, Wallin Bengtsson V, Renvert S, Sanmartin Berglund J, Lundegren N, Andersson P. Self-perceived oral health and orofacial appearance in older adults - an 18-year follow-up study in Karlskrona, Sweden. Acta Odontol Scand 2024; 83:255-263. [PMID: 38700368 DOI: 10.2340/aos.v83.40574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To analyze whether self-perceived oral health and orofacial appearance change with increasing age. METHODS This longitudinal study is based on data from a questionnaire used in the Swedish National Study of Aging and Care. The sample comprises 160 participants 60 years of age at baseline 2001-2003. The same participants were re-examined at 66-, 72-, and 78 years of age. To analyze whether perceptions of oral health and orofacial appearance changed with increasing age, Cochran's Q test was conducted. Statistical significance was considered at p ≤ 0.05, and the calculated value Q must be equal to or greater than the critical chi-square value (Q ≥ 7.82). Significance values have been adjusted for the Bonferroni correction for multiple tests. RESULTS Self-perceived mouth dryness, both day (Q = 7.94) and night (Q = 23.41), increased over the 18-year follow-up. When divided by gender, significant differences were only seen for mouth dryness at nighttime. A decrease in sensitive teeth was perceived with increasing age, and an increase in self-perceived satisfaction with dental appearance, and a decrease in self-perceived problems with dental gaps between the ages of 60 and 78. These changes were, however, not statistically significant. Men experienced a higher proportion of discomfort with discolored teeth at age 78 than at 60 (Q = 9.09). CONCLUSIONS Self-perceived oral health and orofacial appearance were relatively stable, with few changes over an 18-year follow-up.
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- Sara Henricsson
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden; Faculty of Odontology, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden; Department of Health, Blekinge Institute of Technology, Karlskrona, Sweden
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden
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Ramadan F. Exploring the barriers to oral healthcare promotion and provision in the community. Br J Community Nurs 2024; 29:246-247. [PMID: 38701017 DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.5.246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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With their wide breadth of expertise and the ability to leverage the therapeutic relationship, community nurses are ideally placed to provide treatment and support to an extensive variety of patients with a diverse range of conditions. However, to date, oral health has remained a neglected domain in the community, especially in older demographics. Francesca Ramadan explores the barriers to community nurse provision of oral healthcare and the solutions proposed to overcome these challenges.
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Hennequin M, El Osta N, Munoz-Sanchez ML, Vandenberghe Descamps M, Andreeva VA, Feron G, Nicolas E, Pereira B, Peyron MA, Cousson PY, Sulmont-Rosse C, Faulks D. Age related impairments in ingestion from a large population based-sample. Appetite 2024; 196:107287. [PMID: 38452933 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2024.107287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Epidemiological data regarding the evolution of problems related to mastication and swallowing with age are lacking. This study aims to (i) describe changes in oral function with age, using data from a large French population, (ii) validate online, self-report uses of an ICF questionnaire in older persons, and (iii) assess whether impairment is related to avoidance of certain foods, xerostomia, body mass index (BMI) and oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL). METHODS Volunteers aged ≥18 years with internet access completed a series of questionnaires on sociodemographic, anthropometric and oral health characteristics (oral function, Xerostomia Index (XI), OHRQoL, reasons for avoidance of certain food). Oral function was assessed using items derived from the International Classification of Functioning (ICF). Five ICF items related to ingestion function and six items related to activities and participation were used. A validation study was undertaken to identify those with poor chewing ability and low salivary flow amongst older participants reporting impairment. FINDINGS 39 597 individuals were included. The prevalence of individuals with impairment for ICF items related to ingestion function and oral activity (eating, drinking and speaking), and the percentage of participants with poor OHRQoL increased significantly with age (p < 0.001). Each ICF item was significantly associated with OHRQoL (p < 0.001), XI (p < 0.001), BMI (p < 0.001) and avoidance of certain food due to chewing or swallowing difficulties. CONCLUSION Overall, 21.5% and 13.5% of the study population had chewing and/or biting impairments respectively, which might affect food selection and consumption. These findings raise individual and population-based issues. Further studies are needed to assess whether impairment in oral function might increase frailty in older individuals, and also to compare data with those from other countries.
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- Martine Hennequin
- Université Clermont Auvergne, CROC, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France; CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Service d'Odontologie, F-63003 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CROC, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CROC, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France; CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Service d'Odontologie, F-63003 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Junia, Université Artois, Université de Liège, Université Littoral Côte d'Opale, UMRT 1158 BioEcoAgro, F-62000 Arras, France.
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- Équipe de Recherche en Epidémiologie Nutritionnelle (EREN), Centre de Recherche en Epidémiologie et Statistiques, Université Paris Nord/INSERM U1153/INRA U1125/CNAM, COMUE Sorbonne Paris Cité, F-93017 Bobigny, France.
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- Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l'Alimentation, CNRS, INRAE, Institut Agro, Université de Bourgogne, F-21000 Dijon, France.
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CROC, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France; CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Service d'Odontologie, F-63003 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- CHU of Clermont-Ferrand, Clinical Research and Innovation Direction (DRCI), 63003, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- INRAE Centre, Human Nutrition Unit, Université of Clermont Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CROC, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France; CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Service d'Odontologie, F-63003 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l'Alimentation, CNRS, INRAE, Institut Agro, Université de Bourgogne, F-21000 Dijon, France.
