Oral hygiene practice and awareness among elderly patients attending a dental college, Chennai

Year : 2024 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 2 | Page : 58-63

Oral hygiene practice and awareness among elderly patients attending a dental college, Chennai

Logesh Sidhu1*, Sivasankari Boobalan2, Priyadharshini Ragavane3

1* Post graduate student, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Pondicherry 2 Postgraduate student, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 3 Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Pondicherry

Address for Correspondence:

Logesh Sidhu,

Post graduate student, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Pondicherry

Email-Id: logeshswift1998@gmail.com

Abstract

Introduction: This study deals with the concepts assocıated wıth knowledge and awareness of elderly people towards oral health, Explore the challenges contributing to inadequate oral health among elderly individuals and the outcomes associated with neglecting their dental care. Aim was to evaluate the understanding, perspectives, and practices of elderly individuals regarding oral health and dental care, along with examining the factors influencing these aspects.

Materials and methods: A total of 100 elderly patients were randomly chosen from a dental college in Chennai. Each participant was asked to fill out a detailed questionnaire. The collected data were recorded and managed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 17. Descriptive analysis was conducted, which included calculating frequencies, percentages, and means to assess the patients' oral health knowledge and oral hygiene practices.

Results: A structured questionnaire was used to interview 100 patients, focusing on their knowledge of oral health and oral hygiene practices. Results obtained from this questionnaire are, 92% of them brushes once a day whereas 8% of has the habit of brushing at least twice daily. 100% people who undertaken this study brushes their teeth in the morning. When the question was about the oral hygiene method, they follow 85% answered they use only tooth brush,10% used mouthwash along with tooth brush and 5% used toothpicks along with toothbrush.

Conclusion: This study concludes that elderly patients maintained a routine tooth brushing habit but lacked awareness of proper oral hygiene methods and treatment procedures. Dentists play a crucial role in promoting the health of the elderly population. By remaining vigilant to dental risk factors and conducting thorough screenings, they can identify issues early on, allowing for timely interventions that are both effective and beneficial.

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How to Cite this article: Logesh Sidhu, Sivasankari Boobalan & Priyadharshini Ragavane. Oral hygiene practice and awareness among elderly patients attending a dental college, Chennai. Int J Comm Dent 2024; 12(2); 58 -63. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjcommunitydent.v12i2.1161

Systematic Review

Year : 2024 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 2 | Page : 50-57

Barriers to Utilization of Dental Care Services Among Culturally Diverse Migrant Construction Laborers: A Systematic Review

Kesavan R1*, Vinita Mary A1 Srisakthi D2

1 Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 2 Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Address for Correspondence:

Dr. Kesavan R

Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai

Email id: - keshavan84@gmail.com

Abstract

Introduction: Access to dental care services is a vital aspect of overall health and well-being, yet it is not equally available to all populations. Cultural and language differences are significant barriers to dental care for migrant construction labourers. Many migrants come from countries with healthcare systems that operate differently from those in their host country, leading to misunderstandings or mistrust of the healthcare system. Aim is to assess and observe the barriers to the utilization of dental care services among culturally diverse migrant construction labourers.

Materials and methods: This systematic review was conducted following the standards outlined in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) guidelines and the PRISMA declaration. The Randomized and Non randomized trials among the migrant laborer’s population, studies that provided basic dental care to migration workers and among different populations were included. The review trials were excluded, grey literature, Cross-sectional or observational studies and studies done on the elderly were excluded. The sources of systematic reviews were Pubmed, Google Scholar and Cochrane.

Results: From an initial search yielding 124 articles, 4 duplicates were excluded. Screening based on titles led to the exclusion of 75 articles. Automation tools identified 3 articles as ineligible. After reviewing abstracts, 32 articles were excluded. Full texts could not be retrieved for 4 articles. Ultimately, 5 articles did not meet the inclusion criteria, resulting in 1 article that was included in the study.

Conclusion: Due to the low quality of evidence and high risk of bias, a definitive conclusion could not be reached. However, as per the included study, there was significant relevance for barriers to the utilization of dental care services and the socioeconomic status of the migrant construction labourers.

