Periodontal Disease and Nutrition in South Vietnam

Russell, A.L.; Leatherwood, Ernest C.; Consolazio, C. Frank; Vanreen, R

doi:10.1177/00220345650440042501

Cited by 41 publications

(13 citation statements)

References 10 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Poor oral hygiene was reported in Vietnamese children living in a refugee transit centre in Hong Kong and in South Vietnamese adults. 13,36 The present study showed a high prevalence of dental calculus and some advanced periodontal treatment. Compared to other Australian studies using the same methodology, the present findings indicate a generally more prevalent although less severe periodontal involvement.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 48%

Oral Health Among Vietnamese Using a Community Health Centre in Richmond, Victoria

Mariño

Wright

Minas³

2001

Australian Dental Journal

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of specific oral diseases in a Vietnamese background population living in Melbourne, Australia, and to compare these findings to existing oral health data. Methods: One hundred and fifty‐eight subjects of Vietnamese background, 18 and older, participated in the study. Results: Subjects were clinically examined, in a cross‐sectional study, using standard World Health Organization criteria. The mean decayed, missing and filled surfaces scores were 27.8 (26.1). With the exception of one person, all subjects displayed clinical signs of gingivitis and 39 per cent had shallow pockets. Complex periodontal therapy was required by about 5 per cent of the sample. Comparing these findings to existing data on oral health in Melbourne, subjects in the study had lower DMFS scores, a higher number of untreated decayed surfaces and higher prevalence of gingivitis but less need for advanced periodontal treatment. Conclusions: These findings, in terms of dental caries and periodontal disease, represent a more encouraging oral health situation than that previously described in this immigrant population. Inequalities within the present sample were not reflected in the overall caries experience but were reflected in the proportion of unmet restorative needs. Further research is needed to get a clearer picture of the factors that shape the oral health of migrant Vietnamese populations and expansion of this research into other migrant groups is also necessary.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 48%

Oral Health Among Vietnamese Using a Community Health Centre in Richmond, Victoria

Mariño

Wright

Minas³

2001

Australian Dental Journal

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The relationship between vitamin C deficiency and necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis has frequently been described (Melnick et al 1988). However, in early epidemiological studies no relationship could be assessed between vitamin C and the degree of periodontal disease (Burrill 1942, Barros & Witkop 1963, Russell 1963, Russell et al 1965, Enwonwu & Edozien 1970. Also, in a short-term study on the effects of pregnancy and vitamin C on the periodontal condition no association could be found between dietary intake of vitamin C and changes in alveolar crest morphology and pocket depth (Clark et al 1990).…”

Section: Vitamin Cmentioning

confidence: 99%

Micronutritional approaches to periodontal therapy

Velden

Kuzmanova

Chapple

2011

J Clinic Periodontology

148

142

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Aim: Periodontitis results from the loss of a delicate balance between microbial virulence factors and a proportionate host response. Nutritional factors have been implicated in several chronic inflammatory diseases that are associated with periodontitis. This manuscript reviews the evidence for nutritional exposures in the etiology and therapeutic management of periodontitis, and makes recommendations for daily nutritional intake for vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin D, calcium, and antioxidants. Results and conclusion: Periodontitis is associated with low serum/plasma micronutrient levels, which may result from dietary and/or life-style factors as well as nutrigenetic characteristics. Early evidence suggests beneficial outcomes from nutritional interventions; supporting the contention that daily intake of certain nutrients should be at the higher end of recommended daily allowances. For prevention and treatment of periodontitis daily nutrition should include sufficient antioxidants, vitamin D, and calcium. Inadequate antioxidant levels may be managed by higher intake of vegetables, berries, and fruits (e.g. kiwi fruit), or by phytonutrient supplementation. Current evidence is insufficient to support recommendations of mono-antioxidant vitamin supplements and randomised controlled double-blind intervention studies are needed to provide evidence to underpin future recommendations. Inadequate supply of vitamin D and calcium may be addressed by implementing changes in diet/life style or by supplements.

show abstract

“…Only about one person in nine in Baltimore scored as high as the median or average person in the four Vietnamese mountain villages. 9 The next illustration in this series (Fig. 8 ) shows a fairly typical mouth in Osegere, Nigeria, the examination site shown in a previous illustration (Fig.…”

Section: Page 13/585mentioning

confidence: 61%

The Periodontal Index

Russell

1967

The Journal of Periodontology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

INSOFAR as the word "clinical" connotes therapy or treatment, a discussion of the Periodontal Index (PI) is out of place in a conference on clinical methods. PI is an epidemiological tool. The unit of study in epidemiology is the population, and not the individual. This leads to methods and procedures which would be inappropriate in diagnosis for the individual dental patient, but which are useful and valid in the field.

show abstract

Periodontal Disease and Nutrition in South Vietnam

Cited by 41 publications

References 10 publications

Oral Health Among Vietnamese Using a Community Health Centre in Richmond, Victoria

Oral Health Among Vietnamese Using a Community Health Centre in Richmond, Victoria

Micronutritional approaches to periodontal therapy

The Periodontal Index

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About