Number Of DMFT Research Articles

Oral health status of Dutch Armed Forces recruits in the years 2000, 2010 and 2020, a retrospective repeated cross-sectional study.

Studies on oral health status of adults are sparse and rarely include data on endodontic treatment and trauma. In the military, those data are available because recruits are routinely assessed with a clinical and radiological examination at the start of their career. This study aimed to identify differences in oral health status of Dutch Armed Forces recruits between cohorts, departments, sex, age and rank, with DMF-T, endodontic treatment and dental trauma as outcome measures. Data from Electronic Patient Files from all recruits enlisted in 2000, 2010 and 2020 were used for analysis in a hurdle model resulting in the estimated cohort effect, controlled for the demographic variables. The total number of recruits was 5,764. Due to the retrospective character of the study a proxy was used to compose D-T and dental trauma. The mean DMF-T number in recruits decreases from 5.3 in cohort 2000 to 4.13 in cohort 2010 and 3.41 in cohort 2020. The percentage of endodontically treated teeth increases from 6% in cohort 2000 to respectively 9% in 2010 and 8% in 2020. The percentage of recruits showing signs of dental trauma did not change significantly between cohort 2000 (3.1%) and cohort 2010 and 2020 (both 2.7%). Oral health in Armed Forces recruits is improving over the years, following a similar trend as the general population in the Netherlands. Lower SES represented by enlisted rank showed substantial lower oral health status.

Fast food consumption and its relationship with oral health among US adults: A cross-sectional NHANES-based study

This study aimed to assess the link between fast-food consumption and oral health outcomes as measured by the mean number of decayed, missing due to dental disease, or filled permanent teeth (DMFT) and teeth with untreated dental caries. This study utilized data obtained from the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES). The data used was collected from 11,288 participants aged 20 and above from 2015 to 2018. The frequency of fast-food consumption was divided into two groups: “less than two meals over the past seven days” and “two meals or more over the past seven days.” The mean number of DMFT and teeth with untreated dental caries were used to assess the participants’ oral health. The link between fast-food consumption and these mean values was explored using Poisson regression analysis, in which confounding variables such as income, race, age, and sex were adjusted for. After adjusting for these variables, the results revealed that individuals who reported consuming two or more fast-food meals during the preceding seven days had higher mean numbers of DMFT and teeth with untreated dental caries compared to those who consumed less than two fast-food meals during the same period (adjusted mean ratio = 1.05; 95 % confidence interval [CI] 1.01–1.10 and mean ratio = 1.22; 95 % CI 1.01–1.47, respectively). Conclusion: This study revealed a link between poor oral health outcomes and fast-food consumption. Consequently, public health officials must focus on fast-food settings and availability of high-sugar-content items. Interventions that target fast-food outlets and what they offer may have a positive impact on oral health.

Association between Short Stature at Grade 1 and Permanent Teeth Caries at Grade 6 in Elementary School Children in Japan: A Population-Based Cohort Study.

Short stature in children is a marker of low nutritional status and has been suggested to be associated with dental caries. However, longitudinal studies on this topic are scarce. Data from a longitudinal study of elementary school children in Adachi City, Tokyo, Japan, were analyzed. In 2015, caregivers of children at grade 1 answered questionnaires, and information on dental caries and height measured at school health checkups was merged and followed to grade 6 (N = 3576; follow up rate = 83.3%). The association between short stature at grade 1 (-2.01 standard deviation (SD)--3.00 SD, or <-3.00 SD in height-for-age according to the World Health Organization criteria) and the number of decayed, missing, or filled permanent teeth (DMFT) at grade 6 was examined using multivariable Poisson regression with robust standard error. After adjusting for confounders, children with a short stature at grade 1 had a higher DMFT number at grade 6: the mean ratios (95% confidence interval) were 1.17 (0.89-1.54) and 2.18 (1.03-4.64) for children with a height-for-age -2.01 SD--3.00 SD, and those with a height-for-age < -3.00, respectively. Short stature at grade 1 could be a marker of future dental caries in the permanent teeth at grade 6.

