Association of Dental Fear with Caries Status and Self-Reported Dentition-Related Well-Being in Finnish Conscripts

The main aim of this cross-sectional study was to examine the prevalence of dental fear among Finnish conscripts. Other aims were to study the association between dental fear and cariological status as well as their self-reported, dentition-related well-being. The study material consisted of 13,564 men and 255 women conscripts who underwent oral examinations. Of those, 8713 responded to a computer-based questionnaire. The mean number of decayed teeth (DT) was used in analyses for cariological status. Self-reported dental fear, dentition-related well-being and regular check-ups were analysed. Data were analysed with cross tables, Pearson Chi-Square tests, Fisher’s exact test and binary logistic regressive analysis. High dental fear or finding dental visits very scary was associated with DT > 2 both among women (14.6%, when DT = 0; 33.3%, when DT > 2) and men conscripts (2.3% and 10.8%, respectively). In addition, those reporting that dental health had a negative impact on their well-being and had no regular check-ups were more likely to need cariological treatment than the rest. A high education level, both one’s own and parental, was a protective factor for restorative treatment need in male conscripts. The findings of this study support the concept of a vicious cycle of dental fear and dental caries. A preventive, interactive way of work by dental teams would most likely be beneficial for dental health, avoiding the development of dental fear, and dentition-related well-being

Association of Dental Fear with Caries Status and Self-Reported Dentition-Related Well-Being in Finnish Conscripts

The main aim of this cross-sectional study was to examine the prevalence of dental fear among Finnish conscripts. Other aims were to study the association between dental fear and cariological status as well as their self-reported, dentition-related well-being. The study material consisted of 13,564 men and 255 women conscripts who underwent oral examinations. Of those, 8713 responded to a computer-based questionnaire. The mean number of decayed teeth (DT) was used in analyses for cariological status. Self-reported dental fear, dentition-related well-being and regular check-ups were analysed. Data were analysed with cross tables, Pearson Chi-Square tests, Fisher’s exact test and binary logistic regressive analysis. High dental fear or finding dental visits very scary was associated with DT > 2 both among women (14.6%, when DT = 0; 33.3%, when DT > 2) and men conscripts (2.3% and 10.8%, respectively). In addition, those reporting that dental health had a negative impact on their well-being and had no regular check-ups were more likely to need cariological treatment than the rest. A high education level, both one’s own and parental, was a protective factor for restorative treatment need in male conscripts. The findings of this study support the concept of a vicious cycle of dental fear and dental caries. A preventive, interactive way of work by dental teams would most likely be beneficial for dental health, avoiding the development of dental fear, and dentition-related well-being

Integrating two digital signage management systems : case: FirstView MediaCloud and Samsung MagicINFO

FirstViewin MediaCloud on digitaalisten mainosnäyttöjen ohjausjärjestelmä, joka mahdollistaa näyttöjen esittämän sisällön vaihtamisen internetselaimella. Yrityksen toivomuksena oli luoda suunnitelma Samsungin MagicINFO­palvelun käyttöönotolle. Ohjausjärjestelmien yhdistämisen tarkoituksena on tuoda MediaCloudiin mahdolliseksi muuttaa näyttölaitteen sisääntuloa ja virtatiloja. Nämä ominaisuudet parantaisivat asiakastuen toimintaa ja antaisivat tarkempaa tietoa mainosnäyttöjen tiloista. Työtä varten päivitettiin FirstView’n tiloissa ennestään asennetut MagicINFO­palvelun järjestelmät. Palvelimen asetukset, sekä sertifikaatit tarkistettiin käyttöönottoa varten. MagicINFO­palvelun käytön selvittäminen tapahtui hyödyntäen sen dokumentaatiota, sekä varmistamalla asioita Samsungin yhteyshenkilöltä. Opinnäytetyön tuloksena oli prototyyppi, joka todentaa palveluiden yhdistämisen käytettävyyden. MagicINFO­ohjelmiston palvelurajapinnan käytöstä löytyi vaatimuksia, jotka vaikuttavat palvelun käyttämiseen. Nämä vaatimukset hidastavat käyttökokemusta ja lisäävät työvaiheita uusien mainosnäyttöjen käyttöönottoon. Toivottujen ominaisuuksien lisäksi MagicINFOlle löydettiin myös muita käyttökohteita. Onnistuneen ohjausjärjestelmien yhdistämisen jälkeen selvitettiin mahdollisuudet toistaa toiminnot eri mainosnäyttöjen valmistajien palveluilla.FirstView’s MediaCloud is a digital signage management system that can be used to control displayed content through an internet browser. FirstView has commissioned the author of this thesis to plan the use of Samsung’s MagicINFO digital signage management system to use its functionalities to remotely change display devices’ input sources and power settings. FirstView had an already installed version of the MagicINFO system prior to the thesis. The system was updated to the newest version. The server’s configuration and certificates were verified for the deployment. Studying the use of the MagicINFO system was done by following the information found in documentation and by communication with a contact person at Samsung. The thesis resulted in a prototype proving the integration is usable in production. Limitations were found on the MagicINFO service, which affects the usability. These limitations slow down the user experience and increase the required steps to set up new digital signage. Along with the requested functionalities, new use cases for the MagicINFO were found. With the integration’s success, the potential for achieving the same functions with other digital signage manufacturers was mapped out

Association of dental fear with caries status and self-reported dentition-related well-being in Finnish conscripts

Abstract The main aim of this cross-sectional study was to examine the prevalence of dental fear among Finnish conscripts. Other aims were to study the association between dental fear and cariological status as well as their self-reported, dentition-related well-being. The study material consisted of 13,564 men and 255 women conscripts who underwent oral examinations. Of those, 8713 responded to a computer-based questionnaire. The mean number of decayed teeth (DT) was used in analyses for cariological status. Self-reported dental fear, dentition-related well-being and regular check-ups were analysed. Data were analysed with cross tables, Pearson Chi-Square tests, Fisher’s exact test and binary logistic regressive analysis. High dental fear or finding dental visits very scary was associated with DT > 2 both among women (14.6%, when DT = 0; 33.3%, when DT > 2) and men conscripts (2.3% and 10.8%, respectively). In addition, those reporting that dental health had a negative impact on their well-being and had no regular check-ups were more likely to need cariological treatment than the rest. A high education level, both one’s own and parental, was a protective factor for restorative treatment need in male conscripts. The findings of this study support the concept of a vicious cycle of dental fear and dental caries. A preventive, interactive way of work by dental teams would most likely be beneficial for dental health, avoiding the development of dental fear, and dentition-related well-being