Dental fear is a challenging problem in dentistry and many contributing factors have been identified. Although this among children adolescents has studied the literature for long time, few such studies conducted Lithuania. This study aimed to evaluate prevalence of dental examine its association with gender, age several psychological social The cross-sectional survey included randomly selected sample (n = 1590) aged 11–14 15–18. data were supplemented by interviewing parents these subjects...

Background/Objectives: Parental attitudes play a crucial role in shaping children’s oral health habits and preventing dental diseases. This study aimed to explore the theoretical pathways through which parental behavior toward child can influence caries experience as measured by dmf-t index preschool children Lithuania. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted involving 302 aged 4–7 years their parents (262 mothers). were assessed using Attitudes Towards Child Oral Health (PACOH) scale. For...

SUMMARYThere is lack of consensus with respect to the preferred surgical procedure for treatment palatally impacted maxillary canines. The aim this study was evaluate post-treatment periodontal status canines treated by open technique free eruption and closed flap compare it naturally erupted subjects comprised 43 patients unilateral examined 4.19±1.44 months (3–6 months) after removal fixed appliance. group 1 (n = 22) 2 21). Post-treatment examination radiographic examination. There were no...

Oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) research among children and adolescents in Lithuania is just starting no measures have been validated to date. Therefore, this study aimed validate a Lithuanian version the full (37 items) Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ11–14) within random sample aged 11 14. A cross-sectional survey randomly selected schoolchildren (N = 307) to14 was conducted. An anonymous questionnaire included CPQ11–14 items on global satisfaction, oral self-rating. The...

Background and Objectives: Despite the importance of life satisfaction for health well-being, there is a paucity cross-national comparative studies in related to family environment. The present research examined pathways association with perceived support other environment variables among adolescents aged from 11 15 years 45 countries. Materials Methods: Samples Health Behaviour School-aged Children (HBSC) survey 2017/2018 were analysed (n = 188,619). Path analysis was applied evaluate...

The aim was to examine the relationship between orthodontic treatment need and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) among Lithuanian adolescents aged 11–18 across gender age groups. A representative cross-sectional study 911 (mean (M) = 15.53; Standard Deviation (SD) 1.52) conducted in 26 public schools. schoolchildren completed Child Perceptions Questionnaire evaluate their OHRQoL. Index Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) used severity malocclusion. strength association variables...

Abstract Objective: To investigate the family structure and affluence-related inequality in adolescent eating behaviour. Design: Multivariate binary logistic regression path analyses were employed to evaluate impact of affluence on consumption fruits, vegetables, sweets soft drinks among adolescents. Setting: The cross-national Health Behaviour School-aged Children study 2013/2014 across forty-one countries. Participants: Adolescents aged 11–15 years old ( n 192 755). Results: from a...

Background: This study aims to explore the extent which perceived oral conditions predict adolescent global life satisfaction (GLS); Methods: The sample in a cross-sectional survey consisted of 1510 Lithuanian adolescents (41.7% boys) aged 11-18. was conducted by means self-report questionnaires that were administrated school classrooms ensuring confidentiality and anonymity participants. schoolchildren rated their GLS answered questions about perceptions health. relationship between health...

Although burnout has been described as a serious hazard for personal and professional lives surveyed among dentists in many countries, no study published regarding Lithuania. This aimed to evaluate the level Lithuanian its association with demographic variables, job satisfaction, other job-related variables. The data were collected online or during conferences while using an anonymous questionnaire (n = 380). Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was used level. A Poisson regression applied...

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to estimate the association burnout level with lifestyle and relaxation among dentists in Lithuania. A better understanding could help development targeted interventions prevent these professionals. Methods survey conducted practising ( N = 380) using Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) an authors’ proposed scale measure relaxation. Poisson regression applied examine between variables. Results Regular cigarette smoking Lithuania 16.8 % alcohol...

There is a lack of evidence about burnout syndrome among Lithuanian dentists; as reliable instrument to examine the in this professional group has not yet been tested. The study aimed investigate performance items and subscales Maslach inventory (MBI) by validating its factorial structure analyzing variance between demographic workload groups dental professionals Lithuania. survey was conducted practicing dentists online or during scientific conferences for using an anonymous questionnaire....

Background and Objective. There is considerable debate on the issues of choice a surgical technique for treatment palatally impacted maxillary canines. The aim study was to evaluate posttreatment status canines treated applying 2 different methods, i.e., an open with free eruption closed flap technique, compare it naturally erupted Material Methods. In total, 43 patients unilateral were examined at mean follow-up 4.19 months (SD, 1.44; range, 3–6) after fixed appliance had been removed....

