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DENTAL CARIES AWARENESS AND RISK ASSESSMENT IN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OF GEORGIAN UNIVERSITIES.
V Kakochashvili1, Sh Parulava1, N Omanadze2
11Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi state University, Georgia.
Georgian Medical News
|July 4, 2024
Summary
International students in Georgia with higher dental caries rates demonstrate lower awareness of risk factors. Stress, gastrointestinal issues, bruxism, analgesics, and tooth sensitivity significantly increase caries risk.
Area of Science:
- Oral Health
- Epidemiology
- Student Health
Background:
- Dental caries is a multifactorial condition affecting student populations.
- Understanding risk factors is crucial for targeted oral health interventions among international students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between caries awareness, behaviors, and the incidence of dental caries in foreign students residing in Georgia.
- To identify specific risk factors associated with higher caries prevalence in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Oral health status was evaluated using the World Health Organization (WHO) Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index.
- Participants were categorized into low/very low DMFT and moderate/high DMFT groups.
- Statistical analysis, including odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI), was used to identify significant risk factors.
Main Results:
- Students with low DMFT scores exhibited a significantly higher rate of correct answers regarding caries knowledge.
- Identified risk factors for dental caries in foreign students included examination stress (OR=2.97), analgesic use (OR=3.60), gastrointestinal diseases (OR=4.73), bruxism (OR=21.91), and tooth sensitivity (OR=3.77).
Conclusions:
- International students with high caries intensity possess limited knowledge of dental caries risk factors.
- Stress related to examinations, gastrointestinal diseases, bruxism, analgesic consumption, and tooth sensitivity are significant factors increasing the probability of dental caries development.
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