The link between nutrition and dental erosion: what do students know?

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作者
Ozler, Cansu Ozsin [1 ]
Inan-Eroglu, Elif [2 ]
Tekcicek, Meryem Uzamis [1 ]
Buyuktuncer, Zehra [2 ]
机构
[1] Hacettepe Univ, Fac Dent, Dept Pediat Dent, Ankara, Turkey
[2] Hacettepe Univ, Fac Hlth Sci, Dept Nutr & Dietet, Ankara, Turkey
来源
NUTRITION & FOOD SCIENCE | 2019年 / 50卷 / 04期
关键词
Tooth erosion; Awareness; Dietitian; Dentist; Students; ORAL-HEALTH; TOOTH WEAR; KNOWLEDGE; BEVERAGES; DIET; ASSOCIATION; EDUCATION; POSITION; JUICE;
D O I
10.1108/NFS-04-2019-0133
中图分类号
TS2 [食品工业];
学科分类号
0832 ;
摘要
Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess and compare awareness and knowledge of dental erosion among nutrition and dietetics (ND) and dental students. Design/methodology/approach The study was designed as a cross-sectional study. It was set in a university campus in Ankara, Turkey. In all, 947 undergraduate students (534 dental and 413 ND) with a mean age of 20.9 +/- 1.99 years were included. The variables measured in this study were level of awareness and knowledge of dental erosion of students and their practice on the topic. For statistical analysis descriptive statistics, Chi-square, Fisher's Exact and Mann-Whitney U statistics were used. Findings Not having heard about dental erosion was more frequently reported by ND students (33.9 per cent) (p < 0.001). Dental students had significantly higher scores in knowledge of dental erosion (11.19 +/- 2.23) (p < 0.001). In both disciplines, total knowledge score was increased based on the students' academic level (r = 0.522, p < 0.01 for dental students and r = 0.242, p < 0.01 for ND students). Their practice in terms of consumption of some acidic foods showed a difference (p < 0.001). Originality/value There is an inevitable need for oral health education for ND students and nutrition education for dental students to fill the knowledge gap for effective oral health. Nutrition dental education should be incorporated into undergraduate ND and dentistry curriculums and continuing education of these professionals. Furthermore, providing internships in dental facilities or clinics to undergraduate ND students that include oral health assessments, guidance on evidence-based prevention techniques, dietary counseling and referrals to dentists would provide an opportunity to gain more knowledge regarding dental-related nutrition subjects. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first study to determine and compare dental erosion awareness, knowledge and practice among ND and dental students. Eliminating conflicts among dietetic and dental professionals is vital for improving patient health. This interdisciplinary inclination might be a shift toward a coordinated team approach for promoting oral health, prevention of dental diseases and intervention in dental diseases.
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