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A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Care Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 3765

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Prof. Dr. Ana Flávia Granville-García

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Department of Dentistry, State University of Paraíba, Campina Grande 58429-500, PB, Brazil
Interests: dental caries; epidemiology; oral health-related quality of life; oral health literacy

Prof. Dr. Ramon Firmino

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Academic Unit of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Campina Grande, Patos 58708-110, PB, Brazil
Interests: epidemiology; oral health literacy; systematic reviews; validation studies

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Dear Colleagues,

For this Special Issue, we are seeking submissions exploring the factors associated with Oral Pain and Oral Health-related consequences.

Oral pain is a common clinical symptom of oral disease, such as dental caries, periodontal disease, traumatic dental injuries and temporomandibular joint disorders. It is a major problem that affects individuals from early childhood until later in life. Studies have shown that 36% of children and adolescents, 21% of adults and 14% of the elderly population experience oral pain [1–3].

The consequences of oral pain expand far beyond the symptomatic domain, including difficulty chewing, decreased appetite, weight loss, sleep disturbances and behavioral changes, which can affect school and work performance, negatively impacting the patient’s quality of life. The parents of children experiencing toothache may also experience psychological consequences such as feelings of guilt and shame.

Oral pain is also an indicator of severe disease that has been neglected, which can eventually lead to decreased productivity, work absenteeism and higher treatment costs for patients, the government and health insurance companies. Identifying factors associated with oral pain is pivotal for guiding clinical decisions, preventing oral health problems and improving public health policies.

References

Ricardo, L.B.A.; Rafaela, S.P.; Mauro, N.G.A.; Renata, C.M. Factors associated with toothache among Brazilian adults: A multilevel analysis. Oral Res. 2020, 34, e036.
Yao, L.P.; Xiang, Q.; Xi, C.; Bei, W. Orofacial pain among Chinese older adults in the last year of life. Gerontol. 2022, 39, 384–390.
Pablo, S.S.; Jéssica, C.B.; Bárbara, S.M.; Marcela, B.M.; Michele, B.; Paulo, A.M.-J.; Lucianne, C.M.; Mariane, C. Prevalence of toothache and associated factors in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Oral Investig. 2022, 26, 1105–1119.

Prof. Dr. Ana Flávia Granville-García
Prof. Dr. Ramon Targino Firmino
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Keywords

bruxism
dental caries
epidemiology
facial pain
oral health
pain
psychological well-being
quality of life
temporomandibular joint disorders
toothache

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Parental Reports of Children’s Dental Pain Experience and Associated Factors among Brazilian Children

by Jéssica Aparecida Silva-Rabelo, Letícia Fernanda Moreira-Santos, Júnia Maria Serra-Negra, Cristiane Baccin Bendo, Saul Martins Paiva and Isabela Almeida Pordeus

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(5), 599; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21050599 - 07 May 2024

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Exploring children’s dental pain experiences helps to develop healthcare policies for improving oral health and quality of life. A cross-sectional study involved 300 parents/caregivers of four- to seven-year-old children using snowball sampling. Parents/caregivers self-completed an online questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics, parenting styles, their child’s oral hygiene practices, free sugar consumption, and dental history. The questionnaire was created using Google Forms and was disseminated to parents/caregivers via E-mail and/or WhatsApp©. Descriptive and Poisson regression analyses were performed (p < 0.05). Children’s dental pain experience was reported by 20.3% of the parents. The authoritative parenting style was predominant. The child’s mean age at the first consumption of sugar was 1.38 (±0.64) years, and 40.3% of the children had high-free sugar consumption. The mean age for the first dental appointment was 2.26 (±1.31) years, and 24.3% of the children never went to a dental appointment. The prevalence of dental pain experience was higher in children who attended their first dental appointment later (PR: 1.02; CI 95%: 1.01–1.03) and among those with high-free sugar consumption (PR: 1.90; CI 95%: 1.21–3.00). High sugar consumption and delay in the first dental appointment may increase the likelihood that children will experience dental pain. Full article

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Individual and Contextual Factors Associated with Adolescents’ Self-Perceived Need for Treatment

by Roanny Torres Lopes, Érick Tássio Barbosa Neves, Laio da Costa Dutra, Ramon Targino Firmino, Larissa Chaves Morais de Lima, Saul Martins Paiva, Fernanda Morais Ferreira and Ana Flávia Granville-Garcia

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(4), 395; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21040395 - 24 Mar 2024

