Special Care in Dentistry,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
40(4), С. 344 - 355
Опубликована: Июнь 5, 2020
Abstract
Aims
There
are
currently
neither
onsite
services
nor
any
known
studies
that
addresses
oral
health
of
persons
with
special
care
needs
(PSCN)
within
disability
activity
centers
in
Singapore.
This
study
aims
to
report
on
the
status,
disability‐related
barriers,
and
assess
how
these
barriers
limit
pathways.
Methods
Results
29
PSCN
from
a
multiethnic
mixed
day
center
were
screened
over
two
days.
Their
ages
ranged
18‐59
years
old
(mean:
31.3).
Proportion
Chinese,
Malay
Indian
ethnicity
was
69.6%,
26.7%
10.3%
respectively.
11
female.
Only
three
dentally
fit,
average
required
almost
four
treatments
each.
65.5%
had
“poor”
“very
poor”
hygiene.
The
mean
number
decayed,
missing
filled
teeth
2.8
(95%
CI:
1.3‐4.1),
1.9
1.2‐3.1),
DMFT
moderate
positive
(Pearson's)
correlation
age
(
r
p
=
0.4549,
P
<
.05).
British
Dental
Association
(BDA)
total
banded
score
16.97,
categorized
as
“moderate
complexity.”
51.7%
wheelchair
users,
while
41.3%
needed
support.
Pharmacological
behavioral
management
be
considered
for
17.2%.
odds
ratio
10
relative
risk
5.26
requiring
additional
modifications
more
than
treatment.
Conclusion
cohort
disabilities
displayed
considerable
unmet
dental
conflux
care.
Pathways
limitations
discussed.
International Journal of Dentistry,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
2020, С. 1 - 17
Опубликована: Июль 23, 2020
People
with
disabilities
tend
to
have
greater
oral
health
problems
compared
those
without
disabilities.
This
may
be
due
barriers
they
come
across
in
accessing
dental
services.
The
objective
of
this
systematic
review
was
provide
a
critical
digest
the
scientific
literature
concerning
and
facilitators
access
services
for
people
electronic
databases
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
Science,
Latin
American
Caribbean
Health
Sciences
Literature
(LILACS),
Brazilian
Library
Dentistry
(BBO)
were
searched
using
keywords
relevant
subject.
search
not
restricted
specific
languages
or
years
publication;
all
studies
translated
reviewed.
Sixteen
including
14
articles,
doctoral
thesis,
monograph
selected,
their
quality
analysed
Downs
Black
assessment
tool.
Barriers
divided
into
physical
nonphysical
based
on
dentist's
perspective,
as
per
perception
parents/guardians
by
persons
that
emerged
included
lack
preparation
assist
disabilities,
structural
offices,
communication
difficulties,
awareness
regarding
need
treatment
disabled
person.
It
is
concluded
continue
run
complex
physical,
behavioural,
multidimensional
Improved
training
dentists
care
population
hereby
emphasized.
legal
framework
enabling
must
also
respected
each
country.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
19(4), С. 2369 - 2369
Опубликована: Фев. 18, 2022
Background:
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
assess
risk
factors
for
tooth
loss
in
the
population
city
Bialystok,
north-eastern
Poland,
taking
into
account
entire
and
different
age
groups.
included
1138
subjects
divided
three
subgroups:
20–44
years,
45–64
65–79
years.
Participants
were
classified
according
number
teeth
lost
(0–8
vs.
9–28).
Socio-economic
variables,
smoking
history,
dental
habits
collected
through
a
questionnaire.
Medical
examinations
provided
data
on
body
mass
index
fasting
blood
glucose
level.
Data
statistically
analysed
using
Mann-Whitney
U,
Student’s
t,
chi2
tests,
binary
logistic
regression,
p
<
0.05.
Results:
For
general
population,
being
female
(OR
1.38,
1.07–1.79,
=
0.015),
having
secondary
education
4.18,
Cl
2.97–5.87,
0.000),
higher
1.13,
1.10–1.17,
level
1.03
1.03–1.04,
former
smoker
1.72,
1.29–2.31,
ever
1.69,
1.29–2.20,
current
1.62,
1.15–2.29,
0.006),
longer
period
1.11,
1.09–1.14,
last
visit
dentist
over
year
ago
1.92,
0.44–2.58,
0.000)
brushing
less
than
two
times
day
1.6,
1.14–2.23,
0.006)
associated
with
losing
more
8
teeth.
