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ArticleInternational dental journal2020

Risk indicators of dental caries and gingivitis among 10-11-year-old students in Yangon, Myanmar.

Zar Chi Kyaw Myint, Takashi Zaitsu, Akiko Oshiro, Masayuki Ueno, Ko Ko Soe, Yoko Kawaguchi

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Zar Chi Kyaw MyintDepartment of Oral Health Promotion, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
Takashi ZaitsuDepartment of Oral Health Promotion, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
Akiko OshiroDepartment of Oral Health Promotion, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
Masayuki UenoDepartment of Oral Health Promotion, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
Ko Ko SoeDepartment of Preventive and Community Dentistry, University of Dental Medicine, Yangon, Myanmar.
Yoko KawaguchiDepartment of Oral Health Promotion, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
Tokyo Medical and Dental University · JPUniversity of Dental Medicine · MM

Funding

FUTOKU FoundationTokyo Medical and Dental University
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo obtain basic data on dental caries and gingival status of students in Myanmar, and to identify related risk indicators, including socioeconomic conditions and oral health behaviours and habits. STUDY

designThis cross-sectional study enrolled 537 fifth-grade students in Myanmar. Oral health behaviours and dietary patterns of students were assessed using questionnaires. Oral examinations were conducted to identify dental caries and gingivitis, and the oral samples were obtained to determine the bacteria levels in dental plaque.

resultsThe dental caries prevalence was 68.5%, with a mean number of decayed teeth of 2.07 ± 2.15. The prevalence of gingivitis was 98.9%, and the mean number of inflamed gingival areas in the anterior region was 16.2 ± 5.4. No significant differences were found between the sexes in terms of dental caries and gingivitis. Oral hygiene was significantly poorer, and levels of bacteria in dental plaque were significantly higher in boys than in girls. Multiple linear regression tests were used to analyse the association between risk indicators and dental caries and gingivitis. Tooth brushing frequency, a daily habit of mouth rinsing, dental visit experience, consumption of sugary snacks and oral hygiene status were significantly associated with dental caries. Mother's occupation, tooth brushing frequency, consumption of sweet drinks, oral hygiene status and bacterial levels in dental plaque were significant predictors of gingivitis.

conclusionsMyanmar students had a high prevalence of dental caries and gingivitis. Socioeconomic condition, oral hygiene status and oral health behaviours were all determined to be significant risk indicators.

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Dental CariesGingivitisChildCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleOral HygienePrevalenceStudentsDental cariesgingivitisMyanmarrisk indicatorsstudent

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PMCPMC9379176
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