Evaluating Self‐Perceived Oral Health Status and Sociodemographic Factors in Saudi Arabian Children: An Observational Study

International Journal of Clinical Practice, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 2025(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Background: It is critical to measure children’s opinions of their oral health understand attitudes and self‐awareness, spot discrepancies between perceived actual health, develop tailored intervention strategies. In addition, it supports understanding the impact on parenting styles general quality life children, resulting in more specialized effective dental initiatives. Objectives: The present study was planned evaluate self‐perceptions towards status across Saudi Arabia. Methods: Data for this observational were obtained from children by licensed dentists working various regions country using a nonprobability sampling technique. Inferential descriptive statistics used data. World Health Organization (WHO) basic survey method questionnaire as tool. Results: recruited N = 606 participants convenient Almost half (50%) believed be varied good excellent. For certain such Medina Riyadh, dominant category self‐perception “Excellent,” whilst Ha’il region, found “average,” followed “poor” Makkah. Self‐perceptions toward associated with sociodemographic factors, parents’ education, age gender, region. Self‐perception significantly parental age, regional differences. Conclusion: Most either or average. responses among regions. variables. Future research should further investigate factors contributing differences targeted interventions. findings emphasize importance tailoring interventions specific regions, variations may indicate underlying disparities awareness access care

Язык: Английский

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Association between receiving the Aksi Bergizi Social Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) intervention and hygiene behaviors among secondary school students in Padang, Indonesia

PeerJ, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13, С. e19256 - e19256

Опубликована: Апрель 7, 2025

Background The Government of Indonesia and UNICEF introduced the Aksi Bergizi Social Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) intervention to promote healthy eating hygiene behaviors among adolescents. However, no systematic assessment program’s effect has been made. This study aims assess association between exposure nutrition promotion program hand, oral, nail secondary school students in Padang, Indonesia. Methods We conducted a school-based cross-sectional Padang Municipality, Indonesia, collecting data from 253 attending target schools non-target using self-administered questionnaire. compared two groups descriptive statistics multivariable logistic regression with adjustment for demographic socioeconomic characteristics. Results All reported brushing their teeth at least twice per day, so there was observable difference regarding oral hygiene. we found that were significantly more likely than those always use soap when washing hands both before (75% vs. 21%; Adjusted odds ratio (OR) = 6.03; 95% confidence interval (CI) [3.96–9.19]) after toilet (74% OR 5.74, CI [3.78–8.72]). statistically significant regard hygiene, i.e ., cutting nails once week. Conclusion differences self-reported handwashing but nail-clipping. findings this have implications stakeholders infectious diseases nutrition. Future studies should consider ways reduce social desirability bias increase generalizability findings.

Язык: Английский

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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, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 9(7), С. 1017 - 1017

Опубликована: Июль 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.

Язык: Английский

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Unraveling the Link between Periodontitis and Coronavirus Disease 2019: Exploring Pathogenic Pathways and Clinical Implications

Biomedicines, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(10), С. 2789 - 2789

Опубликована: Окт. 14, 2023

Periodontitis involves the inflammation of periodontal tissue, leading to tissue loss, while coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a highly transmissible respiratory caused by severe acute syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which amplified poor systemic health. Key facilitators SARS-CoV-2's entry into host cells are angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE2) and transmembrane serine protease (TMPRSS2). This review reveals that pockets can serve as hotspot for virus accumulation, rendering surrounding epithelia more susceptible infection. Given ACE2 expressed in oral mucosa, it reasonable suggest health could increase risk COVID-19 However, recent studies have not provided sufficient evidence imply significant effect on health, necessitating further long-term investigations. Nevertheless, there hypotheses linking mechanisms two diseases, such involvement interleukin-17 (IL-17). Elevated IL-17 levels observed both periodontitis, increased osteoclast activity bone resorption. Lastly, bidirectional relationships between periodontitis diseases like diabetes acknowledged. symptoms may worsen with these conditions, maintaining good managing suggested potential ways protect against COVID-19.

Язык: Английский

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Oral probiotic and its delivery carriers to improve oral health: A review

Microbiology, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 167(8)

Опубликована: Авг. 5, 2021

In recent years, oral probiotics have been researched on their effectiveness in reducing and preventing diseases. Oral could be introduced into the cavity to keep equilibrium of microbiome. Hence, delivery carrier for plays an important factor ensure a high number were delivered released cavity. This review presents brief overview microbiota role Moreover, aspects probiotic product such as viability, adherence ability, health effects, safety, site discussed. Besides that, importance utilizing indigenous was also emphasized. are commonly found market form chewing tablets, lozenges, capsules. carriers currently used research reviewed. Furthermore, this introduces new potential strip, bucco-adhesive gel, mouthwash. Their delivering explored.

