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International consensus on fluoride programmes for early childhood caries prevention in early education settings: A systematic overview and Delphi approach. 关于在早期教育环境中预防幼儿龋齿的氟化物方案的国际共识:系统概述和德尔菲方法。
IF 0.9 4区 医学
Community dental health Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-12 DOI: 10.1177/0265539X251381498
Lamis Abuhaloob, David I Conway, Alex Blokland, Al Ross
{"title":"International consensus on fluoride programmes for early childhood caries prevention in early education settings: A systematic overview and Delphi approach.","authors":"Lamis Abuhaloob, David I Conway, Alex Blokland, Al Ross","doi":"10.1177/0265539X251381498","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0265539X251381498","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> (1) To assess and develop international expert consensus on the evidence for fluoride-based interventions in Early-year-Education settings (EyE-settings; kindergartens/nursery and primary schools) for reducing Early Childhood Caries (ECC) and (2) to synthesise clear programme-level recommendations to prevent ECC in this setting. <i>Basic research design</i>: Systematic overview of systematic reviews, trials, and observational studies to identify and appraise the available evidence on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of fluoride-based interventions in EyE-settings. This was followed by a three-stage modified Delphi exercise. <i>Participants:</i> Delphi panel of 21 experts. <i>Main outcomemeasures</i>: Delphi round 1 online survey: opinions on fluoride-based interventions' safety, effectiveness and feasibility; Delphi round 2, an iterative survey: group opinions and gather feedback on review findings. Consensus developed via in-depth, recorded group discussions during an online workshop. <b>Results:</b> There was high-quality evidence and consensus that supervised toothbrushing in EyE-settings is safe and cost-effective, shows greater benefit to disadvantaged children, and is feasible in high and low/middle-income countries. There was more moderate support for the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of fluoride varnish application in EyE-settings (especially where supervised toothbrushing with fluoridated toothpaste is in place). It was agreed that policy-makers should prioritise at-risk groups where resources are limited. <b>Conclusion:</b> Supervised toothbrushing with fluoridated toothpaste is the most effective, cost-effective, feasible and safest mechanism of caries prevention for children in EyE-settings. Universal coverage of toothbrushing in EyE-settings is preferred but targeting to need is indicated where resources are limited.</p>","PeriodicalId":10647,"journal":{"name":"Community dental health","volume":" ","pages":"61-70"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145502510","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}
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The Australian oral health practitioner workforce: A scoping review. 澳大利亚口腔卫生从业人员队伍:范围审查。
IF 0.9 4区 医学
Community dental health Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-23 DOI: 10.1177/0265539X251381204
William Carlson-Jones, Lyndal Pritchard, Loc Do, Jennifer Gray, Nicole Stormon
{"title":"The Australian oral health practitioner workforce: A scoping review.","authors":"William Carlson-Jones, Lyndal Pritchard, Loc Do, Jennifer Gray, Nicole Stormon","doi":"10.1177/0265539X251381204","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0265539X251381204","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To describe the existing evidence regarding the training, scope of practice (SOP) and distribution of oral health practitioners (OHPs) in Australia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A scoping review was conducted using a reflexive thematic analysis to capture the education and training, workforce characteristics and SOP of Australian OHPs. The literature on the OHP workforce published in peer-reviewed journals as well as in grey literature was included in the scoping review from a range of databases including PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Web of Science, ABI/INFORM, Analysis & Policy Observatory (APO), Informit, Libraries Australia. Included papers were those published in English only that detailed descriptors of clinical skill sets; practitioner education and training; and practitioner characteristics such as gender, age, practice location, workplace type (e.g., public, private, academia), full-time equivalency, remuneration, and workforce retention. Excluded were studies not published in English, focusing on practitioners outside Australia, non-key outcomes, and publications prior to 1<sup>st</sup> July 2010 or after 30<sup>th</sup> June 2024.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The training of OHPs in Australia has changed for each of the divisions moving from 2-year diplomas to 3-year bachelors degrees. The OHP workforce was found to possess a range of variation in age, gender, and principal practice settings across the divisions. SOP was not consistently described or measured in the literature for OHPs.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The training pathways and SOP for OHPs in Australia have evolved over time, reflecting changes in educational standards and workforce needs. Geographic and regulatory factors were identified to influence SOP for OHPs. However, there is a lack of consistent measurement and description of SOP in the literature, highlighting the need for further research. Future studies should focus on the service provision and employment characteristics of DHs, DTs, and OHTs to identify potential gaps in care.</p>","PeriodicalId":10647,"journal":{"name":"Community dental health","volume":" ","pages":"5-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145130446","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}