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Nil

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There are no conflicts of interest

How to Cite this article: Kesavan R, Vinita Mary A and Srisakthi D. Barriers to Utilization of Dental Care Services Among Culturally Diverse Migrant Construction Laborers: A Systematic Review. Int J Comm Dent 2024.12(2);50 -57. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjcommunitydent.v12i2.1171

Original Article

Year : 2024 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 1 | Page : 42-49

Dentist's perception and usage of Personal Protective Equipment –A Cross-sectional survey

Vinith Kumar1,Vaishnavi S2*, Soundarya3, Pallavi Ammu Thomas3

1-Undergraduate student, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Tagore Dental College, Chennai, 2*-Reader, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Tagore Dental College, Chennai, 3-Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Tagore Dental College, Chennai.

Address for Correspondence:

Vaishnavi. S,

Reader, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Tagore dental college, Chennai-600127

Email-Id: vaishnaviprashanth1@gmail.com

Abstract

Introduction: Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to protective clothing, helmets, gloves, face shields, goggles, facemasks and/or respirators or other equipment designed to protect the wearer from injury or the spread of infection or illness. The usage of PPE among health care professionals is increased after Covid 19. Dentists poses high risks to infection due to largernumber of droplets generated during dental procedures. The perception and the usage of Personal Protective Equipment among the dentists may not be same. Hence an online cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among the dentists on perception and usage of Personal Protective Equipment.

Materials and methods: A cross sectional only survey using 20closed-ended questionnaire was conducted to assess the perception and usage of Personal Protective Equipment among dentists. A total of 388 dentists were included in the survey. The study subjects were classified into 3 groups. Group A-Practitioner alone (in Clinic/Hospital), Group B-Academician (Working in academic institution alone without practice) and Group C- Both (clinician and academician).

Results: Most of the dental practitioners who are affiliated to dental colleges as well as having or working in clinician (Group C) had received formal training or demonstration regarding donning and doffing of PPE compared to individual practitioners or academician (Group A and B) and it is statistically significant (P<0.05) and many private practitioner’s faced shortage of PPE compared to academician and both (Private practitioners and academician) which is statistically significant (P<0.05)

Conclusion: Compared to Group A and B academician and clinician individually dental professionals who are working as both academician and clinician (Group C) have better perception and know the proper usage of PPE which might be because of the exposure in both college and clinical setup.

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Nil

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How to Cite this article: Vinith Kumar, Vaishnavi. S, Soundarya, & Pallavi Ammu Thomas. (2024). Dentist’s perception and usage of Personal Protective Equipment –A Cross sectional survey: Original Article. International Journal of Community Dentistry, 12(1), 42–49. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjcommunitydent.v12i1.1052

Review Article

Year : 2024 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 1 | Page : 33-41

Controversies in Orthodontic Diagnosis

Jayaraj Ravi1*, Balaji Krishnan2, Mohan Kumar A3, Lokeswari P1, Karthikeyan M1, Aswathi S1

1*-Postgraduate student, Department of Orthodontics, Tagore dental college, Chennai, 2-Professor and Head, Department of Orthodontics, Tagore dental college, Chennai, 3-Assistant professor, Department of Orthodontics, Tagore dental college, Chennai.

Address for Correspondence:

Jayaraj Ravi

Postgraduate student, Department of Orthodontics, Tagore Dental College, Chennai-600127

Email-Id: jayaraj12496@gmail.com

Abstract

Many writers' differing points of view have sparked a chain reaction of disputes that have given rise to a number of debates in the area of orthodontics. A situation of protracted public disagreement or discussion, generally involving a difference of opinion, is called controversy. Originating from the Latin word "controversia" the word was created by combining the terms "controversus" which means "turned in an opposite direction," and "versus," which means "to turn against." The word "controversy" has a distinct connotation in orthodontics. Therefore, it's critical to distinguish clearly between orthodontic and controversy-related issues. A trend is emerging towards evidence-based rather than opinion based decisions. This article's goal was to provide the most recent orthodontics issues and give evidence-based research in order to get to a mutually agreeable conclusion.

