PREVALENCE OF CARIES AND THE NEED FOR URGENT DENTAL TREATMENT AMONG CHILDREN WITH NEUROLOGICAL IMPAIRMENT IN NORTHEASTERN BULGARIA DOI Creative Commons
Rouzha Pancheva, Lyubomir Dimitrov, Десислава Kонстантинова

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Journal of IMAB - Annual Proceeding (Scientific Papers), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 29(4), P. 5192 - 5196

Published: Oct. 31, 2023

Introduction: Oral health is extremely important for the quality of life and well-being. Findings reveal that people with special needs have difficulties in getting dental care, which increases their risk oral diseases. The recommendations examination are identical patients without neurological impairment. This study aimed to assess prevalence caries overall among children motor mental disabilities Northeastern Bulgaria. Methods: A total 53 impairment under age 18 were selected from Varna Ruse April October 2017. Data on age, gender, height, weight, caregiver education level collected. Information hygiene behavior diet was gathered as well. 2013 World Health Organization standards used status. data analyzed statistical package Jamovi v.2.2.2.0. Results: Children divided into two groups – predominantly or Both had high rates need urgent treatment no significant difference observed. CPITN correlated positively (Spearman's rho= 0.393; p= 0.043). It discovered a higher malocclusion than (rho= -0.331; 0.016). number well type occlusion rho=0.378; p=0.005), dentition (rho=0.343; p=0.012) 0.372; 0.006). Conclusion: findings indicate both types impairments associated frequency care. More frequent thought improve health. Nevertheless, more studies required substantiate this theory.

Language: Английский

Transforming Dental Care in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Opportunities DOI Open Access

Omar S Almajed,

Alhareth Aljouie,

Rahaf Alghamdi

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Cureus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 16, 2024

This comprehensive review examines the dental healthcare system in Saudi Arabia, tracing its evolution, current status, and persisting challenges. The has evolved significantly due to government initiatives technological integration, yet it grapples with issues like professional shortages, financial constraints, disparities access. Despite improvements accessibility, geographic socio-economic persist, oral health promotion remains limited. integration of technology faces resistance, specialized care for people disabilities requires targeted strategies. Cultural social factors influence health, system's response COVID-19 pandemic showcases adaptability patient-centered approaches. Addressing these challenges is crucial ensuring equitable effective service delivery Arabia.

Language: Английский

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Influence of Tooth Brushing and Previous Dental Visits on Dental Caries Status among Saudi Arabian Children DOI Creative Commons
Sreekanth Kumar Mallineni,

Abdullah Alassaf,

Basim Almulhim

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Children, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(3), P. 471 - 471

Published: Feb. 27, 2023

To evaluate the dental caries status and its association with tooth brushing frequency previous visits among Arabian children.Arabian school children attend a specialty pediatric clinic at Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia. Only of origin primary dentition were included in study, only one examiner was involved assessment data collection. The parents completed questionnaire to investigate possible explanatory variables for status, including visits. Dental diagnosed according criteria recommended by World Health Organization (2013). comparison performed based on sex, age, frequency, descriptive statistics carried out using SPSS (version 21.0) p-value <0.05 significance.The study 268 mean age 4.6 ± 1.1 years. prevalence 78.8%, dmft 5.82 4.48, while overall scores decayed, missing, filled 3.903 3.69, 1.18 1.69, 0.73 1.35, respectively. <3 years, 3.1-6 >6 years old found be 1.74, 6.58, 4.58, Among children, females reported higher dmf (7.51 4.18) compared males (4.97 4.39) statistically significant difference (p < 0.001). Fifty percent had habits once daily, followed never (22.4%), twice daily (15.7%), rarely (11.2%) brushed their teeth. Statistically correlations between children's visits, sex did not find correlation.The preschool higher. Mandibular second molars commonly affected caries, mandibular central incisors less frequently affected. child's checkups positively related caries.

