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Oral Health on Sal, Cape Verde: A Population-Based, Cross-Sectional Study.

Catherine M C Volgenant1, Hans J J de Soet2, Trynke Hoekstra3

  • 1Department of Cariology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Department of Preventive Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

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Oral health in Sal, Cape Verde is poor, with high rates of decay and periodontal disease. Limited access to dental care and insurance exacerbates the problem, impacting residents' quality of life.

Keywords:
Dental Health SurveysDental care for childrenEpidemiologyPublic health

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Area of Science:

  • Oral Health Epidemiology
  • Public Health Dentistry
  • Quality of Life Research

Background:

  • Local reports indicated poor oral health in Sal, Cape Verde, but lacked scientific data.
  • This study addresses the absence of epidemiological data on oral health in this African island population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the oral health status and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of dentulous inhabitants in Sal.
  • To identify risk factors for poor oral health.
  • To explore the correlation between oral health and OHRQoL in adults.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based cross-sectional study involving 1,371 dentulous residents (children and adults).
  • Oral health examinations assessed caries experience (dmft/DMFT) and periodontal health (DPSI).
  • Data on oral hygiene practices, dental visits, insurance, and tobacco use were collected; adults completed the OHIP-14 for OHRQoL.

Main Results:

  • High prevalence of caries (87.5%) and consequences of untreated caries (pufa/PUFA) (52.2%).
  • Significant rates of periodontal disease (63.1% with DPSI scores ≥3+).
  • Limited access to dental insurance (children 63%, adults 46%) was associated with higher caries burden; poor oral health correlated with lower OHRQoL.

Conclusions:

  • Sal residents exhibit poor oral health with a substantial disease burden.
  • Limited access to preventive strategies and dental services requires urgent attention.
  • Interventions are crucial to reduce disease prevalence and improve the quality of life for residents.