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Plaque scores after 1 or 2 minutes of toothbrushing A systematic review and meta-analysis.
IF 1.6 4区 医学
International journal of dental hygiene Pub Date : 2025-04-08 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12840
Marion T Seuntjens, Tim M J A Thomassen, Fridus G A Van der Weijden, Dagmar Else Slot
{"title":"Plaque scores after 1 or 2 minutes of toothbrushing A systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Marion T Seuntjens, Tim M J A Thomassen, Fridus G A Van der Weijden, Dagmar Else Slot","doi":"10.1111/idh.12840","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.12840","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate the difference in plaque score reduction achieved by 1 and 2 min of toothbrushing, based on data from single brushing exercises.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>MEDLINE-PubMed, Cochrane-CENTRAL databases and the first five pages of Google Scholar were searched for randomised controlled trials. Extracted data were summarised in a descriptive and, if possible, a meta-analysis using standardised mean difference (SMD). Separate analyses were performed for manual (MTB) and powered (PTB) toothbrushes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Based on the selection criteria, the search identified five unique eligible publications providing 16 comparisons. For both toothbrush types, 2 min of brushing resulted in a significantly higher plaque score reduction. The SMD of 1 versus 2 min of brushing using MTB was 0.69 [95% CI: 0.06, 1.33] (p = 0.03) can be interpreted as a medium size effect and the SMD of using a PTB was 0.47 [95% CI: 0.28, 0.66], (p < 0.00001) interpreted as a small size effect.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>With respect to plaque scores, based on single brushing exercises, there is moderate certainty for the recommendation to brush for 2 min over 1 min.</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143811275","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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Dental Contact Lenses: An Ecological Study of Online Searches in Brazil.
IF 1.6 4区 医学
International journal of dental hygiene Pub Date : 2025-04-07 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12912
Humberto Alexander Baca Juárez, Paulo Ricardo Martins-Filho, Juliana Luongo Pelufo, Raphael Silva Bacelo, Frederico Pereira Castilho, Jullia Melo de Menezes, Aline Nachtigall Milbrath, Carolina Rodriguez Garralaga, Émely Regina Fila, Tatiana Serutina Lopes Da Silva, Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes Muniz
{"title":"Dental Contact Lenses: An Ecological Study of Online Searches in Brazil.","authors":"Humberto Alexander Baca Juárez, Paulo Ricardo Martins-Filho, Juliana Luongo Pelufo, Raphael Silva Bacelo, Frederico Pereira Castilho, Jullia Melo de Menezes, Aline Nachtigall Milbrath, Carolina Rodriguez Garralaga, Émely Regina Fila, Tatiana Serutina Lopes Da Silva, Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes Muniz","doi":"10.1111/idh.12912","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.12912","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The study aimed to investigate trends in searches for \"dental contact lenses\" on Google Trends and their association with sociodemographic variables of Brazilian states.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This ecological study utilised Google Trends to analyse search frequencies for \"dental contact lenses\" in Brazilian states over 5 years. Data were collected from two categories: \"health\" and \"all categories\". Exploratory variables included total population, per capita income, Gini index, illiteracy rate, use of internet, number of dentists, number of specialists in Periodontology, Operative Dentistry and Dental Prosthesis, number of dental schools, and healthcare units. Pearson correlations and time series analyses were conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>São Paulo, Santa Catarina, the Federal District, and Tocantins exhibited the highest search frequencies in the \"Health\" category, while Minas Gerais had the highest search when considering all categories. Some states in the Northeast demonstrated the lowest search frequencies in both categories. Significant and positive correlations were observed between the outcome, when using all categories, and the following variables: total population (r = 0.500), per capita income (r = 0.468), use of internet (r = 0.522), higher education (r = 0.686), and number of entists (r = 0.806). Inverse correlations were detected with Gini index (r = -0.467), illiteracy rate (r = -0.734), number of public dental schools (r = -0.430), and primary health units (r = -0.472). A similar pattern of results was observed for the health category across most exploratory variables. Both analyses revealed a pattern of seasonality (p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Higher socio-economic status and concentrations of dental professionals in the Brazilian states resulted in higher searches for \"dental contact lenses.\"</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143803267","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 Perspective From the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy Members Regarding the Need for Clinical Support by a Dental Nurse.
