José Alcides Almeida de Arruda, Kawhan Felipe Alves de Lima, Osias Vieira de Oliveira Filho, Luciana Estevam Simonato, Bruno Augusto Benevenuto de Andrade, Saygo Tomo
{"title":"Conservative management of multiple odontogenic keratocysts in a child with nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome: A case report.","authors":"José Alcides Almeida de Arruda, Kawhan Felipe Alves de Lima, Osias Vieira de Oliveira Filho, Luciana Estevam Simonato, Bruno Augusto Benevenuto de Andrade, Saygo Tomo","doi":"10.1111/scd.13007","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS) is an autosomal dominant multisystemic disorder characterized by the presence of multiple odontogenic keratocysts (OKC), which are a hallmark feature of the syndrome. The treatment of these OKC poses challenges due to their high recurrence rates and the myriad of management options available.</p><p><strong>Case report: </strong>We describe here a case of NBCCS diagnosed in an 11-year-old girl who presented with multiple OKC in the jaws. Chest and cranial radiographs showed no abnormalities in the ribs and the cerebral falx, respectively. Cephalometric analysis indicated mandibular retrusion, a skeletal class II relationship, and a convex profile. The treatment approach involved a personalized strategy tailored for each cyst, comprising marsupialization followed by enucleation. This approach aimed to minimize surgical trauma and to reduce the risk of recurrence. The patient underwent regular follow-up appointments, demonstrating successful outcomes with no signs of recurrence or de novo OKC observed over a 32-month period.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Clinicians should consider lesion characteristics and patient cooperation when determining treatment strategies for the optimization of outcomes for children and adolescents with NBCCS and multiple OKC.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1383-1392"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140854183","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":"Developmental disability and obesity: Oral health implications across the lifespan.","authors":"Zanab Malik","doi":"10.1111/scd.13009","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13009","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1519-1522"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140860715","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":"The evaluation of the effectiveness of conventional and pulsating toothbrushes on the oral health of healthy and mentally disabled pediatric patients.","authors":"Beyza Ballı Akgöl, Işın Ulukapı","doi":"10.1111/scd.13014","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13014","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Children, especially the mentally disabled, are generally incapable of obtaining adequate oral hygiene levels by manual brushing due to their lack of knowledge about oral hygiene and their limited motor skills. In order to handle those limited skills, different designs of manual and electric toothbrushes are developed and put on markets. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of pulsating toothbrushes with easy-to-use properties, against conventional toothbrushes and to analyze their benefits on mentally disabled pediatric patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirty-one healthy and 31 mentally disabled children (aged between 7 and 12) participated in this study. The effectiveness of three different toothbrushes (Oral-B Pulsar, Colgate 360° Micro Sonic Power, Oral-B Stages 3) was investigated with a cross-over study design. DMFT, dft, modified sulcus bleeding index (MOD-SBI), approximal plaque index (API) and Green and Vermillion simplified oral hygiene index (G&V OHI-S) measurements are performed to evaluate the oral hygiene status.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the mentally disabled group the manual toothbrush for MOD-SBI, and Colgate 360° Micro Sonic Power for API showed the best results respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The ability of tooth brushing was improved both in healthy and in disabled children during this 5 months study. Unfortunately, it was not obvious in disabled children. Persevering training for tooth brushing might be the most important regardless of the kind of toothbrush.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1456-1466"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140861055","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":"Dental findings and intravenous sedation in a patient with Potocki-Lupski syndrome: A case report.","authors":"Ryo Wakita, Yasuka Kusumoto, Osamu Shinozuka, Haruhisa Fukayama, Shigeru Maeda","doi":"10.1111/scd.13008","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>Potocki-Lupski syndrome (PTLS), which is caused by the partial duplication of the short arm of autosome 17, is characterized by feeding difficulties associated with muscle hypotonia and dysphagia in infancy, followed by growth retardation and low body weight in later stages. Speech and motor developmental disorders are observed in childhood, accompanied by autism spectrum disorders in several cases. Other disorders include dental and skeletal abnormalities, and associated sleep apnea. Herein, we describe the first case of dental evaluation and treatment under intravenous sedation in a patient with PTLS.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A 13-year-old boy with PTLS and intellectual disability was referred for the treatment of dental caries. Routine intraoral examination and dental treatment were not feasible. As the patient had no muscle hypotonia, dysphagia, or severe growth delay, intraoral examination and dental treatment were successfully performed under intravenous sedation. No incidence of intraoral airway obstruction or aspiration was reported. The patient was followed-up post-operatively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PTLS, a newly identified syndrome, is associated with cardiovascular abnormalities, dysphagia, failure to thrive, and sleep apnea, which are potential risk factors for sedation. This case report highlights the importance of facial and oral findings in determining the risks of difficulties in airway management.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1393-1398"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140867732","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}