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Nil

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There are no conflicts of interest

How to Cite this Article: Jayaraj Ravi, Krishnan, B., A, M. K., P, L., M, K., & S, A. (2024). Controversies in Orthodontic Diagnosis. International Journal of Community Dentistry, 12(1), 33–41. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjcommunitydent.v12i1.1112

Review Article

Year : 2024 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 1 | Page : 22-32

Intraoral scanners in Orthodontics

Senkutvan.R.S1, Lokeswari P2*, Mahalakshmi K3, Balaji Krishnan4, Karthikeyan M2, Jayaraj R2

1-Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Tagore dental college, Chennai, 2*-Postgraduate student, Department of Orthodontics, Tagore dental college, Chennai, 3-Reader, Department of Orthodontics, Tagore dental college, Chennai, 4-Professor and Head, Department of Orthodontics, Tagore dental college, Chennai.

Address for Correspondence:

Lokeswari. P

Postgraduate student, Department of Orthodontics, Tagore Dental College, Chennai-600127

Email-Id: lokeharish109@gmail.com

Abstract

Rapid advancements in digital technology have changed a number of sectors in recent years. Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are two examples of advanced technology that have been adopted into the medical industry. The intraoral scanner is a portable device with a tiny optical camera that collects virtual dental models that is widely employed in dentistry that works by projecting structured light (white, red, or blue). The program then compiles the individual photos or video that are captured after identifying certain locations of interest. The points of interest captured from various perspectives are then matched to create a 3D model. One of the biggest benefits of intraoral scanning is that it eliminates all the painful parts of taking a traditional impression and allows for the simple rescanning of certain areas that may not have been recorded completely. Hence, this review article will be discussed on principles of imaging, different brands of IOS, advantages and advancements in IOS.

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Nil

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There are no conflicts of interest

How to Cite this Article: Senkutvan. R. S, parthasarathy, L., Mahalakshmi. K, Balaji krishnan, Karthikeyan. M, & Jayaraj. R. (2024). Intraoral scanners in Orthodontics. International Journal of Community Dentistry, 12(1), 22–32. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjcommunitydent.v12i1.1109

Review Article

Year : 2024 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 1 | Page : 09-21

Digital Orthodontics - Current State And Prospects

KarthikeyanM1 ShanthinipriyaA2* BalajiKrishnan3 JayarajRavi1 LokeswariP1 Daffy jacenthaS1

1-Post graduate student, Department of Orthodontics, Tagore dental college, Chennai, 2*-Senior lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, Tagore dental college, Chennai, 3-Professor and Head of the department, Department of Orthodontics, Tagore dental college, Chennai.

Address for Correspondence:

Shanthinipriya A,

Senior lecturer, Department of orthodontics, Tagore dental college, Chennai -600127

Email-Id: shanthinipriyaarumugam@gmail.com

Abstract

The world is transitioning to a digital age, and orthodontics is no exception. The use of technology in orthodontics has risen dramatically, and computer literacy is no longer rudimentary. Since the invention and development of mobile phones, digital technology has h a huge impact on our daily lives. Digital technology has substantially improved medical diagnosis, educational resources, therapeutic modalities, and surgical techniques over the past two decades. When computerised scheduling was introduced in dental and orthodontic offices in 1974, digital technology began to take hold. Every facet of orthodontic treatment has been impacted by digital technology.

