Factors Associated with Untreated Decayed Teeth in Male Sales Workers: An Internet Survey

Ishizuka, Yoichi; Yoshino, Koichi; Suzuki, Seitarô; Sato, Ryouichi; Onose, Yuki; Eguchi, Takako; Takayanagi, Atsushi; Kamijo, Hideyuki; Sugihara, Naoki

doi:10.2209/tdcpublication.2018-0053

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“…In terms of the association between occupation and dental caries, three studies assessed dental caries using self-report online surveys and one as diagnosed by a dentist [12][13][14][15]. One cross-sectional study reported an odds ratio (OR) for dental caries that was 1.79 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.20-2.67) times higher among males who worked nightshifts than those who worked dayshifts [15].…”

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“…Considering individual factors such as education history and current economic condition, as well as regional factors such as urbanity, older adults who worked the longest as agricultural, forestry and fisheries workers had poor oral health status and behaviors, such as the infrequent use of an interdental brush or dental floss, compared with those in other occupations [18]. In addition, nightshift workers were less likely than dayshift workers to brush their teeth at least twice a day [14] and tended to have difficulty attending regular dental appointments [18].…”

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Occupational Difference in Oral Health Status and Behaviors in Japanese Workers: A Literature Review

Irie

Tsuneishi

Saijo

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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The occupational environment is an important factor for oral health because people spend a long time in the workplace throughout their lives and are affected by work-related stress and occupational health policies. This study aimed to review evidence for the association between occupation and oral health status and behaviors. A literature search of PubMed was conducted from February to May 2022, as well as a manual search analyzing the article origins. Articles were screened and considered eligible if they met the following criteria: (1) published in English; (2) epidemiological studies on humans; and (3) examined the association between occupation and oral health status and behaviors. All 23 articles identified met the eligibility criteria. After full-text assessments, ten articles from Japan were included in this review: four on the association between occupation and dental caries, three on occupation and periodontal disease, two on occupation and tooth loss, and one on occupation and oral health behaviors. An association was apparent between occupation, oral health status and behaviors among Japanese workers. In particular, skilled workers, salespersons, and drivers who work longer hours and often on nightshifts, tended to have poor oral health.

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Occupational Difference in Oral Health Status and Behaviors in Japanese Workers: A Literature Review

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Tsuneishi

Saijo

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Oral health promotion activities in the workplace: a scoping review

Bakri

Smith

Broadbent

et al. 2022

Health Promotion International

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Summary There is limited literature and no reviews on oral health promotion activities in the workplace to guide planning and practice. This review summarizes evidence about oral health promotion activities in the workplace (nature and extent), its impact and the factors that facilitate or act as barriers to implementation. Using the PRISMA-ScR guidelines, scientific articles written in English and published in peer-reviewed journals up to April 2021, from six databases (Medline, PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, EMBASE and Emcare) were screened and selected. The full texts of 95 articles were then considered; 21 articles met the inclusion criteria of using oral health status or oral health predisposing factors as primary outcome after an intervention in the workplace. Almost all included articles took a quantitative approach (n = 18), two used a qualitative design and another used a mixed-method approach. The most common activities were personalized or group oral health education interventions and oral health screenings conducted by a dental professional. Two studies reported the cost-benefit of workplace oral health promotion (WOHP). The literature indicated that WOHP interventions can be successful in achieving improvements in oral health, measured using a range of clinical (plaque accumulation, gingival inflammation, periodontal inflammation) and self-rated oral health indicators. Based on the limited literature available, WOHP may have benefits for employee oral health and employers, and the support of managers and organizations potentially improves the success of programmes. The workplace would appear to be an ideal setting to promote oral health. However, there is limited information to guide oral health promotion planning and implementation, and policy.

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Association of rotating night shift work with tooth loss and severe periodontitis among permanent employees in Japan: a cross-sectional study

Sato,

Yoshioka,

Saijo

2024

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Background The modern 24/7 society demands night shift work, which is a possible risk factor for chronic diseases. This study aimed to examine the associations of rotating night shift work duration with tooth loss and severe periodontitis. Methods This cross-sectional study used data from a self-administered questionnaire survey conducted among 3,044 permanent employees aged 20–64 years through a Japanese web research company in 2023. The duration of rotating night shift work was assessed using a question from the Nurses’ Health Study. Tooth loss was assessed based on self-reported remaining natural teeth count. Severe periodontitis was assessed using a validated screening questionnaire comprising four questions related to gum disease, loose tooth, bone loss, and bleeding gums. We employed linear regression models for tooth loss and Poisson regression models for severe periodontitis, adjusting for demographic, health and work-related variables and socioeconomic status. Results Among participants included, 10.9% worked in rotating night shifts for 1–5 years, while 11.0% worked in such shifts for ≥6 years. In fully adjusted models, rotating night shift work duration of 1–5 years was associated with tooth loss (beta −0.74, 95% confidence interval (CI) [−1.55 to 0.08]) and severe periodontitis (prevalence ratio 1.80, 95% CI [1.33–2.43]); however, the association with tooth loss was not statistically significant. Conclusions This study supports that employees who work short-term rotating night shifts may experience poor oral conditions. Further research is needed to determine whether long-term rotating night shift work is associated with deteriorated oral health.

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Factors Associated with Untreated Decayed Teeth in Male Sales Workers: An Internet Survey

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References 35 publications

Occupational Difference in Oral Health Status and Behaviors in Japanese Workers: A Literature Review

Occupational Difference in Oral Health Status and Behaviors in Japanese Workers: A Literature Review

Oral health promotion activities in the workplace: a scoping review

Association of rotating night shift work with tooth loss and severe periodontitis among permanent employees in Japan: a cross-sectional study

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