Effectiveness of plaque control with novel pediatric oral hygiene need station (modified oral irrigation device) as compared with manual brushing and flossing: Randomized controlled pilot trial

Murthy, Prashanth Sadashiva; Shaik, Naseemoon; Deshmukh, Seema; Girish, M S

doi:10.4103/ccd.ccd_749_17

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“…Less than half of the parents of these children helped their children brush their teeth at night or before sleep. Murthy et al [25] reported that, for children under six years of age, tooth-brushing should be performed by parents. Behaviors for preventing SECC include parental assistance in tooth-brushing at night and the use of dental floss.…”

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Immigrant–Native Differences in Sugar-Sweetened Beverage and Snack Consumption and Preventive Behaviors Associated with Severe Early Childhood Caries: A Large-Scale Survey in Taiwan

Lin

Chang

et al. 2019

IJERPH

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This study assessed the differences between immigrants and natives in terms of combined effects of sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) or snack consumption and preventive behaviors for severe early childhood caries (SECC) through a large-scale survey of 31,565 native and 1046 immigrant child–parent pairs in Taiwan. Children aged 3–5 years underwent dental examinations, and parents completed structured questionnaires. Immigrants had a significantly higher SECC prevalence than native children (32.3% vs. 19.4%). A combined effect of SECC was observed in native children who did not receive assistance when brushing teeth at night before sleep and those who consumed SSBs more than four times weekly (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 4.8). Moreover, native children who did not use dental floss and who consumed snacks more than four times weekly had an aOR of 4.1 for SECC. The combined effects of children with immigrant parents who did not receive assistance when brushing their teeth at night before sleep and those who consumed snacks more than four times weekly had an aOR of 8.2 for SECC. The results suggest the necessity of cross-cultural caries prevention programs for immigrants. Parents must limit children’s SSB and snack intake, and implement preventive measures to reduce SECC development.

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Immigrant–Native Differences in Sugar-Sweetened Beverage and Snack Consumption and Preventive Behaviors Associated with Severe Early Childhood Caries: A Large-Scale Survey in Taiwan

Lin

Chang

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“…Indeed, 90% pocket penetration was achieved when probing depths were ≤6 mm [63]; oral irrigators were found to penetrate on average about half the depth of pockets, with the greatest penetration for pockets 0–3 mm and >7 mm [64]. The use of an oral irrigator does not appear to require any special motor skill, as demonstrated in 5.5–6.5-year-old children [65].…”

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An Overview of Different Interdental Cleaning Aids and Their Effectiveness

Lim

2019

Dentistry Journal

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Optimisation of plaque control is essential for the success of non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy. This cannot be achieved with brushing alone; hence, there is a need for adjunctive interdental cleaning aids. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of different interdental cleaning aids and review the literature for consensus on their effectiveness. A literature search of articles in English, up to December 2018, was conducted in Pubmed. High-quality flossing is difficult to achieve, and ineffective routine use of floss may not confer significant benefits over brushing alone. Interdental brushes are more effective than brushing as a monotherapy. They are at least as good if not superior to floss in reducing plaque and gingivitis. Although they are effective for patients regardless of their periodontal status (healthy or active), they are especially indicated in periodontal patients where widened embrasures are common. Added benefits include ease of use, patient acceptance, and recontouring of interdental tissues. Rubberpiks do not demonstrate inferiority to conventional interdental brushes. Wooden interdental aids appear to offer no significant advantage over brushing with respect to plaque removal; they may, however, reduce gingival bleeding. Oral irrigators are a promising tool for reducing gingival inflammation, despite minimal changes to plaque levels. For cleaning around dental implants, oral irrigators and interdental brushes are preferred over floss.

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“…ECC can be prevented through healthy eating habits, brushing twice daily and flossing daily, receiving regular preventive dental services, and community-level behavioral education [ 13 , 19 , 20 ]. Studies on the prevention of ECC have shown that community-level education about dietary habits and dental care is as important as measures taken every day at home (i.e., brushing and flossing) [ 21 , 22 ]. Several studies have shown that the etiology of ECC is often multifactorial and associated with multiple risk factors [ 23 ].…”

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Homecare protective and risk factors for early childhood caries in Japan

Nishide

Mizutani

Tanimura

et al. 2018

Environ Health Prev Med

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BackgroundEarly childhood caries (ECC) affects children across Japan and throughout the world. Thus, it is important to identify dietary and dental care habits that either promote oral health or cause ECC. The objective of this study was to identify protective and risk factors associated with ECC in Japan.MethodsIn a typical rural Japanese community, we selected children born between 2004 and 2008 who had received checkups at their community health center including oral examinations conducted by dentists. We obtained data from children’s records and from a questionnaire filled out by parents. We enrolled only children who at their checkup for 18-month-olds had no caries, and we obtained data about them at their checkup for 3-year-olds. We classified children as either having caries (treated or untreated) or being caries-free. We conducted bivariate analyses using data on child/family demographic characteristics, child’s dietary habits, and child/parental oral health habits. We also conducted logistic regression analysis to control for variables and identify predictors of the presence/absence of caries.ResultsFive hundred sixty six children (278 boys, 288 girls) were enrolled and followed. After 2 years, 173 children (30.6%) presented with caries. Logistic regression analysis predicting caries at follow-up identified the interaction term “bottlefed overnight and brushed irregularly” at 18 months of age as a highly significant predictor of developing caries—adjusted odds ratio (AOR) of 14.27, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.02–199.71. Two variables measured at follow-up were also significant predictors: having low levels of dental plaque (AOR 2.41, 95% CI 1.34–4.35) and having a mother who had untreated caries (AOR 1.84, 95% CI 1.09–3.12).ConclusionPublic health efforts should encourage parents to eliminate bottle feeding overnight and promote brushing twice daily as children’s teeth begin to erupt. Greater efforts should be made to teach parents and daytime caregivers how to brush effectively to remove all plaque. Health professionals should pay close attention to mothers’ oral health status. Mothers with caries should receive prompt treatment and be assisted in developing better dietary and oral health habits that will benefit themselves and their children. Policies and programs should focus more on family oral health rather than just child oral health.

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Effectiveness of plaque control with novel pediatric oral hygiene need station (modified oral irrigation device) as compared with manual brushing and flossing: Randomized controlled pilot trial

Cited by 10 publications

References 9 publications

Immigrant–Native Differences in Sugar-Sweetened Beverage and Snack Consumption and Preventive Behaviors Associated with Severe Early Childhood Caries: A Large-Scale Survey in Taiwan

Immigrant–Native Differences in Sugar-Sweetened Beverage and Snack Consumption and Preventive Behaviors Associated with Severe Early Childhood Caries: A Large-Scale Survey in Taiwan

An Overview of Different Interdental Cleaning Aids and Their Effectiveness

Homecare protective and risk factors for early childhood caries in Japan

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