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Nil

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There are no conflicts of interest

How to Cite this Article: M, K., A, S., Balaji Krishnan, Jayaraj RavI, P, L., & S, D. J. (2024). Digital orthodontics’ current state and prospects . International Journal of Community Dentistry, 12(1), 09–21. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjcommunitydent.v12i1.1108

Original Article

Year : 2023 | Volume : 11 | Issue : 2 | Page : 61-68

Comparative evaluation of anti-bacterial effect of Caesalpinia sappan aqueous extract and 0.12% Chlorhexidine against Streptococcus mutans – An in vitro study

Madhivathani S M 1 Umesh K 2 Sangeeta Chavan 3 Palanivel Pandian R 4 Prem Kumar P 5

1* Post Graduate student, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Best Dental Science College and Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 2 Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, RVS Dental College and Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 3 Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Best Dental Science College and Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 4 Reader, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Best Dental Science College and Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 5 Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Best Dental Science College and Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Address for Correspondence:

Madhivathani S M,

Post Graduate student, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Best Dental Science College and Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Email-Id: madhikuzhali01@gmail.com

Abstract

Introduction :

To evaluate and compare the antimicrobial activity of various concentration of C. sappan wood aqueous extract (100mg/ml, 200mg/ml, 300mg/ml, 400mg/ml, 500mg/ml and 600mg/ml) and 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthwash using agar well diffusion method against St. mutans.

Materials and Methods :

A comparative experimental invitro study was conducted to evaluate and compare antimicrobial activity of various concentration of C. sappan aqueous extract and 0.12% Chlorhexidine. The study enclosed extract of 100mg/ml, 200mg/ml, 300mg/ml, 400mg/ml, 500mg/ml, 600mg/ml and 0.12% Chlorhexidine as control. The antimicrobial activity was assessed by agar well diffusion method, were 50µl of each concentration was poured in the prepared agar well and assessed for zone of inhibition.

Results :

The antimicrobial potential of test compounds was estimated by measuring the zone of inhibition and all the procedure are done in triplicates and values are assessed using One way ANOVA and Post Hoc analysis. All the concentration used showed zone of inhibition against St. mutans. At the concentration, 600mg/ml of aqueous C. sappan extract have a larger zone of inhibition (22.41±.32). In agar well diffusion method, at the minimal concentration of 600mg/ml and C. sappan aqueous extract was comparatively better than positive control group (0.12%cholorhexidine).

Conclusion :

C. sappan wood aqueous extract could be preferred for routine oral hygiene practice where it can provide maximal antimicrobial effect without side effects of routine aid.

Keywords: Pathimugam, Antibacterial activity, C. sappan wood, Caries prevention

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How to Cite this article: Madhivathani S M, K, U., Chavan, S., R, P. P., & P, P. K. (2023). Comparative evaluation of anti-bacterial effect of Caesalpinia sappan aqueous extract and 0.12% Chlorhexidine against Streptococcus mutans – An in vitro study: Original Article. International Journal of Community Dentistry, 11(2), 61–68. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjcommunitydent.v11i2.867

Case Report

Year : 2021 | Volume : 9 | Issue : 2 | Page : 215 - 220

Comprehensive Management of an Autistic Patient with Mental Retardation under General Anesthesia

Allwin Antony, R. Ramesh

Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, KVG Dental College and Hospital, Sullia, Karnataka, India

Address for correspondence:

Dr. R. Ramesh,

Tc 85/1984(2), Geetha Bhavan, Seeveli Nagar, Kaithamukku, Thiruvananthapuram ‐ 695 024, Kerala, India.

E‐mail: rameshkdc@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:

Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by severe deficits in social interaction and communication and one of the most heritable complex genetic disorders in psychiatry. Comprehensive management of these children requires multidisciplinary teamwork.

Case Report:

A 16‐year‐old male patient was brought to the Department of Pedodontics and preventive dentistry by his parents with complaints of pain and sensitivity of teeth and consequent difficulty in eating in the lower left back tooth region for 2 weeks. Since the patient was combative in nature comprehensive management was planned under general anesthesia. Complete rehabilitation including pulpectomy, restoration, fluoride varnish application, and parental counseling was done. After the procedure, the patient recovered well from the pain discomfort he was having and significant improvement in his oral hygiene was noted. After 4 weeks, follow visit revealed significant improvement in his behavior.

Keywords: Autistic disorder, dental care for children, dental care for people with disabilities, epilepsy, oral health, special‐care dentistry

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How to cite this article:

Antony A, Ramesh R. Comprehensive management of an autistic patient with mental retardation under general anesthesia. Int J Community Dent 2021;9:215-20.