F. Nilchian, Neda Mosayebi, M. Tarrahi, A. Feiz, Omid Sadr, Yahya Forozande
Background: The present study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial agents of composite resin materials, their efficacy in caries prevention, and their impact on the mechanical properties (flexural strength) of composite resin restorative materials. Methods: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, all published articles on the effects of antibacterial properties of composite resin materials in the prevention of dental caries (between 2005 to 2020) were evaluated using valid databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, ISI, Scopus, Cochrane, ProQuest, and Embase, found by searching the keywords "anti-bacterial agents," "composite resins," "dental restoration," and "dental caries" according to the MeSH system. The context of the studies was extracted and subjected to modified CONSORT. The required data were extracted and analyzed with the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software. Results: According to the results of the random effect model, the heterogeneity of biofilm colony forming unit (CFU) average was -1.90 (CI: -1.68 to -2.13). The mean value of the control group was higher than the intervention. The heterogeneity of flexural strength (FS) average was -11.92 (CI: -8.30 to -15.55). The mean value of the control group was higher than the intervention group. The heterogeneity of thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide (MTT) absorbance average was -0.90 (CI: -0.65 to -1.14). The mean value of the control group was higher than the intervention group. Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that the antibacterial agents had a significant effect on the caries prevention properties of the composite resin materials; however, due to the bias related to different control groups, laboratory conditions, and mismatch between in vitro and in vivo conditions, more studies are needed in this regard.
{"title":"The effect of antibacterial agents of composite resin materials in dental caries prevention and reduction of flexural strength of the material: Systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"F. Nilchian, Neda Mosayebi, M. Tarrahi, A. Feiz, Omid Sadr, Yahya Forozande","doi":"10.34172/johoe.2022.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/johoe.2022.13","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The present study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial agents of composite resin materials, their efficacy in caries prevention, and their impact on the mechanical properties (flexural strength) of composite resin restorative materials. Methods: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, all published articles on the effects of antibacterial properties of composite resin materials in the prevention of dental caries (between 2005 to 2020) were evaluated using valid databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, ISI, Scopus, Cochrane, ProQuest, and Embase, found by searching the keywords \"anti-bacterial agents,\" \"composite resins,\" \"dental restoration,\" and \"dental caries\" according to the MeSH system. The context of the studies was extracted and subjected to modified CONSORT. The required data were extracted and analyzed with the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software. Results: According to the results of the random effect model, the heterogeneity of biofilm colony forming unit (CFU) average was -1.90 (CI: -1.68 to -2.13). The mean value of the control group was higher than the intervention. The heterogeneity of flexural strength (FS) average was -11.92 (CI: -8.30 to -15.55). The mean value of the control group was higher than the intervention group. The heterogeneity of thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide (MTT) absorbance average was -0.90 (CI: -0.65 to -1.14). The mean value of the control group was higher than the intervention group. Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that the antibacterial agents had a significant effect on the caries prevention properties of the composite resin materials; however, due to the bias related to different control groups, laboratory conditions, and mismatch between in vitro and in vivo conditions, more studies are needed in this regard.","PeriodicalId":41793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44879614","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sareh Shakerian, A. Zafarmand, S. Yazdani, S. Shafiei
Background: Socioeconomic status (SES) is a criterion consisting of several components that encompass socioeconomic and cultural dimensions. This study aimed to design and develop a methodological guideline for calculating a single summary index (SSI) using the contributing variables of SES in a family unit. Methods: The data consisted of 18700 urban and 19200 rural households. Effective components of SES were extracted using two-step factor analysis and the structural equational modeling (SEM) method for both populations separately with AMOS software. Then, in order to customize and validate the weight of each component, the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method was performed by a panel of experts. Finally, the SES index computational tool was developed as an SSI using all effective components by Excel software. Statistical analysis was done with SPSS software version 21. Results: In rural areas, the four wealth components of education, job, income, and family size were recognized as effective socioeconomic factors. Yet, in urban areas, family size was disregarded as an effective factor. In both rural and urban communities the three welfare components of appropriate nutrition, appropriate home appliance, and appropriate housing were similarly effective. The SES of rural population had a homogeneous distribution, while urban population did not follow a particular trend. Conclusion: The SES index impacts all aspects of life, especially health status. The introduced method is comprehensive and applicable to both rural and urban populations. Due to ever-changing lifestyles, constant technological advances, and sociopolitical changes in each society, the tool requires modification in a specific time intervals.