Regular toothbrushing is the primary self-care method to prevent most common dental diseases and considered an important public health indicator. This retrospective observational study aimed examine cross-national time trends in adolescent behaviour its association with sociodemographic factors between 1994 2018. We studied data from 20 countries that conducted seven surveys of Health Behaviour School-aged Children (HBSC) study. Adolescents aged 11, 13 15 years responded questions on their...

The relationship between parental attitudes towards health and child development has been a topic of interest for many years; however, research results in this field are still inconsistent. This study aimed to develop structural equation model the Parental Attitudes toward Child Oral Health (PACOH) scale, using analyse with demographic variables oral health-related behaviour parents children. A total 302 (87% mothers) answered questions regarding their own children’s, aged 4–7 years, actions...

There is a lack of evidence the moderating effects caries lesions and malocclusions on oral health-related quality life (OHRQoL) among older adolescents. This study aimed to evaluate relationship dental malocclusion with OHRQoL Lithuanian adolescents aged 15 18 years. A survey in representative sample included clinical examination assess health status using DMFT (Decayed, Missing, Filled Permanent Teeth) index, Index Complexity, Outcome, Need (ICON). The Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ)...

Family support has a beneficial impact on protecting health-risk behaviour in adolescents. This study aimed to explore whether family is associated with risk of smoking during transition from early (11 years) late (15 adolescence across 42 countries. The data the cross-national Health Behaviour School-aged Children (HBSC) 2017/2018 were employed (N = 195,966). was measured using four-item dimension Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support (sum score 20 or more categorised as high...

The present study, which focused on Lithuanian 11–15-year-old schoolchildren, was aimed to describe the frequency of orthodontic anomalies in terms self-reported complaints about malposed teeth and malocclusion use appliances (removable or braces) across different sociodemographic strata. Material methods. study population comprised 5632 schoolchildren surveyed 2005-2006 school year according WHO collaborative cross-national HBSC Lithuania. Results. Almost half (47.5%) reported complaints....

The social inequalities in oral health have had increasing attention recent years. present study aimed to explore the impact of family affluence on Oral Health-Related Quality Life (OHRQoL) among Lithuanian adolescents aged 11-18 years.The cross-sectional, population-based included a representative sample 881 years (mean = 15.55; SD 1.51) randomly selected from 20 schools Lithuania. schoolchildren completed questionnaires evaluate their OHRQoL using version Child Perceptions Questionnaire...

This study aimed to investigate how family structure varies and identify its time trends in European North American countries using data from seven surveys conducted between 1994 2018 according the Health Behaviour School-aged Children (HBSC) study. The current 44 was described trend analysis of 28 performed. Adolescents were asked whom they lived with their home describe structures. Family structures showed distinct patterns dynamics countries. In 2018, all countries, 73% adolescents both...

Background:The Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ) is the most commonly used measure of Oral Health-Related Quality Life (OHRQoL) and its validity reliability have been tested among children/adolescents aged 11 to 14 years in many languages populations.This innovative study was aimed validate CPQ adolescents 15 18 population survey orthodontic anomalies Lithuania.Methods: Representative samples 11-14 (N=307), 15-16 (N=721) 17-18 (N=563) were selected from public schools Lithuania.The...

Background and Objectives: Research into the relationship between occupation dental fear anxiety (DFA) is scarce. This exploratory study aimed to compare level of DFA its association with predictors amongst adults from different occupational groups. Materials Methods: A cross-sectional 422 respondents four groups (physicians, teachers, industry workers, artists) was carried out. questionnaire on previous experience using Dental Anxiety Scale (DAS), Fear Survey (DFS), Self-Esteem...

Background and objectives: The role of parents the family in promoting children’s oral health is increasingly acknowledged dental literature. This study aimed to investigate twelve-year changes pre-schoolers’ parental involvement care using data from two repeated cross-sectional surveys. objectives were (1) assess temporal status health-related behaviours, (2) examine attitudes toward their care, (3) analyze associations between observed changes. Materials methods: Two identical surveys...

Background and Objectives: The study aimed to translate the original English version of Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) into Lithuanian assess reliability validity translated instrument (OHIP-Lt) in patients with advanced stages periodontitis. Materials Methods: Subjects (N = 67) stage III-IV periodontitis aged 30-63 years were surveyed by questionnaire examined clinically. Psychometric analysis included explanatory (EFA) confirmatory (CFA) factor analyses psychometric tests. Results:...