2 ^nd International Conference on Dental Public Health and Dental Diseases May 10-11, 2021 Toronto, Canada

Biography:

Yuliya Kozlova, DDS, MSc, assistant of Professor of Department of Propaedeutics of Dental Diseases, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (Moscow, Russia). Graduated with honors from First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia). Specializing in prosthetic, esthetic, laser dentistry with different wavelengths. Has Master’s Degree in Public Health.

Abstract:

The Covid-19 pandemic has made a difference in everyday and professional life.Vaccinations and work to prevent the spread of the virus are being actively carried out,but globally,the incidence of Covid-19 cannot be reduced.It is necessary to organize the work of dental clinics,taking into account the new conditions.Aim:to analyze the situation in dental clinics in Moscow in the context of the Covid-19.Materials and methods:a survey was conducted of 60 dentists in Moscow and included analysis of work under severe constraints in the spring of 2020 and work at present.

Results:of all the respondents,58.3% doctors work in government clinics,30% in private clinics,11.7% combine work in private and government clinics.Analyzing the working conditions during the pandemic,the clinics of the government and private sectors did not differ,since the decree of the Ministry of Health of Russia was implemented.100% doctors were trained to work in the Covid-19 pandemic,70% actually worked during pandemic.On the basis of government dental clinics,mobile teams were created to provide assistance for acute pain.Under the severe restrictions of the pandemic,30% of doctors did not work.Currently,100% of the respondents are working on a full schedule.Of the respondents,36.7% people had been ill with Covid-19.Respondents reported symptoms of fever,loss of sense of smell,weakness in 90% of cases.In 9.1% of cases,there was lung damage.At present,23.3% of respondents have antibodies to Covid-19,no antibodies have been detected in 50% and 26.7% have not been tested.Of all respondences who had been sick,31.8% doctors noted that have been infected at work and 68.2% noted somewhere else.Family members were sick in 31.7% of the respondents.According to the results,all doctors who worked in the clinic in the spring of 2020 used all protective equipment:disposable gowns,hats,masks,gloves,goggles.In addition,8.3% of respondents used antiviral drugs.Currently,100% of respondents continue using all required protective equipment at work 18.7% replaced conventional surgical masks with filters.In 95% of the respondents,doctors noted that clinics have lengthened the interval between patients and introduced additional UV sterilization between patient appointments.

Conclusion:strict adherence to new protocols both at work and in everyday life can have a positive effect on preventing the spread of Covid-19.

Biography:

(¹Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences – University of Yaoundé 1; ² Department of Odonto-stomatology & Maxillofacial surgery, Faculty of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences; ³The Cardiology Unit, Yaoundé Central Hospital)

Abstract:

Dental caries and periodontal disease are the most frequent oral pathologies, affecting some 3.5 billion persons worldwide. The magnitude of bucco-dental pathologies may be exacerbated by co-morbidities associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) cause some 17·8 million deaths annually worldwide, more than three quarters of which occur in low income and middle-income countries. In 2013, an estimated 1 million deaths were attributed to CVD in sub-Saharan Africa. Treatment seeking attitudes are modulated by the level of awareness and disease perceptions.

Objectives

The purpose of our investigation was to assess the oral health status and their perceptions among cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients.

Material and method

We carried out a cross sectional study from November 2019 to May 2020 in the cardiology units of the Yaoundé General and Central Hospitals. We enrolled consenting patients aged 18 years and above. Following an interview whereby sociodemographic and clinical data were collected, an oral examination was carried out to assess the oral health status.  The Silness and Loe plaque index, Loe and Silness gingival index, periodontal pocket depth were used as indicators of oral health status. Data were analyzed using the Epi info software version 7.2.3.1. Fischer’s exact test and odds ratio were used to assess the level of association between poor oral health status and CVD. Statistical significance was considered at p-value <0.05.

