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Oral Health Care and Services for Patients

A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2024 | Viewed by 2259

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Somy Azimi

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School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth 6009, Australia
Interests: telemedicine; people with disability; child dental health; public health; health care delivery; geriatric dentistry

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to extend an invitation to you to contribute to our upcoming Special Issue entitled “Oral Health Care and Services for Patients”.

Oral health is an essential component of overall health and well-being. However, many people face various challenges and barriers in accessing oral health care and services, such as a lack of affordability, availability, accessibility, acceptability, and awareness. These challenges can result in oral health disparities and inequalities among diverse population groups, such as the elderly, children, people with disabilities, individuals living in rural or remote areas, and those from low-income or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

The objective of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to share their latest findings, experiences, and perspectives on oral health care and services for patients. We invite diverse contributions focusing on key areas in oral health. Submissions may explore oral health status and determinants among different patient groups, alongside advancements in diagnostic tools and treatment. We are interested in discussions around oral health care delivery models, systems, and policies, emphasizing quality, safety, and outcomes. We also encourage insights into the dynamics of oral health care access and utilization, and the evolving landscape of innovation, technology, and digitalization in oral health care.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this Special Issue, highlighting challenges, opportunities, and future directions in the multifaceted field of oral health.

Dr. Somy Azimi
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Healthcare is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • patient-centric care
  • preventive dentistry
  • technology and telehealth in dentistry
  • patient education
  • public health dentistry
  • interdisciplinary approaches

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Association of Urine (pH < 5.5) with Community Periodontal Index (CPI) and the Number of Remaining Teeth in Korean Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Data from Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2016–2018
by Su-Yeon Hwang and Jung-Eun Park
Healthcare 2024, 12(7), 740; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12070740 - 29 Mar 2024
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This study aims to determine the association between UpH (<5.5), Community Periodontal Index (CPI), and the number of remaining teeth—cumulative indicators of oral health—using data from the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES, 2016–2018), which represents the Korean population. [...] Read more.
This study aims to determine the association between UpH (<5.5), Community Periodontal Index (CPI), and the number of remaining teeth—cumulative indicators of oral health—using data from the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES, 2016–2018), which represents the Korean population. Data from 12,689 adults aged 19 years and older who had periodontal examinations were analyzed. Logistic regression analysis was performed after adjusting for demographic, health, and health-related behavioral factors as covariates to determine the association between UpH, CPI, and the number of remaining teeth. This study found that UpH (<5.5) was associated with CPI and the number of remaining teeth. For UpH (<5.5), the odds ratio for CPI (≥4 mm) was 1.19 times (95% CI: 1.06–1.33). The risk of tooth loss was 1.25 times (95% CI: 1.06–1.48) for those with 0–19 remaining teeth and 1.20 times (95% CI: 1.07–1.34) for those with 20–27 teeth. The results revealed an association between UpH, CPI, and the number of remaining teeth. However, further longitudinal research on UpH and oral status is necessary. Full article
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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Children’s Dental Care Programs: A Retrospective Study
by Soo-Auk Park, Ji-Na Lim and Jae-Young Lee
Healthcare 2024, 12(7), 721; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12070721 - 26 Mar 2024
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This study aimed to evaluate the long-term impact of children’s dental care programs on children and adolescents to reduce oral health inequalities. It measured and assessed the improvement effects of children’s dental care programs on the oral health of children and adolescents as [...] Read more.
This study aimed to evaluate the long-term impact of children’s dental care programs on children and adolescents to reduce oral health inequalities. It measured and assessed the improvement effects of children’s dental care programs on the oral health of children and adolescents as part of the efforts to decrease oral health disparities in this age group. It included 406 individuals who participated in student and children’s dental care program between 2013 and 2019 at screening facilities in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. A frequency analysis was conducted for demographic characteristics, and a binary logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors influencing the prevalence of dental caries as the dependent variable. The data were analyzed using PASW Statistics with the statistical significance level set at α = 0.05. Regarding oral health status based on the frequency of participation in children’s dental care program for children and adolescents, participants with seven or more sessions had lower prevalence rates of dental caries, malocclusion, and periodontal disease than those with only one session. Second, when comparing oral health status in children’s dental care program between primary and adolescent age groups, individuals under continuous oral health care showed a decrease in permanent teeth affected by dental caries, dental caries prevalence, and malocclusion prevalence (excluding primary school age). Third, a binary logistic regression analysis revealed significant influences (p < 0.05) of the developmental stage and frequency of program participation on dental caries prevalence. Children’s dental care programs are essential for alleviating oral health inequalities among children and adolescents and preventing oral diseases. Furthermore, the developmental stage of children and the frequency of program participation are crucial factors in preventing oral conditions, such as dental caries. Full article
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A STEPwise Approach for Oral Hygiene Behavior of Schoolchildren in Romania
by Anca-Cristina Perpelea, Ruxandra Sfeatcu, Mihaela Tănase, Marina Meleșcanu Imre, Alexandra Ripszky Totan, Ana Cernega, Cristian Funieru and Silviu-Mirel Pițuru
Healthcare 2024, 12(2), 198; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12020198 - 14 Jan 2024
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This research analyzes the dental hygiene habits of schoolchildren from parents’ perspectives, using the STEPS approach recommended by the World Health Organization. The key points of oral health care in children include the role of the family in encouraging and maintaining proper oral [...] Read more.
This research analyzes the dental hygiene habits of schoolchildren from parents’ perspectives, using the STEPS approach recommended by the World Health Organization. The key points of oral health care in children include the role of the family in encouraging and maintaining proper oral hygiene practices. This study aimed to assess the oral hygiene practices of schoolchildren with on-site dentists in Romania. Additionally, it sought to establish correlations between these behaviors and the educational levels of the adults with whom they live with. The participants were selected from the zero grade to the eighth grade, totaling 3843students. Statistical analysis involved the application of Fisher’s Exact Test and Z-tests with Bonferroni correction. Multinominal and binominal logistic regression models were employed to predict the impact of parents’ education on children’s oral health status and behavior. The oral health status of children evaluated by parents as poor was more frequent in children whose parents had a primary or gymnasium education (p < 0.001). Female adults with a university education evaluated the gum health of their children as very good to a much greater extent (41.7%, p < 0.001). Regarding the use of auxiliary means, the majority of parents with a university education mentioned that their children use dental floss (26.4% females/27.4% males) (p < 0.001), compared to those with primary education, where the percentage was only (1.2% males/3.5% females) (p < 0.001). The results of this study highlight that the education level of the adults with whom the children live with influences the perception of the teeth and gums health status, the frequency of oral hygiene, the use of fluoride toothpaste, and auxiliary brushing aids. Full article
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