IF 1.6 4区 医学
International journal of dental hygiene Pub Date : 2025-04-03 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12910
Debbie Reed, Laura McClune, Sarah Murray, Frances Robinson, Miranda Steeples
{"title":"A Perspective From the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy Members Regarding the Need for Clinical Support by a Dental Nurse.","authors":"Debbie Reed, Laura McClune, Sarah Murray, Frances Robinson, Miranda Steeples","doi":"10.1111/idh.12910","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.12910","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>In the United Kingdom (UK), Dental Hygienists (DHs) and Dental Therapists (DTs) are required by the UK's regulatory body, the General Dental Council, to \"… be appropriately supported when treating patients\". However, what is deemed 'appropriate support', and the need for that support, has been 'open to interpretation', and consequently, the support dental business owners provide for the DHs and DTs they employ or contract varies. The objective of this perspective is to initiate a discourse within the international community in order to gain a deeper appreciation regarding the matter of Dental Nurse (DN) chairside support for DHs and DTs beyond the UK.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) canvassed its members, inviting voluntary, anonymous statements to reflect their real-world experiences, both positive and negative, of working with or without DN chairside support in their roles. The statements from a sample of the membership were subsequently subjected to qualitative thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis revealed three themes: (1) Competency Factors; (2) Conduct Factors and (3) Contextual Factors. These thematic outcomes were congruent with the General Dental Council's Risk in Dentistry Report (2014).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The discussion elucidates the complexity of the matter of DN chairside assistance for DH and DT BSDHT members. The authors of this perspective welcome dialogue from our international colleagues regarding how DN chairside support for both DHs and DTs is of benefit to them and impacts their clinical role.</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143779433","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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Beyond Bouncing Back: Exploring Undergraduate Dental Professional Students' Perceptions of Resilience. 超越反弹:探索牙科专业本科生对复原力的看法。
IF 1.6 4区 医学
International journal of dental hygiene Pub Date : 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12873
Vaida Kaunaite, Marina Harris
{"title":"Beyond Bouncing Back: Exploring Undergraduate Dental Professional Students' Perceptions of Resilience.","authors":"Vaida Kaunaite, Marina Harris","doi":"10.1111/idh.12873","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.12873","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The first signs of mental health issues in dentistry manifest as early as undergraduate training, thus it is essential to delve into the concept of resilience to equip those studying and working in dentistry with the resources to cultivate a positive mindset.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A focus group was conducted with a homogenous purposive sample of eight undergraduate dental profession students from all 3 years of study at the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy (UPDA). The six-phase Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis was adopted to interpret patterns in data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four themes of: 'definition of resilience'; 'factors enhancing resilience'; 'factors challenging resilience' and 'developing resilience in dentistry'; and 23 subthemes were identified. Students defined resilience as an ability to bounce back from adversity and perceived it as a dynamic and contextual phenomenon that fluctuated due to an interplay of personal, social and environmental factors.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings of this study showed undergraduate dental profession students' perceptions of resilience, factors influencing it and strategies to develop it. These findings may inform the curriculum of resilience training programmes targeted towards this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143752615","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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Working to a Full Scope of Practice in General Dental Practice. A Mixed Methods Study Presenting the Results of a British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy Member Survey.
IF 1.6 4区 医学
International journal of dental hygiene Pub Date : 2025-03-27 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12911
Diane Rochford
{"title":"Working to a Full Scope of Practice in General Dental Practice. A Mixed Methods Study Presenting the Results of a British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy Member Survey.","authors":"Diane Rochford","doi":"10.1111/idh.12911","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.12911","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Anecdotally, it is currently accepted that many dental hygienists and dental therapists in the UK do not work consistently, if at all, to their full scope of practice, as determined by the General Dental Council and in line with their pre-registration training and post-qualification continuing professional development.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>Consider the professional demographics of the BSDHT and investigate the types of clinical skills that are being utilised in a particular setting, in addition to the members' usual daily practice, how consistently they are employing them, and any potential barriers and facilitators for working consistently to a full scope of practice.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>BSDHT members (n = 2487) were invited to complete an online questionnaire and take part in an individual 30-min semi-structured online interview with the investigator. The quantitative data was collected on a master Excel spreadsheet, and qualitative data following the interviews were available as digital recordings and AI transcripts.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The response rate was 12.5% (n = 312), of which 64% (n = 200) were dental hygienists and 36% (n = 112) dental therapists: 70% (n = 19) of the dental hygienists who work in an NHS practice never work to their full scope, in comparison to 48% (n = 9) of dental therapists. Of those that would like to work to their full scope, 51% (n = 103) were dental hygienists and 31% (n = 35) were dental therapists. Of the 312 members who responded to the questionnaire, 24.7% (n = 77) indicated that they would be willing to take part in the online semi-structured interviews.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The skills of dental hygienists and dental therapists are often underutilised across all dental practice settings. However, dental therapists are more likely than dental hygienists to work to their full scope of practice in both NHS and mixed dental practice settings. Further studies are needed to investigate and understand the barriers that prevent all dental hygienists and dental therapists from working to their full scope of practice and identify possible facilitators that could offer greater opportunities.</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143730005","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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Comparison Between the 2017 EFP/AAP and CDC/AAP Case Definitions on Periodontal Status and Their Association With Risk Factors in an Adult Norwegian Population-Insights From the Tromsø Study: Tromsø7.