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Empowering caregivers to enhance oral health among children with special needs: An interventional study. 授权照顾者加强有特殊需要儿童的口腔健康:一项介入研究。
IF 0.9 4区 医学
Community dental health Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-15 DOI: 10.1177/0265539X251379611
Fatima Dsilva, Punarva M Honnavar, Amarshree A Shetty, Arun Kp Thejaus, Bangalore Appajaiah Yathikumar Swamy Gowda
{"title":"Empowering caregivers to enhance oral health among children with special needs: An interventional study.","authors":"Fatima Dsilva, Punarva M Honnavar, Amarshree A Shetty, Arun Kp Thejaus, Bangalore Appajaiah Yathikumar Swamy Gowda","doi":"10.1177/0265539X251379611","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0265539X251379611","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Children with special needs face restrictions in dental hygiene due to disabilities. Dental education and preventive measures can significantly improve oral health among children with special needs. This study aims to assess the oral health status of children with Cerebral Palsy, Autism and Down Syndrome and to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventional programs on oral health status in Karnataka, India.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A quantitative, interventional study with a repeated measures design was conducted among 135 children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Down Syndrome. Data were gathered using a Demographic Proforma, the WHO Oral Health Status Questionnaire and WHO Oral Health Assessment Form (2013). The intervention included weekly sessions over 3 months, featuring supervised tooth brushing training, individualised dental counselling for caregivers, interactive educational modules, and distribution of a Pictorial Information Manual in local languages. Data were analysed using SPSS Version 29.0, with a significance level set at <i>p</i> < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study consisting 135 children, oral health status scores as evidenced by statistically significant changes (<i>p</i> < 0.001) indicating improvement in dental health. The Oral health of children shows substantial changes, which were statistically significant (<i>p</i> < 0.001), confirming the positive impact of the intervention.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study interventions were enriching for caregivers with sufficient information and skill on dental care. The development of the Pictorial Information Manual is a unique manual enriched with of attractive pictures and relevant information on oral health, which was made copyrighted and distributed to caregivers.</p>","PeriodicalId":10647,"journal":{"name":"Community dental health","volume":" ","pages":"33-40"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145063560","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}
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The mediating effect of health information literacy on the relationship between oral examination and oral health problems in Korean adults: Findings from the 2023 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). 健康信息素养在韩国成年人口腔检查与口腔健康问题关系中的中介作用:来自2023年韩国国民健康与营养检查调查(KNHANES)的结果
IF 0.9 4区 医学
Community dental health Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-11 DOI: 10.1177/0265539X251386714
Yu-Rin Kim, Seon-Rye Kim
{"title":"The mediating effect of health information literacy on the relationship between oral examination and oral health problems in Korean adults: Findings from the 2023 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES).","authors":"Yu-Rin Kim, Seon-Rye Kim","doi":"10.1177/0265539X251386714","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0265539X251386714","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the association between oral health examinations and oral health problems among Korean adults, and whether health information literacy mediates this relationship. A cross-sectional analysis using semi-structured interviews was conducted with 5,645 adults aged 19 years and older from the 2023 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES), which newly included a standardized measure of health literacy. Oral health problems (difficulties with chewing and speaking) and health literacy (10-item self-reported scale) were assessed. Mediation was tested using the Sobel test and PROCESS macro Model 4.Individuals who received oral examinations had significantly higher health information literacy and fewer oral health problems (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Mediation analysis revealed that health information literacy partially mediated this association. In the adjusted model, oral examination was significantly associated with higher health information literacy (β = 0.730, <i>p</i> < .001) and lower oral health problems (β = -0.119, <i>p</i> = 0.011). Health literacy was also significantly associated with oral health problems (β = -0.041, <i>p</i> < .001), confirming the mediation effect. The indirect effect was -0.030 (bootLLCI = -0.044, bootULCI = -0.018). These findings indicate that health information literacy partially mediates the relationship between oral examinations and oral health problems. Promoting preventive dental care and improving health information literacy may help reduce oral health disparities and enhance overall health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":10647,"journal":{"name":"Community dental health","volume":" ","pages":"41-49"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145494903","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}