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CROC, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France; CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Service d'Odontologie, F-63003 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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Di Profio B, Lotto M, Ayala Aguirre PE, Villar CC, Romito GA, Cruvinel T, Pannuti CM. Digital surveillance: The interest in mouthwash-related information. Int J Dent Hyg 2024; 22:414-422. [PMID: 37721314 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND The comprehension of the interests of Internet users regarding their health-related searches may reveal the community's demands about oral health. The study aimed to characterize the interests of Google users related to mouthwash in Australia, Brazil, Chile, Japan, Mexico, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Saudi Arabia and South Africa applying the Google Trends. METHODS This longitudinal retrospective study analysed the mouthwash-related interest of Google users from January 2004 to December 2020. The monthly variation of relative search volume (RSV) and the main queries related were determined using Google Trends. Autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) forecasting models were built to establish the predictive RSV values for mouthwash for additional 12 months. Auto-correlation plots and a general additive model (GAM) were used to diagnose trends and seasonality in RSV curves. In addition, the influence of social isolation related to the outbreak of COVID-19 were analysed. RESULTS The RSVs curves showed a considerable increase in searches related to mouthwash to AUS, BRA, JAP, MEX, GBR and USA (RSV > 25), while the growth was slight to CHI, KSA, RSA and RUS (RSV < 25) over the years, without influence of monthly seasonality. All countries showed a significant increase in mouthwash interest after the outbreak of COVID-19, except for KSA and RUS. The mouthwash-related searches were associated to specific brands or chemical compositions, treatments, whitening agents, homemade mouthwash and indications for the 'best mouthwash'. CONCLUSIONS In general, there was an increasing interest of Google users in mouthwash-related topics between 2004 and 2020. In addition, in most countries, there was an expansion in searches during the social isolation of the COVID-19 pandemics.
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- Bruna Di Profio
- Department of Stomatology, Division of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo-FO-USP, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo FOB-USP, Bauru, Brazil
- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo FOB-USP, Bauru, Brazil
- Universidad de especialidades Espíritu Santo-UEES, Samborondón, Ecuador
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- Department of Stomatology, Division of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo-FO-USP, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, Division of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo-FO-USP, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo FOB-USP, Bauru, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, Division of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo-FO-USP, São Paulo, Brazil
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Dixon J, Field J, Vital S, van Harten M, Roger-Leroi V, Davies J, Manzanares-Cespedes MC, Akota I, Murphy D, Paganelli C, Gerber G, Quinn B, Tubert-Jeannin S. O-HEALTH-EDU: A viewpoint into the current state of Oral Health Professional education in Europe: Part 1: Programme-level data. Eur J Dent Educ 2024; 28:591-606. [PMID: 38186364 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Current legislation leaves Oral Health Professional (OHP) education open to wide interpretation and may result in significant variation in educational practice and resultant professional attributes across Europe. Data regarding the current state of OHP education across Europe is limited. The aim of Part 1 of this series is to provide programme-level data for Primary Dental Degree Programmes, Dental Hygiene and Postgraduate Education. METHODS A 91-item questionnaire was developed following the Delphi method. The questionnaire and the Articulate glossary of OHP education terms were developed concurrently to facilitate a common understanding of language. Piloting was performed in multiple stages and included institutions internal and external to the research group. The questionnaire was uploaded online and converted to a data hub, allowing dental schools to control their own data and update the data provided whenever they wish. All ADEE member schools (n = 144) were invited to provide data. Forty questions relating to school details, Primary Dental Degree Programmes, Dental Hygiene and Postgraduate Education were included in this part of the series. RESULTS Seventy-one institutions from 25 European countries provided data between June 2021 and April 2023, which represents a response rate of 49.3% of ADEE members. Programme-level data for Primary Dental Degree Programmes, Dental Hygiene and Postgraduate Education is presented including programme length, funding, languages and fees, student numbers and demographics, student admission and selection processes and permission to practice after graduation. CONCLUSION This series of papers, as far as the authors are aware, are the first attempts to build a comprehensive picture of the current state of OHP education in Europe. A comprehensive view of the state of OHP education in Europe is not yet available but the O-Health-Edu data hub provides a means for all education providers in Europe to contribute data to reach this goal. It is anticipated that the data hub will be updated and built upon over time to continually establish a clearer picture of the state of OHP education in Europe.
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- Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Association for Dental Education in Europe, Dublin, Ireland
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- Association for Dental Education in Europe, Dublin, Ireland
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- Association for Dental Education in Europe, Dublin, Ireland
- University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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Hollaar VRY, Naumann E, Haverkort EB, Jerković-Ćosić K, Kok WE, Schueren MAEDVD. Success factors and barriers in interprofessional collaboration between dental hygienists and dietitians in community-dwelling older people: Focus group interviews. Int J Dent Hyg 2024; 22:321-328. [PMID: 37845813 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Poor nutritional status can impair oral health while poor oral health can influence the individual's dietary intake, which may result in malnutrition. This interaction between nutritional status and oral health in older age requires attention, coordination and collaboration between healthcare professionals. This qualitative study explores dental hygienists' and dietitians' opinions about current collaboration with the aim of identifying success factors and barriers to this interprofessional collaboration. METHODS Three focus group interviews were held with Dutch dental hygienists and dietitians about nutritional and oral healthcare in community-dwelling older people. RESULTS In total, 9 dietitians and 11 dental hygienists participated in three online focus group interviews. Dental hygienists and dietitians seldom collaborated or consulted with each other. They struggled with the professional boundaries of their field of expertise and experienced limited knowledge about the scope of practice of the other profession, resulting in conflicting information to patients about nutrition and oral health. Interprofessional education was scarce during their professional training. Organizational and network obstacles to collaborate were recognized, such as limitations in time, reimbursement and their professional network that often does not include a dietitian or dental hygienist. CONCLUSION Dental hygienists and dietitians do not collaborate or consult each other about (mal)nutrition or oral health in community-dwelling older people. To establish interprofessional collaboration, they need to gain knowledge and skills about nutrition and oral health to effectively recognize problems in nutritional status and oral health. Interprofessional education for healthcare professionals is needed to stimulate interprofessional collaboration to improve care for older people.
