Publications by authors named "T Tun"
Oral Health Status and Oral Healthcare System in Indonesia: A Narrative Review.
J Int Soc Prev Community Dent
October 2024
Aim: To assess the current situation regarding oral health status and system in Indonesia through the existing literature and government documents, identify challenges, and propose recommendations for the future.
Materials And Methods: A literature search was conducted from June to October 2023 through the scientific databases of PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, including published articles from 2013 to 2023. The following main keywords were used: "Indonesia," "oral health system," "oral healthcare system," "oral health policy," "oral health promotion," "oral health coverage," and "oral health status.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to determine if the structure and biomechanics of neural tissue can predict functional loss in glaucoma and to assess the role of biomechanics in improving prediction accuracy.
- Researchers gathered data from 238 glaucoma patients over 50 years old, using advanced imaging techniques to analyze the optic nerve head under different pressure conditions.
- Results showed that incorporating biomechanical data significantly improved prediction performance (F1-score: 0.76) compared to using only structural information (F1-score: 0.71), highlighting the importance of biomechanics in assessing glaucoma severity.*
Oral Diadochokinesis and Potential Associated Factors in Japanese Older Adult Outpatients.
Oral Health Prev Dent
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study examined oral diadochokinesis (ODK), a measure of oral motor skills, in Japanese adults aged 65 and older, focusing on how various factors like age and social engagement influence ODK results.
- Conducted with 127 dental outpatients, the research assessed multiple aspects of oral function—such as tongue pressure and swallowing ability—finding significant differences in ODK across age groups and various associations related to dental health and social factors.
- The findings suggest that improving ODK could enhance overall oral health and life quality for older adults, and the study recommends integrating ODK assessments into regular dental evaluations.
Article Synopsis
- Japan launched the 8020 Campaign in 1989 to encourage citizens to maintain at least 20 teeth by age 80 as part of a nationwide oral health initiative.
- The study used qualitative methods, including literature reviews and Key Informant Interviews, to examine the campaign's content, participants, processes, and broader context.
- Findings highlighted the campaign's comprehensive approach to promoting oral health across all ages, supported by stable funding, local government initiatives, legal frameworks, and a focus on preventive care.
Comparing IOP-Induced Scleral Deformations in the Myopic and Myopic Glaucoma Spectrums.
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study compared changes in macular curvature after a spike in intraocular pressure (IOP) across various types of myopia, using 328 eyes from 184 participants.
- Researchers utilized optical coherence tomography (OCT) to assess macular changes at baseline and during acute IOP elevation, specifically measuring the curvature of the sclera-choroid interface.
- Results showed that individuals with pathological myopia and those with glaucoma exhibited significantly more curvature change compared to those with high myopia or emmetropic controls, suggesting increased sensitivity to IOP elevation in these groups.