Oral Health Outcomes for Children in Hawaii: Not Much to Smile About

Mattheus, Deborah

doi:10.17352/2394-8418.000014

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“…Several factors play a role in determining the oral health outcomes of children and families 5 . In the State of Hawaii, families experience several challenges to accessing oral health services.…”

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“…Several factors play a role in determining the oral health outcomes of children and families. 5 In the State of Hawaii, families experience several challenges to accessing oral health services. Children living in rural and underserved areas of the islands are less likely to receive preventive dental visits, with parents noting that transportation, scheduling inconveniences, and inability to take time off from work are barriers to taking children to dental appointments.…”

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The Development and Implementation of a School‐Based Dental Sealant Program for Hawaii Public Schools*

Mattheus,

Loos,

Vogeler

2023

Journal of School Health

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BACKGROUNDSchool‐based dental sealant programs are noted to increase sealant uptake among children, especially those from low‐income families and those living in rural and underserved areas. However, nationally school‐based dental sealant programs are substantially underutilized. This paper describes a partnership approach to a school‐based dental sealant program for Title 1 public schools in Hawaii.METHODSThe Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn program partnered with the Hawaii Dental Service to develop and implement an interprofessional, school‐based sealant program (SBSP). This article describes the development of key factors, such as partnerships, an interprofessional team, team roles, policies, and marketing tools to optimize program success.RESULTSThe SBSP has completed over 3 academic years of implementation in Hawaii public schools. In its initial year (school year [SY] 2019‐2020), which presented challenges due to the COVID‐19 pandemic, it served 6 schools (106 students screened) on 1 island. It expanded to 14 schools on 1 island (193 students screened) in its second year (SY 2020‐2021), 28 schools on 3 islands (653 students screened) in its third year (SY 2021‐2022), and during the Fall of the fourth year, the program reached 50 schools on 3 islands (1821 students screened) and is projected to reach over 70 schools by the end of SY 2022‐2023.CONCLUSIONTaking advantage of strategic partnerships and key interprofessional team members, a school‐based dental sealant program can help to improve the oral health of children in public schools by helping to decrease barriers to care.

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The Development and Implementation of a School‐Based Dental Sealant Program for Hawaii Public Schools*

Mattheus,

Loos,

Vogeler

2023

Journal of School Health

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“…States that rely on fluoride sources other than water, such as Hawaii, where less than 9% of the population receives fluoridated water, experience some of the poorest oral health outcomes. Hawaiian children suffer from dental caries at almost twice the average rates of those reported for mainland children [35].…”

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Community Water Fluoridation in Focus: A Comprehensive Look at Fluoridation Levels across America

Hung,

Mohajeri,

Chiang

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Objective: This study reports on the number and percentage of community water systems (CWSs) meeting fluoride concentration standards set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The study also explored changes in the population exposed to optimally fluoridated water in these systems between 2006 and 2020. Methods: This study analyzed U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data from 2006 to 2020, tabulating state-specific CWS fluoridation rates, ranking them, and calculating the percent change. Results: In 2020, 72.7% of the US population received CWS water, with 62.9% of those individuals served by a CWS system meeting DHHS fluoridation standards. This compares to 69.2% receiving CWS water in 2006 and 74.6% in 2012. The overall change in those receiving fluoridated water was 1.4%, from 61.5% in 2006 to 62.9% in 2020. State-specific percentages ranged from 8.5% in Hawaii to 100% in Washington DC in 2020 (median: 76.4%). Conclusions: Although endorsed by the American Dental Association, the percentage of individuals receiving fluoridated water did not increase substantially from 2006 to 2020, indicating that there has not been much progress toward meeting the Healthy People 2030 goal that 77.1% of Americans receive water with enough fluoride to prevent tooth decay.

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“…Dental caries, one of the most common chronic infections in childhood, is a disease that results in disruption of the integrity of dental hard tissues [16,17]. In studies conducted in Turkey, it is observed that the prevalence of caries in children aged 2-15 years ranges between 43.5% and 84.9% with an increasing trend [18,19].…”

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An Investigation of the Knowledge and Preferences of Parents About Dental Preventive Practices

Kızılay,

Ayhan Kızılcı,

Mahyaddinova

et al. 2024

Eur J Ther

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Objective: Dental caries poses a significant health concern affecting, 60%-90% of children globally. While fluoride is widely utilized to prevent and eliminate dental caries, recent negative media coverage and concerns about irresponsible fluoride use have prompted a shift in parental perspectives. This study explores parental knowledge, preferences, and attitudes regarding preventive measures, with a focus on fluoride and potential natural or herbal alternatives. Methods: Our research was designed as a survey study. A survey form consisting of 11 questions was delivered to parents of children aged 6–14 years and presented to the Erciyes University Department of Pediatric Dentistry for examination or treatment were included in the study. A total of 300 parents participated in the study. Data was recorded as numbers and percentages. Results: Of the parents, 69% (207) reported that if they were offered natural herbal compounds instead of fluorinated varnish, they would prefer natural alternatives. A statistically significant relationship was found between the responses received from the parents about the effects of fluoride and the educational level of the parents (p<0.05). Only 4 (1.3%) university graduate parents stated that fluoride had harmful effects. We found that 80.95% of the fathers and 68.39% of the mothers stated that they would prefer natural or herbal alternatives for their children instead of fluorinated varnish, and this was a statistically significant result (p<0.05). Conclusion: Parents do not have sufficient knowledge and attitudes about preventive practices in oral dental health, and some parents still avoid the use of fluoride products. Therefore, there is a need to increase fluoride intake and its effects on children's health by educating parents or informing dentists.

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Oral Health Outcomes for Children in Hawaii: Not Much to Smile About

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The Development and Implementation of a School‐Based Dental Sealant Program for Hawaii Public Schools*

The Development and Implementation of a School‐Based Dental Sealant Program for Hawaii Public Schools*

Community Water Fluoridation in Focus: A Comprehensive Look at Fluoridation Levels across America

An Investigation of the Knowledge and Preferences of Parents About Dental Preventive Practices

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