IF 1.6 4区 医学
International journal of dental hygiene Pub Date : 2025-03-24 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12909
Gro Eirin Holde, Dagmar Fosså Bunæs, Birgitta Jönsson
{"title":"Comparison Between the 2017 EFP/AAP and CDC/AAP Case Definitions on Periodontal Status and Their Association With Risk Factors in an Adult Norwegian Population-Insights From the Tromsø Study: Tromsø7.","authors":"Gro Eirin Holde, Dagmar Fosså Bunæs, Birgitta Jönsson","doi":"10.1111/idh.12909","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.12909","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To describe the prevalence, extent and severity of periodontitis in an adult Norwegian population, using the 2017 EFP/AAP and CDC/AAP case definitions, and their associations with potential risk factors for periodontitis. A secondary aim was to explore how the stage and grade of periodontitis shifted when complexity and risk factors were added.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A subsample of participants (≥ 40 years, n = 21,083) in a cross-sectional health study (Tromsø7, 2015-2016) was invited to an oral health examination (n = 3946). Radiographic bone loss and four site measurements of periodontal probing depth (PPD) and bleeding on probing were recorded for 3701 adults.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>According to EFP/AAP, 89% of participants had periodontitis (21% stage III-IV), while 74% had periodontitis defined by CDC/AAP (12% severe periodontitis). Five percent of stage III/IV cases and 22% of severe cases had generalised disease. Higher age, frequent use of dental care, smoking and higher body mass index were associated with periodontitis for both definitions. PPD contributed to a shift to more severe stages. Smoking contributed the most to the shifting of grade, with 7% of cases shifting to grade C.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Periodontitis was highly prevalent according to both case definitions. Associations with known risk factors remained relatively consistent between the two case definitions. Complexity and risk factors played a significant role in the shifting of stage and grade of periodontitis.</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143691993","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 Impact of Female Hormones on the Periodontium-A Narrative Review.
IF 1.6 4区 医学
International journal of dental hygiene Pub Date : 2025-03-14 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12908
Juliette Reeves
{"title":"The Impact of Female Hormones on the Periodontium-A Narrative Review.","authors":"Juliette Reeves","doi":"10.1111/idh.12908","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.12908","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To provide an updated narrative review of current concepts relative to the impact of female hormones on the periodontium throughout the life stages of the female patient. To analyse the implications for the clinician and to amalgamate the main findings from a wide range of empirical studies and theoretical perspectives.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Narrative review of the literature synthesising the findings of an extensive collection of literature, published between 2000 and 2024, retrieved from searches of computerised databases, hand searches, authoritative texts and personal communication. Earlier citations outside of the reference range are used to provide historical background to current opinion. The subjects included oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, puberty, menstruation, contraception, pregnancy, menopause, and periodontal disease, periodontium, inflammation, and the inflammatory cascade.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Drawing from an extensive collection of literature, this review offers insights into the dual function of oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in mediating inflammatory and anti-inflammatory responses to local factors, primarily plaque biofilm, and the regulation of the inflammatory cascade. These responses differ between the life stages of puberty, menstruation, contraception, pregnancy, and menopause.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Key findings demonstrate that hormone fluctuations have a direct and indirect impact on the periodontium, altering the bacterial flora of plaque biofilm to a composition more conducive to the development of periodontal disease and modifying the tissue response to local factors, producing anatomic changes in the gingivae that compromise the periodontium and influencing the regulation of the inflammatory cascade. These factors increase the risk of periodontal disease and susceptibility to other oral conditions associated with female hormone fluctuations.</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143633543","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 Report on a Qualitative Service Evaluation of Return to Dental Therapy Reskilling Schemes in the United Kingdom.
IF 1.6 4区 医学
International journal of dental hygiene Pub Date : 2025-03-06 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12907
Amanda Gallie, Kira Stearns
{"title":"A Report on a Qualitative Service Evaluation of Return to Dental Therapy Reskilling Schemes in the United Kingdom.","authors":"Amanda Gallie, Kira Stearns","doi":"10.1111/idh.12907","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.12907","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>In 2019, Thames Valley & Wessex dental directorate, National Health Service England, South East (TV&W NHSE), launched a 'Return to Therapy' (RTT) scheme. This was aimed at dental therapists who had not used their full scope of practice for an extended period. A service evaluation was undertaken in 2023 to determine if the schemes (2019, 2021) were fit for purpose and met the needs of participants.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Semi-structured interviews were undertaken using a grounded theory methodology and thematic analysis. Interviews were conducted with a group of RTT participants and educational supervisors. Transcripts were analysed in accordance with the principles of thematic analysis by Braun and Clarke.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At the start of the programme, participants identified low confidence levels in a range of clinical procedures, and this was a motivating factor in their undertaking of the course. On completion of the scheme, all participants reported improvement in confidence, skillset, and safety, but expressed the need for more exposure to paediatric extractions. On completion, 50% of participants were successful in securing employment as a dental therapist using their full scope of practice, whereas the remaining 50% reverted to providing periodontal treatment only. Educational supervisors reported an increased understanding of the scope of practice of a dental therapist for themselves and their teams.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Return to Dental Therapy schemes enable workforce development, job satisfaction, and skill mix. Further development of the educational and clinical programme is needed to address knowledge gaps and improve confidence in providing clinical procedures, and recommendations have been made.</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143572951","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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Burnout, Stress, and Wellbeing: The Rising Mental Health Crisis in UK Dentistry in Dental Care Professionals. A Quantitative Perspective.
