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{"title":"Different Disinfection Strategies in Bacterial and Biofilm Contamination on Dental Unit Waterlines: A Systematic Review","authors":"Chuang Li,&nbsp;Weini Xin","doi":"10.1111/idh.12899","DOIUrl":"10.1111/idh.12899","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The aim of this systematic review is to explore the effectiveness of different methods of reducing contamination and biofilms in dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) and to provide reference for future standardisation of disinfection practices in dental clinic.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This systematic review searched PubMed and Web of Science databases for DUWL disinfection studies from 2013 to 2023, following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and Synthesis Without Meta-analysis, additional extracting relevant data based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study review identified 8442 articles, with 58 included after rigorous screening. Disinfection methods for DUWLs were categorised into 14 physical and 90 chemical methods. Peroxides, chloramine-based, and biguanide methods were frequently used, often in combination. The effectiveness of these methods varied; for instance, phenolic was effective, while alcohol was not, in reducing bacterial and biofilm contamination. Biguanide, when used alone or combined with chlorine-based or alcohol, showed mixed results. Chlorine-based methods, particularly when combined with quaternary ammonium salt or enzymes, were generally effective. Enzymes and iodophor also demonstrated efficacy, though with some inconsistencies. Mechanical systems, peroxides, quaternary ammonium salts, silver, and tube coatings had varying degrees of success. Other innovative methods, such as <i>Aloe vera</i> and slightly acidic electrolysed water, showed promise in some studies, but the effectiveness of flushing was questioned. This comprehensive analysis highlights the diversity and complexity of disinfection strategies for DUWLs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Future studies should focus on how material composition and tubing design affect biofilm development and the effectiveness of disinfection methods to guide the design of advanced dental units.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":"23 3","pages":"516-527"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142931597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of Virtual Reality on Perception of Dental Pain Associated With Dental Scaling in Healthy Adults: A Split Mouth Design Randomised Controlled Study","authors":"Suma N. Menon,&nbsp;Berdy Babu George","doi":"10.1111/idh.12894","DOIUrl":"10.1111/idh.12894","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim of the Study</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The aim of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) in mitigating pain associated with dental scaling procedures. Furthermore, the study aims to evaluate individuals' tolerance levels to VR during dental scaling sessions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A randomised split-mouth design study was conducted on 29 systemically healthy adult patients aged 18 years and above. Dental scaling was performed in two quadrants while wearing VR glasses, with the remaining quadrants undergoing the procedure without VR. The sequence of procedures was determined by random allocation. Patients were provided with VR glasses loaded with a mobile phone. After the procedure, patients were asked to complete a VR questionnaire. The primary outcome variables included pain scores with and without VR, while secondary variables included VR experience scores, baseline heart rate (HR), difference in HR, systolic blood pressure (BP), diastolic BP, difference in systolic BP, and difference in diastolic BP.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>All 29 subjects successfully completed the study. Paired analysis of outcome variables with and without VR glasses revealed a statistically significant difference in pain scores (two-tailed <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). Additionally, a strong positive correlation was observed between VR experience score and difference in pain score (<i>γ</i> = 0.78, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). While positive correlations between modified dental anxiety scale (MDAS) score and pain scores were observed, they were not highly significant (without VR: <i>γ</i> = 0.31 <i>p</i> = 0.097, with VR: <i>γ</i> = 0.34 <i>p</i> = 0.072).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The VR environment significantly diminished pain perception during dental scaling. Participants who experienced the VR setting more positively reported an even greater decline in pain scores, highlighting the profound impact of immersive technology on patient comfort.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":"23 3","pages":"593-602"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142876383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of the Frequency in Changing and Using Personal Protective Equipment Among Dental Staff After Coronavirus Disease 2019","authors":"E. B. Sim,&nbsp;H. J. Noh","doi":"10.1111/idh.12897","DOIUrl":"10.1111/idh.12897","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study was conducted to identify changes in the personal protective equipment (PPE)-wearing behaviour of dental staff after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Korea.