Oral health status of older people in residential homes in Saudi Arabia

Al-Shehri, Sharifa A. M.

doi:10.4236/ojst.2012.24053

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“…These findings were similar to the studies by Syed et al .,[10] Sujatha et al .,[11] and Al-Shehri. [13] The LOA score between male and female elderly participants was found to be statistically significant, which is in contrast to the study conducted by Shaheen et al . [9] LOA and age were found to be statistically significant, which was in contrast to the study conducted by Mary et al .…”

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Assessment of periodontal health and necessity of dental treatment in the institutionalized elderly population of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh

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Aim: To assess the periodontal health condition and treatment needs among elderly people aged 60–85 years residing as inmates in the eight old age homes in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. Settings and Design: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted to verify the oral health condition and treatment needs among elderly people aged 60–85 years. Materials and Methods: Modified World Health Organization (WHO) 2013 oral health assessment pro forma for adults was used to assess the oral health status and treatment needs, the clinical assessment of oral mucosa, loss of attachment (LOA) , community periodontal index, dentition status, and treatment need. Prosthetic status and prosthetic needs and related oral health information were obtained from WHO Oral Health Assessment Questionnaire. Statistical Analysis Used: SPSS 23 was used for statistical analysis. Chi-square test was used for age- and gender-wise comparison. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Among the study subjects aged 60–74 years, there were 28.1% males and 25.9% females, and in 75–85 years, 30.6% were males 15.3% were females. In terms of periodontal status (pocket scores), 66.2% of elderly people have pocket scores 6 mm or more and presence of gingival bleeding in 75.9% of study subjects. Almost 24.4% had LOA scores of 12 mm or more. Comparison of LOA scores based on age and gender was statistically significant ( P < 0.001). Of the study participants, 50.3% need prompt treatment (including scaling). Almost more than half of the study participants require one or multiunit prosthesis as only 10.93% of elderly population has ≥20 or more natural teeth present. Conclusion: The study showed poor periodontal health among institutionalized elderly inmates. Oral mucosal lesions were found to be higher and oral health status was very deprived among the study population.

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Assessment of periodontal health and necessity of dental treatment in the institutionalized elderly population of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh

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“…This result may be justified by the fact that most of screened radiographs for older patients contained many carious, missing, and filled teeth with many root canal treatments. The prevalence of decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) among older age groups in Saudi Arabia has been reported in previous studies to be up to 24.3, which justifies the lower prevalence of idiopathic pulp stones in this age group [36,37].…”

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The Prevalence and Correlation of Carotid Artery Calcifications and Dental Pulp Stones in a Saudi Arabian Population

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Background: This study sought to determine the prevalence of carotid artery calcifications (CACs) and pulp stones detected on panoramic radiographs (PRs) and ascertain their correlation. Methods: A total of 2013 digital PRs were retrospectively retrieved and thoroughly examined to determine the prevalence of CACs and pulp stones, their correlation with patient age and gender, and the relationship between the presence of pulps stones and radiographically detectable CACs. Results: The prevalence of CACs on PRs was 2.0%; the prevalence of pulp stones was 4.6%. There was no statistical relationship between pulp stones and CACs (p = 0.714). Older patients exhibited a significantly higher prevalence of CACs than younger patients (p < 0.001); pulp stones were statistically more prevalent in younger patients than older patients (p = 0.001). There were no significant differences between male and females in terms of the prevalence of either CACs or pulp stones (p = 0.087 and p = 0.278, respectively). Conclusions: Dentists should be trained to detect CACs on PRs belonging to patients older than 40 to exclude the presence of CACs. Moreover, pulp stones do not function as a diagnostic marker for CACs.

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“…Therefore, their demand for dental services is expected to rise. [12] This group of the population might have different barriers to access and utilization of dental services compared to other adult or children populations. On review of the relevant current dental literature related to Saudi Arabia, no studies were found to address utilization of dental services among the elderly population.…”

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Barrier to access and dental care utilization behavior with related independent variables in the elderly population of Saudi Arabia

Hamasha

Aldosari

Alturki

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J Int Soc Prevent Communit Dent

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Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate barriers associated with access and utilization of dental services among the elderly population of Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: A systematic random sample of 350 elderly people recruited from various gathering places of the elderly including all nursing home residents ( n = 73) was included in this study. The data were collected through face-to-face structured interviews related to access and utilization of dental services, and sociodemographic, behavioral, medical, and financial barriers to dental services. Statistical analysis included frequency distributions, chi-squared tests, and regression analysis using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) program. Results: Approximately 37% of the elderly had proper access to and utilization of dental services. Independent variables that affect access and utilization of dental services were low income (odds ratio [OR] = 2.23, confidence interval [CI] = 1.34–3.72), unmarried participants (OR = 3.25, CI = 1.75–6.05), community residents (OR = 5.15, CI = 2.52–10.53), smokers (OR = 1.93, CI = 1.02–3.68), irregular users of toothbrushing (OR = 3.53, CI = 2.09–5.95), no dental insurance (OR = 1.88, CI = 1.06–3.37), and unaffordable price (OR = 2.55, CI = 1.38–4.69) in the bivariate analysis. In logistic regression analysis, the significant variables that were associated with proper access and utilization of dental services were having dental insurance (OR = 2.24, CI = 1.15–3.82), affordable prices (OR = 2.19, CI = 1.21–3.70), brushing regularly (OR = 3.58, CI = 2.01–6.37), higher education (OR = 1.87, CI = 1.10–3.20), and being married (OR = 1.68. CI = 0.97–2.91). Conclusion: Lack of perceived need, no dental insurance, unaffordable price, transportation, and fear from dental treatment were the most common significant barriers to dental services.

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Oral health status of older people in residential homes in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 23 publications

References 13 publications

Assessment of periodontal health and necessity of dental treatment in the institutionalized elderly population of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh

Assessment of periodontal health and necessity of dental treatment in the institutionalized elderly population of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh

The Prevalence and Correlation of Carotid Artery Calcifications and Dental Pulp Stones in a Saudi Arabian Population

Barrier to access and dental care utilization behavior with related independent variables in the elderly population of Saudi Arabia

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