In
subgroup
aged
only
duration
factor
(p
0.02).
middle-aged
oldest
groups,
(respectively
0.001,
0.001),
(respectively,
0.037),
status
ever/former/current
0.001
0.002),
never/ever
0.009),
0.001)
related
loss.
Additionally,
elderly
group,
0.044)
frequency
visits
0.007)
We
concluded
that
evaluated
socio-demographic,
medical,
behavioural
factors.
Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
25(1), С. 67 - 67
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
General
anesthesia
(GA)
in
dentistry
is
crucial
for
managing
patients
with
special
needs,
enabling
comprehensive
care
individuals
who
cannot
tolerate
conventional
procedures.
This
study
aimed
to
analyze
the
demographic
characteristics
and
trends
dental
treatments
performed
under
GA.
A
retrospective
analysis
of
2,458
GA
at
Dankook
University
Jukjeon
Dental
Hospital
was
conducted
between
January
2015
October
2024.
Data
on
sex,
age,
duration,
type
disability
were
collected
analyzed.
Of
cases,
89.5%
(2,199)
involved
disabilities.
Male
accounted
60.0%
total
cohort,
61.3%
disabilities
male.
The
mean
age
34.1
±
13.4
years,
younger
more
frequently
treated
Intellectual
most
prevalent
(56.3%)
followed
by
autism
spectrum
disorder
(14.6%).
average
duration
174.8
61.5
minutes,
longer
durations
observed
(177.2
61.1
minutes).
increasing
demand
GA,
particularly
among
disabilities,
underscores
need
tailored
guidelines
enhanced
education
treatment
These
findings
provide
a
foundation
future
policy
development.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2025
The
present
study
aimed
to
evaluate
longitudinally
the
oral
conditions
of
athletes
with
intellectual
disabilities
who
participated
in
at
least
2
Italian
editions
Special
Olympics
a
minimum
follow-up
5
(to
10)
years.
Data
concerning
home
hygiene,
signs
and
symptoms
were
recorded,
hygiene
instructions
provided.
data
first
timepoint
(t0)
compared
those
from
second
one
(t1).
Out
2081
visits,
114
met
inclusion
criteria
(mean
age
26.8
years
t0
33.4
t1).
Toothbrushing
once
or
more
day
was
reported
by
83.3%
sample
95.6%
t1
(p
<
0.05),
while
gingival
47.5%
52.5%
t1,
respectively.
%
subjects
decayed,
missing,
filled
sealed
teeth
increased
between
t1.
Oral
lesions
observed
frequently
0.05).
A
significant
difference
emerged
for
mean
missing
(1.7
vs.
2.9
t1)
(2.9
3.7
values
DMFT
index
(5.7
7.6
substantial
stability/improvement
some
indicators
general,
oral,
dental
health
studied
population.
Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 25, 2025
A
BSTRACT
Goal:
To
evaluate
the
knowledge
and
practices
of
oral
health
among
Jazan,
Saudi
Arabian
carers
for
people
with
special
needs.
Methods:
Jazan
Special
Needs
Center
participated
in
a
cross-sectional
study.
self-administered
questionnaire
covering
demographics,
behaviors,
frequency
dental
visits,
information
sources
was
used
to
gather
data.
Descriptive
statistics
Chi-square
tests
relationships
were
statistical
Findings:
Of
157
who
took
part,
70.1%
men
29.9%
women.
The
bulk
knew
fundamentals
good
hygiene,
however,
there
misconceptions
regarding
fluoride
value
routine
checkups.
For
information,
majority
turned
dentists
media.
degree
education
significantly
correlated
(
P
<
0.05).
Conclusion:
In
conclusion,
are
somewhat
aware
issues.
enhance
outcomes
needs,
educational
interventions
aimed
at
required.
These
should
emphasize
advantages
frequent
check-ups.
We
analyzed
the
relationship
between
disability
status
and
periodontal
disease,
focusing
on
disparities
in
healthcare
utilisation,
including
outpatient
visits
hospitalisation
rates,
among
types
severities.
This
study
used
data
from
National
Health
Insurance
Service(NHIS)
of
Korea,
which
includes
comprehensive
records
insured
population.
examined
966,200
individuals
with
disabilities,
grouped
into
five
categories,
applied
propensity
score
matching
to
compare
a
matched
control
Periodontal
disease
was
defined
by
Korean
Classification
Diseases
criteria,
we
chi-square
tests,
t-tests,
multivariate
logistic
regression,
negative
binomial
regression.
Individuals
disabilities
had
higher
odds
for
periodontitis
(OR:
3.83,
95%
CI
=
3.59–4.08)
but
lower
0.68,
0.68–0.69)
dental
treatments
0.73,
0.72–0.73)
compared
those
without
disabilities.
