جستجوی مقالات مرتبط با کلیدواژه « oral health » در نشریات گروه « پزشکی »

Parents play a significant role in determining children’s oral health behaviors. Oral health literacy (OHL) refers to on one’s ability in understanding and employing oral health information in order to maintain good oral health. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between parental OHL and children’s oral health status.

Methods and Materials:

 This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study included female students attending a private school in Mashhad, Iran. This school was selected according to availability sampling. Students and their parents were invited to participate in this study and were enrolled using a census-based sampling method. Parents were asked to complete the oral health literacy standard questionnaire and their daughter’s DMFT or dmft index was measured by an oral hygienist. Parents’ demographic and social information were also recorded. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 26.00 statistical software. P-value<0.05 was considered statistically significant.

A total of 632 children participated in this study. Parents showed an average OHL score of 18.85±2.88. The average DMFT index of students was 2.04±2.27. There was a negative and statistically significant relationship between parent level of OHL and children’s DMFT index as well as the number of decayed permanent teeth (P=0.020 and P=0.026, respectively). There was a positive and statistically significant correlation between parental OHL and the number of primary teeth with fillings (P=0.019). Family income was the only social factor that was significantly associated with the child’s DMFT index (P<0.05). There was a significant correlation between parents’ age, gender, educational degree, and occupation and their level of OHL (P<0.05 for all).

The results of this study showed that promoting parental oral health can influence students' DMFT index. Therefore, developing interventions that can ameliorate parents’ level of oral health literacy can improve the oral health outcomes of students.

Early childhood caries is a disease that affects the quality of life of a child and his overall health; it can interfere with the child's daily activities and growth process. This disease is affected by various factors such as diet, oral hygiene, social health factors and psychological issues. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between early childhood caries in children and the parents’ quality of life.

This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 552 children aged 12 to 71 months in Ardabil city. The convenient sampling method was used and participants were patients who referred to Ardabil Dental Health Center. Dmft index (decayed, missing, and filled teeth) was assessed after examining the children. The World Health Organization questionnaire was used to evaluate the quality of life of the parents. The demographic information of children and parents was also determined. Statistical analysis included, kruskal-wallis, t-test and linear regression.

The average score of the quality-of-life questionnaire was 66.42±17.91. No significant correlation was found between the mean quality of life of parents and dmft index. (p=0.916, r=0.008) A significant difference was observed between the child's dental caries and the father's age and education. (p<0.05) There was no significant difference in the mean dmft index, 5.32±0.5 in boys and 5.85±4.7 in girls. (p=0.459)

This study showed that the general quality of life of parents and its sub-branches such as the place where the child lives, the social and physical health of the parents are not directly related to early dental caries in children.

Early childhood caries in childhood has a high prevalence. In the pre-school period, parents are the main providers of children's oral and dental health, so their participation can lead to the success of dental caries prevention programs. The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of a health promotion program using the PRECEDE-PROCEED model to promote the participation of mothers of preschool children in the fluoride varnish program. 

This research was an intervention study that was conducted based on the PRECEDE-PROCEED model from 2021 to 2023 in the city of Kermanshah.  First, a qualitative study was conducted by selecting 20 mothers with a purposeful sampling method and using a semi-structured interview. Then, according to the results, an educational intervention was designed and the number of 88 mothers was selected as available. The data collection tool was a valid and reliable researcher-made questionnaire and checklist, which was completed in two stages before and 2 months after the intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS 20 software and analysis of covariance, generalized estimating equations, paired t, and McNemar tests and the significance level was considered equal to 0.05 in all tests.

The average age of mothers in the intervention group (31.84 ± 4.25) and in the control group (33.11 ± 4.26) years. The findings show the significant effect of educational intervention on improving the average score of predisposing factors from (75.31 ± 6.46) to (90.18 ± 3.50), reinforcement from (5.95 ± 0.98) to (7.88 ± 1.01), enabling from (19.11 ± 3.69) to (26.63 ± 1.94) And the frequency of participation of mothers from (13.63%) to (81.81%) in the said program 2 months after the intervention was compared to before And the intervention group had a significant difference in the average score of these factors compared to the control group (p<0.05).

The results obtained from this study show the positive effect of an educational program using the PRECEDE-PROCEED model on the promotion of mothers' participation in the Fluoride Varnish Therapy program. Considering the comprehensiveness, flexibility, ability to evaluate and the commitment of this model to the principle of participation, it is recommended that the PRECEDE-PROCEED model be considered as a suitable solution for empowering and promoting people's participation in health programs.

