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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
Correlation between oral health perception and clinical factors in a Brazilian community
M C Bandéca1, M R Nadalin, L R Calixto
1Araraquara School of Dentistry, University of Sao Paulo State, Araraquara, SP, Brazil. bandeca1@hotmail.com
Objective:
The aim of this study was to analyse associations between self-perception of oral health and relevant clinical, personal and socio-demographic factors in a Brazilian community.
Material And Methods:
Urban adults living in a city in southern Brazil were interviewerd and examined. Individuals with acute pain and who needed multiple extractions of teeth were excluded. Self-perception and the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) were applied to measure the impact of oral conditions on the quality of life. Socio-demographic and clinical indicators were also analysed.
Results:
The clinical examination revealed a high dental caries experience (DMFT = 18.9) and a high prevalence of periodontal disease. Oral condition was considered "normal" by 42% of respondents. The variables associated with the OHIP-14 were: education, age, self-assessment, dental caries and the DMFT index.
Conclusions:
Self-perception of oral health was associated with OHIP-14 and the clinical indicators had low influence in the self-perception. Therefore, the development of educational initiatives and preventive strategies for the adult population is recommended.
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