Oral hygiene practices and factors affecting oral health service utilization among children (11–14 years) of government school of nikol ward of East Zone of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Sharma, Ashish; Sheth, Sona A; Dhaduk, Parshad J; Chovateeya, Siddhi R; Mistry, Bansri J; Jogi, Megha R

doi:10.4103/ccd.ccd_549_18

Contemp Clin Dent

2019

DOI: 10.4103/ccd.ccd_549_18

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Oral hygiene practices and factors affecting oral health service utilization among children (11–14 years) of government school of nikol ward of East Zone of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Ashish Sharma¹,

Sona A Sheth²,

Parshad J Dhaduk³

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Evaluating Oral Health Status among Students in Municipal Schools of Mumbai – A Cross-Sectional Study

Oswal,

Balraj,

Gaitonde

et al. 2023

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The overall prevalence of dental caries among individuals aged 3 to 75 years in India is approximately 54.16% and the burden is ever increasing. This cross-sectional study aimed at mapping oral health status among government school children in Mumbai. The study focused on identifying the prevalence of dental caries and tobacco consumption among students. The study involved 94 randomly selected schools, focusing on healthy 9th and 10th-grade students in M.C.G.M-run schools. A close-ended questionnaire assessed demographics, oral hygiene practices, and tobacco use, followed by oral examinations for dental caries and hygiene status, with subsequent oral health education provided to all students. A high prevalence of dental caries (62.6%) and tobacco use (5.1%) was observed among 14-16-year-old students, emphasizing the urgent need for habit interception and oral health education. To progress, Indian health systems must collaborate to promote oral healthcare for all children, with a focus on disease prevention, especially among disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special healthcare needs. Key Words Mumbai schools, Oral health status, Prevention, School students, Teachers training

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Evaluating Oral Health Status among Students in Municipal Schools of Mumbai – A Cross-Sectional Study

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Balraj,

Gaitonde

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Title Cross-Sectional Study to Evaluate Knowledge and Attitudes on Oral Hygiene of Romanian Students

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Background and Objectives: the purpose of this study was to evaluate students’ level of knowledge and attitude towards oral hygiene. Materials and Methods: the evaluation was carried out by a questionnaire, with 30 Q (questions) as follows: demographic data (Q1–Q5), oral hygiene knowledge data (Q6–Q23) and oral hygiene attitude data (Q24–Q30). The study included students from Romanian schools and the selection of the study group was made following selection criteria in accordance with ethical issues. A descriptive statistical analysis was performed and a value of p ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: the study included a number of 718 subjects with a mean age of 14.54 (±2.22), male 250 (34.8%) and female 468 (65.2%), MS (middle school students) 354 (49.4%) and HH (high school students) 364 (50.6%). Most of the subjects 292 (MS = 160; HS = 132) know a toothbrushing technique, p = 0.009, r = 0.091 and 587 (MS = 278; HS = 309) know that brushing removes the bacterial plaque p = 0.027, r = −0.082 but only 147 (MS = 71; HS = 76) know that (by) brushing can re-mineralize hard dental structures. The duration of the toothbrushing is variable, for 2- or 3-min p = 0.058, r = 0.043. Criteria for choosing the toothbrush were based mainly on the indications of the dentist, respectively, for toothpaste on its properties. The frequency of toothbrushing is mainly twice a day 428 (MS = 234; HS = 248), p = 0.079, r = 0.037, 73 (MS = 33; HS = 40) after every meal. p = 0.099, r = 0.095. Mouthwash is used by 421 (MS = 199; HS = 222) p = 0.111, r = −0.048, and 228 (MS = 199; HS = 222) after each brushing. Dental floss is used by 240 (MS = 106; HS = 134), p = 0.031, r = −0.073 and only 74 (MS = 41; HS = 33) after each brushing. Conclusions: there are differences in the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding the determinants of oral hygiene depending on the level of education.

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Analysis of the effectiveness of school programs for the prevention of dental diseases: a literature review

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Кудрявцева

Berezkina

et al. 2021

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Relevance. The high prevalence of dental diseases worldwide and their cumulative process from an early age entail effective strategies for healthy habits promotion. Schools are recommended to include oral health education programs in the curricula to develop a positive attitude to oral hygiene among students. The aim was to review the effectiveness of implementing programs in the school curricula to reduce the dental disease level among schoolchildren.Materials and methods. The research chose programs aimed at improving the dental health of schoolchildren. We considered educational measures on oral health protection, carried out by dentists, nurses or teachers within school programs and curative and preventive measures for schoolchildren aged 6-18 years. We searched the publications on the given topic published between 1999 and 2021 in the database e-LIBRARY.ru and between 2016 and 2021 in the PubMed database. When selecting articles, the full-text study was compulsory to check the article conformance degree to the inclusion criteria.Results. According to the keyword search, we found 76 publications in the database e-LIBRARY.ru. After the exclusion of duplicates and articles nonconforming to the selection criteria, the review included seven publications. Four studies revealed caries reduction, and two studies demonstrated the improvement of oral hygiene. In the PubMed database, 419 publications were found according to the keyword query. The analysis of the effectiveness of school dental programs included 12 articles. Four studies detected oral hygiene improvement, seven studies – caries reduction, and six studies – dental knowledge and skill improvement.Conclusions. According to Russian and international studies, education without curative and preventive measures isn't effective in dental disease prevention in schoolchildren. Along with instructions and training in practical oral hygiene skills, schoolchildren should use fluoride toothpaste. Fluoride varnish application and fissure sealing are the most effective measures in risk groups.

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Oral hygiene practices and factors affecting oral health service utilization among children (11–14 years) of government school of nikol ward of East Zone of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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Evaluating Oral Health Status among Students in Municipal Schools of Mumbai – A Cross-Sectional Study

Evaluating Oral Health Status among Students in Municipal Schools of Mumbai – A Cross-Sectional Study

Title Cross-Sectional Study to Evaluate Knowledge and Attitudes on Oral Hygiene of Romanian Students

Analysis of the effectiveness of school programs for the prevention of dental diseases: a literature review

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