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The two main categories of periodontal diseases.
What are...
1. Gingivitis
2. Periodontitis
Two periodontal structures (hard and soft tissues) that can be impacted by diseases (multiple answers).
What are...
- Gingiva
- Periodontal ligament
- Alveolar bone
- Teeth
Two developing countries with a high prevalence of periodontitis.
What are...Columbia, Kenya, Philipines, India, etc...
Two socioeconomic factors that can decrease oral health in developing countries (multiple answers).
What are...
- poor air quality
- poor water quality
- lack of education
- limited access to dental care
- inability to work
- etc.
A baby is considered low birth weight if they are under...
1. <2000 grams
2. <250 grams
3. <2500 grams
4. <200 grams
What is: option 3. <2500 grams
The fetal organ that provides nutrient and oxygen via blood.
What is the placenta?
The definition of a preterm birth.
What is delivery before 37 weeks?
True or false:
The EXACT cause behind preterm deliveries and LWBs remains unclear and may vary between individuals based on their circumstances.
What is TRUE?
Three systemic health issues/diseases that have significant associations to periodontal disease.
What are...
1. Diabetes
2. Dementia
3. Cardiovascular Disease
Two biological factors known to trigger preterm labor or low birth weight.
What are...
1. Oxidative stress
2. Placental inflammation
A bacterial byproduct that can contribute to systemic inflammation (think Professor Najar and cell walls!)
What is lipopolysaccharides (LPS)?
Describe the oral microbiome in health and in pathology.
1. Health = balanced, symbiotic relationship between bacteria and host
2. Pathology = unbalanced, with an increase in pathogenic bacteria and host immune response.
In your groups, describe how providing access to DH care can improve the physical, emotional and psychological wellness of mothers/families.
(Take your best guess! Answers are flexible.)
Providing access to care...
PHYSICAL- prevents and lowers risks of health complications for the baby and the mother
EMOTIONAL- improves self-esteem, confidence, and overall mood as well as resilience
PSYCHOLOGICAL- reduces stress and anxiety
In your groups, explain HOW periodontal diseases can lead to preterm birth or low birth weight (if you can give us a rough idea and hit three major points, you're good!).
1. Periodontal disease leads to chronic inflammation in the gums, which allows bacterial byproducts like lipopolysaccharides (LPS) to gradually seep into the bloodstream.
2. Bacteria/bacterial byproducts in the bloodstream lead to systemic inflammation that affects the maternal-fetal interface.
3. This inflammatory response disrupts the uteroplacental environment, increasing the risk of complications (like oxidative stress and placental inflammation) which can trigger preterm labor or restrict fetal growth
How would you as a dental hygienist ensure that a pregnant client is painting optimal periodontal health?
(How would you motivate the client in a way relevant to them)
Answers may vary.