Dental Health Status Research Articles

Evaluation of Parents' Perceptions of the Dental and Oral Health in Children with Disability in the Bandung City.

Children with disability have a risk of poor dental health because of their mental and physical limitations. They depend on caregivers in their daily life Parents have an important role in maintaining children's dental health. Parents attitudes can be influenced by parents' perceptions of children's dental health. This study explored parental perceptions regarding the dental and oral health of children with special needs in Bandung City. This study utilized a descriptive observational research using a cross-sectional survey. The subjects in this study were 239 parents who had children aged 0-18 years who were taken from 9 special schools. The variables of this study were parents' perceptions and the dental and oral health status of children with disability. Primary data were obtained through a validated questionnaire. Parents' perceptions of the dental and oral health of children with disability consists of 84.94% good enough perceptions, 12.13% good perceptions, and 2.93% bad perceptions. Most parents have a fairly good perception of the dental and oral health of children with special needs.

Evaluation of the Influence of Consanguinity and the Role of IFN-γ in Autistic Children, as well as Disease Severity and Oral Health Status

Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting children, characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behavior. Consanguineous marriages increase the likelihood of discovering recessive conditions and promoting gene expression, leading to autosomal recessive disorders. Immunity also plays a vital role in autism development, with changes in pro-inflammatory cytokine concentrations or synthesis indicative of aberrant cellular immunity. This research aims to determine the effects of consanguinity on autism, measure interferon-gamma salivary levels, and examine the relationship between autistic subjects’ dental health condition and caries occurrence. Materials and Methods: Forty autistic children were divided into mild, moderate, and severe categories according to their symptoms and social impairments. The oral investigation involved calculating decayed, missing, and filled teeth and simplified oral hygiene indices. Salivary samples were collected via the drooling technique, and salivary interferon-gamma levels were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: Consanguineous marriage was significant in the patient group, and salivary interferon-gamma levels were considerably elevated. A higher occurrence of dental caries was detected in autistic individuals. As disease severity increases, dental caries and oral health conditions also worsen. Conclusion: Consanguinity increases the incidence of autism due to the likelihood of recessively inherited congenital abnormalities. Autism has higher levels of interferon-gamma, which play a role in the condition’s pathophysiology. Additionally, inadequate oral health was noticed in autistic children.

Dental caries as a health risk for visual acuity in relation to salivary transforming growth factor beta-1 among students aged 8-10 years: A cross-sectional study.

Dental caries and an impairment in visual acuity (VA) may both be caused by a variety of risk factors. Various conditions of the eye can appear as a consequence of overall inflammation and active dental caries. The present study aims to assess dental caries and salivary status by measuring the transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-β1) and flow rate between visually impaired students compared with students with normal vision. Research was performed employing a cross-sectional comparative study design conducted among representative 653 students aged 8-10 years at primary schools in Al-Diwaniyah governorate using the Snellen E chart for measuring VA status. Partitioning the students according to the degree of VA into normal students with normal VA of 6/9 or better and students with visual impairment of 6/12 or worse was done. Sub-sample of 180 students was recruited randomly from both groups, age and gender-matched participants for salivary analysis, and dental caries assessment measured by decay, missed, filled index, according to the World Health Organization in 2013. Out of 653 students, only 70 students suffer from a decrease in VA. Dental caries was more prevalent in those who had a decrease in VA compared with normal groups. For primary teeth decay, missed, filled teeth index (DMFT/dmft), the result was not significant but highly significant for DMFT/dmft. A significant decrease in salivary flow rate and increased salivary TGF-β1 level among visually impaired students was found. According to the current research, the study population that has impaired VA, dental health status has greatly deteriorated.

