Impact of dental visiting patterns on oral health: A systematic review of longitudinal studies

Mohd Khairuddin, Aina Najwa; Bogale, Birke; Kang, Jing; Gallagher, Jennifer E.

doi:10.1038/s41405-024-00195-7

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Assessing the factors affecting the accessibility of primary dental care for people with haemophilia

Sipos,

Márton,

Móré

et al. 2024

Haemophilia

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IntroductionPatients with haemophilia (PWH) often have difficulty accessing dental services.AimTo determine the accessibility of dental care for PWH and to examine their perceptions of how coronavirus type‐2 (CoV‐2) disease (COVID‐19) has affected their ability to access dental treatments following the pandemic.MethodsThe questionnaire survey was conducted between July 2022 and December 2022 at haemophilia treatment centres in Hungary. Variables with statistical significance (Pearson's Chi‐squared test; p < .05) were included in logistic regression analyses. Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression was used as a machine learning technique to identify the most predictive variables.ResultsTwenty‐one percent of the sixty‐eight participants reported that they had been refused dental treatment, mainly in primary care (86%). Dental refusal was influenced by infectious disease (OR: 4.48, CI: 1.14–17.69) and previous dental bleeding complications (OR: 4.23, CI: 1.10–16.27). There was correlation between dental visits and having a permanent dentist or receiving oral hygiene advice (OR: 9.95, CI: 2.86–34.62 and OR: 3.84, CI: 1.09–13.58). Participation in an oral hygiene consultation increased patients’ satisfaction with their dental care (OR: 6.28, 95% CI: .71–55.88). Twenty‐eight percent of patients had experienced difficulties since the start of the COVID‐19, but 84% had visited their dentist at least once between 2021 and 2022 (p = .002). Nevertheless, 16% of respondents went for only the most necessary treatments due to pandemic.ConclusionRefusal of dental care was high among participants, especially in primary care. The COVID‐19 pandemic has exaggerated the difficulties of PWH in accessing dental treatment.Highlights Patients with haemophilia (PWH) have difficulty accessing dental care, and the coronavirus type 2 (CoV‐2) disease pandemic (COVID‐19) has created a new barrier. The study revealed a high prevalence of dental care refusal (21%), particularly in primary care (86%). This 2022 survey found that 28% of patients experienced difficulties since the pandemic started and 16% only sought necessary treatments.

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Assessing the factors affecting the accessibility of primary dental care for people with haemophilia

Sipos,

Márton,

Móré

et al. 2024

Haemophilia

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Assessing oral health knowledge among public school children in Saudi Arabian subpopulation

Almalki,

Adil,

Mustafa

et al. 2024

J Health Popul Nutr

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Introduction Oral hygiene is paramount for maintaining optimal oral and physical health, especially among children who are particularly susceptible to dental caries and issues due to dietary habits and inadequate hygiene practices. This study aimed to evaluate the awareness and knowledge of oral health among public school children, analyse their oral hygiene habits, educate parents on the importance of oral health for their children, and implement an oral hygiene educational program in Al-Kharj City, Saudi Arabia. Methods Four public elementary schools were selected for the study, with a sample size of 200 school-going children participating. A structured questionnaire was used to assess awareness and knowledge of oral health among the participants. SPSS software version 26 was used for data analysis. Multiple regression analysis and correlation tests was employed to explore the relationships between the different variables measured in the study. Results The findings revealed a significant lack of awareness regarding oral health among school children. Oral hygiene habits were found to be inadequate in many participants. Overall, the findings highlight the need for targeted interventions aimed at promoting regular dental visits, addressing dental fear, and fostering positive oral hygiene practices among school-going children to improve oral health outcomes in the studied population. Conclusion The study highlighted a critical gap in oral health awareness among school children, underscoring the need for targeted interventions. While the oral hygiene educational program has been implemented and future data will shed light on its effectiveness, preliminary observations suggest that such programs could potentially improve oral health outcomes and overall engagement among students.

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Impact of self-perceived oral health and socio-economic factors on oral health-related behavior in Estonian adults

Sinijärv,

Olak,

Murakas

et al. 2024

AOS

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Objective: To identify which socioeconomic factors are affecting oral health-related behavior and to provide suggestions for improving the population’s oral health. Materials and methods: The survey includes population groups from age 35 and older from all 15 Estonian counties and major cities (n = 2,376). The study is based on data from a nationwide Estonian Adult Oral Health Survey questionnaire. In addition to analyzing eight aspects of oral health-related behavior and self-perceived oral health variables, the survey also includes participants’ socio-economic and demographic characteristics. The study utilizes frequency tables (including cumulative distributions), means, correlations, and regression analysis as its methods. Results: The mean number of beneficial behaviors reported by the participant was 4.2 (SD 1.6). The value of the oral health-related behavior index (OHBI, the number of reported behaviors from the eight) is initially determined by the optimal timing between meals, abstinence from smoking, and the choice of drinking water or refraining from any intake between meals. Participants with higher OHBI tended to rate their self-perceived oral health better. Adherence to beneficial dental health-related behavior in Estonian adults is primarily influenced by gender, educational level, type of settlement, and household income level. Conclusions: In order to significantly improve oral health and related behaviors, it is imperative to integrate dental services into universal health coverage and deliver ongoing oral health education for adults.

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Impact of dental visiting patterns on oral health: A systematic review of longitudinal studies

Cited by 4 publications

References 55 publications

Assessing the factors affecting the accessibility of primary dental care for people with haemophilia

Assessing the factors affecting the accessibility of primary dental care for people with haemophilia

Assessing oral health knowledge among public school children in Saudi Arabian subpopulation

Impact of self-perceived oral health and socio-economic factors on oral health-related behavior in Estonian adults

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