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Satisfaction with dental services among Brazilian school children. 巴西学童对牙科服务的满意度。
IF 0.9 4区 医学
Community dental health Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-13 DOI: 10.1177/0265539X251390875
Aurea Letícia Horbach, Mariél de Aquino Goulart, Aretha Angel Cheong Pinho, Fernando Neves Hugo, Roger Keller Celeste
{"title":"Satisfaction with dental services among Brazilian school children.","authors":"Aurea Letícia Horbach, Mariél de Aquino Goulart, Aretha Angel Cheong Pinho, Fernando Neves Hugo, Roger Keller Celeste","doi":"10.1177/0265539X251390875","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0265539X251390875","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This research aimed to explore factors associated with the satisfaction of children and adolescents with dental services, comparing two satisfaction measurement instruments: a single question and a bidimensional questionnaire. This cross-sectional study included all students (<i>n</i> = 325) aged 9 years or older in a small town in Brazil, who were invited to complete a self-reported questionnaire. The satisfaction with the service used was regressed on age, sex, family income, type of service (public or private), and waiting times. Ordered logistic regression estimated odds ratio (OR). Among the evaluated students, 63%-73% were satisfied with their most recent dental visit. In both the single-question instrument and the dentist dimension of the bidimensional questionnaire, using private dental services was associated with greater satisfaction (OR = 2.24; 95% CI: 1.26-4.02 and OR = 1.79; 95% CI: 1.01-3.19). Lower satisfaction was reported by those who experienced prolonged waiting times (no/yes) (single question: OR = 0.43; 95% CI: 0.24-0.75; dentist dimension: OR = 0.29; 95% CI: 0.17-0.51; ambiance dimension: OR = 0.33; 95% CI: 0.18-0.60). This work showed consistency between the questionnaires in most assessed aspects. While even a short instrument offers essential information about patient satisfaction, the bidimensional tool excels in identifying areas for improvement. The results underscore the need to optimize work processes to reduce waiting times, address issues related to the professional-patient relationship, and enhance treatment effectiveness, particularly in public settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":10647,"journal":{"name":"Community dental health","volume":" ","pages":"71-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145502542","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}
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Cariology in pediatric dentistry: An updated evidence-based narrative review. 儿童牙科龋齿学:最新的循证叙事回顾。
IF 0.9 4区 医学
Community dental health Pub Date : 2026-02-24 DOI: 10.1177/0265539X261430268
Amaury Pozos-Guillén, Saray Aranda-Romo, Verónica Zavala-Alonso, Raúl Márquez-Preciado, Miguel Rosales-Berber, Jorge Mejía-Cruz, Arturo Garrocho-Rangel
{"title":"Cariology in pediatric dentistry: An updated evidence-based narrative review.","authors":"Amaury Pozos-Guillén, Saray Aranda-Romo, Verónica Zavala-Alonso, Raúl Márquez-Preciado, Miguel Rosales-Berber, Jorge Mejía-Cruz, Arturo Garrocho-Rangel","doi":"10.1177/0265539X261430268","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0265539X261430268","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite notable progress in understanding the pediatric dental caries area, its multifactorial etiology-including biofilm dynamics, dietary habits, host factors, and social determinants-the burden of untreated caries persists, particularly in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. This systematic review aimed to synthesize the evidence on [intervention/exposure] in the management of early childhood caries. Advances such as the use of the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS), risk-based management, and noninvasive or microinvasive interventions-including professional fluoride application, silver diamine fluoride, resin infiltration, sealants, and atraumatic restorative treatment-have improved early lesion identification and patient-specific care, prioritized the preservation of tooth structure and pulp vitality, and reduced the need for extensive restorative procedures. Nevertheless, significant challenges remain in translating these protocols to routine practice, including variability in provider training, healthcare infrastructure limitations, socioeconomic and cultural disparities, and inconsistent guideline implementation. The integration of digital and artificial intelligence technologies, alongside teleodontology, holds promise for improving diagnostic accuracy, reducing access barriers, and facilitating early intervention-especially for underserved populations. However, the findings from this review should be interpreted with caution due to the heterogeneity of study designs, diagnostic criteria, and outcome measures, as well as the potential risk of bias. Ongoing research is essential for understanding the cost-effectiveness, long-term outcomes, and real-world applicability of these contemporary protocols. The widespread adoption of biologically oriented, patient-centered principles and interdisciplinary collaboration is key to reducing the global burden of dental caries and achieving equitable pediatric oral health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":10647,"journal":{"name":"Community dental health","volume":" ","pages":"265539X261430268"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147282665","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}