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- Vanessa R Y Hollaar
- Research Group Nutrition, Dietetics and Lifestyle, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Research Group Nutrition, Dietetics and Lifestyle, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Research Group Innovations in Preventive Health Care, HU University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Research Group Innovations in Preventive Health Care, HU University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Research Group Innovations in Preventive Health Care, HU University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Research Group Nutrition, Dietetics and Lifestyle, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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Lauridsen MM, Grønkjær LL, Khraibut S, Patel N, Deeb JG, Bajaj JS. The Multi-dimensional Challenge of Poor Oral Health in Cirrhosis-Disparities and Solutions. Gastroenterology 2024; 166:717-722. [PMID: 38224859 PMCID: PMC11034712 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2024.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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- Mette M Lauridsen
- University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Department for Regional Health Research, Esbjerg, Denmark
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Department for Regional Health Research, Esbjerg, Denmark
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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Altamura S, Del Pinto R, Pietropaoli D, Ferri C. Oral health as a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Trends Cardiovasc Med 2024; 34:267-275. [PMID: 36963476 PMCID: PMC10517086 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcm.2023.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023]
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide with a high socioeconomic burden. Increasing evidence supports a convincing connection with increased cardiovascular risk of periodontal diseases (PD), a group of widespread, debilitating, and costly dysbiotic relapsing-remitting inflammatory diseases of the tissues supporting the teeth. Herein, we ensembled the best available evidence on the connection between CVDs and PD to review the recently emerging concept of the latter as a non-traditional risk factor for CVDs. We focused on oral dysbiosis, inflammation-associated molecular and cellular mechanisms, and epigenetic changes as potential causative links between PD and CVDs. The available evidence on the effects of periodontal treatment on cardiovascular risk factors and diseases was also described.
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- Serena Altamura
- Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Italy; Center of Oral Diseases, Prevention and Translational Research - Dental Clinic, L'Aquila, Italy; Oral Diseases and Systemic Interactions Study Group (ODISSY Group), L'Aquila, Italy; PhD School in Medicine and Public Health
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- Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Italy; Oral Diseases and Systemic Interactions Study Group (ODISSY Group), L'Aquila, Italy; Unit of Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Center for Hypertension and Cardiovascular Prevention, San Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Italy; Center of Oral Diseases, Prevention and Translational Research - Dental Clinic, L'Aquila, Italy; Oral Diseases and Systemic Interactions Study Group (ODISSY Group), L'Aquila, Italy.
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- Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Italy; Oral Diseases and Systemic Interactions Study Group (ODISSY Group), L'Aquila, Italy; Unit of Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Center for Hypertension and Cardiovascular Prevention, San Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy
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Mishra S, Johnson L, Kaushal L, Upadhyay P. Impact of periodontitis on oral health-related quality of life of patients with psoriatic arthritis. Spec Care Dentist 2024; 44:893-902. [PMID: 37919245 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Since oral health issues can have a negative influence on a person's physical functioning, social status, and wellbeing, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) becomes an indispensable part of overall health. Previous published studies report that periodontitis (PD) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have a significant negative impact on OHRQoL. Based on these findings, it would be reasonable to assume that patients with coexisting PsA and PD would see a comparable or maybe synergistic effect on their OHRQoL. Hence, the aim of the present study is to evaluate the OHRQoL and its impact among subjects with concurrent PsA and PD. MATERIAL AND METHODS The present study was a comparative, cross-sectional investigation. A total of 200 participants were categorized into four groups- PD-PsA (n = 50), PsA (n = 50), PD (n = 50), and healthy controls (n = 50). Demographic data and periodontal parameters-plaque index, sites with gingival bleeding, probing pocket depth, gingival recession, and clinical attachment level were recorded for all the four groups. Number of mobile teeth due to periodontitis was recorded for the PSA-PD and PD groups. OHIP-14 questionnaire was administered to all the four groups. Collected data was then subjected to statistical analysis. RESULTS The severity of OHIP-14 summary scores was highest in the PsA-PD group (18.06 ± 11.22) followed by the PD group (17.02 ± 9.99) and lowest in the healthy group (6.32 ± 5.59) (p < .0001). The scores of all the domains- oral pain, oral function, orofacial appearance and psychological impact were highest among the PsA-PD group followed by the PD group (p < .0001). The combined interaction of PsA and PD on the OHRQoL was statistically significant (F = 6.33, p = .012). Results of the multiple linear regression analysis indicated that there was a moderate collective significant effect between age, past dental visit, frequency of daily tooth brushing, use of other oral hygiene aids, and OHIP-14 (F(3,196) = 13.08, p < .001, R2 = 0.17, adjusted R2 = 0.15). CONCLUSION The negative impact on OHRQoL was highest in the patients with concurrent presence of PD with PsA followed by those with PD alone. While the summary scores and dimensional scores of OHIP-14 were insignificant when patients with PsA-PD and PD alone were compared, these scores were significantly higher in patients with PsA-PD than patients with PsA alone.
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- Supriya Mishra
- Department of Periodontics, Government Dental College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Department of Periodontics, Rama Dental College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Periodontics, Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Center, Anjora, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Center, Anjora, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India
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Kumar K, Subramaniam P, Prakash AJ. HAART medication and oral health status in children and adolescent HIV infected: A case control study. Spec Care Dentist 2024; 44:919-924. [PMID: 37984407 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND The advent of Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy (HAART) does influence the overall oral health care of children. The children undergoing HAART have shown an increase in caries activity owing to sugars in medicines to make them more palatable. AIM The aim of the study was to assess and compare the Oral Health of Children Living with HIV/AIDS (CLHAs) and Adolescents Living with HIV/AIDS (ALHAs) undergoing HAART and those who are HAART-naïve. METHODS This study was carried out at different Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO's) across Kerala, India. The study group consisted of 150 HIV-infected children aged 6-18 years. They were divided into two groups. Group 1 comprised of children prior to onset of HAART and Group 2 included children who had been on HAART for more than 3 years (HAART naïve). The assessment of dental caries status and dental plaque status was done. The observations were tabulated and statistically analyzed. RESULTS On Statistical Analysis, significant difference was noted between the groups with the Group 1(2.26 ± 0.58;p value = .000*) showing higher scores of dental plaque and a significant difference was also observed with respect to dental caries scores with DMFT and dmft scores higher in Group 2(dmft 2.08 ± 2.85; p value = .001* and DMFT 4.10 ± 1.71;p value = .003*). CONCLUSION It was concluded that oral hygiene conditions were poor in children with HIV, with dental plaque scores more in HAART-naïve which may be due to their lesser visits and reinforcements regarding oral hygiene from a dentist and dental caries score more in HAART group, this may be attributed to the hidden sugars present in HAART medications to make it more palatable. Early recognition and management of oral conditions are important to improve the quality of life for these children.
