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Thirty years of evolution of oral health behaviors in the working-age Poles

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Gaszyńska E., Wierzbicka M., Kaleta D., Garus-Pakowska A., Szatko F.
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
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2014
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vol. 27
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issue 5
774-784
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Introduction: In an average Polish person aged 35–44, more than 16 teeth have or had been affected by dental caries. Of that number, almost half of the teeth have already been extracted. Oral health behaviours contribute to this civilization disease in 50%. Such poor oral health status limits the ability of the affected people to take many social and professional roles. Objectives: To evaluate current oral health behaviours and their trends among 35–44 year old Polish people during the period of recent 30 years. Material and Methods: The data were obtained from the International Collaborative Studies conducted in 1978 and 1988 at the Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Łódź, Poland, under the auspices of the World Health Organization (WHO) as well as from 3 stages of the study on Nationwide Monitoring of Oral Health Status and Its Conditioning performed in 1998, 2002 and 2010. The researchers evaluated oral health behaviours and oral health condition of 5425 subjects. Results: Despite a noticeable improvement, poor oral health behaviours are observed in 30%–40% of the adults. In the analysed period, the number of people brushing their teeth at least twice a day increased by more than 10% and the number of people using dental floss increased by 38%. Only 60% of the adults visited a dentist at least once a year. Reduced accessibility of state-run, free-of-charge dental care has caused that over 58% of Poles paid for their dental services. Every 3rd person of working age has not visited a dentist for longer than 2.5 half years, primarily due to behavioural and financial reasons. Oral health behaviours of Polish people are among the poorest in Europe. Conclusions: Despite a noticeable improvement of the behaviours, gap between the Poles and citizens of other highly developed countries is around 20 years. A health promotion programme including oral health issues, if implemented in workplaces, might considerably reduce this gap.
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Dental awareness and oral health of pregnant women in Poland

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Gaszyńska E., Klepacz-Szewczyk J., Trafalska E., Garus-Pakowska A., Szatko F.
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
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2015
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vol. 28
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issue 3
603-611
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Objectives The level of dental awareness of a pregnant woman affects the sanitary condition of her own teeth and the health of the child to be born. Poor oral health is considered to be a probable risk factor for the pre-term birth or low birth weight. The aim of this work was to assess the level of oral health knowledge that determines oral health condition of pregnant women in Poland. Material and Methods Empirical data were obtained from the National Monitoring of Oral Health and Its Determinants, financed by the Ministry of Health. This socio-epidemiological study assessed oral health status and dental health awareness, which affects that status. Study subjects included 1380 pregnant women at the age ranging from 15 to 44, randomly-selected from urban and rural environments. Dental health status was recorded in the clinical examination sheets supplied by the World Health Organization, and the socio-medical data were recorded in the questionnaire interview sheets. Results Almost 3/4 of the pregnant women evaluated their dental health as unsatisfactory or poor. Over 60% of the pregnant women rated their knowledge and practical skills concerning care of their own teeth and of the child to be born as limited, inadequate or none. Only 40% of the pregnant women provided right answers to the questions about dental issues. Conclusions Low oral health awareness results in poor oral health status of the study subjects. A statistical pregnant woman has a total of 13 teeth showing the symptoms of tooth decay or caries. Over 70% of the pregnant women developed gingivitis or periodontitis. There is an urgent need in Poland to make the European principle of treating pregnant women as a dentally vulnerable group obligatory.
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Oral cavity status of long-term hemodialized patients vs. their socio-economic status

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Trzcionka A., Twardawa H., Mocny-Pachońska K., Tanasiewicz M.
Medycyna Pracy
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2020
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vol. 71
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issue 3
279-288
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BackgroundThe chronic kidney disease, blood hypertension and diabetes are recognized as civilization diseases that affect more and more people. The probability of encountering a patient suffering from these diseases is increasing. As such, it appears crucial to better understand the specific dental needs of such groups of patients. The aim of the work was to assess the oral hygiene status and the needs of patients suffering from the end-stage chronic kidney disease, arterial hypertension or/and diabetes.Material and MethodsTwo hundred and twenty eight patients were included in the research. One hundred and eighty patients were hemodialized in Diaverum dialysis stations and 48 patients were from the Conservative Dentistry with Endodontics Clinic of the Academic Centre of Dentistry in Bytom, Silesian Medical University in Katowice, and from the Dentistry Division of the Arnika Clinic in Zabrze, and were not not diagnosed with any of the diseases mentioned. The research scheme was divided into 3 parts, consisting of an analysis of the general health socio-economic status, a survey and an assessment of oral health.ResultsThe patients who were not suffering from any of the discussed diseases were more aware of how to properly perform hygienic procedures. Most of the patients from both the control and examined groups were not using any rinsing solutions. A higher percentage of patients in the control group was using dental floss, changing their toothbrush every 3 months and brushing their teeth for ≥2 min. The Aproximal Plaque Index and the Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified values in the control group were significantly lower in comparison to the examined group.ConclusionsThe socio-economic status of hemodialized patients was low, which in most cases was a result of the difficulties in starting a job. Due to the lower standards of life, the neglect of oral hygiene maintenance and its consequences could be observed.
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The influence of tobacco smoking on dental periapical condition in a sample of an adult population of the Łódź region, Poland

