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Rural dental program in Haiti.

W P Lang, M A Hamard, R C MacKenzie

    Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
    |August 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Oral health among adolescents and young adults in rural Haiti revealed significant decay. The study assessed 61 individuals, finding a mean DMFT score of 4.20 and highlighting the need for dental programs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oral Health Research
    • Dental Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Describes a rural dental program on La Gonâve, Haiti.
    • Details demographic characteristics of the local population.
    • Addresses the limited data on oral health in this specific demographic.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the oral health status of adolescents and young adults in a rural Haitian community.
    • To evaluate the prevalence of dental caries and periodontal disease.
    • To identify potential associations between oral health indicators and sex.

    Main Methods:

    • Screening examinations were conducted on 61 adolescents and young adults.
    • Oral health was assessed using measures such as DMFT (Decayed, Missing, Filled Teeth) index, OHIS (Oral Hygiene Index Simplified) score, and PI (Plaque Index) score.

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  • Statistical analysis was performed to determine associations between variables.

    • Main Results:

    • Only 14.8% of the individuals were caries-free.
    • The mean DMFT score was 4.20, with a mean OHIS score of 1.35 and a mean PI score of 0.39.
    • No significant association was found between DMFT, OHIS, PI, and sex. One individual presented with signs suggestive of juvenile periodontitis.

    Conclusions:

    • The study highlights a substantial burden of dental caries and poor oral hygiene in the assessed population.
    • The findings underscore the need for targeted dental interventions and public health programs in rural Haitian communities.
    • Further investigation into the case of juvenile periodontitis is warranted.