Investigation of Dental and Oral Health in Children and Adolescents with Special Support Needs from a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Perspective
Background: The current literature lacks scientific research on child and adolescent psychiatrists’ (CAPPS) perspectives on dental and oral health. This study aims to investigate the opinions and approaches of child and adolescent psychiatrists and their patients regarding oral and dental health. Me...
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| description | Background: The current literature lacks scientific research on child and adolescent psychiatrists’ (CAPPS) perspectives on dental and oral health. This study aims to investigate the opinions and approaches of child and adolescent psychiatrists and their patients regarding oral and dental health. Methods: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted among members of the Professional Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy in Germany. Results: Out of the association members, 10.9% (<i>n</i> = 109) participated, with 5.2% (<i>n</i> = 52; 38f/14m) completing the questionnaire. Dental and oral health topics were discussed with one-fifth of the patients (19.2%), while 11.5% reported that they were “never” a part of their therapy. Patient-related concerns about dental and oral health were primarily brought into the context of child and adolescent psychiatric work. Dental treatment anxieties were prominent. Only 3.8% of the participants regularly assigned diagnoses related to dental status. The CAPPS employ a bio-psycho-social model for the genesis of oral health-related conditions in Children and Adolescents with Special Needs. Conclusions: CAPPS have a foundation in relationship-based work for assessing oral and dental healthcare and providing recommendations for further dental care. Regional networking and science must be further developed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b6ca6a12292a420ba1c02469cf722fcf2024-03-27T13:31:13ZengMDPI AGChildren2227-90672024-03-0111335510.3390/children11030355Investigation of Dental and Oral Health in Children and Adolescents with Special Support Needs from a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric PerspectiveDustin Fornefeld0Oliver Fricke1Andreas G. Schulte2Peter Schmidt3Department of Special Care Dentistry, Witten/Herdecke University, Alfred-Herrhausen-Str. 50, 58448 Witten, GermanyDepartment of Human Medicine, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Alfred-Herrhausen-Str. 50, 58488 Witten, GermanyDepartment of Special Care Dentistry, Witten/Herdecke University, Alfred-Herrhausen-Str. 50, 58448 Witten, GermanyDepartment of Special Care Dentistry, Witten/Herdecke University, Alfred-Herrhausen-Str. 50, 58448 Witten, GermanyBackground: The current literature lacks scientific research on child and adolescent psychiatrists’ (CAPPS) perspectives on dental and oral health. This study aims to investigate the opinions and approaches of child and adolescent psychiatrists and their patients regarding oral and dental health. Methods: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted among members of the Professional Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy in Germany. Results: Out of the association members, 10.9% (<i>n</i> = 109) participated, with 5.2% (<i>n</i> = 52; 38f/14m) completing the questionnaire. Dental and oral health topics were discussed with one-fifth of the patients (19.2%), while 11.5% reported that they were “never” a part of their therapy. Patient-related concerns about dental and oral health were primarily brought into the context of child and adolescent psychiatric work. Dental treatment anxieties were prominent. Only 3.8% of the participants regularly assigned diagnoses related to dental status. The CAPPS employ a bio-psycho-social model for the genesis of oral health-related conditions in Children and Adolescents with Special Needs. Conclusions: CAPPS have a foundation in relationship-based work for assessing oral and dental healthcare and providing recommendations for further dental care. Regional networking and science must be further developed.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/3/355dental health servicesspecial care dentistrydisability evaluationmental disordersautism spectrum disorderoral health |
| spellingShingle | Dustin Fornefeld Oliver Fricke Andreas G. Schulte Peter Schmidt Investigation of Dental and Oral Health in Children and Adolescents with Special Support Needs from a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Perspective Children dental health services special care dentistry disability evaluation mental disorders autism spectrum disorder oral health |
| title | Investigation of Dental and Oral Health in Children and Adolescents with Special Support Needs from a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Perspective |
| title_full | Investigation of Dental and Oral Health in Children and Adolescents with Special Support Needs from a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Perspective |
| title_fullStr | Investigation of Dental and Oral Health in Children and Adolescents with Special Support Needs from a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Perspective |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigation of Dental and Oral Health in Children and Adolescents with Special Support Needs from a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Perspective |
| title_short | Investigation of Dental and Oral Health in Children and Adolescents with Special Support Needs from a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Perspective |
| title_sort | investigation of dental and oral health in children and adolescents with special support needs from a child and adolescent psychiatric perspective |
| topic | dental health services special care dentistry disability evaluation mental disorders autism spectrum disorder oral health |
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