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- Krishna Kumar
- Department of Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, Annoor Dental College and Hospital, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India
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- Head of Department, Department of Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, The Oxford Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, Department of Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, Malabar Dental College and Research Center, Edappal, Kerala, India
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Kaimila B, Yano Y, Mulima G, Chen Y, Kajombo C, Salima A, Khan S, Gopal S, Dawsey SM, Abnet CC. Poor oral health and the risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in Malawi. Int J Cancer 2024; 154:1587-1595. [PMID: 38194606 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.34829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the second most common cancer in Malawi. Risk factors for this cancer in Malawi are poorly understood. Poor oral health has previously been linked to increased ESCC risk in other high-incidence regions, including parts of Eastern and Southern Africa. We assessed the relationship between oral health and ESCC risk in a sex, age and location frequency-matched case-control study based at two hospitals in Lilongwe, Malawi from 2017 to 2020. Trained interviewers used a structured questionnaire and direct observation to collect data on demographics; behaviors; oral hygiene habits; the sum of decayed, missing or filled teeth (DMFT score); oral mucosa status; lip depigmentation and dental fluorosis via a visual scale. Logistic regression was used to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI), adjusted for known and suspected ESCC risk factors. During the study period, 300 cases and 300 controls were enrolled. Subjects in the highest tertile of DMFT score (≥7) had an increased risk of ESCC with an adjusted OR of 1.96 (95% CI: 1.16-3.36) compared to those with a DMFT score of 0. Severe dental fluorosis was associated with a statistically nonsignificant increased risk of ESCC (adjusted OR = 2.24, 95% CI: 0.97-5.49) compared to individuals with no fluorosis. Associations with oral mucosa status, lip depigmentation and toothbrushing method and frequency were mostly null or uncertain. Poor oral health, indicated by a higher DMFT score, was associated with increased ESCC risk in Malawi. Dental fluorosis is another possible risk factor in this population, but further evaluation is necessary to clarify any effects of fluorosis on ESCC risk.
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- Bongani Kaimila
- University of North Carolina Project-Malawi, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- University of North Carolina Project-Malawi, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- University of North Carolina Project-Malawi, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- Center for Global Health, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, Maryland, USA
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Leung WK. Oral health through primary healthcare in a developed economy dominated by private dental practitioners: A leap forward in Hong Kong? J Dent 2024; 144:104933. [PMID: 38461885 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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After two and a half decades of preparation, and prompted by advocacy from the World Health Organization in 2014, the Health Bureau of Hong Kong recently implemented the city's primary healthcare blueprint. Integrated within it is an approach to primary oral healthcare. This review provides a brief background and discusses the development of primary oral healthcare in Hong Kong - a developed economy in Asia dominated by private dental services.
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- Wai Keung Leung
- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, 34 Hospital Road, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Dixon J, Tubert-Jeannin S, Davies J, van Harten M, Roger-Leroi V, Vital S, Paganelli C, Akota I, Manzanares-Cespedes MC, Murphy D, Gerber G, Quinn B, Field J. O-Health-Edu: A viewpoint into the current state of oral health professional education in Europe: Part 2: Curriculum structure, facilities, staffing and quality assurance. Eur J Dent Educ 2024; 28:607-620. [PMID: 38258340 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Oral health professional (OHP) education is likely to vary across Europe in accordance with an EU directive that is open to broad interpretation. It is not clear how OHP curricula are structured or delivered across Europe. The objectives of Part 2 of this paper series are: (i) to provide an overview of common practices in curriculum structure, the availability of facilities, staffing (faculty) and quality assurance processes and (ii) to consider how the existing programme structures align to stakeholder guidance documents. METHODS A total of 27 questions from a 91-item questionnaire were used for this manuscript. The questionnaire was developed following the Delphi method to establish consensus from a group of experts. Members of the research team and colleagues from other countries in Europe completed a multi-step piloting process. An online data hub was created to allow the respondents to be data controllers and respond to the questionnaire. ADEE member schools (n = 144) were invited to provide data. RESULTS Totally, 71 institutions from 25 European countries provided data between June 2021 and April 2023, which represents a response rate of 49.3% of ADEE members. Data on curriculum approaches, teaching methods, integration of topics of interest, clinical education, staff-student ratios, access to facilities and new technologies, teaching staff (faculty) and quality assurance processes are presented for Primary Dental Degree Programmes. CONCLUSION To the best of our knowledge, this series of papers are the first attempts to provide a comprehensive overview of OHP education in Europe. Results showed that the majority of European dental programmes are engaged in providing innovative and scientifically grounded education in order to develop quality future OHPs. Nevertheless, significant variability in the delivery of clinical education across the European OHP schools was notable in this dataset. A comprehensive view of the state of OHP education in Europe is not yet available but the O-Health-Edu data hub provides a means for all education providers in Europe to contribute data to reach this goal. It is anticipated that the data hub will be updated and built upon over time to continually establish a clearer picture of the state of OHP education in Europe.