Celiac Disease-Related Enamel Defects: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review aims to elucidate the intricate correlation between celiac disease (CD) and dental enamel defects (DED), exploring pathophysiological mechanisms, oral health implications, and a dentist's role in early diagnosis. Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search from 1 January 2013 to 1 January 2024 across PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science identified 153 publications. After exclusions, 18 studies met the inclusion criteria for qualitative analysis. Inclusion criteria involved study types (RCTs, RCCTs, case series), human participants, English language, and full-text available. The search yielded 153 publications, with 18 studies meeting the inclusion criteria for qualitative analysis. Notable findings include a high prevalence of DED in CD patients, ranging from 50 to 94.1%. Symmetrical and chronological defects, according to Aine's classification, were predominant, and significant associations were observed between CD severity and enamel defect extent. The early recognition of oral lesions, particularly through Aine's classification, may signal potential CD even in the absence of gastrointestinal symptoms. Correlations between CD and dental health conditions like molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) emphasize the dentist's crucial role in early diagnosis. Collaboration between dentists and gastroenterologists is essential for effective monitoring and management. This review consolidates current knowledge, laying the groundwork for future research and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration for improved CD-related oral health outcomes. Further large-scale prospective research is recommended to deepen our understanding of these issues.

Dental health status of the medieval silver-mining community from Kutná Hora (Czech Republic, 13th–16th c.): Impact of socioeconomic changes and mortality crises

ObjectiveThe aim of the study was to evaluate the pathological conditions in teeth from skeletal remains found in the medieval burial ground at Kutná Hora (13th–16th centuries, Czech Republic). We focused on the effect on dental health of socioeconomic changes associated with the boom in silver mining at the site. DesignIn this study, dental caries and antemortem tooth loss were recorded for 469 sexed adults (10,558 permanent teeth). Pathologies were analysed and presented by teeth and alveoli, and the differences between their frequencies were tested in sex-, age-, and burial context-separated groups (mass vs. individual graves). ResultsThe oral conditions were characterised by a low frequency of caries and moderate frequency of antemortem tooth loss (AMTL). For caries, males and females showed the same frequencies while AMTL comparisons indicated a higher rate in females. Most differences emerged between age-separated and burial context-separated groups. The age progression of the pathologies was confirmed for both caries and AMTL. Skeletons from mass burials had higher caries and AMTL frequencies than those buried in individual graves. ConclusionsThe dataset exhibited low caries and below average AMTL rates compared to other medieval European skeletal series. We think that life in this mining centre had a positive effect on the dental health of its inhabitants. The relatively poorer dental health of those buried in mass graves reflected either the specific composition of the population in the first half of the 14th century or the lower resilience of these individuals when facing mortality crises.

Self-assessment of dental health status, behaviours and oral health risk factors among adolescents from public schools in Maputo City-Mozambique

Self-assessment of dental health status may have an impact on the oral health behaviour of adolescents which could impact their oral health. Oral health has been linked to various medical health conditions, thus eliminating oral health diseases can improve general health. The present study aimed to assess the association between behaviours and risk factors (oral hygiene habits, sugar intake, urban/rural status) and negative self-perception of dental health status among adolescents attending public schools in Maputo City.Method An analytic cross-sectional study, conducted in three Primary public schools from urban and peri-urban areas in Maputo City selected by convenience due to their geographic location was included. The size of the sample was 236 12-year-olds. Data was collected using a self-completion questionnaire designed by the World Health Organization (WHO). Chi-square tests or Fishers’ Exact tests were used for associations. A simple and multiple logistic regression was used to determine the strength of these associations using backward elimination (p < 0.05). Results: The sample consisted of 221 adolescents, with 114 (51.6%) residing in urban areas and 107 (48.4%) in peri-urban areas. More than half of the participants (111 individuals) reported having a negative perception of their dental health. In the urban location, a higher percentage of participants had a “negative” perception of dental health (57.9%, n = 66), while in the peri-urban location, more participants perceived their dental health as “positive” (57.9%, n = 62). Participants residing in an urban setting were 82% more likely to have a negative perception of dental health (AOR = 1.82 [95% C.I.: 1.05 to 3.14]). Those who had experienced dental pain tended to report a higher proportion of negative dental perception (57.2%, n = 91), with 2.7 times more likely to report a negative perception of dental health (AOR = 2.72 [95% C.I.: 1.46 to 5.08]). The majority (n = 139; 63.2%) claimed to clean their teeth twice a day.Conclusion There was a higher negative perception of dental health in urban areas. The need to strengthen oral health promotion in urban schools is high since schools play such a significant role in oral health promotion.

Self-reported dental pain in Mexican schoolchildren: a national ecological study.

