Dental caries and fluorosis among children in Lebanon

Doumit, Mounir; Doughan, Bassel

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“…This can also explain the higher value of filled teeth on FSFP. A study of 2018, in Beirut, Lebanon, in a sample of 1433 children aged 6-8, without fluoridated water showed caries indexes of DMFT and dmft of 0.60 and 5.15, values similar to those found in our study (Doumit & Doughan, 2018). The Community with no fluoridated water program (CNF) had dmft value of 3.82 and DMFT of 1.48, results which are lower and slightly higher, respectively to similar data on previous studies with no fluoride added on tap water (Urbina et al; Yévenes et al).…”

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Prevalence and Severity of Dental Caries and Fluorosis in 8 Year-old Children With or Without Fluoride Supplementation

Yévenes

Zillmann

Ellicker

et al. 2019

Int. J. Odontostomat.

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One of the most effective and studied measures in the prevention of caries is the use of fluoride, which has the property to reduce their incidence and severity. In Chile, 75 % of the population receives it the drinking water. In 1984, WHO recommended the use of milk as an alternative vehicle. In Chile, the Fluoridated School Feeding Program (FSFP) was introduced in 1994, using this alternative in rural areas without fluoride in water. The objective of the study was to compare prevalence and severity of dental caries and dental fluorosis in 8-year-old children of four state schools: two with fluoride supplementation in drinking water or milk and two without any fluoride program. Epidemiological, descriptive, comparative, observational and cross-sectional study with a sample of 140 8-year-old children, with no systemic diseases and who had lived in the same place since birth: 50 schoolchildren from an area with fluoridated water; 40 from an area with fluoridated milk and 50 from a zone without supplementation of F. The percentage of caries-free children was obtained with the methodology described by the WHO, for severity the dmft and DMFT indexes were used. To quantify the prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis, Dean Index was used. 38 % of the children were caries-free in the community with fluoridated water (CFW); 0 % in the community with fluoridated milk (FSFP) and 10 % in the community with no fluoride program established (CNF). The difference between CFW with CNF is statistically significant (p<0.05). The prevalence of fluorosis is significantly higher for CFW (48.8 %) than FSFP (35 %) and CNF (16 %). Conclusion: The contribution of fluoride in drinking water causes a decrease in the prevalence and severity of dental caries in children of 8 years of age, and an increase in the prevalence of dental fluorosis.

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Prevalence and Severity of Dental Caries and Fluorosis in 8 Year-old Children With or Without Fluoride Supplementation

Yévenes

Zillmann

Ellicker

et al. 2019

Int. J. Odontostomat.

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“…The present study revealed lower caries severity (3.90 in Kraśnik and 4.02 in Chervonograd) than the index value of 5.18 calculated by Smolar (47). Similarly high values of the D3MFT number were obtained in Lebanon: 5.44 (48) and Lithuania: 5.6 (33). The statistical analysis of the data obtained in the present study showed a higher value of the SIC index in the group from Chervonograd, i.e.…”

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Chemical Composition of Vegetables and Diet-dependent Intensity of Caries in Residents of Chervonograd (Ukraine) and Kraśnik (Poland)

Jarosz

Pitura

Wolańska-Klimkiewicz

et al. 2020

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BackgroundNutrition is one of the major determinants of human health. Consuming plant foods provides not only nutrients but also bioactive substances that reduce disease. The health of the oral cavity is determined by the quality of food, including vegetable food.ObjectiveTo study the effects of macro and microelements in vegetables on the status of mineralised dental tissues in relation to the hygiene and nutritional habits in 15-year-old adolescents living in Lublin Province and Lviv Oblast.MethodsThe chemical composition of plants was assessed (macro and microelements) of carrots and potatoes, vegetables consumed by 15-year-old inhabitants of Poland and Ukraine. The status of mineralised dental tissues was assessed based on caries severity expressed by the mean D3MFT number and the SIC index value. Another part of the study was a socio-medical survey focused on assessment of patients' eating habits.The respondents answered questions about the frequency of consumption of fruit and vegetables and fruit juices.ResultsThe chemical composition of plants depended on the species and place of cultivation. The present study showed higher caries frequency in the group of the 15-year-olds living in Kraśnik, i.e. 88% vs. 75% in the group from Chervonograd. The intensity of caries measured by the mean D3MFT value in the 15-year-old teenagers from Chervonograd who declared everyday consumption of fresh vegetables and fruit was 3.77, and from Krasnik 5.17.ConclusionThe present results show that carrots are a good source of microelements for humans, whereas potatoes provide potassium and calcium. The impact of the frequency of consuming plant products on the health of the oral cavity, which depended on the place of youth research.

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“…Approximately three‐quarters of Syrian children experience high ECC (dmft = 4.25), and this was significantly associated with bottle‐feeding during infancy and toddlerhood. In Lebanon, 88% of children with deciduous teeth suffered from dental caries, and 94.4% of dental caries was not treated. Poor toothbrushing routines and limited access to dental care services in addition to high consumption of sugar and lack of free fluoride toothpaste or fluoride applications lead to plaque accumulation on the teeth and root surfaces.…”

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Maternal and child oral health interventions in Middle East and North Africa regions: a rapid review

Abuhaloob

MacGillivray

Mossey

et al. 2019

International Dental Journal

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Objectives To conduct a rapid review to identify any maternal and/or child oral health interventions implemented and/or tested in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries generally, and Lebanon, Palestine and Syria specifically, and to compile information on the relative effectiveness of these interventions. Methods A systematic search was conducted for primary and secondary literature indexed in five online databases, and the websites of the World Health Organisation (WHO), the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). Results Two independent researchers reviewed 1,180 records from the online databases, and 3,120 reports from the WHO, UNRWA, UNICEF and UNHCR. Four unique studies were included and conducted in Syria, Saudi Arabia and Iran. No systematic reviews were found for targeted interventions in MENA regions. However, interventions using fluoridated toothpaste (Syria), preventive treatment and fluoridated chewing gum (Saudi Arabia), and oral health education with oral health reminders (Iran) were significantly effective in reducing early child caries (ECC) experience. In Syria and Iran, mother and child oral health promotions integrated into ongoing vaccination programmes were effective in reducing ECC. These interventions formed part of WHO and Ministry of Health programmes. Conclusion Further investigation is essential to verify the effectiveness of incorporating multi‐disciplinary, theory‐driven oral health interventions into ongoing WHO maternal and child health programmes in MENA countries to assist in promoting oral health and wellbeing.

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Dental caries and fluorosis among children in Lebanon

Abstract: Survey results confirm the need to implement nationwide dental caries prevention measures. Since water fluoridation is not feasible, salt fluoridation would be the alternative.

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Prevalence and Severity of Dental Caries and Fluorosis in 8 Year-old Children With or Without Fluoride Supplementation

Prevalence and Severity of Dental Caries and Fluorosis in 8 Year-old Children With or Without Fluoride Supplementation

Chemical Composition of Vegetables and Diet-dependent Intensity of Caries in Residents of Chervonograd (Ukraine) and Kraśnik (Poland)

Maternal and child oral health interventions in Middle East and North Africa regions: a rapid review

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