Язык: Английский

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Socioeconomic Inequalities and Toothbrushing Frequency among Schoolchildren Aged 6 to 12 Years in a Multi-Site Study of Mexican Cities: A Cross-Sectional Study

Children, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 9(7), С. 1069 - 1069

Опубликована: Июль 18, 2022

Periodic toothbrushing is the most common, effective, and reliable way to mechanically remove biofilm from oral tissues. The objective of present study was determine association between frequency socioeconomic position for schoolchildren 6 12 years age in four cities Mexico. A cross-sectional conducted on 500 Mexican public schools cities. Questionnaires were administered parents/guardians obtain variables included study. dependent variable frequency, dichotomized as: 0 = less than twice a day 1 at least day. analysis performed Stata. average 8.9 ± 1.9 years; 50.4% female. prevalence 52.8% (at day) (95% CI 48.4−57.1). In multivariate model, associated (p < 0.05) with older schoolchild (OR 1.14); younger mother 0.93); being girl 1.70); enrolled Seguro Popular 0.69); household that owned 2.43); who lived home car 1.31). just over 50% these children. We found demographic be toothbrushing. Based frequency—such as health insurance, ownership owning car—the results confirm existence inequalities frequency.

Язык: Английский

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Association between dental clinical measures and oral health-related quality of life among Iraqi schoolchildren: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19(4), С. e0293024 - e0293024

Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2024

The aim of this study was to assess the association between dental clinical measures and oral health-related quality life (OHRQoL) together with potential mediating role sociodemographic factors health behaviours on in a group Iraqi children.

Язык: Английский

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Effectiveness of Ozonated Water on Gingivitis: A Systematic Review

Cureus, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Май 24, 2024

Ozone has been used as an antibacterial agent for various purposes in healthcare. The use of ozone dental practice is also well-established. Its utilization a mouth rinse needs to be explored further application clinical practice, especially cases gingivitis, common complaint. This systematic review aims analyze the literature on effects ozonated water managing gingival inflammation and bleeding across diverse populations. A search adhering Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines was conducted PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane. Studies published between January 2012 December 2023 employing treatment gingivitis or were included. Five studies met inclusion criteria, demonstrating varied efficacy water. While some showed promising results reducing inflammation, others indicated limitations compared chlorhexidine. Methodological heterogeneity lack standardization notable. evidence suggests potential benefits bleeding, but methodological variations hinder conclusive findings. Long-term with larger sample sizes standardized protocols are needed establish effectiveness adjunctive therapy health.

Язык: Английский

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Dental Visits and Predictors of Regular Attendance Among Female Schoolchildren in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry, Год журнала: 2021, Номер Volume 13, С. 97 - 104

Опубликована: Март 1, 2021

Regular dental visits are important for the maintenance of optimal oral health and improved quality life. The purpose study was to evaluate patterns factors associated with routine attendance among female schoolchildren in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.This cross-sectional performed on 449 primary (6-11 years old) Arabia. included clinical examination decay first permanent molars children questionnaire administration their parents. World Health Organization's used collect data about children's visits, hygiene behaviors, problems, dietary practices. Bivariate multivariate analyses were visits.Most (64.1%) visited dentist during past one year, 22.1% no visit 8.3% never dentist. Among who dentist, pain most common reason (39.10%, N=170), followed by check-ups (18.60%, N=81). In bivariate analysis, education parents, family income, daily tooth brushing, molar, toothache, consumption soft drinks, biscuits, cakes, cream significantly (P <0.05). However, final logistic regression model showed that university mothers (OR 2.52, P = 0.005), not having toothache or discomfort 2.88, 0.001), brushing once twice 2.43, P= 0.034), consuming drinks 1.96, 0.027) significant predictors visits.The found higher mothers, pain, this sample schoolchildren. Routine may be improve reduce children.

Язык: Английский

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Association Between Socioeconomic Status And Oral Health Among Selected South Indian Population

International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Science, Год журнала: 2021, Номер unknown, С. 4602 - 4605

Опубликована: Сен. 23, 2021

alveolar bone loss or tooth-supporting structures [4].Gingivitis is reversible without permanent damage if properly treated.However, left untreated, it can progress to periodontitis leading the destruction of and subsequently may lead tooth loss.Gingivitis management a crucial strategy prevent development advanced periodontal disease [5].Furthermore, gingival inflammation leads release inflammatory mediators into circulatory system, which have negative impact on overall health [6].Periodontitis defined as an support-

Язык: Английский

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