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study used a self-administered questionnaire for 257 dental staff (dentists, dental hygienists and other assistants) in regions of Korea. The questionnaire investigated the change in the frequency of wearing of PPE after COVID-19 (masks, gloves, goggles, face shields and protective clothing), and the PPE change cycle of dental staff compared with that before COVID-19.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In the case of masks, if there was an infection control manager, the change in wearing was 4.583(1.658–12.667) times higher. In case of goggles and face shields, those with infection control education experienced a 2.982(1.087–8.178) increase in wearing these. Regarding protective clothing, it was 3.831(1.537–9.553) times higher when there was an infection control manager and it was 3.103(1.481–6.504) times higher when there was a visit to a patient with confirmed COVID-19.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>It is necessary to prepare guidelines for wearing PPE in consideration of the type of infectious disease and the institution's characteristics, to periodically conduct infection control education to maintain this state of alert, and to prepare for personal protection to prevent the spread of new infectious diseases.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":"23 3","pages":"491-497"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142863945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinical and Biochemical Efficacies of Green and White Tea Extract Mouthwashes in the Management of Plaque-Induced Gingivitis","authors":"Oguz Kose,&nbsp;Yagmur Sarac Gul,&nbsp;Ahmet Altin,&nbsp;Semih Alperen Bostan,&nbsp;Ozlem Faiz,&nbsp;Kerimali Akyildiz,&nbsp;Adnan Yilmaz","doi":"10.1111/idh.12890","DOIUrl":"10.1111/idh.12890","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In this clinical study, chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX) was chosen as the positive control group, and the clinical and biochemical efficacy of mouthwashes with green tea, white tea and essential oil (EO) as the active ingredients were aimed to be examined comprehensively.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 112 participants with gingivitis were randomly assigned to four different groups and different mouthwashes were used for 4 weeks: CHX-MW group (as a positive control group), EO-MW group, GT-MW group and WT-MW group. The effects of the mouthwashes on plaque, inflammation and dental staining were evaluated by indexed scores at the beginning and 4th week. Markers related to gingival inflammation and oxidative stress were evaluated on samples from the gingival crevicular fluid.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In the 4th week, significant improvements in clinical parameters were found in all groups (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05) with the more pronounced improvement in the CHX-MW group (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). However, only the CHX caused a significant discolouration of both teeth and tongue (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). The levels of IL-1β and MMP-8 were found to be lower in all groups compared to the first measurements (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). Furthermore, the antioxidant effect of EO mouthwash was found significantly low compared to the other three mouthwashes (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Green and white tea extracts provided clinical benefits in the short term (1 month) with no statistical difference from each other and mouthwash with EO as the active ingredient while they provided a lower clinical benefit compared to CHX. Products with tea as the active ingredient may be an alternative to EO mouthwash for short-term and long-term use.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":"23 3","pages":"482-490"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142835627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Efficacy of Erythritol Air Polishing for Inducing Initial Healing of Shallow-to-Moderate Periodontal Pockets and Restoring Gingival Crevicular Fluid β-Catenin, 8-Hydroxy-Deoxyguanosine and Total Antioxidant Capacity: A Split-Mouth Randomised Clinical Trial","authors":"Muhsin Aljaberi,&nbsp;Hayder Raad Abdulbaqi","doi":"10.1111/idh.12887","DOIUrl":"10.1111/idh.12887","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To evaluate the efficacy of subgingival erythritol powder air polishing (EPAP) for inducing initial healing of shallow-to-moderate periodontal pockets and its effect on gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) β-catenin, 8-hydroxy-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) levels.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This randomised, split-mouth clinical trial involved 22 periodontitis patients. Periodontal pockets (4–6 mm) were treated either by scaling and root planing (control) or EPAP followed by subgingival instrumentation 1 month later (test). Clinical periodontal variables were recorded, and GCF samples were collected from the selected sites at baseline, week 4 and week 12 visits. The GCF levels of β-catenin, 8-OHdG and TAC were estimated via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Compared with those at baseline, both groups showed non-different significant reductions in clinical variables at week 4 and week 12 after treatment. GCF β-catenin and 8-OHdG levels at both the test and control sites significantly decreased at week 4 and continued to further decrease at week 12. A greater reduction in GCF β-catenin was detected at the control sites at the week 12 visit. Conversely, GCF TAC was only significantly increased at week 12 in both groups, but the difference between the groups was not significant.