The Relationship of Caries Risk Factor and Caries Experience Index

Dental caries is the most common disease in the oral cavity. Caries in school children is increasing every year. Many factors cause dental caries, including food content, feeding frequency, plaque abundance, fluorine program, salivary secretion, and buffer capacity. This study aimed to determine the risk factors for caries with the number of Decay Missing Filling Teeth in 5th-grade students at SDN.22 / VI in Jambi City.&#x0D; This research is an observational study with a cross-sectional design. The study population was the 5th-grade students of SDN.22 / VI Jambi City, and the entire population is the object of research. The data were collected by filling out questionnaires and examination sheets to determine caries risk factors for DMF-T numbers. This study analyzed the data statistically using chi-square analysis to see the risk factors for caries with the Decay Missing Filling Teeth number for 5th-grade students of SDN.22 / VI, Jambi City.&#x0D; The results of this study state that there is no significant relationship between diseases that affect the DMF-T number (P value = 0.543). There is a significant relationship between food content and DMF-T numbers (P value = 0.000). A significant relationship was found between the frequency of eating with the DMF-T number (P value = 0.000), and there is no significant relationship between the fluorine program and the DMF-T rate in 5th-grade students of SDN.22 / VI Jambi City (P value = 0.464.)

Impact of migration on oral health outcomes of children in multi-beneficial kindergartens in Nanning, Southern China: a cross-sectional study

ObjectiveTo explore the effect of children’s migration on their oral health outcomes in multi-beneficial kindergartens in Jiangnan District, Nanning, China, and to provide a basis for improving the oral health of migrant children.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 470 children aged 5 years in Jiangnan District, Nanning, Guangxi. A questionnaire was used to collect information on their demographic and socioeconomic background, migration experience, eating habits, oral hygiene behaviours and utilization of dental care services. Dental caries of primary teeth was examined using the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (dmft) index recommended by the World Health Organization. Dental caries experience and oral health-related behaviours were compared between migrant and resident children. The impact of children’s migration attributes on their oral health outcomes was examined by univariate and multivariate analyses.ResultsAmong the examined children, 52.3% were migrant children. The prevalence of caries among the children in multi-beneficial kindergartens was 78.3%, and the mean number of dmft was 5.73 ± 5.00. The prevalence of caries was 81.7% for migrant children and 74.6% for resident children (p = 0.060). No significant difference was found in the mean numbers of DMFT between migrant children and resident children (5.96 ± 4.81 vs. 5.47 ± 5.20, p = 0.139). There were significant differences in the frequency of tooth brushing (p = 0.023) and parental help with tooth brushing (p = 0.008), typical use of fluoride (p = 0.012), regular dental check-ups (p = 0.003) and experience of dental fillings for caries (p < 0.001) between migrant and resident children. The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that among the children with caries, the proportion of resident children who had regular dental check-ups was 1.720 times higher than that of migrant children (95% CI = 1.155 ~ 2.560), and resident children were more likely to have caries filled than migrant children (OR = 3.313, 95% CI = 1.585 ~ 6.927).ConclusionOral health status and oral health behaviours were poor among children in multi-beneficial kindergartens in Nanning, China, and migration might be a significant predictive indicator for the poor utilization of dental care services by children. The government departments should make special policy to promote the children’s oral health in multi-beneficial kindergartens, and invest more to cover the migrant children’s utilization of oral health services.

Oral health status of students with visual or hearing impairments in Northeast China

BackgroundVisual or hearing impairments in students seriously affect their quality of life. The aim of this study was to identify oral hygiene status and its influencing factors on visual or hearing impairments in students in Northeast China.MethodsThis study was conducted in May 2022. A total of 118 visually impaired students and 56 hearing impaired students from Northeast China were included in this study via census. Oral examinations and questionnaire-based surveys of students and their teachers were conducted. The oral examinations included caries experience, prevalence of gingival bleeding and dental calculus. The questionnaires included three parts: Social demographics (residence, sex and race) and parents’ educational level; Oral hygiene habits and medical treatment behaviors; Knowledge and attitudes towards oral health care. This questionnaire was selected from the Fourth China National Oral Health Survey and the reliability and validity of the questionnaire were previously tested. T tests, one-way ANOVA, χ2 tests and multivariate logistic analyses were conducted to evaluate the differences and dependent variables of dental caries.ResultsThe prevalence of dental caries in visually impaired and hearing impaired students were 66.10% and 66.07%. The mean number of DMFT, prevalence of gingival bleeding and dental calculus in visually impaired students were 2.71 ± 3.06, 52.08% and 59.38%, respectively. The mean number of DMFT, prevalence of gingival bleeding and dental calculus in hearing impaired students were 2.57 ± 2.83, 17.86% and 42.86%, respectively. The results of the multivariate logistic analysis showed that fluoride use and parents’ educational background had an impact on the caries experience of visually impaired students. The daily toothbrushing frequency and parents’ educational background had an impact on the caries experience of hearing impaired students.ConclusionsThe oral health situation of students with visual or hearing impairments remains severe. It is still necessary to promote oral and general health in this population.

