Examining the Principles of Oral and Dental Hygiene in Children and the Elderly with Burns and Facial Plastics Surgery: The Original Article

Abstract

The purpose of this article was to investigate the effect of conventional oral health education along with creating motivation through teaching topics such as examining the principles of oral health in children and the elderly, burns and facial plastic surgery on oral health indicators. One of the consequences of not observing oral and dental hygiene and one of the most common reasons for visiting dentists after caries and periodontal diseases is bad breath. The etiology of halitosis includes internal and external factors. Among these, 78% of patients with bad breath complaints have an intraoral cause, the most common of which is poor oral hygiene. Based on the comparison between Maslow's hierarchy and dimensions of health, it can be seen that bad breath can be a big obstacle for social health and belonging and acceptance in large social units. As a result, bad breath can be a strong motivating factor to improve the level of oral health of people, especially in children and the elderly. Health education is one of the best, easiest and least expensive ways to ensure the oral and dental health of people in society, and it is actually a process that connects health information, people's performance, creates motivation and ability to change their lifestyle.