The
highest
rates
were
mental
health
13.70,
12.26–15.30).
Severe
associated
increased
7.14,
6.66–7.66)
fewer
treatments.
or
severe
experience
greater
risks
attend
Targeted
interventions
are
needed
improve
care
access
reduce
disparities.
This
study
aimed
to
explore
the
challenges
experienced
in
dental
health
care
by
professionals
and
caregivers
of
persons
with
special
needs
Trinidad
Tobago.
research
presented
results
from
first
qualitative
which
gained
insight
into
service
component
for
people
this
country.This
was
conducted
between
March
June
2021.
Recruitment
participants
used
both
purposive
snowball
sampling.
A
semi-structured
interview
schedule
interviews
dentists,
(a
assistant),
physicians
needs.
Narrative
inquiry
data
analysis.
The
transcripts
were
individually
coded
a
follow-up
peer
debriefing
session
cross
reference
responses
increase
validity
analysis
performed.Barriers
related
provision
included
readiness
professionals,
level
specialized
resources
required
patient
treatment.
Caregivers
encountered
barriers
such
as
cost
lack
accessible
Possible
solutions
education
key
stakeholders,
policy
intervention,
advocacy
prevention
strategies.Caregivers
allied
professions
experience
multiple
when
treating
patients
Study
indicated
need
change
access
services
Education
healthcare
improved
social
policies
promotion
is
warranted.
Abstract
Aim
To
explore
enablers
and
barriers
to
the
creation
of
an
oral
health
training
for
care
workers
at
specialized
centres
children
with
disabilities
in
Ouagadougou.
Design
This
was
a
formative
study
informed
by
Theoretical
Domains
Framework
using
qualitative
methods.
Methods
Qualitative
observations
14
semi‐structured
interviews
were
conducted
from
six
disability.
Results
Carer
emphasized
that
successful
must
account
available
resources
competencies
each
specific
centre.
Part
be
dedicated
hygiene
targeted
people
provide
knowledge
about
risk
factor
management.
Care
empowered
through
practical
skills
tools
manage
regular
toothbrushing
identify
needs
their
dependents.
Conclusion
gathered
valuable
unique
perspectives
roles
Ouagadougou
underscores
need
improving
access
services
low‐resourced
settings.
Implications
Patient
Teams
planning
promotion
activities
low
resourced
settings
vulnerable
population
groups
can
benefit
methodology
results
this
research
ensuring
interventions
are
appropriate
relevant.
Impact
is
field
scarcely
researched
area
caregiving
practices
low‐income
country,
Burkina
Faso.
disability
centre
local
caregivers
great
value
any
team
projects
similar
Psychiatric
mental
nursing
highly
context‐dependent,
thus
proposed
methods
help
ensure
planned
or
Public
Contribution
There
no
patient
contribution
study.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
10(21), С. 4811 - 4811
Опубликована: Окт. 20, 2021
This
study
aimed
to
assess
the
impact
of
dental
caries'
severity,
body
mass
index
(BMI),
and
sociodemographic
factors
on
oral
health-related
quality
life
(OHRQoL)
for
special
health
care
needs
(SHCN)
children
suitability
their
caregivers
as
proxies
determine
OHRQoL.
cross-sectional
recruited
107
pairs
SHCN
asked
them
complete
a
questionnaire
issues
well
Arabic
version
early
childhood
scale
(A-ECOHIS).
was
followed
by
examination.
Dental
caries
measured
using
dmft/DMFT
index,
while
severity
also
determined.
The
children's
height
weight
were
measured,
BMI
(kg/m2)
recorded.
Data
analyzed
statistically
t-test,
one-way
ANOVA,
Poisson
regression
models.
Our
results
revealed
that
A-ECOHIS
score
10.93,
OHRQoL
affected
in
95.3%
children.
most-reported
item
'pain
teeth,
mouth,
or
jaws'
(48.7%).
By
analysis,
caries-free
(Odds
Ratio
(OR):
0.650)
those
who
had
moderate
(OR:
0.551)
less
likely
have
negative
than
with
severe
caries.
Additionally,
whose
maximum
primary
education
0.656)
occupation
sector
0.721)
Those
≤
6
years
old
1.188)
more
impact.
did
not
significant
Further,
we
detected
positive
correlation
between
scores
reported
mothers.
Given
these
variables,
which
included
but
BMI,
caregivers'
level
occupation,
plus
child's
age
group,
found
However,
mothers
better
