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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults

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[Oral hygiene. KIGGS data on caries preventative behaviour].

H Knopf¹, A Rieck, L Schenk

¹Robert Koch-Institut, Berlin, BRD. knopfh@rki.de

Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz

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This study identified at-risk populations for poor oral hygiene and caries prevention in German children and adolescents. Key risk factors include male sex, low social status, and migration background, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Pediatric Dentistry
Epidemiology

Context:

The KIGGS Survey in Germany collected data on oral hygiene practices and dental check-up frequency among 17,641 children and adolescents (0-17 years).
Standardized medical interviews recorded the use of caries preventative medications.
Socio-demographic factors were analyzed to identify populations at risk for inadequate oral hygiene and caries prophylaxis.

Purpose:

To identify specific population groups in Germany at higher risk for poor oral hygiene and insufficient caries prevention.
To determine the socio-demographic factors associated with inadequate dental hygiene, utilization of dental check-ups, and use of caries preventative measures.

Summary:

Logistic regression identified male sex (OR 1.6), low social status (OR 2.2), and migration background (OR 2.3) as significant determinants of insufficient dental hygiene.
Insufficient utilization of dental check-ups was linked to social and cultural factors, regional differences (East vs. West Germany, OR 1.3), and urban residence (OR 1.9).
Age (0-2 years, OR 10.4), social status, and migration background significantly influenced the use of tablet fluoridation.

Impact:

Results underscore the necessity for targeted preventive strategies to improve dental hygiene and oral health outcomes in identified high-risk groups.
Findings provide evidence for public health initiatives to address disparities in oral healthcare access and utilization among children and adolescents.
The study highlights the importance of considering socio-demographic variables in the development and implementation of effective national oral health programs.