{"title":"Developing a household socioeconomic status index tool for health studies in Iran: An analytic hierarchy process approach","authors":"Sareh Shakerian, A. Zafarmand, S. Yazdani, S. Shafiei","doi":"10.34172/johoe.2022.09","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/johoe.2022.09","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Socioeconomic status (SES) is a criterion consisting of several components that encompass socioeconomic and cultural dimensions. This study aimed to design and develop a methodological guideline for calculating a single summary index (SSI) using the contributing variables of SES in a family unit. Methods: The data consisted of 18700 urban and 19200 rural households. Effective components of SES were extracted using two-step factor analysis and the structural equational modeling (SEM) method for both populations separately with AMOS software. Then, in order to customize and validate the weight of each component, the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method was performed by a panel of experts. Finally, the SES index computational tool was developed as an SSI using all effective components by Excel software. Statistical analysis was done with SPSS software version 21. Results: In rural areas, the four wealth components of education, job, income, and family size were recognized as effective socioeconomic factors. Yet, in urban areas, family size was disregarded as an effective factor. In both rural and urban communities the three welfare components of appropriate nutrition, appropriate home appliance, and appropriate housing were similarly effective. The SES of rural population had a homogeneous distribution, while urban population did not follow a particular trend. Conclusion: The SES index impacts all aspects of life, especially health status. The introduced method is comprehensive and applicable to both rural and urban populations. Due to ever-changing lifestyles, constant technological advances, and sociopolitical changes in each society, the tool requires modification in a specific time intervals.","PeriodicalId":41793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49555973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: Every year, many primary school children suffer from dental trauma. The long-term success of treatment depends on immediate emergency care and initial professional management after the injury occurs. Therefore, primary school teachers can play an important role in the management of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs). As no systematic review has been conducted on this subject in Iran, the present study aimed to investigate the educational needs assessment and management of dental trauma in primary school teachers in Iran and in other countries. Methods: In this systematic review, four main electronic databases, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar, were examined with keywords derived from MESH and by designing a detailed search strategy. The studies were then transferred to EndNote software version 20 and screened based on preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and according to the study input criteria. Then, the selected studies were reviewed to extract the data based on the objectives of the study. Results: Eventually 19 studies were included in the final review phase out of the 774 studies obtained during the systematic search. Five of these studies were specific to Iran. The present study showed that the knowledge of primary school teachers about managing dental traumas is insufficient, and it is necessary to train them on appropriate trauma management to improve their ability and performance. Conclusion: There are gaps in the management of dental traumas that confirm the need for effective education and intervention to improve the knowledge, performance, attitude, and ability of teachers.