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The present study aimed to investigate associations between the self-perceived dental treatment need and clinical factors, familial characteristics, and school context in adolescents. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample of 746 students aged 15 to 19 years in a medium-sized city in Brazil. Data collection involved the use of a sociodemographic questionnaire, an oral health questionnaire, and the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scales (FACES III) instrument. Clinical examinations were performed by two trained and calibrated examiners (Kappa > 0.80) using the Nyvad criteria. A robust logistic regression analysis for complex samples was performed using a multilevel approach (α = 5%). The individual factors associated with the self-perceived treatment need were dental pain (OR = 1.08; 95% CI: 1.01–1.16), the loss of the first molars (OR = 1.09; 95% CI: 1.03–1.15), and disengaged family cohesion (OR = 1.15; 95% CI: 1.01–1.31). In terms of context, attending a public school was associated with the self-perceived treatment need (OR = 1.17; 95% CI: 1.02–1.33). Thus, the individual factors of toothache, tooth loss, and a disengaged family, as well as the school context, exerted an influence on the self-perceived treatment need. Full article

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Dental Pain Medication Prescriptions in Minas Gerais, Brazil (2011–2021): A Time-Series Analysis

by Alex Junio Silva Cruz, Maria Auxiliadora Parreiras Martins, Victor Santos Batista, Henrique Pereira de Aguilar Penido, Jacqueline Silva Santos, Thiago Rezende dos Santos, Woosung Sohn, Lia Silva de Castilho and Mauro Henrique Nogueira Guimarães Abreu

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(18), 6795; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20186795 - 21 Sep 2023

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To describe trends of dentist-prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and analgesics, from January 2011 to December 2021, as well as to examine the relationship between these trends and characteristics of public oral health services in Minas Gerais, Brazil. In this time-series analysis, all drugs were classified according to the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system. Drugs categorized as NSAIDs (M01A), and other analgesics and antipyretics (N02B) were included for analysis. The outcome was the number of Defined Daily Doses (DDDs)/1000 inhabitants/year for NSAIDs and analgesics in each town. Covariates referred to characteristics of public oral health services, such as coverage, estimates of dental procedures, and frequency of toothache. Linear time-series regression models were used to determine the influence of covariates on the outcome. Overall, there were 58,482 prescriptions of NSAIDs recorded in thirty-eight towns, while 47,499 prescriptions of analgesics in forty-three towns. For each year, there was a 0.38 (p < 0.001), and 0.28 (p < 0.001) increase in the average log of DDD/1000 inhabitants/year for NSAIDs and analgesics, respectively. A positive association was detected between toothache (p < 0.001) and the prescription of NSAIDs. Over the eleven years, there was a general rising trend in the prescriptions. Toothache was the only characteristic of public oral health services associated with the prescription rates of NSAIDs, implying that as the frequency of toothaches increase, so do the prescriptions of NSAIDs in the studied towns. Full article

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Dental Caries, Tooth Loss and Quality of Life of Individuals Exposed to Social Risk Factors in Northeast Brazil

by Luísa Simões de Albuquerque, Raiana Gurgel de Queiroz, Jenny Abanto, Marcelo José Strazzeri Bönecker, Franklin Delano Soares Forte and Fábio Correia Sampaio

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(17), 6661; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20176661 - 28 Aug 2023

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This study aimed to investigate the impact of dental caries and tooth loss on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in socioeconomically disadvantaged people. A population-based, cross-sectional survey was conducted in 28 cities at social risk in Northeast Brazil. All permanent residents aged 12, 15–19, 35–44, and 65–74 years were eligible, and 3063 were included. Participants answered a questionnaire on socioeconomic status, beliefs, and behaviors. Trained local dentists performed oral clinical examinations during home visits. Caries and tooth loss were evaluated using the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index and OHRQoL was evaluated using the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14). Poisson regression analysis was performed to assess the relationship between individual domains, OHIP-14 scores, dental caries, tooth loss, and socioeconomic/demographic characteristics. Mean DMFT (standard deviation) scores were 2.68 (4.01), 4.84 (4.30), 15.35 (7.26), and 26.72 (8.03) for groups aged 12, 15–19, 35–44, and 65–74 years, respectively. Most participants (70%) were partially edentulous and 13% were completely edentulous. Caries and tooth loss significantly increased with age and impacted OHRQoL. Physical pain (5.8%) and psychological discomfort (5.8%) were the most commonly reported on the OHIP-14. Untreated caries (prevalence ratio (PR), 1.54; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.37–1.72) and edentulism (PR, 1.29; 95% CI, 1.08–1.53) had a significant negative impact on OHRQoL. Income, level of education, sex, age, and oral hygiene habits were also related to OHRQoL. There was a high prevalence of dental caries and edentulism in all age groups except 12-year-olds. OHRQoL was negatively impacted by these oral conditions across the lifespan, with a trend towards more negative scores and higher impact in older adults. Full article

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