Correlation between BMI and Oral Health Status (DMFT, PI, mSBI, and Salivary 1,5-AG) among the Pediatric Population in Saudi Arabia: A Clinico-Biochemical Study

Children, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9(7), P. 1017 - 1017

Published: July 8, 2022

The study aimed to investigate the association of varying body mass index (BMI) with oral health status among children aged 5−14 years and correlate concentration salivary levels 1,5-AG BMI, dental caries, periodontal disease. This cross-sectional was conducted on subjects 5 14 years. were recruited from Pediatric Dental Clinic, College Dentistry, Majmaah University, by convenient sampling method. Sociodemographic details clinical parameters, including (BMI), DMFT/def (deciduous decayed tooth (d), deciduous extracted (e), filled (f), permanent (D), missing (M), (F)), plaque (PI), modified sulcular bleeding (mSBI), evaluated. Salivary 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) analyzed using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for all subjects. Statistical analyses performed SPSS v. 27 (IBM Statistics, Chicago, IL, USA) Kruskal−Wallis chi-square tests used comparisons. Spearman rank correlation coefficient examine between subjects’ independent variables, caries activity. mean def score, PI, mSBI scores higher in obese children. PI concentrations BMI categories statistically significant (p < 0.001). emphasizes promoting preventive regimes, awareness campaigns, nutritional educational programs pediatric population.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Children's Oral Health and Caregiver's Attitude Towards Teledentistry: A Kuwait based study

Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 29(3)

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

To evaluate the impact of coronavirus pandemic on children's oral health and caregiver's attitude towards teledentistry.A questionnaire was distributed to 583 caregivers children aged between 3 10 years through electronic messages, which consisted nine multiple choice questions divided into three parts. The first part included demographic data (age, gender, educational level); second addressed assessment by their during lockdown, reason influence children; third related healthcare system teledentistry. Pearson's Chi-square test Fisher's Exact were used for analysis using SPSS (version 21.0).Around 93.5% not satisfied with child's health. Approximately 91.5% agree that has negatively affected Most them think alteration in sleep patterns is main reason. Ninety-three percent have been reported utilize teledentistry period, but 53.2% did know whether could solve problems. About 7% disagree can be helpful needs children.Coronavirus disease a negative There need increase awareness about among Kuwait.

Language: Английский

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Parent perceptions regarding virtual pediatric dental clinics during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

PeerJ, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11, P. e15289 - e15289

Published: Aug. 14, 2023

Objective To assess the attitudes and responses of parents pediatric patients towards virtual dental clinics during COVID-19. Material Method A total 102 who were scheduled for (video or telephonic) clinic appointments new patient consultations follow-up included in study. Parents could attend from a personal computer, tablet, smartphone. An electronic self-administered questionnaire was sent to through email after consultation which consisted demographic data ten-item, five-point Likert-scale assessing: (i) parent satisfaction; (ii) ease use; (iii) effectiveness including increasing access clinical services; (iv) reliability teledentistry system (v) usefulness patients. Statistical analyses used t -test, one-way ANOVA test, Shapiro–Wilk histogram. Result Out parents, 52 attended video 50 telephonic clinic. The majority between 30–39 years age, about 73% had no previous experience with either consultation. Ninety-four percent satisfied vide consultation, most them agreed that accessing services easy understand, comfortable, time-saving. (94%) strongly they will use again future Conclusion Parents’ response dentistry COVID positive. stated would consider using

Language: Английский

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Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic Psychological behavior of Dental Assistants in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Survey

Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 30(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Background: Dentists and dental auxiliaries are considered at high risk for the spread of COVID-19 due to their direct contact with patient's oral cavity.The stress being infected virus was during pandemic.This research aims estimate psychological impact on assistants in Saudi Arabia this pandemic. Methodology: This questionnaire-based cross-sectional study used a pre-validated Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale 21 Items (DASS-21) assess mental health pandemic.The questionnaire sent participants through Effect pandemic behavior e80

Language: Английский

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Modern Modifed Aerosol Box: An Isolation for oral health care professions during Oral and Dental Procedures during and Post Pandemic

Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 29(3)

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

COVID-19 affected healthcare professionals globally, especially dentists, which is airborne and transmitted through contact.Most dental procedures are aerosol generated these aerosols in practice tend to transmit acute respiratory infections like COVID-19.Recently, a few authors recommended using the box reduce count setting.However, study aims describe recommend reformed desand safe dentistry.

Language: Английский

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Attitudes of Medical Practitioners towards Collaboration with Dental Professionals during a Pandemic: A Past Experience and a Future alert

Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 30(0)

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Aim: To determine the attitude of medical practitioners towards collaborating with dental professionals during a pandemic. Materials and Methods:The present study is cross sectional survey conducted among India.2100 were randomly selected as subjects.The data pertaining to their toward collaboration gathered using selfadministered questionnaire.Data was analyzed descriptive studies.Results: Among subjects, 93% doctors said in future if pandemic occurs then they would feel contended be given provision aided by welltrained support team, 80% them experienced high stress pandemic.When asked specify reason case have not approached dentist pandemic, 89% did ponder over thought taking help from dentist.Conclusion: If future, contribution can beyond dentistry provided we adopt execute proper measures plan beforehand.

Language: Английский

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Effect of endodontist knowledge and risk perception on COVID-19 infection control

International Journal of Health Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 12936 - 12944

Published: May 31, 2022

Background: The pandemic condition felt by all parts of the world due to very fast spread COVID-19 threatens safety various health care sectors. Until now, has been going on and given rise new variants COVID-19. Dental oral services are not spared from this, this is exacerbated fact that virus spreads more easily through aerosols produced during treatment, especially endodontists. Therefore, researcher wanted know effect knowledge perception endodontic risk control Metods: This study uses an analytical descriptive research design with a cross-sectional approach. Samples were obtained endodontists registered IKORGI completed filling out questionnaire completion. Questionnaires distributed online via google forms. was carried in November 2021. Result: Based results conducted throughout Indonesia, it found difference criterion sufficient mean value 9.84 median 10.0, 6.99 7.0.

Language: Английский

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