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A qualitative study to explore oral health related social practices in children from immigrant Indian families in Australia using social practice theory. 运用社会实践理论探讨澳洲印度移民家庭儿童口腔健康相关社会实践的质性研究。
IF 0.9 4区 医学
Community dental health Pub Date : 2026-02-24 DOI: 10.1177/0265539X261429860
Rashmi Jamkar, Paul R Ward, Colleen Fisher, Hanny Calache, Linda Slack-Smith
{"title":"A qualitative study to explore oral health related social practices in children from immigrant Indian families in Australia using social practice theory.","authors":"Rashmi Jamkar, Paul R Ward, Colleen Fisher, Hanny Calache, Linda Slack-Smith","doi":"10.1177/0265539X261429860","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0265539X261429860","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Immigrants in high-income countries experience disproportionately high rates of oral diseases compared to the general population. Existing research largely focuses on biomedical models, individual behaviours or cultural factors providing limited insights into how everyday practices shape oral health outcomes. This study explored how oral health social practices were performed, sustained and/or modified within Indian immigrant families with young children in Australia. A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 17 participants (12 mothers, 5 service providers), using focused ethnography and a social practice theory lens (based on Shove et al.), beginning with inductive coding followed by deductive coding to identify practices and their elements. Social practices such as teeth cleaning/brushing, mouth rinsing, flossing, tongue cleaning and mouth wiping, along with feeding/eating and health advice seeking, along with their elements (meanings, materials and competences) were identified as shaped by intergenerational knowledge of hygiene and care, children wanting to fit in, acculturation and protecting cultural identity. By exploring social practices, and their elements this research offers a new way to engage families into focusing on their everyday routines to understand what supports or undermines performances of oral health related practices rather than solely focusing on persuading individuals to follow recommended behaviours.</p>","PeriodicalId":10647,"journal":{"name":"Community dental health","volume":" ","pages":"265539X261429860"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147282631","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}
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Cross-cultural adaptation of PIDAQ questionnaire to evaluate the psychosocial impact of dental esthetics in Chilean adolescents with malocclusion. PIDAQ问卷的跨文化适应性评估智利青少年错颌牙美学的社会心理影响。
IF 0.9 4区 医学
Community dental health Pub Date : 2026-02-24 DOI: 10.1177/0265539X261429988
Humberto González Oneto, María Ignacia Torres Pinto, Maria Macherone Chaparro, Yazmin Zedan Abuawad, Juan Pablo Vargas Buratovic, Duniel Ortuño Borroto
{"title":"Cross-cultural adaptation of PIDAQ questionnaire to evaluate the psychosocial impact of dental esthetics in Chilean adolescents with malocclusion.","authors":"Humberto González Oneto, María Ignacia Torres Pinto, Maria Macherone Chaparro, Yazmin Zedan Abuawad, Juan Pablo Vargas Buratovic, Duniel Ortuño Borroto","doi":"10.1177/0265539X261429988","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0265539X261429988","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> The Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire (PIDAQ) is a useful index to assess aspects of malocclusion that impact individuals' oral health-related quality of life. This study aimed to perform cross-cultural adaptation of the PIDAQ questionnaire to the language of the Chilean adolescent population. <b>Methods:</b> We used the framework of the Guidelines for the Transcultural Adaptation Process of self-reports and the Manuals for a language inclusive for the transcultural adaptation of the PIDAQ. The instrument was tested with 34 Chilean adolescents with malocclusion between 11 and 17 years of age. We evaluated equivalence considering criterion, content, and construct validity according to COSMIN methodology and performed Cronbach's alpha statistical test. Twenty-three items in the questionnaire were tested according to how clear and understandable the questions were to the reader and according to a Likert scale graduated in: not at all clear, unclear, clear, or very clear. For temporal stability, we calculated intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC). <b>Results:</b> We obtained a more than acceptable reliability with a Cronbach's Alpha of 0.95 for the total questionnaire. The questions grouped according to the dimensions of dental self-confidence, social impact, psychological impact, and esthetic concern obtained a Cronbach's Alpha of 0.95, 0.95, 0.95 and 0.94, respectively. The questionnaire showed high temporal stability at the test-retest with a total Intraclass Correlation Coefficient of 0.91 (0.89-0.91). <b>Conclusion:</b> The cross-cultural adaptation of the PIDAQ questionnaire achieved equivalence with the original instrument and obtained reliability and content, and construct validity in Chilean adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":10647,"journal":{"name":"Community dental health","volume":" ","pages":"265539X261429988"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147282684","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}