Fewer Children in Families Associated with Lower Odds of Early Childhood Caries: A Sample from Three Countries.

Childhood caries experience is influenced by family characteristics and oral health practices in the context of many social-commercial determinants. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between families' number of children, oral health practices and child caries experience in a convenience sample of 1374 children aged 6 months through 6 years and their families from Ecuador, Nepal, and Vietnam. Data were collected by mother interviews and child dental exams. Multivariate logistic and Zero-Inflated-Poisson regression analyses assessed associations between number of children, oral health practices and decayed, missing or filled teeth (dmft). Families had a mean of 2.2 children (range 1-12); 72% of children had tooth decay, with mean dmft of 5.4. Adjusting for child age, sex, and urban/rural location, a greater number of children in the family was associated with significantly less likelihood of unhealthy bottle feeding practices, having a toothbrush/toothpaste and parent helping child brush, and being cavity-free; higher number of dmft, and greater likelihood of having a dental visit. Early childhood oral health promotion should include focus on oral hygiene and healthy feeding-particularly breastfeeding and healthy bottle feeding practices-as well as access to family planning services and support for childcare.

Oral microbiota analyses of Saudi sickle cell anemics with dental caries

The objectives of this study were to identify the composition of oral microbiota in a cohort of patients with sickle cell anemia (SCA) and a high mean number of decayed, missing, and filled permanent teeth (DMFT) and compare it to a cohort of patients with SCA and a low number of DMFT and elucidate the effect of fetal haemoglobin levels on the oral microbiota composition. Patients who had been diagnosed with SCA, who were homozygous for sickling β-globin mutation (βS/βS), who had Arab-Indian haplotype, and who ranged in age from 5 to 12 years were included in this study. Oral saliva from each participant (n=100) was collected in GeneFiX™ Saliva DNA Microbiome Collection tube and DNA was extracted using GeneFiX™ DNA Isolation Kits. The composition of oral 16S rRNA from patients with SCA and high dental caries (n=27, DMFT ≥5) and low dental caries (n=73, DMFT ≤4) was analysed. Sequencing was performed on an Ion Personal Genome Machine using, Ion PGM Hi-Q view Sequencing 400-bp kit. We observed an overall increase in abundance of Proteobacteria, Chloroflexi, and Bacteroidetes in the high DMFT index group compared to those with a low DMFT index. In addition, there was an overall increased abundance of microbiota from Proteobacteria, Fusobacteria, Firmicutes, and Bacteroidetes in the patients with SCA with low fetal haemoglobin compared to those with high fetal haemoglobin (P < .05). Enterobacteriaceae species were the most significant abundant species of bacteria found in both the high DMFT index group and low fetal haemoglobin cohort (P < .05). Our data indicate that SCA in Saudi patients with high DMFT have a higher predominance of pathogenic bacteria compared to those with low DMFT. Furthermore, SCA in Saudi patients with low fetal haemoglobin have a higher predominance of pathogenic bacteria compared to those with higher fetal haemoglobin.

EVALUATION OF HEALTHY NUTRITION INDEX-2015, DENTAL HEALTH AND ORAL FLORA RELATIONSHIP IN SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN

Objective: The aim of the study is to evaluate the role of diet quality and oral flora on the dental health in the childhood period.&#x0D; Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with the participation of 98 children aged 9-14 and their parents who applied to the Pedodontics Clinic Dental Faculty of Marmara University. The decayed, missing, filled tooth and surfaces and DMFT, DMFS indexes were determined through visual dental examination. Anthropometric measurements and saliva samples, as well as 24 h food consumption records, were taken from each child. Saliva samples were analyzed microbiologically. To evaluate dietary quality from intakes Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015) scores were calculated.&#x0D; Results: The mean age of children was 10.8±1.5 and study sample compromised 44.9% males and 55.1% females. 75% of the children had normal height and 58.2% of them had normal BMI according to World Health Organisation (WHO) references. The mean number of decayed tooth and surface was 3.07±2.35; 4.34±3.78 respectively and the mean number of DMFT and DMFS indexes were 5.88±2.31; 8.05±4.58 respectively. The mean number of decayed, missing, filled teeth and DMFT, DMFS scores were found to be higher in children with poor diets (according to HEI-2015) but the difference was not statistically significant (p&gt;0.05). The presence of lactobacilli in saliva samples of 5.5% of the children was observed and children have lactobacilli in their saliva samples had more decayed teeth (p

