Relationship between reported toothbrushing and dental caries in adults

Rajala, Matti; Seläinaho, Kalevi; Paunio, Ilkka

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0528.1980.tb01272.x

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“…Of 714 unique articles identified, 97 studies were eligible: 8 methodological contributions, 3 review papers, and 86 were empirical applications (Figure ). We retained one abstract that to our knowledge had not been published in full form and excluded one abstract identified through the search that is now published as a full article .…”

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Disease risk score as a confounder summary method: systematic review and recommendations

Tadrous

Gagne

Stürmer

et al. 2012

Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug

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Purpose To systematically examine trends and applications of the disease risk score (DRS) as a confounder summary method. Methods We completed a systematic search of MEDLINE and Web of Science® to identify all English language articles that applied DRS methods. We tabulated the number of publications by year and type (empirical application, methodological contribution, or review paper) and summarized methods used in empirical applications overall and by publication year (<2000, ≥2000). Results Of 714 unique articles identified, 97 examined DRS methods and 86 were empirical applications. We observed a bimodal distribution in the number of publications over time, with a peak 1979-1980, and resurgence since 2000. The majority of applications with methodological detail derived DRS using logistic regression (47%), used DRS as a categorical variable in regression (93%), and applied DRS in a non-experimental cohort (47%) or case-control (42%) study. Few studies examined effect modification by outcome risk (23%). Conclusion Use of DRS methods has increased yet remains low. Comparative effectiveness research may benefit from more DRS applications, particularly to examine effect modification by outcome risk. Standardized terminology may facilitate identification, application, and comprehension of DRS methods. More research is needed to support the application of DRS methods, particularly in case-control studies.

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Disease risk score as a confounder summary method: systematic review and recommendations

Tadrous

Gagne

Stürmer

et al. 2012

Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug

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“…Available studies of adults have shown that population groups with lower education, poor income, or low occupational status tend to have more dental caries [6, 7] and less remaining teeth [8]. Furthermore, variations in dental health status have been associated with unfavorable oral health behavior [9, 10] and unhealthy lifestyle [11], as well as with demographic factors such as age, gender, or place of residence [12, 13]. …”

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Dental Status and Associated Factors in a Dentate Adult Population in Bulgaria: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Damyanov

Witter

Bronkhorst

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International Journal of Dentistry

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This study aimed to determine variations in the dental status of a dentate adult population in terms of “decayed,” “missing,” and “filled” teeth in relation to several sociodemographic and behavioral factors. Quota sampling was used to draw 2531 subjects aged 20 years and over. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire and an oral examination. Multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to observe associations between “decayed,” “missing,” and “filled” teeth and the factors of interest. The mean numbers of “decayed,” “missing,” and “filled” teeth were 2.2, 6.7, and 4.9, respectively. Molar teeth were significantly more often “missing” than premolar and anterior teeth. Age, gender, education, and tooth brushing revealed most noticeable associations. Increasing age was associated with a lower chance of having “decayed” and “filled” teeth, but with a higher chance of having “missing” teeth. Females were more likely to have “missing” and “filled” teeth. Higher education was associated with a lower chance of having “missing” teeth. More frequent tooth brushing was associated with a lower chance of having “decayed” and “missing” teeth, but with a higher chance of having “filled” teeth. These risk indicators should be considered in prevention program planning if reduction of tooth loss is to be achieved.

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“…The conflicting results of many studies can be ascribed to uncontrolled factors. Some studies on toothbrushing and caries, however, have controlled relevant factors (2,8,18). This study reports the effect of toothbrushing frequency on the occurrence of caries in children, comparing groups with and without exposure to fluoride and sugar, and adjusting for age and sex.…”

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Modification of occurrence of caries in children by toothbrushing and sugar exposure in fluoridated and nonfluoridated areas

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Heinonen

Paunio

1981

Comm Dent Oral Epid

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A representative sample (2024 children, 7–16 years old) from fluoridated and nonfluoridated areas was studied. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data on oral health habits; caries diagnoses were made by local dentists in municipal dental clinics. In the fluoridated area a positive correlation existed between toothbrushing frequency and occurrence of dental caries. In the nonfluoridated area the correlation was negative. This difference in the effect of toothbrushing on caries was statistically significant. Sugar exposure increased the difference.

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Relationship between reported toothbrushing and dental caries in adults

Cited by 14 publications

References 12 publications

Disease risk score as a confounder summary method: systematic review and recommendations

Disease risk score as a confounder summary method: systematic review and recommendations

Dental Status and Associated Factors in a Dentate Adult Population in Bulgaria: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Modification of occurrence of caries in children by toothbrushing and sugar exposure in fluoridated and nonfluoridated areas

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