Current status of oral health research in Africa: an overview

Kanouté, Aida; Faye, Daouda; Bourgeois, Denis

doi:10.1111/j.1875-595x.2012.00123.x

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“…Gross National Income and the Human Development Index have been shown to be strong predictors of the number of published articles 15 . In addition, in 2005-2010, two countries, Nigeria and South Africa, accounted for over two-thirds of all oral health-related research published from Africa 16 . In Latin America, Brazil accounts for most publications in dentistry and dental public health 17 .…”

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Half‐century of Dental Public Health research: bibliometric analysis of world scientific trends

Celeste

Broadbent

Moysés

2016

Comm Dent Oral Epid

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Half‐century of Dental Public Health research: bibliometric analysis of world scientific trends

Celeste

Broadbent

Moysés

2016

Comm Dent Oral Epid

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“…The access to the English-speaking reviews is a dominating factor in a scientific community which publishes mainly in English. [14] Academic traditions play an important role of French speaking African researchers to publish outside their country thus African publications in the field of health are faced with a lack of international visibility. [15] World-wide scientific publishing activity over the past decade indicates that most countries in Africa have low levels of publication.…”

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Strategies to promote better research on oral health in Africa: A Delphi consensus study

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Background:Research on oral health contributes to improved health outcomes; it is an indispensable tool in health policy. But how to fill the gaps in research oral health and to strengthen its capacity is the question. The main objective of the present study is to identify the current status of oral health research and potential strategies, thereby strengthening the research infrastructure and capacity. Delphi consultation, in the perspective of assisting decision-makers to identify strategies to promote better research on oral health in Africa, was initiated.Design and Methods:The panels of 30 experts were asked to complete the questionnaire with 42 items into four groups by web survey. Each indicator statement was considered to be in consensus if the expert's opinion rating was of “A or B” for more than 75% in a scale of seven categories. Quantitative analysis was made from the answers of Delphi round.Results:There was a strong consensus about three items concerning the role of oral health research, the development of research policy for oral health going through an effective governance of research institutes, migration of researchers and fund raising.Conclusion:This study shows strong many dispersal opinions by experts, but highlights the need for to improve the effectiveness of oral health research capacity strengthening activities. Africa's researchers, policy makers and partners will have to give special attention to ensuring that knowledge generated from oral health research is acted on to improve health for all.

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“…Strengthening the national oral healthcare systems seems pivotal [ 21 ]. Poor dental care infrastructure, particularly in underserved areas, lack of oral health education, and insufficient numbers of dental clinics, oral health professionals, and educational interventions need to be addressed [ 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 ]. LICs are faced with the challenge of the increasing caries prevalence, as the upward trend is mainly due to cariogenic dietary habits, poor oral hygiene, and fragmented care services.…”

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Oral Health Survey in Burundi; Evaluation of the Caries Experience in Schoolchildren Using the DMFT Index

Lamloum,

Dettori,

La Corte

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Medicina

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Background and objectives: There are no data on oral health in the population of Burundi. This study aimed to describe the oral health status of schoolchildren in Burundi using the dmft/DMFT index for the first time. Materials and methods: The study was designed as a cross-sectional population-based epidemiological survey. The survey was designed according to the WHO methodology for oral health surveys. Oral examinations were conducted in school rooms using a dental mirror, probe, and headlight. The following characteristics of primary dentition status were recorded: decayed (d/D), missing (m/M), and filled (f/F) teeth, and the dmft/DMFT (d + m + f t/D + M + F T) index was calculated for each subject. Quantitative and qualitative variables were represented by measures of position and variability. One-way ANOVA was used to assess differences between parametric variables. Logistic regression was performed for total caries experience and gender, age groups, living area, and geographical provinces. Results: A total of 1902 children were examined, 1007 (52.94%) six-year-olds and 895 (47.06%) in the older group. The dmft/DMFT and subgroups were statistically significantly different in terms of age groups, living areas, and geographical regions (dmft/DMFT d-subgroup and D-subgroup p < 0.01), but only for DMFT for sex. The ORs estimated by logistic regression by total caries experience showed a protective effect for 12 year old subjects and those living in southern provinces, an OR of 0.52 (95%CI 0.43–0.64) and an OR of 0.26 (95%CI 0.21–0.32), respectively. Conclusions: Dental caries in African countries, including Burundi, remains a major problem affecting the general health and wellbeing of the population. Tackling untreated caries requires a multifaceted approach, including strengthening oral health infrastructure, promoting oral health education, providing affordable dental services, and encouraging healthier eating habits.

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Current status of oral health research in Africa: an overview

Abstract: This study shows strong variation among countries in the production of articles on oral health whereby rich countries produce greater quantities of published research and poorer nations more frequently develop research partnerships with other countries.

Cited by 10 publications

References 19 publications

Half‐century of Dental Public Health research: bibliometric analysis of world scientific trends

Half‐century of Dental Public Health research: bibliometric analysis of world scientific trends

Strategies to promote better research on oral health in Africa: A Delphi consensus study

Oral Health Survey in Burundi; Evaluation of the Caries Experience in Schoolchildren Using the DMFT Index

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