The objective of this study was to quantify the prevalence of and identify the factors associated with dental pain among elementary- and middle-school students in Mexico. An ecological study was carried out with data from the 2008 National School-based Student-Health Survey. Information on dental pain from schoolchildren (aged 5 to 16 years) was collected from public schools across the 32 states of Mexico. In the original study, a questionnaire was used to explore various factors that affect the oral and dental health status of schoolchildren. The outcome variable was the prevalence rate (for dental pain) reported at state level. Various contextual socioeconomic variables were included, in addition to dental caries. Analyses were performed using Stata software. 52.9% of interviewees were girls; 26.9% of male and female schoolchildren in Mexico experienced gum or dental pain during the period analyzed (95% Confidence Interval = 26.02, 27.77%); according to the Spearman correlation results, self-reported dental pain was unrelated (p > 0.05) to the socioeconomic and sociodemographic variables that make up the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the Human Development (HDI), as well as the marginalization and the Gini indices. However, the estimated percentages of self-reported dental pain and caries were positively correlated in the elementary- (r = 0.8958, p < 0.0001), middle-school (r = 0.8958, p < 0.0001) and total populations (r = 0.8542, p < 0.0001). Prevalence of self-reported dental pain was 28%, or about one in three, of the Mexican children and adolescents in the study sample. The state-level sociodemographic and socioeconomic risk indicators were not associated with the prevalence of dental pain. Self-reported caries was positively correlated with self-reported dental pain.

Evaluation of the Success of Dental Health Counseling for Students of Elementary School No. 44 Sungai Lareh Lubuk Minturun

Introduction. The World Health Organization (2014) states that globally, there are 2 billion individuals suffering from caries in permanent teeth and 514 million children suffering from caries in primary teeth. Basic Health Research (2018) states that the prevalence of caries in Indonesia is more than 80%. Furthermore, the initial examination of the state of dental health in students of SDN No.44 Lubuk Minturun showed unsatisfactory numbers, so it is necessary to make preventive efforts from an early age to improve the dental health status of the students. Objective. The purpose of this paper is to determine changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behavior to maintain oral hygiene after dental health counseling for elementary school students 44 in Lubuk Minturun, West Sumatra. Methods. Data from 105 students regarding knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of maintaining dental health before and after counseling were obtained from questionnaires filled out by students. The sampling technique of this study was total sampling, while the inclusion criteria of the subjects were students aged 9-12 years, filling out the questionnaire completely and being cooperative. The descriptive-analytic study was conducted with the Wilcoxon sign rank. Results. There was a significant difference in the change of knowledge, attitude, and behavior in children of SDN 44 Lubuk Minturun (p&lt;0.005) with the Wilcoxon test. Conclusion. Promotive activities of dental health counseling can improve knowledge, attitudes, and behavior in maintaining dental health

Sociodemographic and oral profile of people with disabilities at the clinic of the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Lisbon

Objectives: Analyze the flow of appointments at the Dental Hygiene Clinic for People with Disabilities at FMDUL, characterize their clients, and relate their dental health status with their main disability, level of dependency, difficulties in oral hygiene, and frequency of appointments. Methods: This observational, analytical, cross-sectional study included a sample of 555 patients who attended the Dental Hygiene Clinic for People with Disabilities at FMDUL between 2015 and 2019. The decayed missing and filled teeth (DMFT) index, bleeding index, and debris index were collected from clinical records. Statistical analysis included the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests with a significance level of 5%. Results: During the study period, 3120 appointments were carried out. The DMFT index was 9.51(±7.49) and was higher in individuals with intellectual disabilities (p&lt;0.001), in independent/autonomous individuals (p&lt;0.001), and in those who attended the clinic for a longer time (p&lt;0.001). Gingival bleeding was lower in autonomous individuals (p=0.013). More regular users had less bleeding and bacterial plaque, although without significant differences. The values of decayed teeth (p=0.02), bleeding (p&lt;0.001), and bacterial plaque (p=0.004) were higher in uncooperative individuals. Conclusions: The dental health indicators of individuals who attend the dental hygiene clinic are positive and are influenced by dependency on activities of daily living, autonomy in oral hygiene, and cooperation in the appointments.