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- Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Association for Dental Education in Europe, Dublin, Ireland
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- Association for Dental Education in Europe, Dublin, Ireland
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- Association for Dental Education in Europe, Dublin, Ireland
- University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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Atif M, Tewari N, Saji S, Srivastav S, Rahul M. Effectiveness of various methods of educating children and adolescents for the maintenance of oral health: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Int J Paediatr Dent 2024; 34:229-245. [PMID: 37840214 DOI: 10.1111/ipd.13125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND School-based oral health education has emerged as one of the most effective methods to instill a positive attitude toward oral health in children. AIM This systematic review (SR) aimed to assess the effectiveness of different methods of oral health education in children and adolescents. DESIGN Systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, LILACS, Scopus, and EMBASE on January 29, 2023. Review included only randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and their risk of bias (ROB) was assessed by Cochrane RoB-2. Data were extracted and analyzed by expert group. The GRADE approach was used to assess the quality of evidence for each outcome. Every step was conducted in duplicate, and disagreements were resolved by consulting the third reviewer. RESULTS The SR included 10 RCTs with majority showing a high ROB. They included 12 methods with the commonest being the use of leaflets/flash cards. Most interventions were effective in improving oral hygiene, gingival health, and knowledge except conventional teaching methods, lecture by using PowerPoint by dentists, and e-learning interventions. The grade of evidence in the majority of outcomes was found to be low or very low. CONCLUSION Interventions using the interactive methods such as games, motivational-experiential learning, and audiovisual methods were found to be more effective than controls and other interventions. Variabilities in study methods and outcome variables must be addressed in the future.
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- Mohammad Atif
- Division of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
- Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Section of Orthodontics, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Division of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Genç FZ, Uslu A. The relationship and affecting factors between oral health and frailty in the older people: A cross-sectional study. Public Health Nurs 2024; 41:438-445. [PMID: 38450845 DOI: 10.1111/phn.13300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the connection between oral health and frailty in older people and to determine the affecting factors. DESIGN The research was a community-based cross-sectional study. SAMPLE A Family Health Center conducted a study on 321 older people. MEASUREMENTS Data were collected face-to-face using the Personal Information Form, Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index, and Edmonton Frailty Scale. Factors affecting oral health and frailty were examined using the MANOVA test and the relationship between them was examined using Pearson's correlation test. RESULTS It was determined that 52.6% of the participants had poor oral health and 56.1% had different levels of frailty. Education was effective on the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index scale score. The presence of chronic disease, frequency of tooth/denture brushing, age, education, and sex were effective on the Edmonton Frailty Scale. When the partial eta square values were examined, it was determined that the variable that had the highest impact on the GOHAI and EFS scale scores was educational status. It was determined that there was a significant negative relationship between participants' oral health and frailty scores (r = -0.539, p < .001). CONCLUSIONS It was determined that more than half of the older individuals included in the study had poor subjective oral health and varying levels of frailty. The influencing factors were determined through multivariate advanced analysis. This relationship and affecting factors are important in providing appropriate early detection and care to older people.
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- Fatma Zehra Genç
- Department of Public Health Nursing, Offıce of Publications Coordination, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Harran University, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
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Bomfim RA, Della Bona A, Cury JA, Celeste RK. Brazilian primary dental care in a universal health system: Challenges for training and practice. J Dent 2024; 144:104932. [PMID: 38499281 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To report the challenges for training and practice for the Brazilian primary dental care in a universal health system. METHODS Health, education and protection rights against poverty are guaranteed by the 1988 Brazilian Constitution and public health in Brazil is provided by the Unified Health System (SUS), one of the largest public health systems in the world. According to SUS, every Brazilian citizen has the right to free primary oral health care as secondary and tertiary care, offering a unique opportunity to integrate oral care within general health care. RESULTS The Brazilian undergraduate Dental curriculum was updated in 2021 aiming to graduate general practitioners with a major in comprehensive health care in primary health care, integrated with public and general health. This curriculum update requires at least 20% of the academic hours to be exercised outside the university walls (extramural or community work), preferably within the SUS. CONCLUSIONS Considering the World Health Organization (WHO) agenda, Brazil needs to advance the innovative oral health workforce, the integration of oral health into primary care, the population access to essential dental medicines and optimal fluorides for caries control. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE It is necessary political action and the engagement of multiple stakeholders, mainly from the health and education sectors, to improve primary health care.
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- Rafael Aiello Bomfim
- School of Dentistry, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.
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- Department of Preventive and Social Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Trumble BC, Schwartz M, Ozga AT, Schwartz GT, Stojanowski CM, Jenkins CL, Kraft TS, Garcia AR, Cummings DK, Hooper PL, Eid Rodriguez D, Buetow K, Beheim B, Irimia A, Thomas GS, Thompson RC, Gatz M, Stieglitz J, Finch CE, Gurven M, Kaplan H. Poor Oral Health Is Associated With Inflammation, Aortic Valve Calcification, and Brain Volume Among Forager-Farmers. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2024; 79:glae013. [PMID: 38291985 PMCID: PMC11044433 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glae013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Poor oral health is associated with cardiovascular disease and dementia. Potential pathways include sepsis from oral bacteria, systemic inflammation, and nutritional deficiencies. However, in post-industrialized populations, links between oral health and chronic disease may be confounded because the lower socioeconomic exposome (poor diet, pollution, and low physical activity) often entails insufficient dental care. We assessed tooth loss, caries, and damaged teeth, in relation to cardiovascular and brain aging among the Tsimane, a subsistence population living a relatively traditional forager-horticulturalist lifestyle with poor dental health, but minimal cardiovascular disease and dementia. Dental health was assessed by a physician in 739 participants aged 40-92 years with cardiac and brain health measured by chest computed tomography (CT; n = 728) and brain CT (n = 605). A subset of 356 individuals aged 60+ were also assessed for dementia and mild cognitive impairment (n = 33 impaired). Tooth loss was highly prevalent, with 2.2 teeth lost per decade and a 2-fold greater loss in women. The number of teeth with exposed pulp was associated with higher inflammation, as measured by cytokine levels and white blood cell counts, and lower body mass index. Coronary artery calcium and thoracic aortic calcium were not associated with tooth loss or damaged teeth. However, aortic valve calcification and brain tissue loss were higher in those who had more teeth with exposed pulp. Overall, these results suggest that dental health is associated with indicators of chronic diseases in the absence of typical confounds, even in a population with low cardiovascular and dementia risk factors.