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Using of EPAP has the potential to induce initial healing in shallow-to-moderate pockets as it offers non-different changes in clinical outcomes and GCF biomarkers compared to conventional method.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Trial Registration</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT05798871</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":"23 3","pages":"559-569"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142835628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Qualitative Study of Career Motivations and Career Expectations of Malaysian Dental Therapist: Post New Dental Regulations","authors":"Muhd Firdaus Che Musa,&nbsp;Norintan Ab-Murat,&nbsp;Cheong Joo Ming,&nbsp;Nur Syazwani Mohd Ramle,&nbsp;Siti Zulaiha Ahmad Sabri","doi":"10.1111/idh.12895","DOIUrl":"10.1111/idh.12895","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To explore the Malaysian dental therapists' perceptions regarding the provisions concerning them in the new dental act and potential market changes, considering their current career motivations and expectations.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Dental therapists from two major public dental organisations in the East-Peninsular Malaysia (<i>n</i> = 26) were invited to participate in an audiotaped semi-structured interview using a pre-tested topic-guide informed by workforce policy and research literature. The qualitative data were transcribed and analysed using Framework Analysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The research conducted with dental therapists (<i>n</i> = 26) identified four motivation domains namely <i>‘altruism</i>’, <i>‘personal and academic inspiration’</i>, <i>‘profession characteristics’</i> and <i>‘career advising and social influences’</i> as key factors motivating their choice of a professional career as dental therapists, influenced by work-life balance and financial stability. They were also aware of the new dental act and its potential implications, particularly regarding their future career expectations. The majority felt the necessity <i>‘to improve their skills and knowledge’</i> within the first 5 years as part of their short-term career plans. A few participants expressed a desire to ‘pursue a higher level of education’ and ‘wished to join the private sector’ in the long-term. They perceived the possibility of <i>‘working in the private sector’</i> to increase their income and believed that they did not require any additional training for such a transition.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Malaysian dental therapists welcomed the changes in the new act, which allow them to work across sectors. Many perceived themselves as adequately motivated and equipped to transition to different work settings without requiring additional training.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":"23 3","pages":"441-448"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142835626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring Migrant Mothers' Utilisation of Oral Health-Related Information: A Qualitative Interview Study in the Swedish Context.","authors":"Elena Shmarina, Malin Stensson, Brittmarie Jacobsson","doi":"10.1111/idh.12901","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.12901","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To explore, as a part of oral health literacy conceptual content, how migrant mothers utilise oral health-related information to maintain and promote oral health in their children.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>In-depth interviews were conducted with seven migrant mothers of children up to 10 years old resettled in Kalmar County, Sweden. The mothers had entered Sweden from 2015 onwards, and their native language was Somalian, Dari or Arabic. The participants were encouraged to describe their experiences seeking oral health information and oral health in general and dental health services. The interviews were analysed by qualitative content analysis with coding in categories, followed by formulating a main category.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings revealed a main category-combining different ways of information utilisation. The main category captures the essence of the migrant mothers' various ways of using oral health-related information in the Swedish context to maintain and promote oral health in their children. The main category draws upon four sub-categories that emerged from the analysis: cognitive processing, decision-making competencies, adapting to social norms and practical application.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results provide an important insight into migrant mothers' approach to utilisation of oral health-related information. This approach distinguished being rational and making logical connections, believing in their capacity to know what is right for their children and acting based on these beliefs, as well as adapting to prevailing social norms and applying information in specific use. This knowledge can be used to support parental oral health actions and conduct further research in this area.</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142835644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of Systematic Oral Hygiene Guidance on Plaque Control Among Periodontal Patients","authors":"Bing Lei,&nbsp;Weiqi Xue,&nbsp;Shanmei Zhao,&nbsp;Limei Zhang,&nbsp;Amanuel Kidane Andegiorgish,&nbsp;Jin Liu,&nbsp;Lingxia Zeng","doi":"10.1111/idh.12893","DOIUrl":"10.1111/idh.12893","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To evaluate the efficacy of systematic oral hygiene instruction in improving oral hygiene knowledge and to practice and control oral plaque, among periodontal patients.