Trends in toothbrushing and utilization of dental services in Finland

Murtomaa, Heikki; Metsäniitty, Mari

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0528.1994.tb01809.x

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“…In our study, only 53.6% and 22% of patients reported a dental visit within the previous 6 months and previous 6-12 months, respectively, which was higher than the rate in the study done by Murtomaa et al (53%) (28). It seems that the present patients were never informed of the importance of regular dental examinations.…”

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Oral health behavior and HbA1c in Indian adults with type 2 diabetes

Aggarwal

Panat

2012

J Oral Sci

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Prevention and treatment of oral diseases and diabetes require persistent daily self-care, as there is a mutual association between periodontitis severity and level of diabetes control. In this questionnaire study, we investigated oral health behavior, attitudes, and knowledge of diabetesrelated factors among 500 Indian adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The questionnaire asked about oral self-care, dental visits, self-perceived problems, and knowledge of the relationship between diabetes and oral health. The most recent glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) value was obtained from patient medical records. Overall, 22% of participants reported twicedaily toothbrushing; women were more likely than men to brush twice daily (P< 0.001). With respect to age and diabetes control, participants aged 35-44 years with good diabetes control had the highest rate of twice-daily brushing (P< 0.001). Oral self-care and use of dental services were poor among participants. The present results indicate that Indians with type 2 diabetes need further promotion of oral self-care and regular dental checkups to compensate for their increased risk of oral disease. (J Oral Sci 54, 293-301, 2012)

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“…The proportion of those who brushed more than twice daily (11.4%) was considerably lower than proportions reported by Karikoski (5,28). In a study of Finnish adults with diabetes, twice-daily brushing was reported by 50% of participants (12).…”

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Oral health behavior and HbA1c in Indian adults with type 2 diabetes

Aggarwal

Panat

2012

J Oral Sci

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“…It is even less than what has been reported among the general public in Germany, Japan, New Zealand, the USA, and Poland [23], the UK [24] and Finland [25,26]. The effects of various dental curricula on these differences have also been emphasised [5,17,18].…”

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Determinants of preventive oral health behaviour among senior dental students in Nigeria

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BackgroundTo study the association between oral health behaviour of senior dental students in Nigeria and their gender, age, knowledge of preventive care, and attitudes towards preventive dentistry.MethodsQuestionnaires were administered to 179 senior dental students in the six dental schools in Nigeria. The questionnaire obtained information on age, gender, oral self-care, knowledge of preventive dental care and attitudes towards preventive dentistry. Attending a dental clinic for check-up by a dentist or a classmate within the last year was defined as preventive care use. Students who performed oral self-care and attended dental clinic for check-ups were noted to have complied with recommended oral self-care. Chi-square test and binary logistic regression models were used for statistical analyses.ResultsMore male respondents agreed that the use of fluoride toothpaste was more important than the tooth brushing technique for caries prevention (P < 0.001). While the use of dental floss was very low (7.3%), more females were more likely to report using dental floss (p=0.03). Older students were also more likely to comply with recommended oral self-care (p<0.001). In binary regression models, respondents who were younger (p=0.04) and those with higher knowledge of preventive dental care (p=0.008) were more likely to consume sugary snacks less than once a day.ConclusionGender differences in the awareness of the superiority of using fluoridated toothpaste over brushing in caries prevention; and in the use of dental floss were observed. While older students were more likely to comply with recommended oral self-care measures, younger students with good knowledge of preventive dental care were more likely to consume sugary snacks less than once a day.

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“…Similar findings have been reported for the populations of Lithuania (Petersen et al, 2000) and China (Zhu et al, 2005). However, in most industrialized countries, the percentages of senior citizens claiming to use dental floss and brush teeth regularly or at least once a day were much higher (Chadwick et al; Christensen et al, 2003;Davidson et al, 1997;Murtomaa et al, 1994;Payne & Locker, 1992;Whelton et al, 2007). In the present study, as in all other relevant studies (Chadwick et al2011;Christensen et al,2003;Payne & Locker, 1992;Whelton et al, 2007) flossing frequency was much lower than brushing frequency probably because flossing is a more complex activity requiring more time and a certain degree of manual dexterity.…”

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Periodontal Diseases in Greek Senior Citizens-Risk Indicators

Mamai-Homata¹,

Margaritis²,

Polychronopoulou³

et al. 2012

Periodontal Diseases - A Clinician's Guide

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Aim: This study provides data on the periodontal status of Greek adults aged 35–44‐years‐old in relation to socio‐demographic and behavioural parameters and compares these data with those of 1985. Material and methods: A stratified cluster sample was selected according to WHO guidelines for national pathfinder surveys. Periodontal and oral hygiene status were assessed using the CPI index and the OHI‐S index respectively. Socio‐demographic and behavioural data were collected through face‐to‐face interviews. Results: In 2005, 9.5% of the participants had healthy periodontium, 16.2% bleeding on probing, 46.8% calculus, 24.2% shallow pockets and 3.3% deep pockets. Half of the individuals (52.1%) had good oral hygiene status, 39.8% fair and 8.1% poor. Most of them (79%) brushed their teeth at least once a day, but only 25.4% used dental floss. Higher CPI scores were associated with living in rural areas, having a lower educational attainment and brushing and flossing teeth less frequently. Better oral hygiene status was associated with having a higher educational attainment and income, as well as brushing and flossing teeth more frequently. Comparisons with the 1985 findings indicate that severe periodontal diseases may be declining in Greece, whereas gingivitis may be increasing. Conclusions: The prevalence of severe periodontal diseases in Greek adults is not high and their periodontal health has improved since 1985. As long as their oral hygiene status and preventive dental behaviour cannot be considered as satisfactory, there is room for further improvement.

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Trends in toothbrushing and utilization of dental services in Finland

Cited by 27 publications

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Oral health behavior and HbA1c in Indian adults with type 2 diabetes

Oral health behavior and HbA1c in Indian adults with type 2 diabetes

Determinants of preventive oral health behaviour among senior dental students in Nigeria

Periodontal Diseases in Greek Senior Citizens-Risk Indicators

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