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- Benjamin C Trumble
- School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Center for Evolution and Medicine, Institute of Human Origins, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
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- School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Center for Evolution and Medicine, Institute of Human Origins, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
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- School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Center for Evolution and Medicine, Institute of Human Origins, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
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- School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Center for Evolution and Medicine, Institute of Human Origins, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Anthropology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Center for Evolution and Medicine, Institute of Human Origins, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
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- Economic Science Institute, Chapman University, Orange, California, USA
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- Economic Science Institute, Chapman University, Orange, California, USA
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- School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Center for Evolution and Medicine, Institute of Human Origins, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Human Behavior, Ecology and Culture, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Leipzig, Germany
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- Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Heart & Vascular Institute, MemorialCare Health System, Fountain Valley, CA and University of California Irvine, Orange, California, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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- Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Insititue for Advanced Study, Toulouse School of Economics, Toulouse, France
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- Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Integrative Anthropological Sciences, University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, USA
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- Economic Science Institute, Chapman University, Orange, California, USA
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Gilani M, Anthonappa R. Head lice-induced anemia in a child and implications for oral health: Case report. Spec Care Dentist 2024; 44:761-767. [PMID: 37843406 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Pediculosis capitis, colloquially referred to as head lice, engenders adverse social and economic consequences among children. While generally not considered a health hazard, chronic and severe head lice infestations have been linked to secondary iron-deficiency anemia. This case report documents a 7-year-old girl who presented for dental treatment with a history of social isolation and poor school attendance. Upon examination, the patient was found to have head lice and scabies infestations, resulting in secondary iron-deficiency anemia. The patient could return to full-time education after successful treatment for the head lice infestation administered by the dental team. This case underscores the need for treatment guidelines to manage children with diagnosed or suspected cases of head lice from a dental perspective. In instances of severe infestation, referral to a medical professional may be necessary for further management. This report highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing head lice infestations and its implications on dental management.
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- Maleeha Gilani
- Dental School, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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- Dental School, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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Arruda CV, Guilardi IJ, Pavan LMC, Greggianin BF. Oral health-related quality of life and periodontal status according to smoking status. Int J Dent Hyg 2024; 22:368-375. [PMID: 37602563 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Studies evaluating smoking and periodontal status show controversial results regarding the impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQol). The aim was to evaluate the association between OHRQol and periodontal status in patients according to their smoking habit. METHODS Cross-sectional study with a total of 100 patients (31.44 ± 8.50 years, 55% females) answered the short version of Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) and underwent a periodontal examination. Associations between periodontal status and total mean OHIP-14 scores related with smoking habit were analysed with Kruskal-Wallis test. RESULTS Mean percentage of sites with Bleeding on Probing (BOP), Clinical Attachment Loss (CAL) and Number of Teeth were significantly different between current smokers (n = 53) and never (n = 40) or former smokers (n = 7; p < 0.05). There was no significant difference for Periodontal Probing Depth (PPD) in relation to smoking status. A total mean OHIP-14 score of 13.07 was observed for the entire sample. The corresponding total mean OHIP-14 scores, for current smokers, never smokers and former smokers, were 15, 10 and 13 (p = 0.280), respectively. The domains social disability and handicap of the OHIP-14 were worse in current smokers (p = 0.028 and p = 0.026, respectively). CONCLUSION Current smoking was associated with a negative influence on OHRQoL in the domain of social disability and handicap. In addition, smokers have worse periodontal status, related to less BOP, greater CAL and fewer teeth than never and former smokers.
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- Camilla Vieira Arruda
- Department of Dentistry, University Center of the Federal District, Brasilia, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, University Center of the Federal District, Brasilia, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil
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Goswami M, Bhatara S, Bhatara M, Singh SR. Parental perspectives on oral health-related quality of life in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review. Spec Care Dentist 2024; 44:700-718. [PMID: 38156791 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face unique challenges related to oral health, which can negatively impact their day-to-day lives, significantly compromising their overall quality of life. Primary caregivers of children with ASD have a critical role in delivering and seeking oral health care. Hence, it is vital to study their perspective towards their children's oral health and its impact on their quality of life. AIM To explore the parental perception of oral health-related quality of life in children with autism. METHODS A systematic electronic and manual search was conducted in Medline (via PubMed), Embase, Google Scholar, Scopus, and LILACS of articles published from January 2003 to May 2023 using appropriate MeSH terms, keywords, and other terms. A four-phase study selection process was followed according to PRISMA guidelines, and data extraction and synthesis were performed using an extraction form. The selected studies were critically appraised using the QATSDD and Crombie's assessment tool. The inter-reviewer agreement was assessed using the kappa with a linear weighting coefficient. RESULTS Out of the 885 results, 15 studies were included in the review after the two selection phases, and the study characteristics were summarized in tabular form. Study quality varied considerably, and out of a total possible QATSDD score of 42, scores for the individual studies ranged from 14 to 40. The risk of bias for the seven criteria was found to be low. CONCLUSION The parental perception of the OHRQoL in children with ASD is poor, and the most significant perceived impact is on the child's functional and social well-being aspects. Parental-Caregiver Perception Questionnaire was the most commonly used. The most frequent symptoms include bad breath, food lodgment, mouth breathing and night grinding. The familial impact and influence on the OHRQoL of siblings were also studied.
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- Mousumi Goswami
- Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, ITS Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, ITS Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- College of Liberal Arts (Department of Psychology), Wenzhou-Kean University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, ICare Eye Hospital and Post Graduate Institute, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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OBJECTIVE To assess the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and their effects on quality of life (QoL) of dental patients. METHODS A survey consisting of two validated questionnaires was distributed to dental patients registered at the University of Malaya Faculty of Dentistry. The Fonseca Anamnestic Index (FAI) evaluates the prevalence and severity of TMD, while the Oral Health Impact Profile - Temporomandibular Disorder (OHIP-TMD) appraises the effects of TMD on oral health-related QoL. RESULTS Out of 342 patients (aged 16 to 50 years, 45% male and 55% female) enrolled in the survey, 50.9% had varying degrees of TMD. All 7 domains of OHIP-TMD showed a statistically significant correlation with TMD severity. CONCLUSION TMD seems to be prevalent among Malaysian dental patients. Not only does TMD affect the QoL of an individual, but the more severe the degree of reported symptoms, the poorer their perceived oral health QoL.