Oral and dental health are crucial for nutrition intake, speech, and facial aesthetics. They also significantly influence individuals' physical, social, and psychological activities. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the Dental Caries Index (DMFT) and oral health-related quality of life.

This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 61 patients (29 men and 32 women) aged 20-50 years who visited the Gorgan Dental School Clinic, Iran during 2019. The DMFT index, encompassing Decay (D), Missing (M), and Filled (F) teeth, was calculated. Quality of life was assessed using the 36-item DIDL (Dental Impact on Daily Living) questionnaire, which covers five domains: dental appearance and aesthetics, oral comfort, overall oral and dental function, eating limitations, and dental and jaw pain. Scores were categorized into three groups: dissatisfied (below 0), moderately satisfied (0 to 7), and satisfied (above 7).

The mean score for oral health-related quality of life was 5.14±0.229, indicating a relative level of satisfaction. Pearson's correlation coefficient between DMFT and oral health-related quality of life was -0.358, suggesting a significant inverse relationship between DMFT and quality of life (P<0.05). The mean DMFT score ranged from 0 to 28, with a mean of 9.36, and the most frequent scores were 7, 11, and 13, each accounting for 11.5% of the sample. The mean decay (D) score was 3.44, the mean missing (M) score was 1.98, and the mean filled (F) score was 3.93, with ranges of 0-12, 0-19, and 0-13, respectively.

The results of this study indicate an inverse impact of the Dental Caries Index on patients' quality of life. Oral health-related quality of life is a multifaceted construct that affects various aspects such as appearance, oral comfort, and eating limitations, which are critical components of overall quality of life and satisfaction.

Educating oral healthcare providers can lead to oral health promotion in certain groups of the society. The aim of this study was to evaluate how educational intervention would affect the ability of oral healthcare providers in correctly referring target group patients.

Methods and Materials: 

Through this quasi-experimental interventional study, a total of 100 oral health target group patients, including children under the age of 12 and pregnant women, were examined in terms of oral health.  Patients were first examined by a dental student and then by an oral healthcare provider in different healthcare centers of Zahedan city. After the first examination, a two-hour theoretical and practical training course was conducted for healthcare providers. One week after training, new patients were examined using the same examination protocol. Finally, the rate of "correct referrals" and "incorrect referrals" by the healthcare providers were recorded before and after the educational intervention. Data were analyzed and compared by SPSS19 software.

The frequency of correct referral of children after the intervention was significantly higher compared to before intervention (54% versus 74%). The frequency of correct referral of pregnant women also significantly increased following receiving education (44% versus 80%). Although there was no agreement between the oral healthcare providers and the dentists regarding the referral of target group patients prior to the intervention; however, the agreement rate after the intervention was statistically significant (0.120 versus 0.600).

Training oral healthcare providers had a significant effect on increasing their ability in appropriate referral of oral health target group patients.

Oral and dental health is one of the most important factors that affect the quality of life of children. It relates to oral health and evaluates the physical, social, and psychological effects caused by the state of oral health. This study shows the impact of oral and dental health in children aged 8 to 10 years old in Shiraz on their quality of life.

The present descriptive-analytical study was conducted in a cross-sectional way on 315 8-10-year-old boys and girls in Shiraz in 2017. People were clinically examined and the DMFT/dmft index was recorded for each one to evaluate their oral health status. To analyze the data, SPSS 20 software and Spearman's correlation coefficient tests, T-test, and one-way ANOVA were used (p value < 0.05).

Mean Child-OIDP score was 11.41 with a standard deviation of 13.55. The Child-OIDP index had no significant relationship with children's age (p value = 0.42). The average Child-OIDP index was not significantly different between boys and girls (p value = 0.27). There was a direct and significant relationship between the average child-OIDP index and the caries index of primary teeth (dmft) and the total caries index in the mouth (DMFT+dmft) (p value = 0.000).

The results showed the significant impact of oral and dental diseases in reducing the quality of life of children. Therefore, to increase the quality of life-related to oral health in children, necessary measures should be taken to improve their access to treatment and prevention.

The physiological changes in the mother's body during pregnancy make this group more sensitive to oral and dental diseases, which can have important effects on the health of the mother and the child. To improve the oral and dental health of the mother and the health of the baby, dental care before pregnancy and during pregnancy seems necessary. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of oral health literacy in midwifery experts working in Isfahan health centers.

