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Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Oral Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (17 August 2023) | Viewed by 5137

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Tarja Tanner

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Guest Editor
Research Unit of Population Health, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5281, 90014 Oulu, Finland
Interests: dental caries; erosive tooth wear; MIH; endodontic; oral epidemiology; tobacco and nicotine products and their association with oral and general health; digital tools in the diagnosis and prevention of oral diseases
Dr. Saujanya Karki

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Co-Guest Editor
Research Unit of Population Health, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5281, 90014 Oulu, Finland
Interests: oral health inequality; oral epidemiology; patient-reported outcome measures; oral health promotion

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Oral diseases are common in children and adolescents, globally. They have considerable impact on quality of life and well-being. Consequences of pain and discomfort due to untreated oral conditions may lead to reduced sleep, eating difficulties, and trouble with social engagement, impacting general health. In addition, untreated oral conditions can also progress to various degrees of dental fear, and vice versa. 

Focus on the prevention or early treatment of oral diseases is crucial, as the effect of oral conditions in early life can have an impact on adulthood. There is evidence that early childhood oral conditions are either cumulative with age or predictive of future treatment needs. For instance, early signs of dental caries can be seen in childhood, and if not treated result in dental caries in the permanent teeth, which is the most common public health problem worldwide, today. Disease prevention is beneficial for both individuals and society in the long run. Therefore, in this Special Issue, we look forward to receiving high-standard clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, innovative studies with new technologies, and epidemiological research focused on children and adolescents’ oral conditions and quality of life. 

Dr. Tarja Tanner
Dr. Saujanya Karki
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • dental anomalies
  • dental atraumatic restorative treatment
  • dental care for children
  • dental fear
  • dental health surveys
  • oral diagnosis
  • oral health-related quality of life
  • orthodontics
  • preventive dentistry

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Does Social Media Affect a Patient’s Decision to Undergo Orthognathic Surgery?
by Omar Alsuhaym, Ibrahim Aldawas, Fahad Maki, Mohammed Alamro, Khaled Alshehri and Yazeed Alharthi
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(12), 6103; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20126103 - 12 Jun 2023
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Orthognathic surgery, also known as corrective jaw surgery, is a procedure that corrects abnormalities of the jaw and face. It is used to treat malocclusions, where the teeth and jaws are misaligned. This surgery can improve the function and appearance of the jaw [...] Read more.
Orthognathic surgery, also known as corrective jaw surgery, is a procedure that corrects abnormalities of the jaw and face. It is used to treat malocclusions, where the teeth and jaws are misaligned. This surgery can improve the function and appearance of the jaw and face, leading to improved mastication, speech, and quality of life for the patients. To assess if social media had any effect on the patients’ decision to undergo orthognathic surgery, a self-administered online questionnaire was distributed to patients who had undergone orthognathic surgery at the Oral and Maxillofacial department through the health information system (BESTCare, 2.0A) to participate in the study. In total, 111 responses were recorded from the patients, with 107 agreeing to answer the questionnaire and 4 refusing to answer. Twitter was a source of information about orthognathic surgery for 61 patients (57%). When using a social media platform, 3 patients (2.8%) were influenced by an advertisement or an educational post on social media that presented the surgical correction of the jaws, while 15 (14%) believed that they had been somewhat influenced, and 25 (23.4%) picked their surgeon through social media. Fifty-six patients (52.3%) took the neutral position regarding whether information on social media had answered their questions and concerns regarding the surgical procedure. Social media did not influence patients’ decision to undergo the procedure. Surgeons and specialists must utilize their platforms to answer any concerns or questions from any patient undergoing or having undergone this corrective jaw surgery. Full article
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Fluid Intake and the Occurrence of Erosive Tooth Wear in a Group of Healthy and Disabled Children from the Małopolska Region (Poland)
by Beata Piórecka, Małgorzata Jamka-Kasprzyk, Anna Niedźwiadek, Paweł Jagielski and Anna Jurczak
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(5), 4585; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20054585 - 4 Mar 2023
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Background: The aim of this study was to analyse the relationship between the type and amount of fluid intake and the incidence of erosive tooth wear in a group of healthy children and children with disabilities. Methods: This study was conducted among children [...] Read more.
Background: The aim of this study was to analyse the relationship between the type and amount of fluid intake and the incidence of erosive tooth wear in a group of healthy children and children with disabilities. Methods: This study was conducted among children aged 6–17 years, patients of the Dental Clinic in Kraków. The research included 86 children: 44 healthy children and 42 children with disabilities. The prevalence of erosive tooth wear using the Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE) index was assessed by the dentist, who also determined the prevalence of dry mouth using a mirror test. A qualitative-quantitative questionnaire on the frequency of consumption of specific liquids and foods related to the occurrence of erosive tooth wear, completed by the children’s parents, was used to assess dietary habits. Results: The occurrence of erosive tooth wear was determined for 26% of the total number of children studied, and these were mostly lesions of minor severity. The mean value of the sum of the BEWE index was significantly higher (p = 0.0003) in the group of children with disabilities. In contrast, the risk of erosive tooth wear was non-significantly higher in children with disabilities (31.0%) than in healthy children (20.5%). Dry mouth was significantly more frequently identified among children with disabilities (57.1%). Erosive tooth wear was also significantly more common (p = 0.02) in children whose parents declared the presence of eating disorders. Children with disabilities consumed flavoured water or water with added syrup/juice and fruit teas with significantly higher frequency, while there were no differences in quantitative fluid intake between groups. The frequency and quantity of drinking flavoured waters or water with added syrup/juice, sweetened carbonated, and non-carbonated drinks were associated with the occurrence of erosive tooth wear for all children studied. Conclusions: The group of studied children presents inappropriate drinking behaviours regarding the frequency and amount of beverages consumed, which, especially in a group of children with disabilities, may contribute to the formation of erosive cavities. Full article
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Parent Perception of Child’s Behavior during the Initial Dental Visit among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross Sectional Study
by Marisa Chanin, Nicole Etcheverry, Maria A. Levi-Minzi, Jennifer Chung, Oscar Padilla and Romer A. Ocanto
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(3), 2454; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20032454 - 30 Jan 2023
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(1) Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate parent perception of behavior and level of cooperation to determine the success of a dental appointment with a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). (2) Methods: pre-treatment form, task analysis (TAS), and Frankl [...] Read more.
(1) Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate parent perception of behavior and level of cooperation to determine the success of a dental appointment with a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). (2) Methods: pre-treatment form, task analysis (TAS), and Frankl scale scores were extracted from patient charts. Values were calculated for patient demographics and other health characteristics (N = 235). Regression models were constructed to examine the success level during the first dental appointment (measured by TAS and Frankl scores) by several factors. (3) Results: The model to test patient characteristics: age, gender, ethnicity, and verbal communication, Hispanic ethnicity significantly predicted the TAS score, F (4, 191) = 2.45, p = 0.03 [95% CI −17.18, −3.53], and age significantly predicted the Frankl score, F (4, 194) = 5.17, p = 0.00 [95% CI 0.04, 0.12]. There was a significant association between parent perception of behavior and Frankl scores, F (2, 202) = 7.68, p = 0.00 [ 95% CI −0.11, −0.02]. (4) Conclusion: The results indicate that ethnicity and age play a role in successful outcomes during the dental appointment. Additionally, parent perception of their child’s behavior significantly predicted the Frankl score, thus coordinating with parents during the dental appointment can be a key factor in treatment planning for productive dental visits. Full article
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