Prevention of dental caries by eating vegetables at the beginning of a meal in Japanese children

Abstract Backgrounds Dental caries is still a worldwide serious problem among children. Previous studies showed that higher consumption of vegetables prevents dental caries. Eating order habits, such as eating vegetables at the beginning of a meal, called “Vege-first”, may increase the amount of vegetable consumption, and in turn, prevent dental caries. We used cross-sectional data in our previous study to show the association between “Vege-first” and dental caries. However, the causal relationship of “Vege-first” on dental caries is not clear. The aim of this study to investigate the effect of “Vege-first” on dental caries, using cohort data of Japanese elementary students. Methods We used cohort data from 2015 to 2016 by the Adachi Child Health Impact of Living Difficulty (A-CHILD) study, a population-based study of all first- and Second- grade students in Adachi City, Tokyo, Japan. The number of DMFT (decayed, missed due to decay, and filled teeth) in 2016 was used as an outcome. Poisson regression analyses were applied to determine the independent association between keeping the “Vege-first” habit over one year and the number of DMFT in 2016 after controlling for the effects of a child's sex, parental marital status, socioeconomic status, and child's dental caries status in 2015. Results Of 3,164 valid participants, 45.0% had dental caries and 6.3% kept the “Vege-first” habit. Children who kept the “Vege-first” habit had fewer DMFTs in 2016 than children who did not (p &amp;lt; 0.001). After controlled for covariates, children with having a continuous “Vege-first” habit were still significantly and independently decreased the number of DMFT in 2016 (Incidence-rate ratios=0.87 (95% confidential interval [0.75-0.98])). Conclusions This study showed that having the continuous “Vege-first” habit was associated with preventive dental caries even after accounting for socioeconomic status. Health policy introducing the “Vege-first” habit may be effective to prevent pediatric dental caries. Key messages The practice of eating vegetables at the beginning of a meal, called “Vege-first” may increase vegetable consumption and reduce dental caries. The continuous habit of 'Vege-first' was effective in preventing a child’s dental caries even if after accounting for socioeconomic status.

The association between eating vegetables at start of meal and dental caries among Japanese children

Abstract Background Dental caries is still serious problem among Japanese children. Previous studies suggested that higher consumption of vegetables prevent dental caries. Eating order habit, such as eating vegetables at start of meal, called “Vege-first”, may increase the amount of vegetable consumption, and in turn, prevent dental caries. However, no published studies have examined the impact of “Vege-first” habit on dental caries. The aim of this study to investigate the association between “Vege-first” and dental caries among Japanese children. Methods We used the 2015 cross-sectional data from the Adachi Child Health Impact of Living Difficulty (A-CHILD) study, a population-based study of all first-grade students in Adachi City, Tokyo, Japan. The number of DMFT (decayed, missed due to decay, and filled teeth) was used as an outcome. Poisson regression analyses were applied to determine the independent association between “Vege-first” habit and the number of DMFT after controlling for the effects from child’s sex, parents’ marital status, socioeconomic status, and frequency of tooth brushing, drinking sweet beverages, and snacking. Results Of 3,689 valid Japanese children participants, 38.2% had DMFT and 11.6% were having the “Vege-first” habit. The number of DMFT decreased linearly with “Vege-first” habit (p &amp;lt; 0.001). After controlled for covariates, the number of DMFT was still significantly and independently decreased with “Vege-first” habit (prevalence ratio=0.89 (95% confidential interval [0.81-0.98])). Conclusions This study showed that having the “Vege-first” habit was associated with dental caries even accounting for socioeconomic status, dental health behavior, and dietary habits. Health policy introducing “Vege-first” habit may be effective to prevent pediatric dental caries. Key messages Eating habit which vegetables at start of meal called “Vege-first” may increase the amount of vegetable consumption and possibly reduce dental caries. The habituation of Vege-first was likely to reduce child’s dental caries even accounting for socioeconomic status, dental health behavior and dietary habits.