This research is descriptive and cross-sectional and 110 questionnaires answered by midwifery experts were selected for review in this study. The questionnaire used in this study includes two demographic questions in the field of age and work experience of midwifery experts and 20 questions about measuring oral health literacy. The data were analyzed with chi-square and Fisher's exact test (α = 0.05).

No relationship was observed between oral health behavioral habits and health literacy level in midwifery experts (p value = 0.449). There was no significant relationship between the oral health literacy score of midwifery experts with age (p value = -0.338, r = 0.693) and work experience (p value = -0.095, r = 0.325).

According to this study, it can be concluded that the oral health literacy of midwifery experts is sufficient, but the need for more training to increase the updating of information of midwives in Isfahan is felt.

Considering the increasing growth of the elderly population, the importance of their life quality e, and the impact of oral and dental health on their quality of life, this study was conducted with the aim of evaluating oral and dental health and the factors affecting it in the elderly of Aliabad city, Golestan province, in 1400.

This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study. The research population consisted of 216 elderly of over 60 living in Aliabad city of Golestan province in 2022; they were selected through cluster random sampling method. 128 people (59/3 percent) were women and 88 people (40/ 7 percent) were men. This study was conducted from May to September 2022. To collect data, demographic information questionnaire and Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) were used, whose Persian version was valid and reliable. In addition, the last dental visit, the number of times the mouth was washed, the need for dental treatment, and personal assessment of the individual's oral and dental health status were among the items that were collected and recorded in the form of dental information regarding the elderly. After completing the questionnaires, data were entered into SPSS version 20 software and the analysis was done through descriptive statistics (frequency distribution calculation and central and dispersion indices), one way ANOVA, and t-test.

In the present study, the score of oral and dental health questionnaire regarding the elderly was 49/51±8/67, which was considered satisfactory. This variable had a statistically significant relationship with the number of mouth washes (p=0/02) , personal evaluation of mouth condition (p=0/01), and the number of teeth (p<0/001). While there was no significant relationship regarding education level (p=0/26), place of residence (p=0/072), gender (p=0/56), employment status (p=0/63), income level (p=0/062), smoking (p=0/23) and the last dental visit (p=0/28),and the presence or absence of dentures (p=0/62) did not show a significant difference.

Although the quality of life score related to the oral health of the elderly in Aliabad city was satisfactory, there is still roome to improve this score. Prevention strategies for chronic diseases and high blood pressure, re-emphasizing oral and dental hygiene, and improving related health behaviors should be considered as the most important future programs in this city. Integrating oral and dental health program in the country's public health program and creating a team to promote oral and dental health at primary care level are considered effective and low-cost solutions.

The importance of oral and dental health is more in the elderly than other age groups and various factors can affect it. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of oral and dental health in the elderly with the amount of salivary immunoglobulin-A (IgA), the presence of chronic and systemic diseases, and some demographic indicators such as age, gender, residential place, marital status, economic status, compliance with oral and dental hygiene, smoking and educational level. It seems that the aforementioned factors are related to the oral and dental health of the elderly.

In this systematic review we searched Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed and SID databases for Persin and English articles between 2010 and 2020. Finally, 19 articles were selected.

Based on our literature review, it seems that the presence of age-related diseases, whether chronic or systemic can influence the oral and dental health. Moreover, increased salivary IgA levels could be directly associated with oral and dental problems. Some other factors including better economic status and maintenance of oral and dental health can be related to the improvement of the oral health specially in the elderly. Although, higher education level, city of residence, lack of smoking habit, gender and marital status did not  show definite effects on maintaining oral- dental health, but can affect this process.

Consequently, self-care educations for maintaining the oral-dental health and also follow up of the old patients with chronic systemic diseases had positive effects on the improvement of the oral and dental health.

Dentists often face challenges in maintaining adequate oral hygiene for orthodontic patients. Nowadays, there are many oral health applications available that, along with interactive education and reminders, ultimately lead to better oral hygiene and desired oral health. This study aimed to investigate the level of use of these applications by orthodontic professionals in our country.

Methods & Materials: 

The present study was a descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire-based study, conducted in 2022. Using a convenient sampling method, 188 orthodontic professionals were recruited from the country, and 101 of them completed the questionnaire with informed and voluntary consent. A questionnaire was designed and validated to determine the familiarity and use of education and reminder health applications by professionals, and the data were collected online. Descriptive statistics were used to report the results, and the relationship between variables was analyzed using the chi-square test at a confidence level of 95%.