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 407 patients were recruited, with 205 in the experimental group and 202 in the control group. Participants in the experimental group received professional dental examination, cleaning tools and instruction of oral hygiene practices. The patients in the control group received conventional educational guidance. Two follow-ups with 7–10-day intervals were conducted after the baseline examination.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Compared to those in control group, the plaque index of participants in the experimental group was significantly improved after the intervention. Moreover, participants' behaviours, including brushing twice or more a day, brushing more than 2 min, skill in using dental floss and brushing before going to bed, significantly improved after receiving professional systematic oral hygiene guidance (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). Significant improvement was achieved in patients' oral hygiene knowledge, attitudes and practices (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). Overall, 26.8% of the participants reached standard oral plaque control (plaque index ≤ 20%) in experimental group. Multivariable analysis showed that participants' old age and severity of illness had significant effects on plaque control.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Professional educational guidance is effective in maintaining good oral hygiene practices following periodontal management compare with conventional education. Oral health promotion interventions should be adjusted by age, severity of disease and the distal portion of the oral cavity.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":"23 3","pages":"547-558"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142824358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Associations Between Problems in Oral Health, Oral Function and Malnutrition in Older People: Results From Three Databases","authors":"Vanessa Hollaar,&nbsp;Marian de van der Schueren,&nbsp;Elizabeth Haverkort,&nbsp;Babette Everaars,&nbsp;Jos Borkent,&nbsp;Katarina Jerković-Ćosić,&nbsp;Hein van Hout,&nbsp;Irma Everink,&nbsp;Elke Naumann","doi":"10.1111/idh.12886","DOIUrl":"10.1111/idh.12886","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Poor oral health can influence an individual's dietary intake, which may result in malnutrition. Both problems in oral health and function and malnutrition are common in older people. The aim of the present study was to explore the associations between oral health and oral function and malnutrition in community-dwelling older people within three different databases.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Data analyses were performed on three existing Dutch databases (Interrai: <i>n</i> = 3876, LPZ: <i>n</i> = 966, PRIMa mouth CARE: <i>n</i> = 975). Logistic regressions (adjusted for age and gender) tested the relation between oral health and oral function (independent variable) and malnutrition (dependent variable).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Problems in oral health and oral function such as broken teeth (OR: 1.43 [95%CI: 1.12–1.81]), oral pain and discomfort (OR: 2.58 [95%CI: 1.52–4.39]), chewing difficulties (OR: 1.99 [95%CI: 1.54–2.57]), swallowing problems (OR: 6.63 [95%CI: 2.85–15.42]), coughing (OR: 6.05 [95%CI: 2.08–17.61]) and food adaptations (OR: 5.46 [95%CI: 2.60–11.4]) were found to be significantly associated with malnutrition in older people.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study demonstrated a significant link between oral health problems and oral function with malnutrition in community-dwelling older people. Oral health care and healthcare professionals need to consider oral health and oral function in relation to nutritional status and vice versa in community-dwelling older people.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":"23 3","pages":"473-481"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/idh.12886","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142824355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"COVID-19-Related Knowledge, Fear, and Infection Control of Dental Staff","authors":"Eunbi Sim,&nbsp;So-Jung Mun,&nbsp;Sunyoung Han,&nbsp;Jung Yun Kang,&nbsp;Yoon Lee,&nbsp;Hie-Jin Noh","doi":"10.1111/idh.12892","DOIUrl":"10.1111/idh.12892","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to investigate the correlations between knowledge, fear, infection control practices, and attitude of dental staff in Korea.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study was conducted to investigate the correlation between COVID-19-related knowledge, fear, and infection control attitudes and practices.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>COVID-19-related knowledge was significantly correlated with infection control attitudes and practices (<i>r</i> = 0.204, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.010), and infection control attitudes and practices were significantly correlated with knowledge and fear (<i>r</i> = 0.214, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.01).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>It was confirmed that most Korean dental staff are acquiring correct knowledge about COVID-19 and are showing relatively stable infection control attitudes and practices to cope with it.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":"23 3","pages":"498-505"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142824357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}