Vini Mehta, Snehasish Tripathy, Muhammad Aaqib Shamim, Gargi S Sarode, S A Rizwan, Ankita Mathur, Sachin C Sarode
{"title":"Oral health status of prisoners in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Vini Mehta, Snehasish Tripathy, Muhammad Aaqib Shamim, Gargi S Sarode, S A Rizwan, Ankita Mathur, Sachin C Sarode","doi":"10.1111/scd.13010","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>Given the high prevalence of oral health problems among prisoners, the goal of this systematic review is to provide a better knowledge of the scope of this problem.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Electronic searches of PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar were performed. Studies that investigated inmates aged 18 or older with oral health problems were eligible. Variables reported in four or less studies were described narratively. Conversely, for variables reported in more than four studies, a meta-analysis was performed using random effect model. Furthermore, meta-regression and sensitivity analysis is also performed to evaluate moderator effect on outcome. Doi and LFT index is applied to assess publication bias.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 494 results, 12 studies were included. The pooled prevalence of caries among prisoners is 78.42% (59.48%-92.58%). On meta-regression, the prevalence of caries appears to be lower in studies with a higher male percentage; however, non-significant (p = .079) due to small sample size. Community periodontal index (CPI) scores revealed periodontal disease, with scores of 3 and 4. Moreover, a significant need for oral hygiene instruction, prosthesis, extraction, and tooth ache, periodontal disease, oral mucosal lesions, leucoplakia, attrition, abrasion, bruxism, and smoking behaviors were also reported.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Poor oral health status in the incarcerated population highlights the urgent need for comprehensive oral health intervention in prisons.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1359-1367"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140867693","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":"The scope of practice of geriatric dentistry in British Columbia (Canada): An exploratory study.","authors":"Alice Chen, Chris C L Wyatt","doi":"10.1111/scd.13020","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13020","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>The oral health needs of frail older adults are increasing with an aging population in Canada. The objective of this study was to explore the perceptions of dentists in British Columbia regarding their view of geriatric dentistry as a distinct scope of practice and in relation to special needs dentistry.</p><p><strong>Methods and results: </strong>Qualitative data were gathered thorough semi guided interviews of a purposeful sample of dental clinicians, educators and members of organized dentistry with specialized knowledge of oral health for frail older adults. Interviews were transcribed, coded, and analyzed using a thematic approach. Thematic saturation was reached with the 10 participants in this study. Through the method of interpretative description, patient, dentist, and systemic factors that shaped scope of practice for geriatric dentistry were identified as well as the broader skill sets required for geriatric dentistry.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study found that participants perceived geriatric dentistry as unique scope of practice from general dentistry requiring special knowledge in the management of challenges associated with aging with frailty as well as the ability to work in long-term care. Similar to special needs dentistry, geriatric dentistry requires person-centered care and emphasized the need for interprofessional collaboration in alternative care settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1511-1518"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141094277","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}
Di Ying Joanna Ngo, Beth Yeung, Qai Ven Yap, William Murray Thomson
{"title":"The oral health status and treatment needs of adults with intellectual disabilities in Auckland.","authors":"Di Ying Joanna Ngo, Beth Yeung, Qai Ven Yap, William Murray Thomson","doi":"10.1111/scd.13004","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) are known to have poor oral health and complex dental needs requiring treatment under general anesthesia (GA). This retrospective chart review aimed to provide information on the oral health status and treatment needs of adults with ID in Auckland.</p><p><strong>Methods and results: </strong>Data on 1075 adult patients with ID seen through the Auckland public dental service during the period June 2016 to April 2020 were drawn from electronic notes. Analyses focused on age group differences and the characteristics associated with the use of GA for dental treatment. More cumulative caries experience, poorer oral hygiene, and more missing teeth were observed among those who were older. About half (50.8%) of the patients used GA for dental treatment. This proportion was higher among those who were younger, less independent, non-verbal, with poorer oral hygiene, or who had active decay.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Adults with ID are a heterogeneous population with unmet dental treatment needs. Different age groups require consideration of distinct characteristics for dental care provision. It is important to be for public sector service provision to be developed to consider predictors for GA service use in patients who are younger, less independent, non-verbal, or have active decay.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1434-1443"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140867053","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 critical analysis on quality-of-life in women with visible facial disfigurements.","authors":"E Okine, J A Helms, T Luhrmann","doi":"10.1111/scd.13017","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13017","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study aimed to examine whether surgical treatment for a facial disfigurement influenced an individual's quality of life.