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The oral health status of refugee children in Iceland. 冰岛难民儿童的口腔健康状况。
IF 0.9 4区 医学
Community dental health Pub Date : 2026-02-23 DOI: 10.1177/0265539X261429995
Telma K Finnsdottir, Eva G Sveinsdottir
{"title":"The oral health status of refugee children in Iceland.","authors":"Telma K Finnsdottir, Eva G Sveinsdottir","doi":"10.1177/0265539X261429995","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0265539X261429995","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In recent years, global conflicts have caused a significant rise in displaced individuals, increasing the number of asylum seekers and refugees. Iceland is no exception. <b>Objective:</b> To assess the dental hygiene practices, oral health status, and dental caries experience (dmft/DMFT) among children and adolescents, 0-18 years, seeking international protection in Iceland. The secondary purpose is to identify areas for improvement of preventive measures and dental care services among this demographic. <b>Basic research design and participants:</b> Review of dental examination charts of 189 children, 0-18 years, who attended the Faculty of Odontology, University of Iceland, between January 1, 2023, and April 1, 2024. <b>Results:</b> Half (52.9%) the children had either never attended a previous dental appointment (39.7%) or not in the previous 2 years (13.2%). Dental pain was the main reason for previous visits (29.4%), with 43.1% reporting having experienced dental pain before. Most children (87.3%) brushed their teeth since the eruption of the first tooth, and 82.4% used fluoride toothpaste. Dental caries affected 61.4% of the children, and 20.6% had dental infections at the time of examination. The mean dmft for six-year-olds was 4.33, while for twelve-year-olds, mean DMFT was 2.55. The prevalence of gingivitis was 37.8%, dental erosion 12.3%, dental fluorosis 8.8%, and molar incisor hypomineralisation 12.3%. <b>Conclusions:</b> The dental health of children seeking international protection in Iceland is poor compared to their peers in other Nordic countries and beyond. The findings highlight the need for a comprehensive and integrated approach to dental healthcare for these children.</p>","PeriodicalId":10647,"journal":{"name":"Community dental health","volume":" ","pages":"265539X261429995"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147275766","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}
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Obesity as a shared risk factor in periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis: Systematic review and meta-analysis. 肥胖是牙周炎和类风湿关节炎的共同危险因素:系统回顾和荟萃分析。
IF 0.9 4区 医学
Community dental health Pub Date : 2026-02-23 DOI: 10.1177/0265539X261429990
Aimen Batool, Norul Husna M Hassan, Nazurah N Eezammuddeen, Syarida H Safii, Roslan Saub, Rathna D Vaithilingam
{"title":"Obesity as a shared risk factor in periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis: Systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Aimen Batool, Norul Husna M Hassan, Nazurah N Eezammuddeen, Syarida H Safii, Roslan Saub, Rathna D Vaithilingam","doi":"10.1177/0265539X261429990","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0265539X261429990","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Aims:</b> Studies have investigated the interrelationship between periodontitis (PD) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, obesity, a risk factor common between both conditions requires further investigation. Therefore, the objective of this study was to pool evidence on whether concurrent RA and PD (RAPD) are associated with high Body Mass Index (BMI) compared to non-RAPD individuals. <b>Methods:</b> Systematic review conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines with the protocol registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews. Embase, Medline, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library were accessed for relevant literature. The Newcastle-Ottawa scale was used to assess risk of bias among each study. Meta-analysis was performed using Revman statistical software. The effect size was measured using mean difference with 95% confidence intervals and a p-value of 0.05. <b>Results:</b> The search identified 770 articles. Following screening of title with abstracts and full text assessment, nine studies, involving 86,137 participants were included. Seven studies reported low to moderate risk of bias. In meta-analysis BMI was higher in people with RAPD than non-RAPD (MD = 0.56; Z = 2.06; <i>p</i> = 0.04). <b>Conclusion:</b> The correlation between high BMI and RAPD underscores a potential interplay between periodontal health and inflammatory diseases like obesity and RA. Thus, observational studies are warranted.</p>","PeriodicalId":10647,"journal":{"name":"Community dental health","volume":" ","pages":"265539X261429990"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147275751","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}
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