背景：每年都有许多小学生遭受牙科创伤。治疗的长期成功取决于损伤发生后立即的急救和初步的专业管理。因此，小学教师可以在外伤性牙损伤（TDIs）的管理中发挥重要作用。由于伊朗尚未对这一主题进行系统审查，本研究旨在调查伊朗和其他国家小学教师的教育需求评估和牙科创伤管理。方法：在这篇系统综述中，通过设计详细的搜索策略，对PubMed、Web of Science、Scopus和Google Scholar四个主要的电子数据库进行了检索。然后将研究转移到EndNote软件版本20中，并根据系统审查的首选报告项目和研究输入标准进行筛选。然后，对选定的研究进行审查，以根据研究目标提取数据。结果：在系统搜索期间获得的774项研究中，最终有19项研究被纳入最终审查阶段。其中五项研究是针对伊朗的。本研究表明，小学教师对牙科创伤的管理知识不足，有必要对他们进行适当的创伤管理培训，以提高他们的能力和表现。结论：在牙科创伤的管理方面存在差距，这证实了需要进行有效的教育和干预，以提高教师的知识、表现、态度和能力。
{"title":"Evaluation of educational needs assessment and management of dental traumas in primary school teachers, in Iran and worldwide: A systematic review","authors":"Mojde Molaei, Saeedeh Abedassar, Fatemeh Najminouri","doi":"10.34172/johoe.2022.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/johoe.2022.11","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Every year, many primary school children suffer from dental trauma. The long-term success of treatment depends on immediate emergency care and initial professional management after the injury occurs. Therefore, primary school teachers can play an important role in the management of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs). As no systematic review has been conducted on this subject in Iran, the present study aimed to investigate the educational needs assessment and management of dental trauma in primary school teachers in Iran and in other countries. Methods: In this systematic review, four main electronic databases, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar, were examined with keywords derived from MESH and by designing a detailed search strategy. The studies were then transferred to EndNote software version 20 and screened based on preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and according to the study input criteria. Then, the selected studies were reviewed to extract the data based on the objectives of the study. Results: Eventually 19 studies were included in the final review phase out of the 774 studies obtained during the systematic search. Five of these studies were specific to Iran. The present study showed that the knowledge of primary school teachers about managing dental traumas is insufficient, and it is necessary to train them on appropriate trauma management to improve their ability and performance. Conclusion: There are gaps in the management of dental traumas that confirm the need for effective education and intervention to improve the knowledge, performance, attitude, and ability of teachers.","PeriodicalId":41793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43306484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Knowledge and attitudes about emergency management of avulsed teeth among primary and secondary school teachers in Malatya, Turkey","authors":"G. Duruk","doi":"10.34172/johoe.2022.06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/johoe.2022.06","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":41793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41919031","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: Taurodontism is an anomaly that can cause problems in dental treatment. It is essential for clinicians to accurately determine the prevalence of this anomaly. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of taurodontism and its associated anomalies in patients visiting clinics in Kerman in 2019. Methods : This cross-sectional study was conducted on 424 digital panoramic radiographs of patients who visited private clinics in Kerman in 2019. The panoramic radiographs were evaluated for the presence of taurodont molars and possible related anomalies such as microdontia, severe hypodontia, as well as enamel and dentin hypoplasia. The statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 21 and chi-square test. The significance level was set at 0.05. Results : The findings of this study showed there were 82 taurodont teeth in 33 (7.78%) out of a total of 424 panoramic radiographs (6.6% in males and 9.0% in females with an age range of 18-52(. There was no significant relationship between sex and taurodontism ( P = 0.36). Of 82 taurodont molars, 34.1% were in the mandible and 65.9% in the maxilla. The most involved teeth were the mandibular second molars. There was no significant relationship between maxilla and mandible concerning the infected teeth ( P = 0.74). Taurodontism and hypodontia were observed simultaneously in only one man who had 4 taurodont teeth. Conclusion : The prevalence of taurodont molars in this study was 7.78% and it was more common in second molars and in the mandible. Moreover, hypotaurodontism was found as the most common type of anomaly.