Dental health status assessment of TNI-AL bintara officers using DMFT index and Chief of Naval Staff Regulation: a descriptive study

ABSTRACTIntroduction: Military personnel belong to a high-risk group for the development of various pathological conditions in the oral cavity. Based on research, the experience of dental caries in the army population of several other countries was relatively high. The purpose of this study was to describe the assessment of the dental health status of Bintara Officer (the NCO) the Indonesian National Military-Naval Force (TNI-AL) using caries experience index. Methods: The descriptive method was used with primary data collection through the caries experience index (DMF-T) examination and assessment of the dental health status of the TNI-AL. A purposive sampling technique with a total of 40 members with inclusion criteria, ranked Bintara Officer, 10 years of service, male or female, was used. Exclusion criteria were those serving outside the city or abroad and not signing an informed consent form. The data was collected and analyzed descriptively using Microsoft Excel. Results: DMF-T index value was 3.7, included in the Stakes I category, which had a maximum number of DMF of 10 teeth: 25.0% in the very low category, 17.5% in the low category, 27.5% in the moderate category, 17.5% in the high category, and 12.5% in the very high category. The dental health status of the TNI-AL were 95.0% in the Stakes I category, 2.5% in the Stakes II category, 2.5% in the Stakes III category, and there were no subjects in the Stakes IV category. Conclusion: Assessment of the dental health status of bintara officer Indonesian National Military-Naval Force using DMFT index value was in the moderate category, and based on Perkasal the majority was included in the Stakes I category.KEYWORDS : Caries, DMF-T index, dentistry, TNI-AL dental health status

Evaluation of Oral Complications, Oral Health, and Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth in Diabetic Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the presence of oral lesions and complications, caries, and oral hygiene status in patients with diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2, and gestational diabetes (GDM). Methods: The plaque index of each patient was recorded using the Silness-Löe index. Dental health status was observed using the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index. The patient’s mouth was examined clinically for oral lesions and complications. Results: There were significant differences between the study groups with regard to age, duration of diabetes, DMFT index, oral lesions, and hygiene status. Conclusion: According to the result of this study, the rate of dental caries, oral complications such as xerostomia, and burning mouth in patients with diabetes is higher than in healthy people.

COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF DENTAL HEALTH IN MEDICAL STUDENTS

Students are a significant part of young people who are characterized by an active lifestyle, an enhanced psycho-emotional state, an increased academic load, often leading to deteriorated health. The state of dental health of students and the need for specialized care are of particular interest. The purpose of the study is a comprehensive assessment of dental students' dental status and determination of the need for specialized care. Material and methods. 50 dental students (19 men and 31 women) of Kazan universities aged 18–33 years were examined. A clinical dental examination of students was conducted, the results of which were recorded in a purposely designed "Dental examination card of a student". Study results. 4 students (8%) with intact hard tooth tissues were identified. The proportion of students who need oral cavity sanitation was 50%, 36% of them need endodontic treatment. The intensity of caries according to the CFE index in girls was 5.34±0.2 points, in boys – 6.01±0.7 points. Gum condition according to index (GI) of H. Loe and S. Silness = 1.4+0.11 points. In the course of assessing the severity of functional disorders on the part of the masticatory apparatus, an express method was used – the Hamburg examination (2000), which revealed the percentage (60%) of dysfunctions on the part of the ­temporomandibular joint. Violations in occlusal ratios of varying severity were detected in a quarter of the examined. The percentage of examined patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction was 60%, the ratio of frontal teeth in the sagittal plane – disocclusion – 26%, reverse incisal disocclusion was 2%, deep incisal occlusion – 20%. Conclusions. The results of the survey revealed the need of students in dental (including orthodontic) curation.

THE IMPACT OF STUNTING MALNUTRITION OF ORODENTAL HEALTH IN CHILDREN: A SCOOPING REVIEW

Introduction: Short children or commonly called stunting is a prevalent nutritional issue found among children globally. Indonesia has a notably high prevalence of stunting throughout the Southeast Asian region. Stunting malnutrition children will experience disturbances in the process of tooth growth, affecting the teeth during pre-eruption. Aim to provide an overview of the impact of stunting malnutrition on dental health in children. Materials and Methods: This study uses the PRISMA method, with the steps: (1) Question framework (literature study); (2) Search for articles in databases (on Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar), and journal databases with articles published from 2020 to 2022; (3) Selection of relevant research; (4) Data extraction; (5) Synthesis with narrative method. Results and Discussions: The study obtained 7 articles to be reviewed, proving that stunting malnutrition children experienced delayed tooth eruption in 3 articles; 4 articles analyzing the impact of stunting malnutrition on dental caries; and experiencing unhealthy dental health status in 1 article. Conclusion: The impact of stunting malnutrition children on orodental health is delayed tooth eruption, and severe dental caries.

