上海蓬莱地区龋病调查

目的为了查清蓬莱地区居民口腔健康状况，为制订预防计划提供基线资料，为口腔保健措施及口腔健康教育的监测与效果提供依据。方法采用分层，等比整群随机抽样的方法，所采用的诊断标准为第二次全国口腔健康流行病学调查的标准。结果患龋率分别为：５岁组６３．１％，１２岁组２８．６％，１５岁组３１．８％，１８岁组４３．６％，３５～４４岁组４１．３％，６５～７４岁组６１．８％。结论本次调查发现：①不同年龄组居民患龋率有明显差异。②本地区居民患龋率，龋均与第二次全国流行病学调查上海地区调查结果相比较低     

Correlates of root caries experience in middle-aged and older adults in the Northwest Practice-based REsearch Collaborative in Evidence-based DENTistry research network

BackgroundThe authors examined the correlates of root caries experience for middle-aged adults (aged 45–64 years) and older adults (65 years and older) to test the hypothesis that the factors related to root caries are different for middle-aged adults than they are for older adults.MethodsThe authors conducted an observational cross-sectional study that focused on adult patients aged 45 to 97 years recruited from the Northwest Practice-based REsearch Collaborative in Evidence-based DENTistry research network (N = 775). The outcome variable was any root caries experience (no/yes). The authors hypothesized that sociodemographic, intra- oral and behavioral factors were root caries correlates. The authors used Poisson regression models to generate overall and age-stratified prevalence ratios (PRs) of root caries, and they used generalized estimating equations to account for practice-level clustering of participants.ResultsA total of 19.6 percent of adults had any root caries. A dentist’s assessment that the patient was at high risk of developing any caries was associated with greater prevalence of root caries experience in both middle-aged adults (PR, 2.70; 95 percent confidence interval [CI], 1.63–4.46) and older adults (PR, 1.87; 95 percent CI, 1.19–2.95). The following factors were associated significantly with increased root caries prevalence but only for middle-aged adults: male sex (P = .02), self-reported dry mouth (P < .001), exposed roots (P = .03) and increased frequency of eating or drinking between meals (P = .03). No other covariates were related to root caries experience for older adults.ConclusionsWithin a practice-based research network, the factors associated with root caries experience were different for middle-aged adults than they were for older adults. Research is needed to identify relevant root caries correlates for adults 65 years and older.Practical ImplicationsInterventions aimed at preventing root caries are likely to be different for middle-aged adults than for older adults. Dentists should use root caries prevention programs that address appropriate aged-based risk factors.     

Focus on Fluorides: Update on the Use of Fluoride for the Prevention of Dental Caries

Improving the efficacy of fluoride therapies reduces dental caries and lowers fluoride exposure.BackgroundFluoride is delivered to the teeth systemically or topically to aid in the prevention of dental caries. Systemic fluoride from ingested sources is in blood serum and can be deposited only in teeth that are forming in children. Topical fluoride is from sources such as community water, processed foods, beverages, toothpastes, mouthrinses, gels, foams, and varnishes. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Dental Association (ADA) have proposed changes in their long standing recommendations for the amount of fluoride in community drinking water in response to concerns about an increasing incidence of dental fluorosis in children. Current research is focused on the development of strategies to improve fluoride efficacy. The purpose of this update is to inform the reader about new research and policies related to the use of fluoride for the prevention of dental caries.MethodsReviews of the current research and recent evidence based systematic reviews on the topics of fluoride are presented. Topics discussed include: updates on community water fluoridation research and policies; available fluoride in dentifrices; fluoride varnish compositions, use, and recommendations; and other fluoride containing dental products. This update provides insights into current research and discusses proposed policy changes for the use of fluoride for the prevention of dental caries.ConclusionsThe dental profession is adjusting their recommendations for fluoride use based on current observations of the halo effect and subsequent outcomes. The research community is focused on improving the efficacy of fluoride therapies thus reducing dental caries and lowering the amount of fluoride required for efficacy.     

Association of BMI,Diet, Physical Activity,and Oral Hygiene Practices with DMFT Index of Male Dental Students at King Faisal University,Al-Ahsa

