ArticleSpecial care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry
Oral Health and Oral Health-Related Beliefs in Young Adults With a Mild Intellectual Disability.
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objectiveOver 1.1 million people in the Netherlands have a mild intellectual disability (MID). This population also exhibits a higher prevalence of poor oral health. The present study aims to investigate the oral health status and oral health-related beliefs of young adults with MID and co-occurring challenges like mental health issues. MATERIAL AND
methodsA questionnaire was administered to 76 individuals in residential care facilities of the Salvation Army in Amsterdam, accompanied by intraoral examinations. The study group comprised young adults (ages 18-29; mean 21.7 ± 2.5 years). Data were compared with a reference group of Dutch young adults of low socioeconomic position.
resultsNo significant difference was found between the participants (4.8 ± 4.3) and the reference group (4.6; t(73) = 0.45, p > 0.05) mean DMFS scores. The average Locus of Control score (M = 23.6; scale 10-50) indicated no relationship between oral health beliefs and actual oral health status. Adjusting for whether participants had their own dentist, a weak negative correlation was observed between DMFS score and LOC (n = 30, r = -0.25, p = 0.04). The restorative care index was significantly lower in participants (33%) compared to the reference group (76%; Z = -5.72, p < 0.001).
conclusionThese findings highlight the critical need for enhanced professional oral healthcare for young adults with MID, given their compromised oral hygiene and treatment backlog. A flexible, tailored approach is essential to meet the treatment needs of this population.
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