{"title":"Prevalence of taurodontism and its associated anomalies in dental patients in Kerman","authors":"Mansoureh Darijani","doi":"10.34172/johoe.2022.02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/johoe.2022.02","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Taurodontism is an anomaly that can cause problems in dental treatment. It is essential for clinicians to accurately determine the prevalence of this anomaly. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of taurodontism and its associated anomalies in patients visiting clinics in Kerman in 2019. Methods : This cross-sectional study was conducted on 424 digital panoramic radiographs of patients who visited private clinics in Kerman in 2019. The panoramic radiographs were evaluated for the presence of taurodont molars and possible related anomalies such as microdontia, severe hypodontia, as well as enamel and dentin hypoplasia. The statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 21 and chi-square test. The significance level was set at 0.05. Results : The findings of this study showed there were 82 taurodont teeth in 33 (7.78%) out of a total of 424 panoramic radiographs (6.6% in males and 9.0% in females with an age range of 18-52(. There was no significant relationship between sex and taurodontism ( P = 0.36). Of 82 taurodont molars, 34.1% were in the mandible and 65.9% in the maxilla. The most involved teeth were the mandibular second molars. There was no significant relationship between maxilla and mandible concerning the infected teeth ( P = 0.74). Taurodontism and hypodontia were observed simultaneously in only one man who had 4 taurodont teeth. Conclusion : The prevalence of taurodont molars in this study was 7.78% and it was more common in second molars and in the mandible. Moreover, hypotaurodontism was found as the most common type of anomaly.","PeriodicalId":41793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45931364","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: Patient waiting time is an important factor in the management of the health sector. This study aimed to develop a suitable queuing theory and simulation technique to optimize dental hospital management. Methods: A descriptive-analytical study was performed in a dental hospital in Tehran, Iran. A sample of 3364 patients referred to the hospital was selected to calculate the patient flow and queuing system performance. After an initial data assessment, the dental hospital queuing system performance indicators were calculated for two shifts. The queuing system of the current situation was modeled using ARENA software, and two scenarios were examined. Results: The average number of patients waiting in the queuing system was 38 and 17 in the morning and evening, respectively. The average time patients spend waiting in the system was 110 and 49 minutes in the morning and evening, respectively. The two scenarios, based on the simulated queuing network model, showed that in the first scenario, by using two nurses (one male and one female) as triage clerks for filing requests, one clerk for managing financial records, and one information desk secretary, the average queue length and waiting time were reduced to 0.02 patients and 4 minutes, respectively. In the second scenario, by using two nurses (one male and one female) as triage clerks for filing requests and two secretaries (one male and one female) for financial record management and registration, the average queue length and the waiting time in triage were reduced to 0.03 people and 5 minutes, respectively. Conclusion: Based on the results, using queuing theory and simulation techniques can improve the queuing status of health centers without any changes in the number of staff and only by implementing a suitable rearrangement in staff duties, establishing parallel service lines in busy service-providing centers, and using nurses able to multitask.
{"title":"Application of queuing theory and simulation to reduce waiting time in dental hospitals","authors":"S. Kakooei","doi":"10.34172/johoe.2022.03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/johoe.2022.03","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Patient waiting time is an important factor in the management of the health sector. This study aimed to develop a suitable queuing theory and simulation technique to optimize dental hospital management. Methods: A descriptive-analytical study was performed in a dental hospital in Tehran, Iran. A sample of 3364 patients referred to the hospital was selected to calculate the patient flow and queuing system performance. After an initial data assessment, the dental hospital queuing system performance indicators were calculated for two shifts. The queuing system of the current situation was modeled using ARENA software, and two scenarios were examined. Results: The average number of patients waiting in the queuing system was 38 and 17 in the morning and evening, respectively. The average time patients spend waiting in the system was 110 and 49 minutes in the morning and evening, respectively. The two scenarios, based on the simulated queuing network model, showed that in the first scenario, by using two nurses (one male and one female) as triage clerks for filing requests, one clerk for managing financial records, and one information desk secretary, the average queue length and waiting time were reduced to 0.02 patients and 4 minutes, respectively. In the second scenario, by using two nurses (one male and one female) as triage clerks for filing requests and two secretaries (one male and one female) for financial record management and registration, the average queue length and the waiting time in triage were reduced to 0.03 people and 5 minutes, respectively. Conclusion: Based on the results, using queuing theory and simulation techniques can improve the queuing status of health centers without any changes in the number of staff and only by implementing a suitable rearrangement in staff duties, establishing parallel service lines in busy service-providing centers, and using nurses able to multitask.","PeriodicalId":41793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46148299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: Cleft lip and palate are malformations that occur in 1–2 in every 1000 people and require multidisciplinary treatment. In this case, we aimed to present the repositioning of a band-shaped buccal frenulum, which is thought to have prevented oral hygiene practices in a patient with cleft lip and palate. Case Report: A 19-year-old non-smoking, systemically healthy male with a cleft lip and palate history was referred to the Periodontology Department of the Gazi University Dentistry Faculty with periodontal problems and was diagnosed with gingivitis. A thick, band-shaped buccal frenulum that directly affected the left maxillary teeth and caused difficulties in plaque elimination was observed. A frenotomy procedure was performed by repositioning the frenulum after non-surgical periodontal treatment to improve the hygiene of the region. Through operation, the buccal frenulum was repositioned, and adequate vestibular depth was achieved. Before and after periodontal treatment, halitosis scores were measured. Conclusion: An improvement was observed in plaque elimination and intraoral Halimeter scores in the first- and second-month controls of the region after frenotomy and non-surgical periodontal treatment. The improvements show the importance of periodontal treatment for such cases.