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- Aufa Dahlia Bahar
- Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Wong LB, Yap AU, Sim YF, Allen PF. The oral and systemic health impact profile for periodontal disease (OSHIP-Perio)-Part 1: development and validation. Int J Dent Hyg 2024; 22:349-359. [PMID: 38234073 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to develop and validate the Oral and Systemic Health Impact Profile for Periodontal Disease (OSHIP-Perio), a disease-specific instrument for assessing the impact of periodontal disease on both general and oral health-related quality of life. METHODS A pool of 58 items, developed from the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-49) and data generated through semi-structured patient interviews, was tested on 80 case subjects with periodontal disease and 80 control subjects. The dimensionality of the preliminary measure was evaluated using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Rasch analysis was then performed on the primary dimension using the Winsteps software (Version 5.1.4.0) to render the final items for the OSHIP-Perio. The reliability and validity of the final OSHIP-Perio were subsequently determined. RESULTS Using an EFA factor loading >0.50, the primary dimension comprised 18 items. Using Rasch analysis, four items were subsequently excluded. The final OSHIP-Perio with 14 items showed excellent test-retest reliability (overall intraclass correlation coefficient index = 0.99) and internal consistency (overall Cronbach's alpha coefficient = 0.96). It also exhibited good discriminant validity when case and control groups were compared (p < 0.001). It showed very strong correlations (rho coefficients >0.90) with the OHIP-5, OHIP-14 and OHIP-49, exhibiting good concurrent validity. It demonstrated a moderate correlation (rho coefficient = 0.60) with the global health rating, exhibiting a moderate convergent validity. CONCLUSIONS The 14-item OSHIP-Perio exhibited good psychometric properties comparable to the OHIP-5, OHIP-14 and OHIP-49 for evaluating the impact of periodontal disease on quality of life.
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- Li Beng Wong
- Department of Dentistry, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Dentistry, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Duke-NUS Medical School and National Dental Research Institute Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Natapov L, Berg-Warman A, Schiffman IK, Zusman SP. Uptake of dental hygienist services by the Israeli 65+ age group. Int J Dent Hyg 2024; 22:306-312. [PMID: 38409668 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To learn about the use patterns of dental hygienist services, by the 65+ age group in Israel and to identify the main barriers facing different population groups. METHODS Telephone interviews with a representative sample of 512 older adults aged 65 and over were conducted from February to April 2020. RESULTS About 50% of the older adults aged 65 and over visited a dentist (2.9 visits on average) and 35% visited a dental hygienist in the year preceding the interviews. 17% reported never visiting a dentist and 45% never received care from a dental hygienist. Dental care use rates are lower in the outlying areas of the country, among non-Jews and among those who find it difficult to cover monthly household expenses. Those who regularly visit a dental hygienist maintain a preventive oral health routine, including tooth brushing and visits to the dentist for periodic preventive check-ups. They are aware of the harmful effects of eating sweets in between meals. Most of the older adults aged 65 and over are unaware of the reform under which hygienist' care was included in the basket of services provided by health plans. CONCLUSIONS There is underutilization of dental hygienist services and lack of awareness of proper oral health behaviour in the lower socioeconomic group. As less than 50% of older adults are aware of the legal rights for dental care, there is a need to raise awareness of the reform and the services provided under it.
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- Lena Natapov
- The Ministry of Health, Division of Dental Health, Jerusalem, Israel
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Cheng BH, Ho PS, Hsu CC, Chen FL, Chen MA, Kabasawa Y, Huang HL. Effectiveness of the lay health advisor program on oral function and quality of life in aboriginal older adults: A randomized controlled trial. J Oral Rehabil 2024; 51:840-850. [PMID: 38186265 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Aboriginal older adults residing in remote areas have poor oral function due to inadequate access to healthcare services. Lay health advisor (LHA) strategies can fill capacity shortages of healthcare professionals in rural communities and increase population acceptance of health care or healthy behaviours. OBJECTIVE(S) To evaluate the effectiveness the LHA program on oral function and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among older adults in aboriginal community. METHODS Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group (EG; n = 122) and a control group (CG; n = 118). All participants performed oral exercises, and the EG received additional one-on-one 30-min lessons by an LHA over 4 weeks. Data were collected through face-to-face interview and oral examination. The generalized estimating equation model was used to analyse changes in outcomes over time. RESULTS The EG exhibited significantly greater improvement in swallowing (β = .63) at the 6-month follow-up and in masticatory performance (β = .52) and pronunciation of the syllable/pa/ (β = 2.65) at the 2-week follow-up than the CG did. The EG had a significantly lower plaque control record (β = -.14) and plaque index (β = -.30) at the 3-month follow-up than the CG did. Moreover, the OHRQoL was significantly increased at 6-months follow-up in the EG (p = .010). CONCLUSION The LHA program had positive effects on chewing, swallowing and plaque control in aboriginal older adults. LHA group also experienced positive long-term effect on OHRQoL after intervention.
