The primary purpose of this pilot study was to test the feasibility of an intervention designed to reduce care-resistant behaviors (CRBs) in persons with moderate-to-severe dementia during oral hygiene activities. The intervention, Managing Oral Hygiene Using Threat Reduction (MOUTh), combined best oral hygiene practices with CRB reduction techniques. Oral health was operationalized as the tota...

The oral cavity is a complex microenvironment consisting of multiple bacterial and fungal species, their associated biofilms, and a cytokine milieu influenced by constant inflammatory stimulation. Multiple infectious consequences of poor oral health have been extensively described and primarily affect older adults. Probably the most common sequelae of poor oral health in aged persons is a risk ...

introduction: this survey was undertaken to assess self-reported oral health behaviour, oral and systemic conditions among functionally independent population in talash, north of iran. the question is whether there are any relationships between these variables. materials and methods: a total of 203 elderly subjects enrolled in this study 125 (61.5%) were males and 78 (38.4%) were females. all s...

Introduction: Oral hygiene care is the most effective way to prevent tooth decay. Its strict conduct is indispensable for maintaining good dental health, especially for children with disabilities. Aim: The aim of the study was to conduct training of deaf children in the rules of oral hygiene for a period of one year. Materials and methods: The study includes 100 children with acquired deafness ...

OBJECTIVE To assess and compare the oral hygiene and periodontal status among children with Poliomyelitis having upper limb disability, lower limb disability and both upper and lower disability at Udaipur city, Rajasthan, India. STUDY DESIGN Total sample comprised of 344 Poliomyelitis children (upper limb disability: 33.4%; lower limb disability: 33.7%; both upper and lower limb disability: 3...

BACKGROUND Oral hygiene education is central to every stage of periodontal treatment. Successful management of periodontal disease depends on the patient's capacity for oral self-care. In the present study, the oral self-care and perceptions of patients attending a dental school clinic in Japan were assessed using a short questionnaire referring to existing oral health models. METHODS A cross...

This study aimed to explore oral health and oral health related behaviors among hearing impaired and normal hearing students at Rachasuda College. The association between socioeconomic factors, hearing status, oral health behaviors, oral hygiene levels and dental caries status were also examined. The students filled out a self-administered questionnaire with assistance of a sign language video ...

BACKGROUND Oral care may decrease the development of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and improve oral hygiene. However, little evidence is available to guide the development of oral care protocols. The practical effect of toothbrushing on VAP development and oral health and hygiene improvement is inconclusive. PURPOSE This study evaluated the effects in postneurosurgical, intensive care...

Dental caries continues to be a veritable scourge for mankind from time immemorial and prevention still seems to be the best panacea. It is generally accepted that oral hygiene maintenance through regular removal of dental plaque and food deposits is an essential factor in the prevention of dental caries and periodontal disease. Methods for oral hygiene maintenance vary across different countri...

INTRODUCTION We are currently witnessing an increase in the number of disabled patients, creating the need for knowledge of each of the pathologies and of the different oral and dental conditions they present, in order to achieve efficient management and treatment. OBJECTIVES To analyse the existing scientific literature on the oral conditions of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) a...