Cross-Sectional Oral Health Survey Paper

The purpose of this document is a critical study and analysis of the oral care provided by nursing staff as part of the Ventilator Care Bundle (VCB) and to assess whether the frequency of mouth care performed is related to the prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) in patients mechanically ventilated (Zilberberg et al. 2009).

The first health disparity I would like to discuss is Oral health interventions among Hispanics, especially among Hispanic children. An article, “Community-based oral health self-care intervention for Hispanic families”, By Hull and other authors, focuses on monitories who are at high risk for poor oral health have dental caries, oral disease and not having much access to dental care based on their socioeconomic status Hull, 2013).

The patient has a four unit bridge on her upper anteriors, she has ten missing teeth

A health system defined as ‘all the activities whose primary purpose is to promote, restore and/or maintain health’ (WHO 2013). A good health system is indicated by its capability to delivers quality services, when and where the people need them (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2014). Australia’s health-care system is a combination of public welfare and private market provision (Willis, Reynolds & Keleher 2009). There are multiple layers of responsibility and funding provided by governments, individuals, health providers and private health insurers (Biggs 2013).

I perform the Oral Health Risk Assessment on my patient and receive the average score of 20. According to the worksheet, a score above fifteen is very high caries risk and my patient showed a concern when I provided the high-risk number. I politely ask my patient if they would be interested in a Nutritional Counseling Project. I explain the importance of maintaining a healthy diet in order to preserve good oral health. I offered my patient a 24-hour recall diary where they will document everything they have eaten within the time frame. My patient stated that she uses her phone a lot and will document it and email it to me before the next appointment. When I received the 24-hour Recall Food Diary I performed a Caries Promoting Potential of

It is very common to have little knowledge about oral hygiene and its importance’s. Most people think that everything is fine as long as there isn’t any pain or bad breath. Unfortunately, this is a myth. Oral hygiene requires great importance of attention and is not simply based on how physically attractive a smile looks. In the article, “The health Perils of Gum Disease” it is stated that “gums are a barrier that help prevent inflammation that may damage your body” (Barker 1). In order to maintain a healthy mouth it is necessary to not only keep up with maintenance at home but also frequently seek a dental professional for proper cleanings and guidance. Lacking these tasks can cause great damage not only to the mouth

A 1991 study by Hoad‐Reddick[h] showed that simple questionnaires carried out by non-dental professionals (e.g. regular care-home staff) could highlight dental care needs. If regular dental check-ups were carried out in these institutions, or if staff looked into the oral health needs of the elderly people in these institutions, the need for preventative measures and treatment could be highlighted much sooner.

My interest in dentistry has grown immensely since I’ve started working at a dental office that deals with many patients who may have never had proper oral care or they smoke and chew tobacco along with many other bad habits. The lack of oral hygiene has raised many problems, problems that could have been prevented with just a couple check-ups a year, such as tooth decay, gum recession, bad breath, heart failure, high blood pressure. Deciding to go to school to become a dental hygienist has made me become even more interested and more excited to learn as well as teach other individuals the importance of a healthy mouth. As the old saying says, “Making the world a better place, one smile at a time.”(Unknown)

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A large number of postmenopausal, older American women, between the ages of 56 and 81, answered a number of questions about their health. Some of the questions were about their dental history. In particular, they were asked if they had ever had dental problems, including gum disease. The

Most of us were taught at an early age that we must take care of our teeth, through brushing and flossing, but can lack of oral hygiene cause heart disease? While there have not been, enough studies done to prove that lack of oral hygiene can cause heart disease, taking care of your oral hygiene with proper care and nutrition may help decrease your chances of developing periodontal disease and heart disease.

Summary- There is visible improvement in all three areas in age group 20-45. There is noticeable connection between regular brushing and longer lasting teeth and overall better health. From the position of attendance- majority of the adults attended regularly at least every 2 years and even it’s still difficult to find NHS dentist vast majority of the adults manage book and attend appointment. There is higher rate of the carries in the families from manual occupations

Did you know that the sticky, slimy coating on your teeth is a bacteria called plaque and if left alone, it could ruin your teeth and gums? Plaque is easily preventable if good oral health habits are practiced daily. St. Croix Family Dentistry has 10 years of experience serving the residents of Saint Croix Falls, WI.

In chapter 11, as I read more about oral health I began to realize and connect many aspects of it. Oral health wasn't as important and focused on as it is now compared to years ago. This is why you might notice many older family members either have gaps of missing teeth or visible gold teeth. Although it can relate to economic power and whether you had enough to pay for it or not it was still something I have never thought about. Exercise is crucial to your health and staying balanced but I quickly learned that it can also help reduce depression and improves your academic achievements. This is why many times people get stressed out with school they enjoy the feeling they receive when they go for a run or even walk. In chapter 12 I learned that the most commonly diagnosed learning disorder is dyslexia. This is usually a difficulty in reading. I know many people who have it and I'm always curious to learn how they cope with it.

Although many Americans have good oral hygiene due to fluoride and making everyday good decisions, others do not have any access at all to oral health care. Over the years, dentists have been trying to demonstrate the importance of oral care. (“Access to Dental Care”) From commercials to campaigns, dentists will continue to demonstrate to their patients as well as to the people who don't have insurance the importance of oral health care. They will teach them preventative care and some techniques on how to prevent from getting any diseases.