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Sadhana, K.
- Periodonal Status among Residents of Dhideer Kuppam Slum in Chennai
Authors
1 Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, IN
2 Dept. of Public Health Dentistry, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 10, No 12 (2019), Pagination: 1167-1171Abstract
Oral health is an integral component of general health and is essential for a person’s comprehensive well being. The current outlook towards oral health has broadened beyond the concept of just good teeth and has evolved to encompass freedom from chronic pain, the absence of oral and throat carcinoma, oral sores and birth defects such as cleft lip and palate, freedom from periodontal diseases, tooth decay, tooth loss and many other diseases and disorders that affect the mouth and oral cavity.Keywords
Oral Health, Cleft Lip and Palate, Oral Sores.
- Oral Hygiene Practices among Psychiatric Outpatients in Chennai
Authors
1 Reader, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, IN
2 Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 10, No 11 (2019), Pagination: 2894-2898Abstract
Aim: To assess the oral hygiene practices among psychiatric outpatients in Chennai.
Materials and Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out on patients receiving care at the Outpatient Wing of The Department of Psychiatry, Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai. A cluster sampling technique was employed. The study sample consisted of 159 males and 145 females. An operator administered, close ended questionnaire was used. Oral Hygiene Index Simplified index was recorded. Data was analyzed using SPSS (Version 15) software. Chi-square test, Trend Chi-square test and Multiple linear regression analysis were employed.
Results: The usage of tooth brush and tooth paste was highest in the < 19 yrs age group (100%) and least in the > 50 years age group. Among the male subjects; 9 (5.6%), 75(47.2%) and 75(47.2%) had good, fair and poor oral hygiene, respectively. Among the female subjects; 9(6.2%), 87(60%) and 49(33.8%) had good, fair and poor oral hygiene, respectively.
Conclusion: The oral hygiene status of psychiatric outpatients is very poor and warrants vast improvement.