{"title":"Frenotomy procedure of a cleft lip and palate case","authors":"Ezgi Sila Taskaldiran","doi":"10.34172/johoe.2022.08","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/johoe.2022.08","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Cleft lip and palate are malformations that occur in 1–2 in every 1000 people and require multidisciplinary treatment. In this case, we aimed to present the repositioning of a band-shaped buccal frenulum, which is thought to have prevented oral hygiene practices in a patient with cleft lip and palate. Case Report: A 19-year-old non-smoking, systemically healthy male with a cleft lip and palate history was referred to the Periodontology Department of the Gazi University Dentistry Faculty with periodontal problems and was diagnosed with gingivitis. A thick, band-shaped buccal frenulum that directly affected the left maxillary teeth and caused difficulties in plaque elimination was observed. A frenotomy procedure was performed by repositioning the frenulum after non-surgical periodontal treatment to improve the hygiene of the region. Through operation, the buccal frenulum was repositioned, and adequate vestibular depth was achieved. Before and after periodontal treatment, halitosis scores were measured. Conclusion: An improvement was observed in plaque elimination and intraoral Halimeter scores in the first- and second-month controls of the region after frenotomy and non-surgical periodontal treatment. The improvements show the importance of periodontal treatment for such cases.","PeriodicalId":41793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42729243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A retrospective study on root canal treatment of first permanent molars in children aged 8-16 years","authors":"A. Günay","doi":"10.34172/johoe.2022.04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/johoe.2022.04","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":41793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44223844","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: Dentine sensitivity presents as short, sharp pain due to exposed dentine. To keep ourselves abreast with the challenging situation of increasing prevalence of dentine sensitivity within the country, this research was conducted to devise a better management strategy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency and intensity of dentine sensitivity within patients reporting in Outpatient department (OPD) and to correlate good versus bad practices of dentine sensitivity patients with dentine sensitivity frequency. Methods: A questionnaire based cross sectional study was carried out in three dental institutes of Lahore, Pakistan over a period of four months. A sample size of 300 individuals was selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique. Information collected included demographic data, participant’s oral hygiene practices and intensity of dentine sensitivity in them. A numeric rating scale was used to record the degree of dentine sensitivity and descriptive statistics were presented as frequency and percentage. Results: 210 out of 300 patients reported dentine sensitivity (70%). Only 1/4th patients were highly qualified. 60% individuals were from low income group. 51% reported intensity as mild, 34% as moderate and 15% as severe sensitivity. Most common triggering factor was cold (36%). Good practices resulted in reduction in sensitivity. Conclusion: According to results, high frequency of dentine sensitivity is observed. More awareness needs to be created about factors leading to sensitivity focusing more on dietary patterns that cause erosive wear of enamel and reduction in aggressive brushing and parafunctional habits.
