Évaluation de l'hygiène buccodentaire des patients consultant le service d'odontostomatologie du centre de santé de référence de Ouelessebougou au Mali / Assessment of the oral hygiene of the patients consulting the odonto-stomatology service of the reference health center of 0uelessebougou in Mali

INTRODUCTION: La santé bucco-dentaire fait partie intégrante de la santé générale et du bien-être de tous les individus selon l'OMS. L'objectif de cette étude était d'évaluer l'état buccodentaire des patients vus en consultation dans le service d'Odontostomatologie du Centre de Santé de Référence de Ouelessebougou au MALI. MÉTHODOLOGIE: Il s'agissait d'une étude prospective, transversale de type descriptif d' une période de 3 mois allant du 01 Août au 30 octobre 2018.L'étude portait sur tous les patients venus en première consultation dans le service. RÉSULTATS: Dans cette étude, le sexe masculin représentait 52% des cas avec un sex ratio de 1,08 %. La tranche d'âge la plus représentée était celle de 16 à 30 ans avec 53,25 %. La moyenne d'âge était de 30 ans. Parmi les pathologies bucco-dentaires, la carie dentaire était la plus représentée avec 94,14 % suivie des affections parodontales avec 71,82%. Cette étude a montré que 79 % des patients se brossaient les dents. Parmi les 122 patients qui se brossaient, 41,80% se brossaient 1 fois par jour, et 45,80% se brossaient 2 fois par jour. La méthode horizontale traumatisante était la plus présentée avec 78,68 %. Selon cette étude, 91% des patients avaient besoin d'enseignement de l'Hygiène Bucco-dentaire. CONCLUSION: Devant cette situation, une nouvelle orientation de la politique de santé bucco-dentaire basée sur l'odontologie préventive s'impose afin d'améliorer la santé et la qualité de vie des populations

INTRODUCTION: Oral health is an integral part of the overall health and well-being of all people according to the WHO. The objective of this study was to evaluate the oral status of patients seen in consultation in the Odonto-stomatology Department of the Ouelessebougou Reference Health Center in MALI. METHODOLOGY: This was a prospective, cross-sectional descriptive study of a 3-month period from August 1st to October 30th, 2018. The study included all the patients who had come for first consultation in the department. RESULTS: In this study, males accounted for 52% of cases with a sex ratio of 1.08%. The most represented age group was 16 to 30 years old with 53.25%. The average age was 30 years old. Among dental pathologies, tooth decay was the most represented with 94.14% followed by periodontal disease with 71.82%. This study showed that 79% of patients brushed their teeth. Of the 122 patients who brushed, 41.80% brushed once a day, and 45.80% brushed twice a day. The traumatic horizontal method was the most presented with 78.68%. According to this study, 91% of patients needed oral hygiene education. CONCLUSION: Given this situation, a new orientation of oral health policy based on preventive dentistry is needed to improve the health and quality of life of populations

Oral Hygiene: Knowledge and Practices of Students in Three Quranic Schools in Koutiala, Mali

Objective: To evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices on oral hygiene (OH) of students of three Quranic schools of Koutiala, Mali. Material and Methods: It was carried out a descriptive prospective study with 300 students in three Quranic schools in the city of Koutiala, Mali. The data analyzed with the Epi Info 3.5.4 software. Results: The male sex was the most represented with 57.7% and the sex ratio = 0.73. The most represented age group was 8-12 with 52% with an average age of 17 years and minimum and maximum age of was 8 and 26 years. It was observed that 98.3% of students had a notion of knowledge about oral hygiene and this information was given by parents / elders in 60% of cases. They claimed that people who do not brush their teeth properly are the most likely to get tooth decay in 93.3% of cases. Regarding dental caries, 61.3% of students said that caries is transmitted by lack of oral hygiene; 33.3% of students said that using toothbrushes and having good oral hygiene are ways to avoid oral diseases. It was thought in 93.3% of cases that a good oral hygiene prevents oral diseases. The students brushed their teeth every day (98%) and they had a consultation with the dental surgeon in 8.7% of the cases. Conclusion: This study shows that students had knowledge of oral hygiene and preventive measures. Efforts should be made to promote, prevent, screen and manage oral diseases in Quranic schools while involving parents in the processes.

Knowledge and Practical Attitudes of Surgeons-Dentists of Bamako District Facing the Septum Syndrome

Objective: To determine the knowledge and attitude of dental surgeons in Bamako regarding the management of septal syndromes. Material and Methods: It was a crosssectional and descriptive study conducted in the Bamako District, Mali. The following variables were collected: sociodemographic, training, knowledge of septal syndrome, therapeutic decisions and treatment. The data was collected from a survey sheet and processed by Epi-info Software version 3.5.3 and by the language R. Results: A total of 67 professionals participated in this study, of which 88.1% were men. Seventy-six point one percent of the Dental Surgeons have recognized septum syndrome as an emergency. The management of the emergency, followed by the completion of the comprehensive care later represents the attitude of 71.6% of the dentists. Sixty-four point two percent of dentists remove irritating elements under gingival, 80.6% prescribe an antiinflammatory, 38.8% prescribe chlorhexidine gel and 26.9% reconstruct the point of contact. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that Dental Surgeons in general have adequate average knowledge and attitude for their management of septal syndrome.

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Doctors and Dental Surgeons in Bamako on the Relationship Between Periodontal Diseases and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases

Objective: To assess the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices of doctors and dentists in Bamako on the relationship between chronic non-communicable diseases and periodontal diseases. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study of 420 physicians and dental surgeons was conducted from March to August 2016. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics (frequency distribution). All statistical analyses were performed using the Epi Info 3.5.4 Software. Results: The male sex was the most represented with 58% for a sex ratio of 1.3. The most represented age group was 30-40 years old (48.8%) with an average age of 33 ± 8.2 years. General practitioners were the most represented in 93.6% of cases. Physicians with no knowledge of periodontal disease accounted for 60% of all cases, and all dental surgeons reported knowledge of chronic noncommunicable conditions in 100% of cases. Physicians and dental surgeons rated their knowledge levels of periodontal disease and chronic disease as inadequate in 98% and 90% of cases, respectively. Examination of the oral cavity by the doctors was "sometimes" carried out in 66% of the cases and the non-demand of the clinical signs of the gingival bleeding (64%) and dental migration (80.5%). They did not make recommendations on oral hygiene in 61.7% of cases. Conclusion: This study shows shortcomings among doctors and dentists in Bamako on the relationship between periodontal diseases and chronic non-communicable diseases. Capacity building and multidisciplinary collaboration are needed to support people's health.

Prevalence of Gingivitis among Malian Children

Objective: To determine the prevalence of gingivitis among Malian children in Bamako, Mali. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated 2640 children aged between 3 to 14 years old and two examiners collected the data. The gingival index was used to determine the degree of gingival. Gingival inflammation has been classified localized and / or generalized according to site rate achieved. Descriptive statistics were used to calculate the absolute and relative frequencies. Results: The prevalence of gingivitis was 87.5%. Regarding the distribution according to sex, the girls presented 60.6% while the boys 39.4%, with a sex ratio of 0.6. The most represented age group was 11-14 years old with 52.5% of cases. Plaque-induced gingivitis was the most common (58.2%), while moderate gingival inflammation affected 67% of the students with localized gingival inflammation involving 64.7% of the participants. Conclusion: The prevalence of gingivitis was high, so that early and correct management of this condition in children avoids complications and requires good oral hygiene.