IF 1.6 4区 医学
International journal of dental hygiene Pub Date : 2025-02-15 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12906
Jenny Durkin, Ceris Mumford
{"title":"Burnout, Stress, and Wellbeing: The Rising Mental Health Crisis in UK Dentistry in Dental Care Professionals. A Quantitative Perspective.","authors":"Jenny Durkin, Ceris Mumford","doi":"10.1111/idh.12906","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.12906","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Research aim: </strong>To determine if dental care professionals working in National Health Service (NHS) practices are more at risk of stress, wellbeing concerns and burnout than their private practice counterparts.</p><p><strong>Introduction: </strong>In dentistry, stress, anxiety, and wellbeing concerns have been apparent for many years with burnout and poor mental health in dental registrants being described as early as the 1980s.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>An online platform-based questionnaire was used to administer the chosen scales. Data from 201 participants were analysed (N = 201). The sample consisted of 31 dental nurses and 170 dental hygienists and dental therapists.</p><p><strong>Results and conclusions: </strong>A one-way multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) determined that there was no statistically significant difference between private and mixed practice dental professionals on the combined scales F (3, 190) = 0.76, p = 0.59, Wilks Lambda = 0.97, partial eta squared = 0.12. Dental hygienists, dental therapists and dental nurses working in mixed private and NHS dentistry are not more susceptible to stress, wellbeing issues and anxiety than their private counterparts according to the data set. This suggests that there are other factors associated in the mental health concerns of registered dental care professionals raised by the literature examined. The feelings and frustrations of dental registrants are likely to have lasting consequences for the provision of dentistry if working practices and hierarchical conditions do not improve patient access to both private and NHS dentistry. More research into the stress, wellbeing and burnout levels across dental registrants would be beneficial to explore the effects on the entire dental team, with a focus on solely working in NHS provision.</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143425343","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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Prevalence of Dental Caries in Persons With or Without Long-Term Experience of Positive Airway Pressure-Treated Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.
IF 1.6 4区 医学
International journal of dental hygiene Pub Date : 2025-02-03 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12905
H Ahonen, K Berggren, C Kvarnvik, O Sunnergren, U Lindmark, A Broström, M Stensson
{"title":"Prevalence of Dental Caries in Persons With or Without Long-Term Experience of Positive Airway Pressure-Treated Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.","authors":"H Ahonen, K Berggren, C Kvarnvik, O Sunnergren, U Lindmark, A Broström, M Stensson","doi":"10.1111/idh.12905","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.12905","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Oral dryness is common in persons with untreated obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) as well as in those using positive airway pressure (PAP). OSA with or without PAP treatment could therefore be a risk factor of dental caries.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To describe and compare the prevalence of dental caries among persons with or without PAP-treated OSA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Cross-sectional data derived from a clinical examination of 121 adults without OSA, and with or without long-time experience of PAP treated OSA (> 10 years) were used. The participants responded to a questionnaire and were clinically and radiographically examined. Decayed, missing, and filled teeth, decayed surfaces, gingivitis and presence of dental plaque were registered. Descriptive analyses were performed to describe dental caries prevalence among groups. To compare groups, one-way ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis tests was conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants (52% females, mean age 69.5 ± 5.8 years) were categorised into groups based on OSA status; non-OSA (n = 49), non-PAP-treated OSA (n = 38), and PAP-treated OSA (n = 34). Dental caries prevalence showed no statistically significant differences among groups, except for occlusal caries, where the PAP-treated OSA group had a higher mean compared to the non-OSA group (p = 0.033). Most participants did not report xerostomia, but the highest prevalence was found in the non-PAP-treated OSA group (31.6%).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The prevalence of dental caries was slightly higher in persons with PAP treated OSA compared to non-PAP-treated OSA and persons without OSA, but the results were not statistically significant.</p>","PeriodicalId":13791,"journal":{"name":"International journal of dental hygiene","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143122754","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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