Dental caries and associated factors among Turkish children and adults: Findings from the 3rd National Oral Health Survey

IF 1.8 3区医学 Q2 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Community dentistry and oral epidemiology Pub Date : 2024-01-18 DOI:10.1111/cdoe.12943

Ayse Isil Orhan, Afra Alkan, Kaan Orhan, Adnan Tezel, Serpil Karaoglanoglu, Dilek Oztas

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Abstract

Background

Information on the current status of oral health and related risk factors is lacking in Turkiye. This study aimed to evaluate dental caries and associated factors among the Turkish population using the findings of the third national oral health survey.

Methods

This cross-sectional epidemiological survey was carried out between March and September in 2018 including five index ages and age groups (5-, 12-, 15-year-olds, 35–44 and 65–74 age groups). A multistage cluster sampling design was used to obtain a national representative sample of these age groups. Participants were interviewed face-to-face using a structured questionnaire, and oral examinations were performed based on the methods and criteria suggested by the World Health Organization. The adjusted prevalence ratio for dental caries was estimated considering sociodemographic and behavioural characteristics by using log-binomial and robust Poisson regression analysis in R and SAS software.

Results

After data cleaning, a total of 11 091 participants remained. The prevalence of dental caries was 76.5% (95% confidence interval: 75.4%–77.7%) and determined to be associated with age, dental visit, and pain or discomfort history during the previous year among the Turkish population. Prevalence was also associated with the mother's education level among 5-, 12- and 15-year-olds. For the 35–44 age group, individuals living in urban areas had lower dental caries than those living in rural areas. For 65–74 age group, none of the factors were significantly associated with dental caries.

Conclusion

A high prevalence of dental caries was observed in Turkish children and adults. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen current preventive oral health programs. Regular disease surveillance should be maintained. National oral health targets should be formulated in accordance with Turkiye's needs, resources and structure.

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土耳其儿童和成人的龋齿及相关因素：第三次全国口腔健康调查的结果。

背景：土耳其缺乏有关口腔健康现状及相关风险因素的信息。本研究旨在利用第三次全国口腔健康调查的结果，评估土耳其人口中的龋齿及相关因素：这项横断面流行病学调查于 2018 年 3 月至 9 月间进行，包括五个指标年龄和年龄组（5 岁、12 岁、15 岁、35-44 岁和 65-74 岁年龄组）。调查采用多阶段聚类抽样设计，以获得这些年龄组的全国代表性样本。采用结构化问卷对参与者进行了面对面访谈，并根据世界卫生组织建议的方法和标准进行了口腔检查。在 R 和 SAS 软件中使用对数二项式和稳健泊松回归分析法估算了龋齿的调整患病率，并考虑了社会人口学和行为学特征：数据清理后，共有 11 091 名参与者。在土耳其人口中，龋齿患病率为 76.5%（95% 置信区间：75.4%-77.7%），并确定与年龄、牙科就诊、前一年的疼痛或不适病史有关。在 5 岁、12 岁和 15 岁的儿童中，患病率还与母亲的教育水平有关。在 35-44 岁年龄组中，城市居民的龋齿率低于农村居民。在 65-74 岁年龄组中，所有因素都与龋齿无明显关系：结论：据观察，土耳其儿童和成人的龋齿发病率很高。因此，有必要加强当前的口腔预防保健计划。应保持定期的疾病监测。应根据土耳其的需求、资源和结构制定国家口腔健康目标。

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Community dentistry and oral epidemiology 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

4.40

自引率

8.70%

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审稿时长

6 months

期刊介绍： The aim of Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology is to serve as a forum for scientifically based information in community dentistry, with the intention of continually expanding the knowledge base in the field. The scope is therefore broad, ranging from original studies in epidemiology, behavioral sciences related to dentistry, and health services research through to methodological reports in program planning, implementation and evaluation. Reports dealing with people of all age groups are welcome. The journal encourages manuscripts which present methodologically detailed scientific research findings from original data collection or analysis of existing databases. Preference is given to new findings. Confirmations of previous findings can be of value, but the journal seeks to avoid needless repetition. It also encourages thoughtful, provocative commentaries on subjects ranging from research methods to public policies. Purely descriptive reports are not encouraged, nor are behavioral science reports with only marginal application to dentistry. The journal is published bimonthly.