{"title":"Frequency of various intensities of dentine hypersensitivity versus good and bad oral hygiene practices within Pakistani population","authors":"Asma Shakoor","doi":"10.34172/johoe.2022.07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/johoe.2022.07","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Dentine sensitivity presents as short, sharp pain due to exposed dentine. To keep ourselves abreast with the challenging situation of increasing prevalence of dentine sensitivity within the country, this research was conducted to devise a better management strategy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency and intensity of dentine sensitivity within patients reporting in Outpatient department (OPD) and to correlate good versus bad practices of dentine sensitivity patients with dentine sensitivity frequency. Methods: A questionnaire based cross sectional study was carried out in three dental institutes of Lahore, Pakistan over a period of four months. A sample size of 300 individuals was selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique. Information collected included demographic data, participant’s oral hygiene practices and intensity of dentine sensitivity in them. A numeric rating scale was used to record the degree of dentine sensitivity and descriptive statistics were presented as frequency and percentage. Results: 210 out of 300 patients reported dentine sensitivity (70%). Only 1/4th patients were highly qualified. 60% individuals were from low income group. 51% reported intensity as mild, 34% as moderate and 15% as severe sensitivity. Most common triggering factor was cold (36%). Good practices resulted in reduction in sensitivity. Conclusion: According to results, high frequency of dentine sensitivity is observed. More awareness needs to be created about factors leading to sensitivity focusing more on dietary patterns that cause erosive wear of enamel and reduction in aggressive brushing and parafunctional habits.","PeriodicalId":41793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44455887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) disease can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact with droplets from the infected person's respiratory system. The aim of this study was a rapid review of the use of personal protective equipment against coronavirus in the field of dentistry. Methods: This study was a rapid cross-sectional review and research. A search was performed in Scopus and PubMed. The key words were PPE) personal protective equipment) with "Corona virus" OR "Coronavirus" OR "Covid 19" as well as the combination of "oral health" and "dent" with "Corona virus" OR "Covid 19" OR "coronavirus." Finally, we selected nine articles and excluded 545 irrelevant articles. We reviewed these nine studies in full text and excluded two of them as they were unrelated to the review of personal protective equipment.Results: One study showed that patients with COVID-19 who do not yet have symptoms might seek emergency dental treatment. Two researchers concluded that dentists had good information about how the virus was transmitted but did not know its symptoms well. One study concluded that the use of filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) during the COVID-19 pandemic is essential to preventing exposure to aerosols and droplets, as it is more fluid-resistant and functions better than surgical masks, which cause flooding around the mouth and nose.Conclusion: This study shows that many dentists do not have enough information about the disease and proper personal protective equipment. This may be due to a lack of precise operating instructions.
{"title":"Personal protective equipment against coronavirus in the field of dentistry: A rapid review","authors":"F. Arab pour","doi":"10.34172/johoe.2022.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.34172/johoe.2022.01","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) disease can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact with droplets from the infected person's respiratory system. The aim of this study was a rapid review of the use of personal protective equipment against coronavirus in the field of dentistry. Methods: This study was a rapid cross-sectional review and research. A search was performed in Scopus and PubMed. The key words were PPE) personal protective equipment) with \"Corona virus\" OR \"Coronavirus\" OR \"Covid 19\" as well as the combination of \"oral health\" and \"dent\" with \"Corona virus\" OR \"Covid 19\" OR \"coronavirus.\" Finally, we selected nine articles and excluded 545 irrelevant articles. We reviewed these nine studies in full text and excluded two of them as they were unrelated to the review of personal protective equipment.Results: One study showed that patients with COVID-19 who do not yet have symptoms might seek emergency dental treatment. Two researchers concluded that dentists had good information about how the virus was transmitted but did not know its symptoms well. One study concluded that the use of filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) during the COVID-19 pandemic is essential to preventing exposure to aerosols and droplets, as it is more fluid-resistant and functions better than surgical masks, which cause flooding around the mouth and nose.Conclusion: This study shows that many dentists do not have enough information about the disease and proper personal protective equipment. This may be due to a lack of precise operating instructions.","PeriodicalId":41793,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46859704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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