Language: Английский

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Oral health of individuals with intellectual disabilities: a global cross-sectional study from the special olympics world games 2023 DOI Creative Commons
Marc Auerbacher, Susanne Krämer, Peter R. Schmidt

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Clinical Oral Investigations, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 29(5)

Published: April 16, 2025

Language: Английский

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Exploring the impact of smart cities on improving the quality of life for people with disabilities in Saudi Arabia DOI Creative Commons
Razaz Waheeb Attar,

Mohammad Habes,

Ahlam Almusharraf

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Frontiers in Built Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

By using advanced technologies and data analytics, smart cities can establish conditions that are both inclusive accessible, addressing the distinctive needs of disabled people. This research aims to examine benefits city develop strategies for developing environments serve requirements individuals with disabilities in Saudi Arabia. Using a sequential mixed method, study uses social disability model. The initial phase involves gathering quantitative from 427 Further, qualitative was obtained through semi-structured interviews sample four professionals employed initiatives. Quantitative is analyzed Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), while thematic analysis. findings revealed robustness measurement model, confirming significant effects Smart City Initiatives on Accessibility Enhancement, Inclusive Information, Health Wellbeing Improvement. respondents indicated they satisfied initiatives their effectiveness, providing them equal services opportunities without discrimination. analysis further themes, i.e., Technology Integration Accessibility, Design, Planning Health, others. Participants special consideration implementing designs approaches ensure inclusivity availability Besides, infrastructure policies health wellbeing people also remained prevalent. Hence, it concluded break obstacles improve disabilities. Improved healthcare urban planning highlight transformative effect these wellbeing, promoting an equitable sustainable environment. Finally, implications limitations discussed.

Language: Английский

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Oral Health Care for People with Disability: Curriculum Content in Oral Health Programs DOI Creative Commons
Dorothy K. L. Koh, Archana Pradhan,

Melanie J. Aley

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Journal of Dental Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 2, 2025

ABSTRACT Purpose/Objectives The shortage of dental practitioners willing to treat people with disability has become a significant concern, attributed mainly inadequate undergraduate education and clinical experience in special needs dentistry (SND). Working closely dentists, the Oral Health Therapy workforce is highly skilled preventive dentistry, they could provide services enhance accessibility for disability. This study aimed assess current state SND within oral health programs highlight importance high‐quality training prepare graduates manage Methods A total 39 institutions offering Therapy, Dental Hygiene from Australia, New Zealand, United States, Kingdom, Ireland were selected. An online survey was distributed March 2024, collect data on status education, teaching methods, opportunities, curriculum resources. Results Survey responses eleven (28% response rate) revealed variability comprehensiveness education. Some offered dedicated courses, while others provided only limited overview. instructions are primarily by qualified hygienists, therapists, therapists specialised (73%). Classroom‐based instruction most common method, opportunities. Conclusion(s) findings emphasise need standardised guidelines ensure consistency adequacy across programs. Enhancing promoting interprofessional collaboration, expanding educational resources essential steps toward improving care

Language: Английский

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Assessment of Oral Health Conditions Among Physically Disabled Patients in Saudi Arabia DOI Creative Commons
Abdulaziz Alharbi,

Adel M. Al Shehri,

Fawaz H. Alzahrani

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International Dental Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 1, 2024

This study was undertaken to assess the oral health status among physically disabled Saudi patients. Recruitment took place in Armed Forces Centre for Health Rehabilitation Taif, Arabia. 124 patients living with a physical disability were enrolled and divided into three groups: hemiplegia, paraplegia quadriplegia. Data collected on demographics different indices, including Decayed Missing Filled Teeth (DMFT) index, Mean score, Community Periodontal Index (CPI), of Treatment Needs (CPITN), Simplified Oral Hygiene (OHI-S). High DMFT observed hemiplegia group (mean = 22.61; P-value .008) no difference Teeth. All groups showed signs gingivitis form gingival bleeding. The most compromised periodontal pockets 6 mm or deeper found (53.7%; .001). also reflected CPITN (39.0%; .001), indicating need complex treatments same group. Regarding hygiene, all "fair" hygiene condition (OHI-S < 3.0), significantly poorer 2.49; .042) greater debris accumulation 1.52; .024) quadriplegia In regression analysis, both age gender had significant effects some while type borderline effects. findings indicate poor these individuals, mainly due limitations, hindering effective self-care practices. is critical aspect people disabilities, as it intrinsically linked overall well-being. Recognizing clinical importance essential improve access affordability dental care this vulnerable population.

