Prevalence of self-reported medical conditions among dental patients

Javali, Mukhatar Ahmed; Khader, Mohasin Abdul; AlQahtani, Nabeeh A

doi:10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_78_16

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“… 25 Differences in environmental and genetic factors which affect disease epidemiology may be responsible for this variation. Unlike some scientific reports which showed hypertension and diabetes as the common medical conditions in dental patients, 20 26 the present study found peptic ulcer as the second most common medical conditions following hypertension. The association between poor oral hygiene and Helicobacter pylori as well as a greater prevalence of peptic ulceration has been reported in the literature.…”

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Distribution of medical conditions among dental patients

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Aims: The aim of the study was to determine the distribution of medical conditions among dental patients in our local environment. Settings and Design: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at the Oral Diagnosis (OD) Clinic of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, Osun State. Materials and Methods: Participants were selected using a simple random method from the pool of dental patients who presented at the OD Clinic of OAUTHC during the study period. Information was obtained from each participant using a structured questionnaire organized into sections. Section 1 collected information on participants' biodata such as age, sex, and weight. Section 2 recorded data on the history of the presence of relevant oral and systemic symptoms, while section 3 collected information on findings from intraoral and extraoral examination. Statistical Analysis Used: The results were analyzed using STATA 13 statistical software. Results: Of the 1503 patients who visited dental hospital during the study period, 176 (11.7%) had medical problems. The mean age of patients with medical problems was 48.5 ± 21.0 years. The mean age was higher in men compared to women ( P = 0.013). More than one-fifth (21.6%) of the patients were first diagnosed in the dental clinic. Hypertension was the most frequently seen medical condition, closely followed by peptic ulcer and diabetes mellitus. Patients whose medical problems were first diagnosed following dental consultation were significantly older than those with known medical conditions. Conclusions: Prevalence of medical conditions in dental patients is high. Hypertension is the most frequently associated systemic conditions among dental patients. Medical conditions were common among older age group (>50 years), males, and those with gum problems.

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“…Javali et al . 26 reported that 45% of medical problems in dental patients were found to be diabetic mellitus, while the gastrointestinal problem was only 5%, contrary to our finding. Immunosuppression and variation of these systemic conditions may be responsible for the differences.…”

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“…13,19,20,16 In this study, the highest age group was 17-35, and a large number of patients complained of diabetes and hypertension ( Table I). With regard to the participants who were aged 20-35 years and the high number of patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease, similar result was obtained from a survey conducted by Javali et al in Abha region, 14 SA.…”

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“…11 The risk for chronic form of periodontal disease increases with age, and the combined effect of age and oral hygiene standard explains more than 90% of the variation in periodontal disease. 12 Several local studies among different subpopulations in different areas of SA, namely, Abha, 13,14 Riyadh, 15,16 Jeddah, 17 Aljouf, 18 Al-Kharj, 19 Madinah, 20 and Jazan, 21,22 investigated the relationship of periodontal diseases with socio-economic, medical status of patients, awareness about periodontal diseases, and other local factors (smoking, shammah dipping, and khat chewing). Currently, no information is available regarding the pattern and distribution of periodontal disease among adult population in Jazan region, SA.…”

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Periodontal status of adult subjects in relation to other local factors in Jazan region, Saudi Arabia

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Background: Information about the distribution patterns of periodontal disease and the possible existence of high-risk groups among adult population in Jazan region is scarce. Aims: This study was designed to explore the periodontal status and the effects of socio-demographic characteristics and habits among adult population living in Jazan region, Saudi Arabia (SA). Materials and methods: This work was a cross-sectional study conducted among 204 individuals. This population was composed of 172 males and 32 females with a mean age of 43.9 years. Structured questionnaire, which included general health status and possible risk factors for periodontal disease, was used for sampling. Clinical periodontal examination was carried out using the scheme used by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences software version 20. Results: Approximately 46.1% of population presented moderate pocket depths. The clinical attachment loss of ≤4 mm was 57.8%, and the fair oral hygiene was 40.2%. The effects of khat chewing, shammah dipping, and smoking on moderate pocketing were 50%, 47.7%, and 41.9%, respectively. The attachment losses of ≤4 mm were high in khat chewers, shammah dippers, and smokers at 63.1%, 68.8%, and 50.1%, respectively. The average poor oral hygiene among groups was high at 53.3%. Severe pocket depth and poor oral hygiene were significantly high among old age groups at 22.2% and 66.7%, respectively. Females showed significantly (p=0.05) higher mild gingivitis and better oral hygiene of 65.7% and 68.8%, respectively, compared with those of males. Conclusion: The prevalence of periodontal disease is high due to associated risk factors, including khat chewing, smoking, and poor oral hygiene. The elderly age group showed high levels of periodontal pocketing, attachment loss, and poor oral hygiene. Females also presented better oral hygiene and periodontal health than those of males.

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“…2 A consequential proportion of people with cardiovascular diseases are not identified when they visited dental clinic for treatment. 3 So, oral health care providers play a pivotal role in determining CVD in early stage.…”

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