GAMBARAN PENGETAHUAN TENTANG PENGGUNAAN GIGI TIRUAN SEBAGIAN LEPASAN TERHADAP KONDISI GIGI DAN MULUT PADA MASYARAKAT DUSUN JAWA DESA KAMPUNG DALAM RANTAU PRAPAT

Artificial teeth are used to substitute the lost teeth. Removable artificial teeth are favored by people since they are relatively inexpensive, can be removed, and worn by the owner. The cleanliness of removable artificial teeth should be taken care of; otherwise, they will contain debris and calculus which can damage oral cavity. The research used descriptive method which was aimed to find out the knowledge of using removable artificial teeth toward dental and mouth condition in the people of Dusun Jawa, Kampung Dalam Village, Rantau Prapat. The data were gathered by distributing questionnaires and directly examining oral cavities. The samples consisted of 30 people. The result of the research showed that 20 respondents (66.67%) were in good criteria in their knowledge of using removable artificial teeth, and 17 respondents (56.67%) were in moderate criteria in their knowledge of dental and mouth condition, and in dental condition, the number of DMF-T was 361 with the mean DMF-t of 12. It is recommended that people clean their removable artificial teeth at least twice a day, after breakfast before going to bed and soak them in clean water during the night. Teeth should be extracted if there is indication that they have to extracted, change them with artificial teeth, keep them and mouth hygienic to forestall dental damage.

THE CHANGE OF SALIVARY pH AFTER RINSING WITH FUJI APPLE (Malus sylvestris) EXTRACT 100% ON CHILDREN AGED 8-10 YEARS. (Review onstudents in SDN Pengambangan 3 Banjarmasin)

Background: The age of 8-10 is the age group with highest number of dmf-t in children. The normal salivary pH can prevent the formation of caries. Fuji apple has contents that are antibacterial such as flavonoid, catechin and tannin that reduce the production of salivary acid by Streptococcus mutanbactery. Purpose: To analyze the difference change of pH saliva before and after rinsing with Fuji apple (Malus sylvestris) extract100% and Chlorhexidine 0,2% in oral cavity of children aged 8-10 years old. Method: This study used quasi experimental method with pre-post test control group design. The samples were determined by purposive random sampling on children aged 8-10 years old in SDN Pengambangan 3 Banjarmasin with the total of 63 people. Samples were divided to 3 treatment groups which are rinsing with Fuji apple (Malus sylvestris) extract 100%, Chlorhexidine 0,2% and aquades. Result: The result of One-way Anova test showed that there was difference on the three treatment groups (p=0,0001). The result of Posthoc Bonferroni test showed that there was significant difference between Fuji apple (Malus sylvestris) extract 100%, Chlorhexidine 0,2% (p=0,016). There was significant difference between Fuji apple (Malus sylvestris) extract 100% and Aquades (p=0,0001) and between Chlorhexidine 0,2% andaquades (p=0,0001). The increase of salivary pH was found in three groups treatment. Conclusion: There is significant difference between groups that rinse with Fuji apple (Malus sylvestris) extract and Chlorhexidine 0,2% in children aged 8-10 years old.

THE CHANGE OF SALIVARY pH AFTER RINSING WITH FUJI APPLE (Malus sylvestris) EXTRACT 100% ON CHILDREN AGED 8-10 YEARS. (Review onstudents in SDN Pengambangan 3 Banjarmasin)

Background: The age of 8-10 is the age group with highest number of dmf-t in children. The normal salivary pH can prevent the formation of caries. Fuji apple has contents that are antibacterial such as flavonoid, catechin and tannin that reduce the production of salivary acid by Streptococcus mutanbactery. Purpose: To analyze the difference change of pH saliva before and after rinsing with Fuji apple (Malus sylvestris) extract100% and Chlorhexidine 0,2% in oral cavity of children aged 8-10 years old. Method: This study used quasi experimental method with pre-post test control group design. The samples were determined by purposive random sampling on children aged 8-10 years old in SDN Pengambangan 3 Banjarmasin with the total of 63 people. Samples were divided to 3 treatment groups which are rinsing with Fuji apple (Malus sylvestris) extract 100%, Chlorhexidine 0,2% and aquades. Result: The result of One-way Anova test showed that there was difference on the three treatment groups (p=0,0001). The result of Posthoc Bonferroni test showed that there was significant difference between Fuji apple (Malus sylvestris) extract 100%, Chlorhexidine 0,2% (p=0,016). There was significant difference between Fuji apple (Malus sylvestris) extract 100% and Aquades (p=0,0001) and between Chlorhexidine 0,2% andaquades (p=0,0001). The increase of salivary pH was found in three groups treatment. Conclusion: There is significant difference between groups that rinse with Fuji apple (Malus sylvestris) extract and Chlorhexidine 0,2% in children aged 8-10 years old.