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Special education teachers' involvement and perceived barriers to delivering oral health education for students with disabilities—A cross‐sectional study DOI Creative Commons
Faris Yahya I. Asiri, Marc Tennant, Estie Kruger

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International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 6, 2024

Dental caries is prevalent among children, including those with disabilities. Although the World Health Organization recommends school-based oral health promotion (OHP) programmes involving teachers, limited research has explored teachers' roles and perspectives.

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Oral Health Behaviour, Care Utilisation, and Barriers among Students with Disabilities: A Parental Perspective DOI Open Access
Faris Yahya I. Asiri, Marc Tennant, Estie Kruger

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Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(19), P. 1955 - 1955

Published: Sept. 30, 2024

Background: Oral health is a critical component of overall well-being. However, students with disabilities (SWDs) face unique challenges in maintaining oral hygiene and accessing dental care. This study aims to explore behaviours, care utilisation, barriers among SWDs Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, from the perspectives their parents. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional was conducted parents Arabia. Data were collected using validated questionnaire covering The sample size determined based on population region. analysed analytical statistics, significant associations identified at p < 0.05. Results: Findings revealed that 45.7% brushed irregularly, only 16.8% brushing twice day or more. Dental flossing reported by just 4.3% SWDs. Emergency-based visits common (51.9%), 29.5% had never visited dentist. Significant found between maternal education tooth frequency (p = 0.004) parental 0.035). most included fear treatment (47.1%), difficulty finding willing dentists (45.5%), long wait times for appointments (44.7%). Conclusions: emphasises pressing need targeted interventions improve practices enhance accessibility services

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Oral Health Promotion among Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review DOI Creative Commons
AlBandary Hassan AlJameel,

Shabnam Gulzar,

Megha Gupta

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European Journal of Dentistry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(01), P. 055 - 064

Published: May 19, 2023

Abstract People with disabilities experience inferior health and poor access to good quality services as compared the general population. Optimum oral is associated improvement in of life such patients. As diseases are largely preventable, education can have a positive impact on individuals disabilities. So, aim study was review effectiveness promotion among intellectual (IDs). Seven electronic databases were searched using keywords like disability/mental retardation/learning disability AND dental education/health promotion. All records that identified electronically from this search subjected preliminary identify eligible papers. Identified studies grouped into directed at IDs, those aimed caregivers people IDs. Interpretation outcomes included effects knowledge, attitudes, behaviors (either observed or self-reported). Eventually, 16 including five randomized controlled trials, while remaining 11 pre-post single group studies. Critical appraisal each conducted 21-item criteria by Kay Locker (1997) provide numerical quantification ranking evidence. Positive changes attitudes observed, other reported considerable knowledge for healthcare However, activities need be done over long period time constant monitoring.

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Acesso de pessoas com deficiência aos serviços de saúde bucal DOI Creative Commons

Lia Raquel Gomes Ferreira,

Eliane de Oliveira Aranha Ribeiro, Gimol Benchimol de Resende Prestes

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Revista JRG de Estudos Acadêmicos, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(14), P. e14999 - e14999

Published: May 6, 2024

O acesso ao atendimento odontológico para as pessoas com deficiência (PCD) é um direito garantido no sistema de saúde público. No entanto, apesar das políticas públicas existentes, os desafios esse ainda são numerosos. objetivo deste estudo analisar a acessibilidade aos serviços bucal PCD em uma policlínica odontológica universidade pública. Este foi realizado entre setembro novembro 2023. Foi analisado o tipo deficiência, sexo, faixa etária, procedimento realizado, condição inicial e tempo lista espera. A média idade pacientes 43 anos; classificada como “ruim” 45% dos casos, procedimentos adequação do meio exodontias sendo mais realizados; doenças sistêmicas crônicas foram atendidos maior número (32%). Assim, que procuraram por tiveram suas necessidades atendidas. Entretanto, alta prevalência ruim, concomitante alto extrações dentárias identificadas, reitera necessidade urgente garantir odontológicos forma efetiva estas pessoas.

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