The Association of Oral Function with Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in University Students: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study

Oku, Saori; Iyota, Kiyomi; Mizutani, Shinsuke; Otsuki, Shohei; Kubo, Kyohei; Yamada, Suguru; Kobayashi, Yoshihiro; Kashiwazaki, Haruhiko

doi:10.3390/ijerph17134863

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“…In our selected studies, only one assessed self-rated oral health as an exposure to investigate its association with social network size; however, the result was insignificant (Arcury et al, 2013). Since subjective oral health can affect oral function (Oku et al, 2020;Youn et al, 2017) and cause depression (Sko skiewicz-Malinowska et al, 2018), also correlated with social isolation (Taylor et al, 2018), we hypothesized that a bidirectional relationship existed between subjective oral health and social isolation. Therefore, further studies are warranted.…”

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The association between social isolation and oral health of community‐dwelling older adults—A systematic review

Yun

Ogawa

Izutsu

et al. 2023

Japan Journal Nursing Sci

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Aim Social isolation and oral health problems commonly exist in older populations and can influence each other. However, evidence on this bidirectional correlation is scarce. This systematic review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of literature in which social isolation and oral health were associated with each other separately. Methods Electronic searches were performed through six databases. Original cross‐sectional and longitudinal prospective studies that evaluated the associations between social isolation and oral health as either exposure or outcome were included. Results In total, 282 articles were retrieved. Of these, 10 cross‐sectional studies and one longitudinal study were included in the analysis. The level of evidence reported was generally moderate to strong. Most studies found that both stronger objective and perceived social isolation were associated with worse oral health in both directions. The frequency of meeting friends had an inconsistent association with oral health. Conclusions The results of our systematic review showed a bidirectional association between social isolation and oral health in independent community‐dwelling older adults. Both objective and perceived social isolation are associated with oral health. As objective social isolation indicators, quality of social connectedness appears to play a more important role in the association with oral health.

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The association between social isolation and oral health of community‐dwelling older adults—A systematic review

Yun

Ogawa

Izutsu

et al. 2023

Japan Journal Nursing Sci

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“…Additionally, in many cases, oral pathology is responsible for the appearance of systemic conditions [ 29 , 30 , 31 ]. The direct relationship between general health and oral health is carefully followed by dentists considering diagnostic and therapeutic conduct as well as the evolution of disease [ 32 , 33 ].…”

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The Importance of Periodic Dental Control in the Oral Health Status of Elderly Patients

Janto

Iurcov

Daina

et al. 2023

Clinics and Practice

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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the status of the elderly patient with oral pathology, comparing two groups of elderly patients, from the point of view of presentation for periodic dental control (regular and irregular). In carrying out the study, the following parameters were analyzed: the epidemiological profile of the group of patients; associated chronic diseases; dental hygiene; the accessibility of, and attendance at, dental health services; quality of life; and dental clinical diagnosis. Of the 120 elderly patients included in the study, only 25% present regularly for dental checkups. Increasing age leads to a reduction in the share of patients who regularly present themselves for dental checkups, and patients with higher education and those with higher incomes regularly visit the dentist. Associated chronic diseases are found in both groups; patients with regular checkups have a statistically significantly lower drug consumption for dental pain in the last month compared to those who present irregularly for checkups. A better achievement of dental hygiene is observed in patients who regularly see the dentist. It is alarming that we find patients (10% among those who do not visit the dentist regularly) who do not use a toothbrush and toothpaste, and approximately 40% of the patients enrolled in the study do not know which toothpaste they use. Approximately 40% of the interviewed patients indicate a lack of money as the main reason for attending the dentist only when necessary. Difficult access is mentioned by 10% of the group of patients who regularly visit the dentist and who come from rural areas. The reasons for visiting the dentist are different in the two groups: patients who regularly visit the dentist request caries treatment or prosthetic work, or they present with dental bleeding; patients with irregular checkups especially request emergency services such as toothache treatment, assistance with denture problems, and tooth extractions. When undergoing odontal and endodontic examination, 60% of the respondents who go to the dentist as required suffer from periodontal disease, and 50% of them suffer from class I and II edentation. The results of the study demonstrated that elderly patients who regularly attend periodic dental checkups have better self-reported and dentist-confirmed oral health status.

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“…The dentists evaluated the maximal tongue pressure using a tongue pressure measurement device (JMS tongue pressure device; JMS Co., Ltd., Hiroshima, Japan), 18 which has the small balloon attached to the tip of a plastic probe. The participants raise their tongue and press the balloon between the roof of the mouth and the tongue with maximal spontaneous effort for 5 s. The tongue pressure values were recorded three times, and the maximal value was used for analysis 19 …”

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“…The participants raise their tongue and press the balloon between the roof of the mouth and the tongue with maximal spontaneous effort for 5 s. The tongue pressure values were recorded three times, and the maximal value was used for analysis. 19…”

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Changes in oral and cognitive functions among older Japanese dental outpatients: A 2‐year follow‐up study

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Background The relationship between oral and cognitive functions among older people is highly debated. Objective To examine whether oral functions are related to changes in the levels of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) biomarkers in older Japanese outpatients. Methods This observational study included 52 outpatients aged ≥65 years who underwent dental examinations at the Fukuoka Dental College Hospital. The Mini‐Mental State Examination (MMSE) was performed, and MCI blood biomarker levels were assessed at baseline and after 2 years. The present dental and periodontal conditions and the oral functions (tongue pressure and masticatory performance) were evaluated. Changes in parameters from baseline to follow‐up were compared using the Wilcoxon signed‐rank test, McNemar test or chi‐squared test. Associations among changes in the parameters were analysed using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. Results The follow‐up rate in this study was 67%. The masticatory performance was improved (p < 0.001), whereas gingival inflammation was decreased (p < 0.001) over the 2‐year period. A significant increase in the MMSE score (p < 0.001) and a decrease in MCI risk (p < 0.001) were noted. The decrease in MCI risk was correlated with the increase in both masticatory performance (ρ = −0.34; p < 0.05) and MMSE score (ρ = −0.56; p < 0.01). Conclusion A decrease in MCI risk, as demonstrated by the levels of the blood biomarkers, was correlated with an increase in the masticatory performance in Japanese outpatients.

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The Association of Oral Function with Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in University Students: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study

Cited by 12 publications

References 35 publications

The association between social isolation and oral health of community‐dwelling older adults—A systematic review

The association between social isolation and oral health of community‐dwelling older adults—A systematic review

The Importance of Periodic Dental Control in the Oral Health Status of Elderly Patients

Changes in oral and cognitive functions among older Japanese dental outpatients: A 2‐year follow‐up study

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