Orthodontic care and dentition status in children

Parents’ knowledge of risk factors of caries and the need to visit a dentist for routine check-ups affect the children’s dentition status in the future. Lack of activities in this field often results in premature loss of deciduous teeth and it adversely affects a position of permanent teeth undergoing eruption. Aim. To compare the dentition status of children under the care of an orthodontist and of children who are not covered by orthodontic care, and to assess the effects of parents’ education on the dentition status of their children. Material and methods. The study included 232 children from primary schools in Lublin (110 boys and 122 girls). The age of subjects was between 6 years to 8 years and 11 months. The study included a survey questionnaire for parents and a clinical examination of children. The number of DMFT and dmft was calculated in each child based on a clinical examination. In the study population the incidence of caries (Fp) and mean numbers of dmft (for deciduous teeth) and DMFT (for permanent teeth) were calculated. Results. In the study group of children 12.93% were receiving orthodontic treatment with removable appliances, 10.78% were supervised by an orthodontist or were orthodontic treatment scheduled, and 75.86% of studied children had never been at an orthodontist’s office. One person (0.43%) did not provide answers to questions asked. Children receiving orthodontic care had significantly lesser carious defects in their deciduous teeth compared to children who were not receiving such care. Conclusions. 1) Providing orthodontic care to children had a beneficial effect on their dentition. 2) It is worth to pay more attention to prophylaxis of caries and to supervise the process of dentition replacement. 3) It is necessary to promote health-promoting education regarding caries and malocclusions among parents. (Cioczek-Studzińska A, Sękowska A, Mielnik-Błaszczak M, Świrski A, Dunin-Wilczyńska I. Orthodontic care and dentition status in children. Orthod Forum 2018; 14: 17-28)

FACTORS ANALYSIS CORRELATED WITH THE OCCURANCE OF DENTAL CARIES (Retrospective Study Research In Banjarbaru General Hospital Dental Clinic From October-November 2016)

Background : The most common dental and oral disease suffered by many Indonesian is dental caries. The only way to have healthy oral or dental is by maintaining oral hygenie and visiting the dentist regularly to have oral or dental checked. To know more about dental cariesproblems, we analyze the knowledge of dental and oral health, education level, age, sex, health infrastucture facility and health care worker. Research purposes : Analizing the Factors Related with Dental Caries Case (Study case in dental policlinic RSUD Banjarbaru). Research method : in this research, quantitative method with cross sectional method is used. Research population is all patients who have routine control visit at the dental policlinic of RSUD Banjarbaru, with one year span data cases in 2015. The sampling method used in this research is random sampling of the patients who was has a routine control visit with dentist at the dental policlinic. The variable used in this research are independent variable such as dental and oral healthy knowledge, sex, age, education level, dental clinic’s infrastructure facility, health care workers` service, and habit or behaviour of dental routine control, and dependent variable which is DMF-T number. Measurement is done by collecting directly from the respondents who answered questionare given by the researcher (primary data). The measurement the secondary data in form of patient’s medical record in RSUD Banjarbaru. Meanwhile, the measurement of caries is carried out by DMF-T index. Research result : The relation knowledge level, education level, age, sex, health infrastructure, and also healthcare workers’ service with accident dental caries are showing sig number of >0.05, this decision is accepted which means there is not significant relation occured. While the relation dental routine control behaviour to dentist with accident dental caries are showing sig number of 0.006<0.05, this decision is rejected which means there is a significant relation occured.Conclusion : The factor dental control routine behaviour to dentist has a significant relation to the occurance of dental caries at dental polyclinic in RSUD Banjarbaru.

