The effect of water fluoridation and social inequalities on dental caries in 5-year-old children

Riley, James C.; Lennon, M A; Ellwood, Roger P

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“…Likewise, the likelihood of adults living in urban areas having 20 or more teeth was 23% greater (OR = 1.23; 95%CI: 1.09-1.39) than those living in rural areas ( Table 3). As for individual variables, the highest functional dentition rates were in younger individuals (35)(36)(37)(38)(39) …”

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The association between individual and contextual factors and functional dentition status among adults in Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil: a multilevel study

Koltermann¹,

Giordani²,

Pattussi³

2011

Cad. Saúde Pública

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Functional dentition plays an important role in maintaining masticatory function, which is closely related to the number of teeth present in the mouth. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between individual and contextual factors and functional dentition (defined IntroductionTooth loss is one of the main public health problems affecting the adult population worldwide 1 . This situation directly and indirectly influences the individual's overall health. Compromised masticatory function affects quality of diet, increasing the risk of various health problems like cardiovascular diseases, physical disabilities and even death 2,3 . Edentulous individuals show lower consumption of important macro and micronutrients as compared to those with functional dentition 4,5 . For example, edentulism without rehabilitation with prostheses has been associated with reduced intake of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals 4 . Obesity 3 and malnutrition 5 have also been linked to tooth loss.There are various causes of tooth loss, the main ones being dental caries and periodontal disease. Other factors include access to dental services, health system organization, and oral health care 6,7 . Higher tooth loss rates have been associated with unfavorable socioeconomic conditions 8,9 .Functional dentition plays an important role in maintaining masticatory function, which is closely related to the number of teeth present in the mouth 10,11,12 . According to this concept, maintenance of functionality requires a minimum of 20 teeth well distributed in the upper and lower dental arches. In 1992, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the lifetime reten-ARTIGO ARTICLE

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“…groups with distinct socioeconomic conditions 35,36,37 . Analyzing data from adults in Rio Grande do Sul State, the current study showed a positive association between higher functional dentition rates and longer exposure to fluoridated water supply.…”

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The association between individual and contextual factors and functional dentition status among adults in Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil: a multilevel study

Koltermann¹,

Giordani²,

Pattussi³

2011

Cad. Saúde Pública

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“…2,41 The World Health Organization has reported that fluoridation has substantial advantages, especially for high-risk groups, when it is culturally acceptable and technically feasible. 42 A recent unpublished study performed in Alaskan communities revealed a reduction in caries of 30% to 50% with community fluoridation, even when other risk factors were accounted for (Michael Bruce, Arctic Investigations Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, verbal communication, June 6, 2009).…”

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Early Childhood Caries in Indigenous Communities

Nations¹,

Inuit²

2011

Pediatrics

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The oral health of Indigenous children of Canada (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) and the United States (American Indian, Alaska Native) is a major child health issue: there is a high prevalence of early childhood caries (ECC) and resulting adverse health effects in this community, as well as high rates and costs of restorative and surgical treatments under general anesthesia. ECC is an infectious disease that is influenced by multiple factors, including socioeconomic determinants, and requires a combination of approaches for improvement. This statement includes recommendations for preventive oral health and clinical care for young infants and pregnant women by primary health care providers, community-based health-promotion initiatives, oral health workforce and access issues, and advocacy for community water fluoridation and fluoride-varnish program access. Further communitybased research on the epidemiology, prevention, management, and microbiology of ECC in Indigenous communities would be beneficial.

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“…12 The use of fluoridated milk might be successful, but required further research 13 • The type of dental health education provided in general dental practice was usually about sugar consumption and brushing, varied between practitioners, there was a lack of clarity about the use of fl uorides, 14 lack of visual aids and leafl ets, and was targeted more upon the basis of the dentist's assessment of parental motivation. 15 Preventive care was reactive to disease patterns and does not seem to be particularly effective.…”

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Baker¹

2007

Br Dent J

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The effect of water fluoridation and social inequalities on dental caries in 5-year-old children

Abstract: Water fluoridation reduces dental caries experience more in materially deprived wards than in affluent wards and the introduction of water fluoridation would substantially reduce inequalities in dental health.

Cited by 78 publications

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The association between individual and contextual factors and functional dentition status among adults in Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil: a multilevel study

The association between individual and contextual factors and functional dentition status among adults in Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil: a multilevel study

Early Childhood Caries in Indigenous Communities

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