Most of the specialists had some difficulty with maintaining the oral hygiene of their patients. According to the present study, in the case of poor oral health of the patient, more than half (53.5%) of them sometimes had to terminate the orthodontic treatment of their patients. However, the results of the study showed that the orthodontists almost never used oral health education and reminder applications. Instagram was recognized as the most commonly used social network by orthodontist.

The results of this study indicate the need for specialists to have an efficient method of educating and reminding orthodontic patients about oral health. Given the lack of awareness and use of available applications by specialists and the absence of a suitable Iranian application, investment in designing or upgrading health reminder applications tailored to the culture and needs of society is recommended.

The socioeconomic scenario is facing dentistry at the same time as the unprecedented expansion of the number of dental schools and the excessive increase in student admissions; It has created a situation that, on the one hand, people's oral health does not feel better, nor can a good future be considered for this job. This issue leads to the loss of the main goal of the dental profession, which is to promote the health of society, and on the other hand, it will put the personal lives of dentists under economic pressure, because if a saturated market is created; Even if the dentist aims to promote oral health; under the influence of unwanted competition caused by economic pressures, it may lead to unnecessary treatments; Aesthetic and sometimes additional treatments move. The excessive increase in student admission is now under the problem of the lack of professors in the universities; The sharp drop in the educational level and the lack of educational infrastructure lead to education being lower than the acceptable standard. This study aims to investigate the impact of the current conditions with a forecast for the next ten years to see if this trend will expose the dentists of the current and future generations to the risk of unemployment.

Nowadays, the requirement of any policy-making at the national and regional level is to know the level of knowledge of people about oral health and ways to prevent dental caries.  This study examined the habits, actions and economic level of elementary school students in Qazvin city in 2017-2018.  Also, the effects of peer group social network on behaviors related to oral health and obesity was investigated in order to find the way for interventions making it more effective in this social group.

In this descriptive-analytical study, 145 students participated. They were in the 3nd and 6th grades of elementary school in the academic year of 2017-2018. The questionnaire used in this study had 20 questions and 4 main sections. The main parts of this questionnaire included demographic characteristics, behavior and habits related to oral health, oral health knowledge of students and families, and socio-economic status. Data were collected through clinical examinations and through valid questionnaires and evaluated using SPSS and Excel software.

According to the results of Pearson's correlation analysis, a significant correlation was observed between the health knowledge scores of individuals and their friends between both groups of casual and close friends (P<0.01). The correlation between the knowledge of individuals and close friends was significantly stronger (P<0.01). Also, there was a significant relationship between socio-economic status and behaviors related to oral health (P<0.05). There was also a significant positive relationship between the number of times close friends brushing their teeth in a social network (P<0.001). This connection was not observed in the friends’ network.

This study determined that close friends can be effective in determining the oral hygiene behaviors of elementary school students.

Oral health literacy plays an important role in reducing oral health disparities. Evaluation of oral health literacy can be done at individual and population levels. This study was conducted with the aim of investigating oral health literacy among students of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 2023.

This study was descriptive, applied and cross-sectional. The research population included the students of different academic levels of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, except the final semester students. The sample size was calculated based on the total number of students studying at different levels at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in the second half of the academic year in 2023 using an appropriate statistical formula. Sampling was done in a stratified-random manner according to faculty, field, and level of education. The oral health literacy of the participants based on education level, age, and gender was measured by the oral health literacy adult questionnaire (OHL Adults Questionnaire: OHL-AQ). Data analysis was done using SPSS 27 software and descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, percentage), independent t-test, Kruskal-Wallis, and Tukey test.

The findings indicated that the average oral health literacy score of students was 14.75±1.37. Also, there was a statistically significant relationship between the average oral health literacy score of students and the parameters of education level, gender, and age of students (P-value < 0.05). This indictaed that the oral health literacy of students increased in the doctoral level and also with increasing age. In addition, the female students had higher oral health literacy.

Based on the results, the oral health literacy among Shiraz medical students was high. People with higher education level and age had higher level of oral and dental health literacy than people with lower education level and age. Oral and dental health literacy level was higher in girls than boys. It can be suggested that a 1) suitable platform be provided in order to improve the level of education of the society, leading to the improvement of the oral health literacy of the people; 2) regular dental examinations in order to increase the oral health literacy of the society is encouraged and promoted, especially in lower year students; and 3) research in effective training in the field of oral health literacy to increase the oral health literacy of people in the society.