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Sopińska K., Bołtacz-Rzepkowska E.
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
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2019
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vol. 33
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issue 1
45-57
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ObjectivesEpidemiological studies show that apical periodontitis (AP), alongside tooth decay, is the most common oral disease. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of smoking on the prevalence of AP in the population of the Łódź region, Poland.Material and MethodsThe study involved 815 first-time, randomly selected patients reporting to the Central Teaching Hospital of the Medical University of Lodz. The studied group was a systematic sample of the population admitted for treatment in 2016. The study consisted of a questionnaire and a radiological part. Each patient filled out a questionnaire containing demographic data, and an interview regarding smoking and diabetes. The radiological part of the study included the analysis of panoramic radiographs which showed the periapical status, and the presence and quality of root canal treatment.ResultsTeeth with AP were observed more frequently in patients addicted to tobacco either at the time of the study or in the past (group 1) – 7.2% than in people who had never smoked (group 2) – 5.2% (p < 0.0005). In the teeth without root canal treatment, AP was observed more frequently in group 1 – 3.5% than in group 2 – 1.9% (p < 0.0005). A statistically significant difference was found in the percentage of endodontically treated teeth between group 1 and group 2 (10.7% vs. 9.6%) (p = 0.017). However, no difference was observed in the frequency of AP in the endodontically treated teeth in both groups (37.6% vs. 35.8%) (p = 0.451).ConclusionsSmokers are a group facing an increased risk of AP and, therefore, there is a need for an early detection and treatment of caries and its complications in this group of patients. The multifactorial etiology of AP indicates the necessity to undertake further studies on the effect of smoking on the periapical status.
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Czy profilaktyka stomatologiczna ma uzasadnienie w działaniach z zakresu medycyny pracy?

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Jaraszek M., Hanke W., Marcinkiewicz A.
Medycyna Pracy
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2022
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vol. 73
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issue 3
219-227
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Background: The growing incidence of caries at all ages groups, justifies the need of constant search for effective methods of preventing, also in the context of the assessment of the impact of occupational agent. The research hypothesis assumed that due to the specificity of the profession, students of the gastronomic school have forced, additional contact with food. Thus it might be difficult for them students to maintain proper oral hygiene and, consequently, increase the incidence of tooth decay. Material and Methods: The study group comprised 109 men: 55 students of a gastronomic technical school (GA) and for comparison 54 students of an electrical and IT technical school (E-I), whose vocational education was completely unrelated to food processing. The study was performed at 2 stages (at the beginning and after 3 years of practical vocational training) and comprised of 2 parts: a dental examination and a questionnaire examination (assessment of individual oral hygiene, preferred food products and sources of knowledge about nutrition). Results: After 3 years of observation, a higher, statistically significant, increase in the number of people with caries (P > 0) was observed in the group of students from the E-I school. The analysis of the sources of knowledge on healthy eating and oral hygiene showed that after 3 years of practical vocational training, the main source of knowledge for GA students was school and the Internet, for E-I students the internet and the family. Conclusions: The smaller increase in the incidence of tooth decay in the group of GA might probably be associated with the theoretical and practical teaching of food and nutrition in the school. Therefore, the methods of conducting pro-health education on oral hygiene in vocational schools should be improved and the standards of medical conduct during obligatory preventive examinations in every student starting their practical vocational training should be extended.
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Wstęp: Rosnąca częstość występowania próchnicy zębów u osób w każdym wieku uzasadnia potrzebę ciągłego poszukiwania skutecznych metod zapobiegania jej rozwojowi, także w kontekście oceny oddziaływania szkodliwości zawodowych. Hipoteza badawcza niniejszej pracy zakładała, że uczniowie szkoły gastronomicznej z racji specyfiki zawodu mają wymuszony, dodatkowy kontakt z żywnością, co może utrudniać im utrzymanie prawidłowej higieny jamy ustnej i w konsekwencji zwiększać zachorowalność na próchnicę.Materiał i metody: Grupę badaną stanowiło 109 mężczyzn: 55 uczniów technikum gastronomicznego (GA) oraz dla porównania 54 uczniów technikum elektryczno-informatycznego (E-I), całkowicie niezwiązanego z obróbką żywności. Badanie każdego ucznia, przeprowadzane w 2 etapach (na początku edukacji zawodowej w technikum i po 3 latach praktycznej nauki zawodu), składało się z 2 części – badania stomatologicznego oraz badania kwestionariuszowego (ocena indywidualnej higieny jamy ustnej, preferowanych artykułów spożywczych i źródeł wiedzy na temat żywienia). Wyniki: Po 3 latach obserwacji większy wzrost liczby osób z próchnicą (P > 0) zaobserwowano w grupie E-I (różnica istotna statystycznie). W grupie GA wzrost liczby osób z próchnicą był nieistotny statystycznie. Analiza źródeł wiedzy na temat zdrowego odżywiania i higieny jamy ustnej wykazała, że po 3 latach praktycznej nauki zawodu dla uczniów GA głównym źródłem wiedzy stała się szkoła i uzupełniająco internet, a dla uczniów E-I – przede wszystkim internet, a dodatkowo rodzina.Wnioski: Mniejszy przyrost częstości występowania próchnicy w grupie GA należy wiązać z realizowaną w szkole teoretyczną i praktyczną nauką na temat żywności oraz żywienia. Dlatego należy udoskonalać metody prowadzenia edukacji prozdrowotnej dotyczącej higieny jamy ustnej w szkołach zawodowych i poszerzyć standardy postępowania lekarskiego podczas obligatoryjnych badań profilaktycznych u każdego ucznia rozpoczynającego praktyczną naukę zawodu.
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