Oral health, sociodemographic factors, dietary and oral hygiene practices in Jordanian children

Sayegh, A; Dini, E. L.; Holt, R D; Bedi, Raman

doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2004.10.015

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“…Previous studies have found that food frequency questionnaires are a valid tool for investigating a relationship between diet and dental diseases [21]. In the present study, the questionnaire was designed to be easily understood, simple and quick to complete and inexpensive to administer.…”

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Dietary patterns and oral health in schoolchildren from Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic

Jaghasi¹,

Hatahet²,

Dashash³

2012

East Mediterr Health J

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This study investigated the association between dietary patterns and oral health in primary-school children from Damascus. A total of 504 children aged 6-12 years were enrolled and food frequency questionnaires were distributed to their guardians to evaluate food consumption. Dental health was evaluated by gingival index and presence of untreated dental caries. Consumption of food groups was lower than recommended frequencies, whereas consumption of sugars was high. High sugar consumption (OR 5.26), low consumption of dairy products (OR 2.45) and poor oral hygiene (OR 2.98) remained risk factors for dental caries in multiple regression analysis. Poor oral hygiene (OR 18.5), high consumption of sugars (OR 1.82) and low frequency of tooth brushing (OR 1.98) also remained as risk factors for gingivitis regardless of all confounders included in the analysis. Comprehensive educational programmes about dietary patterns and their relation to oral health should be provided for children and their guardians. Habitudes alimentaires et santé bucco-dentaire chez des écoliers à Damas (République arabe syrienne)RÉSUMÉ La présente étude a examiné l'association entre les habitudes alimentaires et la santé bucco-dentaire chez des écoliers du primaire à Damas. Au total, 504 enfants âgés de 6 à 12 ans ont été recrutés et des questionnaires de fréquence alimentaire ont été distribués aux personnes qui avaient la charge des enfants pour évaluer leur consommation d'aliments. La santé dentaire a été évaluée par rapport à un indice gingival et la présence de caries dentaires non soignées. La consommation des aliments des différents groupes était inférieure aux recommandations, alors que la consommation de sucre était supérieure.

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Dietary patterns and oral health in schoolchildren from Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic

Jaghasi¹,

Hatahet²,

Dashash³

2012

East Mediterr Health J

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“…The prolonged nocturnal breast feeding or bottle feeding is found to be a risk factor for early childhood caries (ECC). 8,10,11,51,58 The study conducted on animals found human milk more cariogenic than bovine milk.…”

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“…7 The prolonged and unrestricted nocturnal breastfeeding is reported to be a potential risk factor for the development of ECC. [8][9][10][11] The aim of this paper is to systematically review the literature on global burden of ECC, contributing risk factors, preventive and treatment strategies.…”

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Early Childhood Caries: A Preventable Disease

Syed¹,

Nisar²,

Mubeen³

2015

Dent Open J

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Systematic ReviewPage 55 ABSTRACTEarly Childhood Caries (ECC) is a preventable chronic disease which affects infants and children worldwide. The early detection of ECC can reduce pain, life threatening conditions and helps in the growth and the overall development of the child. The risk factors of ECC include: Mutant Streptococci (MS), dietary and feeding habits, socioeconomic and environmental factors, systemic diseases and certain medications.The aim of this paper is to systematically review the global burden of ECC, contributing risk factors, preventive and treatment strategies. The literature search was based on published systematic reviews which were focused on diseases burden; heterogeneity of research studies on this subject did not allow a meta-analysis.

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“…Cow's milk should be avoided in the first year of life and restricted to less than 24 oz per day in the second year (Naidoo & Myburgh, 2007). Parents should be cautioned regarding the potential of various foods to constitute a choking hazard for infants (Nainar & Mohummed 2004;Sayegh et al 2005). For school-age children, meal and snack behaviours should involve food choices that promote oral health.…”

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Oral Health and Nutrition

Naidoo¹

2012

Oral Health Care - Prosthodontics, Periodontology, Biology, Research and Systemic Conditions

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Oral health, sociodemographic factors, dietary and oral hygiene practices in Jordanian children

Cited by 72 publications

References 29 publications

Dietary patterns and oral health in schoolchildren from Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic

Dietary patterns and oral health in schoolchildren from Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic

Early Childhood Caries: A Preventable Disease

Oral Health and Nutrition

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