Dr Asma binti Hj Mohamed

BA & BDS (Dublin), MPH Oral Health (Malaya)

Jabatan Kesihatan Pergigian Masyarakat & Pencegahan Klinikal
Fakulti Pergigian, Universiti Malaya
At the end of this session, the learners should be able to
(Pada akhir sesi pembelajaran ini, siswa/i akan mengetahui):
Common Oral Diseases (Penyakit mulut yang biasa berlaku)

Basic oral health care (cara asas penjagaan kesihatan mulut).

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 Speak

Eat Socialise

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 Did you know that your oral health can offer clues about
your overall health?
Sign of certain blood disorders
Painful ulcers (ANUG)- sign of immunosuppression/AIDS
Sjogren's syndrome an immune system disorder that
causes dry mouth

Problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your body?

Endocarditis
Cardiovascular disease
Premature birth and low birth weight

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DENTAL CARIES Poor oral hygiene fillings
Sweet and sticky foods Dry mouth
and drinks Crowding of teeth
Bad or worn down

PERIODONTAL Poor oral hygiene Dental prosthesis

DISEASE
Hormonal changes Smoking
Certain Medications Diabetes
Poor nutrition

Poor oral hygiene Oral cancer

HALITOSIS/ Gum disease Smoking
BAD BREATH Dental Caries Other causes: digestion
Dry Mouth problem etc

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 Food getting stuck in between teeth
Bad breath
Tooth sensitivity
Tooth ache

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 Tooth

Bacteria CARIES Time

Sugar

Source: Robert H Selwitz, Amid I Ismail, Nigel B Pitts, www.thelancet.com Vol 369 January 6, 2007

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 Good oral hygiene practise
Reduce sugar intake
Use of fluoride (home or professional)
Preventive visit (Fluoride, Fissure sealants)

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 Bleeding gums
Swollen red gums
Receding gums
Gums pulling away from teeth
Black or yellow deposits on teeth
Loose or sensitive teeth
Bad breath

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 Good oral hygiene practise
Preventive visit (scaling)
Periodontal Treatment (scaling & root
planning)
Treat the underlying problem (bad breath)
General health
Dental treatment
Keep mouth hydrated

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Tooth brushing:
Twice daily
Effective brushing method
Choose the right tooth brush: size, shape,
bristle type (soft)
Change tooth brush as needed (3 months or
bristle flare)

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Interdental cleaning

Flossing:
Removes plaque & bacteria where brush
cannot reach
Normal or pre-fabricated
Interdental brush
Removes plaque & bacteria where brush
cannot reach
Single tufted brush

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 Avoid eating sweets & sticky foods
Six teaspoon of sugar per-day
< 5 times sugary food or drinks intake per-day
Avoid carbonated drinks
Eat food rich in fibre
Drinks plenty of water
Rinse your mouth after meals

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 Rinse with water
Fluoride rinses help to prevent caries
Professional advice is needed

Essential for good oral health

Dentist will detect and prevent any problem
before it becomes serious

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 Teeth are clean and free from
debris
Gums are pink and do not bleed
when brushing teeth
Bad breath is not a constant
problem

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Basic steps for maintaining good oral health:
Brushing your teeth
Floss your teeth or use other interdental
cleaning tools as needed (regularly)
Proper diet
Rinsing mouth after eating or drinking
(sweet drinks)
Regular check up

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By maintaining good oral hygiene & good oral
health behaviour, we can prevent:
Dental caries
Gingivitis
Periodontitis
Halitosis

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