Relationship between Child Nutritional Status and Parental Knowledge with the Incidence of Dental Caries among Children at Kemala Bhayangkari 94 Kindergarten of Semarang

ABSTRACTBackground: An indicator for determining a person's dental and oral health status is the presence/absence of diseases in the oral cavity, one of which is dental caries. According to the 2018 Basic Health Research, the prevalence of dental caries in Indonesia was 88.8% with root caries of 56.5%. The incidence of dental caries among children aged 3-4 years and 5-9 years were 81.5% and 92.6%, respectively. Objective: To determine the relationship between child nutritional status and parental knowledge with the incidence of dental caries among children at Kemala Bhayangkari 94 Kindergarten of Semarang. Methods: This was a quantitative study with cross sectional design. The samples consisted of 48 children and 48 parents at Kemala Bhayangkari 94 Kindergarten. Results: There was a relationship between child nutritional status and the incidence of dental caries (p value = 0.003), and there was a relationship between parental knowledge and the incidence of dental caries among children (p value = 0.000). Conclusion: There was a relationship between child nutritional status and parental knowledge with the incidence of caries among children at Kemala Bhayangkari 94 Kindergarten of Semarang.Keywords: Dental caries, Child nutritional status, parental knowledge

The Relationship Between Parental Knowledge and Attitudes About Dental Health on The Dental Health Status of Elementary School Age Children

Children who are still growing and developing in health prevention and care really need the role of parents. Students who experience dental and oral problems often do not receive attention from their parents so these children are not taken to dental health service facilities for treatment. The research carried out was included in the type of analytical observational research or analytical survey, using a cross- sectional approach design. The sample in the study consisted of 34 students and 34 parents taken using total sampling technique. Data collection was carried out using examination sheets and questionnaires. Data analysis was carried out using univariate and bivariate analysis, Chi-square test to determine the relationship between parental behavior regarding dental health and the dental health status of elementary school age children. The results of the Chi-square statistical test showed that the p-value was 0.05, so Ha was rejected and Ho was accepted, so there was no significant relationship between parents' knowledge and attitudes towards the dental health status of elementary school aged children at SDN 3 Medayu

Dental Health Status Among Adult Population in Mosul City

This study was done to evaluate the Oral health status (dental caries , periodontal disease and treatment needs) in mosul adult individuals the sample include 250 individuals age with ranging between 20-40 years of bothSexes using sharp dental caries explorers with W.H.O periodontal probs to detect periodontal health by the use of DMFT index of W.H.O (1997) and CPITN by W.H.O (1987) .The mean DMFT for the total sample was (3.98 ± 0.15) which was increased with increasing age for the different age groups with significant difference in the mean DMFT for total males and females has been found.The results also showed that the total number of health 468 with a mean of 1.12 tooth /person in need of treatment is the most prevalent needed one surface filling and 308 teeth with a mean 1.01 tooth/person needed two or more surfaces filling.According to the highest CPITN there was significant difference between male and female in calculus at p ≤ 0.05 and shallow pockets at p ≤ 0.01.The results also revealed that the mean number of healthy sextants for the total sample was 4.13 while for bleeding and calculus were 0.82 and 0.31 respectively. It means that the treatment need for periodontal disease is more toward oral hygiene procedure and prophylaxis as general. The dental health education program is an essential activity for promoting optimal oral health and preventing oral disease.

Dental Health Conditions as Medical Aspects of Disability

Background:Medical Aspects of Disability is a required course in bachelor’s and master’s-level degree programs in the rehabilitation field. The course objectives have sustained a long tradition in American health services, education, and research by expressly excluding topics related to dental or oral health.Objectives:This article makes the case for the integration of dental health topics into the Med Aspects course (a) as research trends highlight direct and indirect correlations between dental health, whole health, and disability, (b) as an issue with diverging rehabilitation implications across cultures, (c) as an ethical matter for rehabilitation professionals, and (d) to address the physical and psychosocial ramifications of dental health conditions on employment.Conclusions:Implications for practice, research, and education are provided such as practitioner continuing education on dental health implications on rehabilitation goals, future research into effective oral health literacy tools and social determinants of oral health, and suggestions for related updates to rehabilitation education curriculum.

