Periodontal health of the population in eastern Germany (former GDR)

Mengel, Reiner; Koch, Hendryk; Pfeifer, Claudia; Flores-de-Jacoby, L

doi:10.1111/j.1600-051x.1993.tb00702.x

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“…3). This finding is in agreement with Mengel et al (1993) and Hansen et al (1995) who reported that a low CPITN score was associated with a higher educational level.…”

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confidence: 93%

Association between level of education and oral health status in 35‐, 50‐, 65‐ and 75‐year‐olds

Paulander

Axelsson

Lindhe

2003

J Clinic Periodontology

125

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“…3). This finding is in agreement with Mengel et al (1993) and Hansen et al (1995) who reported that a low CPITN score was associated with a higher educational level.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

Association between level of education and oral health status in 35‐, 50‐, 65‐ and 75‐year‐olds

Paulander

Axelsson

Lindhe

2003

J Clinic Periodontology

125

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“…Of the independent variables considered in the present study, area of residence, as well as tooth brushing and flossing frequency were found to be the strongest determinants of periodontal diseases. These findings are consistent with those of other studies (Bourgeois et al, 1999;Marques, et al, 2000;Mengel et al, 1993). Given that the oral hygiene habits of the Greek seniors, as indicated from the present study, are far from been considered as satisfactory, improvement in oral hygiene practices should be an important public health issue.…”

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Periodontal Diseases in Greek Senior Citizens-Risk Indicators

Mamai-Homata¹,

Margaritis²,

Polychronopoulou³

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Aim: This study provides data on the periodontal status of Greek adults aged 35–44‐years‐old in relation to socio‐demographic and behavioural parameters and compares these data with those of 1985. Material and methods: A stratified cluster sample was selected according to WHO guidelines for national pathfinder surveys. Periodontal and oral hygiene status were assessed using the CPI index and the OHI‐S index respectively. Socio‐demographic and behavioural data were collected through face‐to‐face interviews. Results: In 2005, 9.5% of the participants had healthy periodontium, 16.2% bleeding on probing, 46.8% calculus, 24.2% shallow pockets and 3.3% deep pockets. Half of the individuals (52.1%) had good oral hygiene status, 39.8% fair and 8.1% poor. Most of them (79%) brushed their teeth at least once a day, but only 25.4% used dental floss. Higher CPI scores were associated with living in rural areas, having a lower educational attainment and brushing and flossing teeth less frequently. Better oral hygiene status was associated with having a higher educational attainment and income, as well as brushing and flossing teeth more frequently. Comparisons with the 1985 findings indicate that severe periodontal diseases may be declining in Greece, whereas gingivitis may be increasing. Conclusions: The prevalence of severe periodontal diseases in Greek adults is not high and their periodontal health has improved since 1985. As long as their oral hygiene status and preventive dental behaviour cannot be considered as satisfactory, there is room for further improvement.

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“…To date, nationally representative and comprehensive data for Germany are lacking. Previously published studies did not provide sufficient information on prevalence and extent of periodontal diseases (Mengel et al 1993, Micheelis & Reich 1999). Only the regional Study of Health in Pomerania (SHIP) provided a comprehensive assessment of periodontal status in West Pomerania, a region in the very north east of Germany (Holtfreter et al 2009).…”

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