Salivary protective factors in patients suffering from decompensated type 2 diabetes

PurposeDefining the level of protective factors in saliva of patients suffering from decompensated type 2 diabetes. Material and methods50 Patients with diagnosis of decompensated type 2 diabetes, including 32 women and 18 men at the age of 57.9±9.2 years. The control group consisted of 50 people among whom there were 38 women and 12 men whose average age was estimated at 51.2±9.9 years. ResultsIt was stated the increased concentration of total protein by 60% and decreased concentration of IgA by 70%, of lysozyme by 27% and of lactoferrin by 40% in resting saliva of patients with type 2 diabetes if compared to the control group. These outcomes were really statistically meaningful. The evaluation of dependences between the analyzed protective factors and the indicator of oral cavity condition proved the positive correlation between the concentration of total protein and the number of DMFT (i.e. the rate of caries intensity). The remaining coefficients of correlation being evaluated proved to be negative and statistically meaningless. ConclusionThe obtained outcomes prove a high influence of proteins included in saliva on the prevalence and development of caries at patients with decompensated type 2 diabetes.

Prevalence of Dental Caries, Oral Hygiene Knowledge, Status, and Practices among Visually Impaired Individuals in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Aim. To assess the prevalence of dental caries, oral hygiene knowledge, status, and practices among visually impaired individuals in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 404 visually impaired individuals in Chennai city, Tamil Nadu. Four schools were randomly selected for conducting the study. The oral hygiene status, prevalence of caries, and knowledge and attitude towards oral care among visually impaired individuals were collected and analysed. Results. In the present study, whilst 42% of individuals had fair oral hygiene status, 33% had good hygiene followed by 25% having poor oral hygiene. The overall mean number of DMFT was estimated to be 4.5 ± 2.7. The mean number of decayed teeth was 3.1 ± 2.2, mean number of missing teeth was 0.8 ± 1.4, and mean number of filled teeth was 0.5 ± 1.3. Conclusion. Whilst oral hygiene status was found to be relatively fair, there was a high rate of dental caries among the sample population. This shows that there is lack of knowledge regarding oral health maintenance. Therefore, early identification of caries coupled with effective oral health promotion programs providing practical knowledge to visually impaired students would prove beneficial.

노인의 구강건강상태와 체질량지수의 연관성

Objectives: The purpose of the study is to investigate the relationship between oral health status and body mass index (BMI) in adults over 65 years old. Methods: The study subjects were 4,550 adults over 65 years old from the 5th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey(KNHANES V) in 2010-2012. Mastication-related oral health status included the number of remaining teeth, and mean number of decayed, missing, and filled permanent teeth(DMFT). Body mass index(BMI, kg/m) was categorized as underweight(<18.5), normal weight (18.5-22.9), overweight(23.0-24.9), and obese(≥25.0). Multinomial logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the association of BMI categories with the number of remaining teeth and DMFT. Results: The mean number of DMFT was highest(13.0±0.7) in the underweight group and lowest(8.8±0.3) in the obese group. Those having less favorable masticatory ability, and fewer number of remaining teeth and no prosthesis, tended to be underweight. Those having a higher number of remaining teeth and prosthetic teeth tended to be overweight or obese. In the multinomial logistic regression analysis, compared with those having 20 or more remaining teeth, including prosthetic teeth, those having less than 20 remaining teeth and no prosthesis had 4.48 times higher odds ratio of being underweight. DMFT was positively associated with underweight, while negatively associated with overweight or obesity. Conclusions: The masticatory ability and dental caries prevention maintained the healthy body weight in adults of old age.

PRECEDE 모형을 이용한 구강건강의 영향요인에 대한 진단적 연구

Objectives : This study aimed to improve school health program by investigation of several variables through educational diagnostic factors which influence the level of subjective oral health perception and DMFT of students on the basis of PRECEDE model. Methods : A total of 286 high school students in Busan completed the self-reported questionnaire from September 3 to 28 in 2012. Results : 1. Social and epidemiologic diagnosis suggested that the level of subjective oral health perception of male students was not better than that of female students and DMFT number of the male was more than that of the female(p<0.001)(p<0.001). 2. Oral health diagnosis indicated that once a day tooth brushing group showed lower level of oral health perception(p<0.001) and high DMFT number(p<0.001). 3. Predisposing factor of educational diagnosis implied that more than 4 times a day snack intake group and sweet diet and soda friendly group showed lower level of oral health perception and high DMFT number(p<0.001). 4. Tooth brushing of the reinforcing factors had the most important effect on the level of oral health perception and the number of dental caries. Daily snack intake was the most important effect on DMFT number. Conclusions : The informed consent from each family was the important factor in implementing PRECEDE model. School health program improved oral health care. Oral health program can correct the risk oral health behavior in children and adolescents.