Research Paper: Assessment of Different Types of Dental Wear Prevalence in Patients Referred to Prosthodontic Department of Guilan University in 2019.

Introduction: Determining the prevalence of tooth erosion in each population with the aim of estimating dental health status and identifying risk groups is a research necessity. Evidence suggests an increase in the prevalence of this disorder in the population. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of dental wear in patients admitted to the dentistry department of Guilan was conducted. Material and methods: This cross-sectional descriptive – analysis study of 140 patients in Guilan University of Medical Sciences in 1398 will be evaluated. Demographic information about the gender and age of the patients were collected and analyzed in terms of tooth wear (Erosion, Abrasion, Attrition, Abfraction) were examined. The data were analyzed by software SPSS for windows version 16 at the significant level of 0/05. Results: Descriptive findings showed that out of 140 people, 85 (60.7%) women and 55 (39.3%) were male. Also, the age distribution of participants in the research showed that the age group was less than 50 years old (49.3%) and the age group was over 50 years old (50.7%). The mean age of the participants in the study was 29.25 ± 15.7. In the sample, Attrition showed the highest prevalence with 75.2% and Abrasion with 0.7% lower prevalence. The prevalence of multiple lesions and Erosion was 4.1% and 22.6%, respectively.. Conclusion: Among the various dental abrasions, Attrition was the highest prevalence in the population. There was no significant correlation between age and gender with different types of tooth wear.

Abstract 15466: Social Determinants of Health Vulnerabilities Among Patients With Substance Use Disorder and Infective Endocarditis

Introduction: Data indicate that the incidence of infective endocarditis (IE) is rising among patients with substance use disorder (SUD) and is linked with increased mortality. However, the social determinants of health (SDOH) vulnerabilities associated with IE in this population has not been well characterized. Aims: To examine the SDOH associated with IE among patients with SUD. Methods: Using our electronic medical records, we identified patients with concurrent diagnosis of IE and SUD from 2017 until May 2023. Socio-demographics and SDOH including unstable housing (identified using diagnosis codes, residential address test, and natural language processing of clinical notes documenting homelessness and shelter referrals) were identified. A multivariable regression model was conducted to identity independent risk factors associated with IE among patients with SUD. Results: Among 26,918 patients admitted with an SUD encounter, 1,422 (5.3%) had an IE encounter. Patients with IE were younger (37 vs 43 years, P&lt;0.001), mostly white (96% vs 87.7%, P&lt;0.001), Medicaid enrollees (84.2% vs 58.6%, P&lt;0.001), and had less than high school education (10.6% vs 8.1%, P=0.005). They were more likely to reside in rural areas (58.1% vs 44.8%) and have unstable housing (28.6% vs 16.3%). Patients with IE had higher prevalence of smoking (83.5% vs 67.3%) as well as cardiac, dental, mental and other health conditions. Certain socio-demographics and SDOH were independently associated with IE on multivariable regression (Figure). Conclusions: Patients with SUD and IE have distinct socio-demographics and SDOH characteristics. Incorporating these factors into future risk prediction tools could better help identifying SUD patients who are at risk to implement targeted techniques which have been proven to lower the risk of infection.

The relationship between oral and dental health and appendicitis

Aims: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between the scores of the “Simplified Oral Hygiene Index” (OHI-S) indicating poor oral hygiene and the “Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth” (DMFT) index indicating oral health impairment, and acute appendicitis (AA).&#x0D; Methods: Eighty four patients who were operated on with the diagnosis of acute appendicitis between April 2022 and May 2023 were included. The control group included 32 individuals without a history of appendectomy. In our study, oral health was evaluated using the DMFT and OHI-S indices. The DMFT index is one of the indices quantifying dental health status based on the number of cavities. OHI-S is an index used to evaluate oral hygiene.&#x0D; Results: The OHI-S index scores of the patients with AA were significantly higher than those of the control group (3.53±1.43, 2.56±1.24, p