Association of toothbrushing and proximal cleaning with periodontal health among Korean adults: Results from Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in year 2010 and 2012

Laforì

J Clinic Periodontology

et al. 2018

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Periodontitis and platelet count: A new potential link with cardiovascular and other systemic inflammatory diseases

Laforì

J Clinic Periodontology

et al. 2018

“…Toothbrushing and interproximal cleaning has been considered the most effective behavioural activity for keeping good periodontal health (11,(17)(18)(19). In this study, 33.6% of the participants were brushing their teeth two or more times per day, and 33.7% of them were brushing one time daily.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 78%

“…The incidence of using dental floss was very low (10). Also, according to the results of a Korean study conducted in both 2010 and 2012, 51.9% of Korean adults brushed their teeth three or more times per day, 28.2% flossed their teeth and 22.1% used an interdental brush (11).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Assessment of oral hygiene behaviors and periodontal status among dental patients, in Turkey: A pilot study.

Coşkun

Ünlü

2018

Int Dent Res

Aim:Mechanical plaque control plays a substantial role in preventing periodontal diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the self-reported oral hygiene habits and periodontal status of dental patients in Turkey and to evaluate whether the data was consistent with the current periodontal status of the participants. Methodology: The study group consisted of 104 patients in consultation with a faculty of dentistry in Turkey. Clinical measurements included probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), plaque index and bleeding on probing. A survey was conducted in order to learn participants’ oral hygiene habits and demographic data. Three groups of 0–3 mm, 4–6 mm, and ≥ 7 mm were assigned to all patients for PD and CAL values. Results: A total of 33.6% of the participants brushed their teeth two or more times per day, and 33.7% brushed one time daily. The percentage of dental floss use was 11.5% and interproximal brushing was 7.7%. The percentage of the areas with 0–3 mm PD were 89.78%, and areas with 0–3 mm CAL were 86.61%. Areas with ≥ 7 mm PD and CAL were found to be very low (PD: 3.85%, CAL: 3.60%). The extent of dental plaque was 62.80% and bleeding on probing was 38.13% of the overall study population. Conclusion: It is possible to say that oral care is insufficient in our study group. Also, poor oral hygiene and smoking are closely related to moderate and severe clinical attachment loss for the participants. Consequently, it is clear that more extensive researches need to be done across the country.

“…Frequency of tooth brushing was dichotomised as more than once a day versus once a day or less, as this cut-off has been commonly used in studies concerning tooth brushing and oral health (8,9) and since twice a day (morning and evening) is the official recommendation in Norway (35). However, the evidence supporting twice a day as the optimal frequency is inconsistent and limited (10,(36)(37)(38) and some describe this recommendation more as a social norm (37).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…When diets include sugary foods and beverages, daily tooth brushing with fluoridated toothpaste is the main primary prevention against caries (6,7). Frequency of brushing has also been associated with periodontal disease (8)(9)(10), and with better health status in general (11)(12)(13)(14). However, the efficacy and long-term effects of brushing are not only influenced by the frequency, but frequency is usually emphasised (15) and may function as an indicator of children's oral hygiene (16).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Frequency of tooth brushing and associated factors among adolescents in western Norway

Vaktskjold¹

2019

Nor J Epidemiol

Dental caries is the most prevalent disease in Norway and worldwide, and daily tooth brushing with fluoridated toothpaste is the main preventative measure when diets contain sugary foods. Tooth brushing is an important public health indicator, as the frequency of brushing also has been positively associated with good health in general. In Norway, brushing twice a day is the official recommendation. Our aim was to assess the frequency of tooth brushing among pupils in secondary school in two counties in western Norway, and to identify factors associated with brushing more than once a day. All 59 borough administrations in the two counties were invited to participate in the Ungdata survey in 2015-16; 26 agreed. In total 8,725 pupils filled in the electronic questionnaire (82%). Some 69% brushed their teeth more frequently than once a day, specifically 76% of whom were girls and 63% were boys (adjusted odds ratio=2.0). Of the boys, 6.5% did not brush daily. In 8-10th school grade 71% brushed more than once a day, compared to 65% in 11-13th grade. Out of 28 a priori selected factors, eight were independently associated with frequency of tooth brushing. Besides gender, the strongest associations observed were for frequency of brisk physical exercise, parents being informed about their adolescent’s whereabouts, and satisfaction with one’s own health.