</p><p><strong>Methods and results: </strong>One-on-one interviews were conducted with the aim of synthesizing participant's medical experiences into common themes. Additionally, participants completed the World Health Organization's Quality of Life Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire. The WHOQL-BREF is a standardized testing instrument with four domains of 26 questions, meant to analyze participants' overall quality of health, physical health, psychological status, social relationships, and environmental health. Our study revealed that women with visible facial differences experienced a quality of life below the average of the general population. However, in those who reported above-average quality of life, a key theme emerged: active participation in the choice to undergo surgical treatment. Participants who felt this sense of agency in the decision-making process also reported a more positive healthcare experience. They felt more respected by others, indicating a strong connection between personal agency, surgical choices, and overall well-being.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings reveal that personal agency plays an important role in the decision-making process for patients undergoing surgical treatment for facial differences, as it improves quality of life and has a positive impact on overall healthcare experience and well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1485-1493"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140877652","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":"Content quality and reliability of YouTube videos on oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic analysis.","authors":"Madhanraj Selvaraj, Karthik Sennimalai, Pragyan Paramita Parija, Hamza Parvez Siddiqui, Amardeep Singh, Kaja Mohaideen","doi":"10.1111/scd.12995","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.12995","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>YouTube's popularity as a health information source raises concerns about credibility due to the absence of peer review. Therefore, this study assessed the content quality and reliability of YouTube videos related to oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Videos were systematically searched on August 20, 2023, using terms determined through Google Trends. Videos were included based on predefined criteria and independently assessed by two researchers. Video demographics were extracted. Video quality was evaluated using audio-visual (AV) quality, video information and quality index (VIQI), global quality score (GQS), and reliability using a modified DISCERN tool (mDISCERN). High and low-content videos were defined based on the customized 10-point scoring system. Inter- and intra-examiner reliability of scoring system were calculated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most videos were educational (46.3%), presented by dental sleep medicine specialists (42.6%), and aimed at laypersons (63%), with the majority originating from the United States (79.6%). The final 54 videos were categorized as high-content (n = 29, 54%) and low-content (n = 25, 46%). High-content videos had more views, comments, and longer video durations (7.07 ± 6.04 min). Significant differences (p < .05) were observed among high and low-content videos in total VIQI, mDISCERN, GQS, and TCS. Moderate correlations were found between GQS and TCS (r = 0.721), mDISCERN and VIQI (r = 0.649), GQS and VIQI (r = 0.601), and AV quality and VIQI (r = 0.531).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study highlights variable content quality and reliability of YouTube videos on oral appliance therapy for OSA, emphasizing the need for guidelines to enhance their educational value and deliver reliable, evidence-based information to patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1307-1316"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140194830","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}
R Constance Wiener, Christopher Waters, Ruchi Bhandari
{"title":"Association of general anxiety and pediatric dental preventive examination utilization, National Survey of Children's Health, 2021.","authors":"R Constance Wiener, Christopher Waters, Ruchi Bhandari","doi":"10.1111/scd.13015","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Many factors influence preventive dental health service access for children. The objective of this research was to examine one factor, general anxiety, in accessing at least one preventive dental examination in the past 12 months in children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN) and children without special healthcare needs (CWSHCN).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) 2021 were obtained for this cross-sectional research. Chi-square and logistic regression analyses were used to determine association of anxiety and past 12-month preventive dental examinations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The sample included 10 493 CSHCN, and 35 675 CWSHCN. Overall, 72.7% had past 12-month preventive dental examinations, and 9.9% had a healthcare provider indicate they had general anxiety. CSHCN with anxiety, CWSHCN with anxiety, and CSHCN without anxiety were more likely to have a past 12-month preventive dental examination visit than CWSHCN without anxiety (Adjusted Odds Ratios: 1.86, 1.39, 1.32, respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our results suggest children with general anxiety (both CSHCN and CWSHCN) are more likely to have had at least one regular preventive dental visit within the past 12 months than CWSHCN and without general anxiety. There is a need for further understanding the relationship of general anxiety and dental health to improve the health of all children.</p><p><strong>Practical implications: </strong>CWSHCN without anxiety need individualized, comprehensive care with enough time, attention, instruction, and rewards to demonstrate to parents/guardians the importance of making routine preventive dental examinations a priority for their child.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1467-1475"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11538360/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140866942","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}