Results

Out of the 210 patients who participated in our study, 140 (66.7%) were females, for a sex ratio of 1:2. The mean age was 60±13 year, and patients aged 61-70 years were the most represented (30.5%). Most of the participants had a primary school level of education (33.81%), were professionally unemployed (31.9%). Of the 210 patients examined, 196 had at least one oral pathology, giving a prevalence of 93.3% of oral morbidity. The pathologies were dental caries (85.3%), gingivitis (80.4%), periodontitis (44.8%), dental wear (54.8%) and xerostomia (25.7%). A statistically significant relationship was observed between periodontitis and heart failure (p-value < 0.05) but not with hypertension, valvulopathy and other cardiovascular conditions studied. Few participants (18.6%) had the right attitude towards their oral health. Only 64 (30.5%) participants reported to have seen a dentist since they were diagnosed with a CVD.

Conclusion

There was poor oral health status and a low perception of oral health among patients with cardiovascular diseases. The main pathologies were dental caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, dental wear and xerostomia. We recommend sensitization on the importance of a good oral hygiene and oral health practices in these patients as well as treatment of existing lesions to prevent complications. 

Key words

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), oral pathologies, knowledge, attitude and practice.

Biography:

Professor Mimoza Canga is laureate of  the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry of Sapienza, University of Rome, Italy, in the years 2000-2006. She completed her PhD at the age of 45 years from the University of Medicine in Tirana, Albania. She has been working as a lecturer in the University of Vlora, Department of Public Health, since 2009. She has published 21 papers and 11 abstracts in reputed journals.

Abstract:

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate clostridium tetani as the risk factor in the infectious diseases in a patient treated in University Hospital Center "Mother Teresa",Tirana, Albania. Materials and methods: This study was conducted in the University Hospital Center "Mother Teresa", Tirana, Albania in 2021. The 61 year old patient came to the hospital with symptoms of spastic paralyses, Masseter muscle trismus, rapid pulse, fever, painful muscles, stiffness of abdominal and back muscles. The present study was obviously done based on protocols. Results: In the current study, the significant finding is that we tested the patient for meningitits and rabbies. Based on our data, in the present study, the results showed that the culture and sensitivity testing it was resulted negative. Isolated cultures tested for meningitis and rabbies were identified by their morphology using their biochemical properties. The patient kept the mouth shut for two whole days and the medical personel was not able to find the pathogen responsible for it. Thirty six hours later the patient went into comatous state and twelve  hours later he died because of cardiac arrest. According to the autopsy, it was concluded that the cause of death of the patient was clostridium tetani. Conclussions: In essence, considering the findings obtained by the current study conducted in the University Hospital Center "Mother Teresa", Tirana, Albania, it is confirmed that the treatment of infectious diseases is getting harder and harder, especially for the infections cased by clostridium tetani. 

Keywords: clostridium tetani, death, fever, masseter muscle trissmus, painful muscles

Biography:

NIMA SABZCHAMANARA has completed his dental study from National Medical University Kiev Ukraine. He is therapeutic Dentist, Microscopic Endodontics. Member Association Dentists in Ukraine, Member Association of Endodontists in Ukraine, Editorial Board Member of journal OMICS International. Scientific Committee Advisor Hilaris Conferences.

Abstract:

Previous research on periodontal structure and function has shown a significant relationship between periodontal tissue and teeth. This study assessed dentist's beliefs about the relative efficacy of the health of periodontal tissue. A total of 505 patients in general pracrice were asked to respond to a list of 25 obligatory nourishment for a child while going to have the first teeth, for its effectiveness in dealing with patient's periodontal health especially include chewing hard food. They were also asked to select the three most effective nutrition for periodontal tissue. The imdices of patient perceived importance of the periodontal health were derived and each compared with actual effectiveness as determined from a sample of 250 patients.

Although the majority of patient's rated 18 of 25 nutrition as being very effective, there was no significant association between patient perceived nourishment effectiveness and actual effectiveness. The implications for patient training are discussed.

This study supported by only me and my supervisor Alla grigorivna demitrova