Despite sufficient knowledge of good oral hygiene habits, dental students still suffer from oral health problems owing to dietary habits, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle. This cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate an association of BMI (body mass index), diet, physical activity, and oral hygiene practices with DMFT (decayed, missing, and filled teeth) of male dental students and interns at King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia, from August to September 2020. One hundred and eighty-five male participants completed the study questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of sociodemographic information and nineteen close-ended questions about current diet, physical activity, and oral hygiene practices. Students’ height (cm) and weight (kg) were measured to calculate BMI. The principal investigator performed the oral clinical examinations for the DMFT status in the dental clinic. The chi-square test was used for the dichotomous variables and a t-test was used for the continuous variables. Linear and multinomial logistic regression were performed to detect the significant predictors of the DMFT score. The mean age of participants was 22.29 ± 2.13 years, and the BMI was 24.94 ± 3.36 (Kg/m²). Parents’ higher education and income levels were significantly (p < 0.001) associated with a higher BMI. Most dietary variables, especially sugar products, and low physical activity, were significantly (<0.047) associated with higher BMI. All oral hygiene practices, except miswak and mouthwash, were significantly (<0.003) associated with higher BMI. Decayed and missing teeth were significantly (<0.001) higher in the overweight and obese. A simple linear regression analysis demonstrated association between BMI and decayed teeth, with an R = 0.35 (<0.001); BMI and missing teeth had an R = 0.12 (p = 0.867); BMI and filled teeth had an R = 0.15 (p = 0.033), and BMI with DMFT had an R = 0.33 ((<0.001). This study demonstrated a strong significant association of the decayed and missing teeth with higher BMI levels. In addition, BMI was significantly associated with diet and physical activity, despite acceptable oral hygiene practices.     

Caries experience in the permanent dentition among first- and second-grade schoolchildren in southeastern Estonia

Abstract

Objective. This study aims to assess the caries experience among first- and second-grade children in the elementary schools of southeastern Estonia. Materials and methods. A representative sample of 485 children was studied. The mean age of children in the first grade was 7.8 years (SD = 0.35) and in the second grade 8.8 years (0.38). The clinical examinations using ICDAS criteria were completed by four calibrated examiners. The inter- and intra-examiner consistency of the examiners was high (surface and tooth-based kappa >0.9). Results. The mean caries experience of dentinal caries lesions was 0.8 (D_4–6MFT) and 1.6 (D_4–6MFS) among the first graders and 1.1 (D_4–6MFT) and 1.6 (D_4–6MFS) among the second graders. The mean caries enamel lesions among the first graders was 1.6 (D_1–3T) and 2.2 (D_1–3S) and among the second graders 2.1 and 3.0, respectively. The most affected surfaces were the occlusal surfaces of the lower first molars. The prevalence of sealants was very low—only 2.4% of the first molars were sealed among the first graders and 3.9% among the second graders. There were no statistically significant differences in caries experience or in the provision of restorative treatment between the schools. Conclusions. Caries experience is high in southeastern Estonia. Preventive programs are urgently needed.     

Fluoride and dental caries: two different statistical approaches to the same data source

A recent analysis of data from earlier papers on the relationship between dental caries and drinking water fluoride concentration suggested that the commonly accepted inverse relationship did not exist. Our reanalysis of those data, however, confirms the well-known association between fluoride concentration and dental caries. It also shows that the contrary result arose misleadingly from three simultaneous methodological errors: use of a unifactorial instead of a multifactorial model; omission of or over-aggregation of some data, and analysis of homoscedastic probits instead of heteroscedastic counts.     

2016—2018年沈阳市皇姑区中小学生龋齿患病情况分析

目的 了解沈阳市皇姑区2016—2018年中小学生龋齿患病情况,为制定该地区学生口腔卫生保健策略提供依据。方法 采用2016—2018年沈阳市皇姑区中小学生体检数据资料,对乳牙和恒牙的患龋率、龋均、龋失补构成比等进行对比分析。结果 2016—2018年沈阳市皇姑区学生乳牙患龋率分别为23.52%,22.41%,14.48%,龋均分别为0.64,0.51,0.33,充填率分别为14.45%,20.67%,21.93%。恒牙患龋率分别为8.37%,9.27%,6.90%,龋均分别为0.13,0.15,0.11,充填率分别为22.67%,40.39%,37.41%。各年度各年龄段乳牙患龋率男生>女生;各年度各年龄段恒牙患龋率男生<女生。结论 沈阳市皇姑区中小学生龋齿防治工作取得一定进展,但龋齿充填率有待提高,应进一步加强中小学生口腔健康宣传教育及行为指导。     

Hepatitis C infection and associated oral health problems

Hepatitis C infection is widespread throughout the community. This study aimed to assess the status of oral health of persons infected with hepatitis C. DMFT and CPITN indices were recorded at a clinic providing priority dental care for people with hepatitis C infection. The data were compared with information from an existing survey of general dental patients. Social impact was assessed using a modified Oral Health Impact Profile questionnaire. The DMFT index differed significantly between hepatitis C and general patients. The number of decayed and missing teeth was greater in those infected with hepatitis C for all patients aged between 25 and 50 years. Although there was no significant difference in CPITN categories for subjects evaluated, a marked trend for poor periodontal health was noted for those individuals with hepatitis C. Salivary flow was reduced in 50 per cent of hepatitis C infected subjects. Social impact was significantly affected with 71 per cent of hepatitis C subjects reporting painful aching in the mouth and 56 per cent having difficulty in relaxing. In conclusion, the results from the project strongly indicate an urgent need for priority delivery of dental care for people with hepatitis C infection.