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- Bo-Han Cheng
- Department of Oral Hygiene, College of Jenteh Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management, Miaoli County, Taiwan
- Department of Oral Hygiene, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Oral Hygiene, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Population Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli County, Taiwan
- Center for Geriatrics and Welfare Research, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli County, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Oral Care for Systemic Health Support, Faculty of Dentistry, School of Oral Health Care Sciences, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Oral Hygiene, College of Jenteh Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management, Miaoli County, Taiwan
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Khan AJ, Ahmad MS, Sabri BAM. The implications of oral health education interventions in providing oral hygiene care for individuals with visual impairment: A systematic review. Spec Care Dentist 2024; 44:659-675. [PMID: 37964052 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Individuals with visual impairment (VI) are doubly disadvantaged by their lack of vision and poor oral hygiene (OH). Implementing oral health education (OHE) interventions should be set as goals to improve OH status and prevent oral diseases. However, few studies have examined the specific teaching method of OH skills. This study aimed to identify the most influential OHE interventions enabling individuals with VI worldwide, especially those in countries where VI is most frequent, to maintain OH and improve knowledge and practices. METHODS An extensive literature review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis method. This study systematically searched electronic databases (PubMed via Medline, Cochrane, Embase, and Google Scholar) using expert-validated keywords, complemented by manual searches, to identify relevant articles published between April 1, 2012, and September 30, 2022. RESULT PICOS criteria were formulated for study inclusion. The bibliographical search identified 1485 articles, which were subsequently filtered. Two researchers separately screened the articles for eligibility and to reduce the risk of bias in the included studies. Finally, the most pertinent 21 articles were scrutinized for data synthesis. CONCLUSION Most studies identified combination methods, including customized educational demonstrations, as the best at improving OH status, knowledge, and practices. However, long-term, rigorously designed, and effective patient-centered communication trials, including those on innovative methods, are still needed for individuals with VI.
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- Afsary Jahan Khan
- Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia
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- Dental Public Health Specialist, Centre of Population Oral Health and Clinical Prevention, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia
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Bhadauria US, Purohit B, Nilima N, Priya H. Oral health in individuals with bleeding disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Haemophilia 2024; 30:658-670. [PMID: 38629184 DOI: 10.1111/hae.15009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND Individuals with bleeding disorders have been reported to have a number of oral health issues due to varying conditions. A comprehensive evaluation of the different oral health conditions has not been carried out in the past. This systematic review and meta-analysis was carried out to collate and critically analyse existing research, and provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on oral health. METHODS A comprehensive search was conducted in electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus and Embase, in October 2023. No restriction on time frame or language was applied. The risk of bias for cross-sectional studies was assessed using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) tool, and case control studies were assessed using the New Castle Ottawa Scale (NOS). RESULTS Twenty-two articles were included in the final analysis with a total sample size of 2422 subjects. Of the 22 articles assessed, nine quantitative assessments were included in the Meta analysis. Pooled data analysis was carried out. A total of 13 studies reported medium risk whereas the remaining nine studies showed low risk of bias. The weighted mean DMFT scores in individuals with bleeding disorders were found to be 2.43 [0.62. 4.24], mean dmft was 2.79 [1.05, 4.53] and mean OHI-S was reported to be 1.79 [1.00, 2.57], respectively. CONCLUSION The findings emphasize that these individuals have fair oral hygiene and lower dmft/DMFT scores. Oral bleeding emerged as an important oral health component to be cautiously dealt with particularly during the stages of exfoliation/shedding.
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- Division of Public Health Dentistry, CDER, -AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Public Health Dentistry, CDER, -AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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Enhancing the wellbeing of the UK oral healthcare workforce. Br Dent J 2024; 236:672. [PMID: 38730147 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-024-7423-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Chu KY, Wright FAC, Naganathan V, Stanaway F, Tran J, Cockrell D. Provision of domiciliary dental service to residential aged care facilities: A 3-year descriptive summary. Spec Care Dentist 2024; 44:787-796. [PMID: 37550797 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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AIM This cross-sectional descriptive study described the oral health status and types of domiciliary dental treatment received by residents living in residential care after an oral health assessment (OHAT). METHODS Twenty-one facilities were recruited where consenting participants received OHAT followed by a referral for further domiciliary dental treatments. Data were captured and stored as Reach-OHT database where 2017-2019 data were analyzed. RESULT Overall, 88% of residents consented. 69.1% were referred for treatment after completion of OHAT. More than half had one or more caries; 40% showed sign of periodontal disease; a higher proportion of dentate participants had an unsatisfactory level of oral cleanliness. Of those received domiciliary dental treatment, diagnostic and preventive service was the combination most frequently provided. These comprised an average of 71.9% of total treatment provided across the 3-year period. CONCLUSION This study contributes to the understanding and knowledge around the provision of domiciliary dental services in residential care. A large number of older people in residential care can be assessed and treated through a domiciliary service pathway. As the vast majority of services provided were diagnostic, preventive, and restorative care, the feasibility of utilizing the skillset of the entire dental team should be explored.
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- Kuang-Yin Chu
- Centre for Education and Research on Ageing, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, Concord, Australia
- Concord Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Education and Research on Ageing, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, Concord, Australia
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- Centre for Education and Research on Ageing, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, Concord, Australia
- Concord Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Education and Research on Ageing, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, Concord, Australia
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- Centre for Education and Research on Ageing, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, Concord, Australia
- Concord Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Kalf-Scholte SM, van Zoonen R, Sijperda-Abdul D, Algra H, Valkenburg C. Factors influencing the oral health behaviour of Dutch adolescents with mild to borderline intellectual disabilities living in residential care: A qualitative study. J Appl Res Intellect Disabil 2024; 37:e13220. [PMID: 38491919 DOI: 10.1111/jar.13220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Toothbrushing, limiting intake frequency, and scheduled visits to an oral healthcare professional (OHP) are key for good oral health. We aimed to explore factors influencing these oral health behaviours in Dutch adolescents with mild to borderline intellectual disabilities (MBID) in residential care. METHOD Using a qualitative, descriptive approach, we conducted focus groups and interviews with 12 adolescents, 9 counsellors, and 6 OHPs. Thematic analysis mapped factors influencing adolescents' knowledge, attitude, planning, and execution of oral health behaviours to oral care stakeholders. RESULTS Of nine identified influencing factors, three were pivotal: Structure (influencing toothbrushing and intake frequency), Anxiety (impeding dental visits), and Support (provided by counsellors). CONCLUSIONS Counsellors should provide structured daily guidance on oral hygiene and diet for adolescents with MBID, while respecting the adolescents' autonomy. As intermediaries between adolescents and OHPs, counsellors are key in reducing dental anxiety. Counsellors need clear oral health policies within care facilities to address competing priorities.
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- Sonja M Kalf-Scholte
- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Stichting Bijzondere Tandheelkunde, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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