Somayeh Khoramian Tusi, Rasoul Forghani, Mitra Rahim Zadeh, Behnam Zeynali,
Volume 9, Issue 4 ( S1, Summer 2020 2020)
Abstract
Background: DMFT index and Oral Hygiene Index Simplified (OHI-S) are diagnostic indicators of oral health. The aim of this study was to determine the DMFT and OHI_S indexes at Alborz University of Medical Sciences in 2018.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive-analytic study was conducted among 381 students of Alborz University of Medical Sciences during the academic year of 2018. The numbers of decayed, filled and missing teeth were recorded. Students were also evaluated for the debris and calculus index.
Results: In this study, 38.1% of the subjects were males with an average age of 20.51±2.01 years old and 61.9% were females with an average age of 20.59±2.2 years old. The average of DMFT index in students was 6.48±3.4, which the highest DMFT index was related to the number of decayed teeth. The mean OHI-S index of the subjects was 0.66±0.63, which 84.3% of students had a good status, 15.5% moderate and 0.2% had a bad condition. There was no significant difference between boys and girls regarding DMFT and OHI-S indexes (P>0.05). The relationship between the numbers of students' brushing was reversed with DMFT and OHI-S indexes, but this relationship was not statistically significant (P>0.05). There was a significant difference in DMFT and OHI-S indexes between students’ different educational fields.
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the students were desirable condition in OHI-S index and relatively favorable in the DMFT index.
Somayeh Khoramian Tusi, Shirouyeh Reza, Behnam Zeynali,
Volume 9, Issue 4 ( S1, Summer 2020 2020)
Abstract
Introduction: IOTN index (Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need) is an appropriate tool for measuring the need for orthodontic treatment in the community and has many applications, including planning, sharing resources and improving standards therapeutic. This study was aimed to determine the IOTN of dental students in Alborz University of Medical Sciences in 2018.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 401 students without any history of orthodontic treatment were selected by cluster random sampling. The IOTN index was determined by the WHO methodology and a questionnaire containing demographic information was also completed.
Results: 38.4% of participants were male with an average age of 20.5±1.6 years old and 61.6% were female with an average age of 20.45±2 years old. There was no significant difference between age and gender (P=0.912). The frequency of students needed to orthodontic treatment was 3.8% based on the AC component. On the base of DHC, 8.6% of students needed to moderate orthodontic treatment and 0.8% of students needed severe orthodontic treatment.
Conclusion: The prevalence of need for orthodontic treatment in students of Alborz University of Medical Sciences is relatively low.
- Morteza Nazari, - Somayeh Khoramian Tusi, - Arezo Aghakouchakzadeh, - Parichehr Jahangiri Pashaki,
Volume 14, Issue 1 (Winter 2024)
Abstract
Abstract
Background and Aim: In recent years, universities have faced the challenge of increasing costs while increasing demand, which is seen in most countries of the world. Universities are facing problems such as the lack of educational facilities, suitable space for faculty members and staff, and their low salaries. Therefore, the proper management of costs is one of the priorities of managers and policymakers, along with planning current affairs. The aim of this research, Calculating the costs of general dentistry doctorate in Alborz University of Medical Sciences in the academic year 2021-2022 based on the activity-based costing model (ABC)
Research Method: This research is descriptive and analytical and In terms of time, the work is carried out cross-sectionally-longitudinally. In terms of results, it is applied research. The data were collected using data collection forms and analyzed using EXCEL software and The total price of the general dental doctorate training course was calculated.
Results: In total, 321 general dental doctorate students were studying in Alborz University of Medical Sciences in the academic year 2021-2022. The total direct personnel costs were 98,170,300,898 Rials and the total indirect personnel costs were 81,498,947,536 Rials. The total cost of consumables for the students of the 5th semester and later, according to the type of practical unit and the equipment needed for the students, was estimated at 55,111,406,200 rials. In addition, the total support costs, such as transportation of employees and students, student feeding, building and facilities maintenance, etc., were set at 66,162,256,119 and the depreciation cost was calculated at 17,492,431,115. Finally, the total cost of educating one student was calculated as 992,010,408 Rials.
Conclusion: The total cost for training a student in general dental doctorate course at Alborz University of Medical Sciences in the academic year 2021-2022 was calculated to the amount of 992,010,408 Rials. It is necessary for the policy makers and managers of the Ministry of Health and Universities of Medical Sciences to use the activity-based costing model (ABC) to extract and calculate the cost of training in the medical department and include appropriate strategies to reduce costs while maintaining the quality level of education.
Keywords: Activity based costing (ABC), Cost of services
