Oral health behaviors and dental caries in a sample of Portuguese militaries
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Resumo: | Objectives: To determine the prevalence of dental caries and oral health behaviors in a sample of the Portuguese army. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of army soldiers of the Infantry Regiment no. 14 of Viseu, Portugal, using a questionnaire. The study involved 122 members of the armed forces, who were asked to complete a questionnaire autonomously. The questionnaire enquired about general oral-health behaviors but focused mainly on: i) frequency of toothbrushing, ii) use of dental floss and iii) frequency of dental appointments. It also asked about sociodemographic information, like age and gender. An intra-oral observation was also conducted to determine the DMFT index and to record dental plaque based on the Silness and Löe plaque index (1964). Results: The prevalence of dental caries was high (51.6%±7.4%; DMFT of 4.6±3.5). The most prevalent score of the Silness and Löe plaque index was score 2 - visible plaque (58.2%). Regarding oral hygiene habits, most of the sample reported brushing their teeth at least twice a day (65.6%) and using fluoride toothpaste (64.8%). However, very few participants (18%) used dental floss. More than 30% of the participants had not visited a dentist within the previous year. Furthermore, 45.9% were current smokers. Conclusion: Prevention programs and promoting actions for oral health with these specific groups are important and should be adopted to reduce the prevalence of dental caries and to increases the knowledge about oral-health behaviors. |
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Oral health behaviors and dental caries in a sample of Portuguese militariesComportamentos de saúde oral e cárie dentária numa amostra de militares portuguesesArmy personnelDental cariesDental plaqueOral healthOral hygienePessoal militarCárie dentáriaPlaca dentáriaSaúde oralHigiene OralObjectives: To determine the prevalence of dental caries and oral health behaviors in a sample of the Portuguese army. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of army soldiers of the Infantry Regiment no. 14 of Viseu, Portugal, using a questionnaire. The study involved 122 members of the armed forces, who were asked to complete a questionnaire autonomously. The questionnaire enquired about general oral-health behaviors but focused mainly on: i) frequency of toothbrushing, ii) use of dental floss and iii) frequency of dental appointments. It also asked about sociodemographic information, like age and gender. An intra-oral observation was also conducted to determine the DMFT index and to record dental plaque based on the Silness and Löe plaque index (1964). Results: The prevalence of dental caries was high (51.6%±7.4%; DMFT of 4.6±3.5). The most prevalent score of the Silness and Löe plaque index was score 2 - visible plaque (58.2%). Regarding oral hygiene habits, most of the sample reported brushing their teeth at least twice a day (65.6%) and using fluoride toothpaste (64.8%). However, very few participants (18%) used dental floss. More than 30% of the participants had not visited a dentist within the previous year. Furthermore, 45.9% were current smokers. Conclusion: Prevention programs and promoting actions for oral health with these specific groups are important and should be adopted to reduce the prevalence of dental caries and to increases the knowledge about oral-health behaviors.Objetivos: Determinar a prevalência de cárie dentária e os comportamentos de saúde oral numa amostra de militares portugueses. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo observacional transversal numa amostra de 122 militares do Regimento de Infantaria nº14 de Viseu, Portugal, através da aplicação de um questionário. O questionário incidia sobre os comportamentos de saúde oral, com especial foco na frequência de escovagem dentária, uso de fio dentário e frequência de visitas ao Médico Dentista. Também foram recolhidas informações sociodemográficas, como a idade e o género. Além disso, foi feita observação intraoral para determinar o índice de CPOD. O índice de placa de Silness and Löe (1964) foi usado para determinar a quantidade de placa bacteriana existente na amostra estudada. Resultados: A prevalência de cárie dentária encontrada foi elevada (51,6%±7,4%; CPOD – 4,6±3,5). De acordo com o índice de placa de Silness and Löe a prevalência mais elevada correspondeu ao nível 2 – placa visível (58,2%). Relativamente aos hábitos de higiene oral, a maioria (65,6%) reportou que escova os dentes pelo menos duas vezes por dia e 64,8% usava pasta dentífrica com flúor. No entanto, muito poucos participantes (18%) usavam fio dentário. Mais de 30% dos participantes não visitaram o médico dentista no último ano e cerca de 45,9% eram fumadores. Conclusão: É necessária a criação e adoção de programas de prevenção e ações de promoção de saúde oral junto desta população, de modo a reduzir a prevalência de cárie dentária e aumentar o conhecimento dos militares sobre os comportamentos de saúde oral mais indicados.Veritati - Repositório Institucional da Universidade Católica PortuguesaAzevedo, LuísMartins, DavidFialho, JoanaVeiga, NélioCorreia, André2021-05-14T10:43:22Z20182018-01-01T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/33128eng1646-289010.24873/j.rpemd.2018.06.217info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-09-26T01:43:33Zoai:repositorio.ucp.pt:10400.14/33128Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T18:26:46.978089Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Oral health behaviors and dental caries in a sample of Portuguese militaries Comportamentos de saúde oral e cárie dentária numa amostra de militares portugueses |
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Oral health behaviors and dental caries in a sample of Portuguese militaries |
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Oral health behaviors and dental caries in a sample of Portuguese militaries Azevedo, Luís Army personnel Dental caries Dental plaque Oral health Oral hygiene Pessoal militar Cárie dentária Placa dentária Saúde oral Higiene Oral |
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Oral health behaviors and dental caries in a sample of Portuguese militaries |
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Oral health behaviors and dental caries in a sample of Portuguese militaries |
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Oral health behaviors and dental caries in a sample of Portuguese militaries |
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Oral health behaviors and dental caries in a sample of Portuguese militaries |
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Oral health behaviors and dental caries in a sample of Portuguese militaries |
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Azevedo, Luís |
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Azevedo, Luís Martins, David Fialho, Joana Veiga, Nélio Correia, André |
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Martins, David Fialho, Joana Veiga, Nélio Correia, André |
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Veritati - Repositório Institucional da Universidade Católica Portuguesa |
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Azevedo, Luís Martins, David Fialho, Joana Veiga, Nélio Correia, André |
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Army personnel Dental caries Dental plaque Oral health Oral hygiene Pessoal militar Cárie dentária Placa dentária Saúde oral Higiene Oral |
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Army personnel Dental caries Dental plaque Oral health Oral hygiene Pessoal militar Cárie dentária Placa dentária Saúde oral Higiene Oral |
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Objectives: To determine the prevalence of dental caries and oral health behaviors in a sample of the Portuguese army. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of army soldiers of the Infantry Regiment no. 14 of Viseu, Portugal, using a questionnaire. The study involved 122 members of the armed forces, who were asked to complete a questionnaire autonomously. The questionnaire enquired about general oral-health behaviors but focused mainly on: i) frequency of toothbrushing, ii) use of dental floss and iii) frequency of dental appointments. It also asked about sociodemographic information, like age and gender. An intra-oral observation was also conducted to determine the DMFT index and to record dental plaque based on the Silness and Löe plaque index (1964). Results: The prevalence of dental caries was high (51.6%±7.4%; DMFT of 4.6±3.5). The most prevalent score of the Silness and Löe plaque index was score 2 - visible plaque (58.2%). Regarding oral hygiene habits, most of the sample reported brushing their teeth at least twice a day (65.6%) and using fluoride toothpaste (64.8%). However, very few participants (18%) used dental floss. More than 30% of the participants had not visited a dentist within the previous year. Furthermore, 45.9% were current smokers. Conclusion: Prevention programs and promoting actions for oral health with these specific groups are important and should be adopted to reduce the prevalence of dental caries and to increases the knowledge about oral-health behaviors. |
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