ANALYSIS OF DENTAL CARIES IN THE PERMANENT FIRST MOLARS AND RELATED FACTORS WITH CHILDREN AGED 10–12 YEARS IN SOUTHERN CHINA

2021 ◽  
pp. 2150033
Author(s):  
YIXUAN YAN ◽  
QUN HUANG ◽  
FENGZHI YAN
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Southern China ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Fissure Sealant ◽  
Only Children ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

In order to investigate and analyze the caries status of permanent first molars (PFMs) in children aged 10 to 12 years in Southern China and to analyze the related factors, from January to August 2019, a multi-stage, stratified, cluster, and random sampling method had been used to select 6208 children from 22 schools in Guangzhou city for oral health examinations and questionnaires. The total caries rate of the PFMs was 39.40%, total DMFT score was [Formula: see text], the filling rate of caries was 3.38%, and the rate of fissure sealant was 5.89%. The percentage of PFM caries was statistically significant between female and boys, urban and rural areas, only-children and non-only children, and between ethnic minorities and Han ethnic groups ([Formula: see text]). The difference between urban and rural areas was statistically significant ([Formula: see text]). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the number of daily toothbrushes, the number of desserts eaten, milk drinking before bedtime, being the only-child, and the parents’ level of education were the independents influencing the factors of for developing dental caries. The incidence of dental caries in the PFMs of children aged 10–12 years in Southern China is high, and the rate of fissure sealant and the rate of dental fillings are low. There are a lot of differences between urban and rural areas, where children’s oral health knowledge is poor, and poor oral hygiene behaviors and dietary habits exist.

scholarly journals Dental Caries and the Erosive Tooth Wear Status of 12-Year-Old Children in Jakarta, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (16) ◽  
pp. 2994 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diah Ayu Maharani ◽  
Shinan Zhang ◽  
Shiqian Sherry Gao ◽  
Chun-Hung Chu ◽  
Anton Rahardjo
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Erosive Wear ◽  
Tooth Wear ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Erosive Tooth Wear

Background: Indonesia has the largest population of all countries in southeast Asia. However, little information is available on the oral health status of Indonesian children. The aims of this study were to assess dental caries and erosive tooth wear in 12-year-old children in Jakarta, Indonesia and to investigate the associated risk factors. Methods: Samples were selected using cluster sampling. Parents were asked to complete a self-administered questionnaire regarding their oral health knowledge, demographic information, their child’s dietary habits, and oral health-related behaviors. Experience of caries and erosive tooth wear were recorded using the Decayed, Missing (due to caries), and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index and the Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE) index, respectively. Results: Of 779 children invited, 696 participated in the survey. Of these, 61% had experienced caries, and the mean DMFT score was 1.58. Almost all decay was untreated. Children who were female, who had a high frequency of soft drink intake, and whose father’s educational level was low were more likely to have dental caries. Most children had at least one lesion of erosive tooth wear. Children whose mother’s educational level was low were more likely to have erosive tooth wear. Conclusions: The prevalence of dental caries and erosive tooth wear was high in 12-year-old children in Jakarta. Their dietary habits and parental level of education were associated with the presence of these dental conditions.

Oral health knowledge, attitudes, behaviour and skills of children entering school in urban and rural areas in Tanzania

Public Health ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 108 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Nyandindi ◽  
T. Palin-Palokas ◽  
A. Milén ◽  
V. Robison ◽  
N. Kombe
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Dental Caries in Primary Dentition in 3- to 5-Year-Old Preschool Children in Northern China

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Kaiqiang Zhang ◽  
Jian Li ◽  
Zhenfu Lu
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Northern China ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Primary Dentition ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Potential Risk Factors

Objectives. To investigate the prevalence and factors promoting caries in primary dentition of 3-5-year-old children in Northeast China. Materials and Methods. Data of 1,229 children aged 3 to 5 years were randomly selected. The caries prevalence and other indicators were assessed, and the results analyzed by SPSS. A questionnaire was also given to the children’s guardians to ascertain the potential risk factors associated with caries. Results. The decayed, missing, and filled teeth (dmft) index in children aged 3, 4, and 5 years old was 3.17, 5.13, and 6.07, respectively, while the caries prevalence rate was 62.16%, 75.89%, and 87.28% accordingly. The incidence of caries among rural children was higher than that in urban areas. Regarding oral health awareness, it was found that parents in urban areas had more accurate perceptions of oral health problems. It was also noted that the children’s brushing habits were worrying. Family economic and medical resources are not the main causes of serious dental caries in rural areas. Conclusions. The oral health status of children aged 3-5 years is not optimistic. Many parents have a low awareness of oral health. Strengthening the promotion of oral health knowledge is an effective way to change the situation.

scholarly journals The status and associated factors of early childhood caries among 3- to 5-year-old children in Guangdong, Southern China: a provincial cross-sectional survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianbo Li ◽  
Weihua Fan ◽  
Yueshan Zhou ◽  
Linmei Wu ◽  
Wei Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Southern China ◽  
Guangdong Province ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background Dental caries of deciduous teeth (Early Childhood Caries, ECC) has become a crucial oral health problem over the decades in China. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and severity of ECC among preschool children from Guangdong Province, Southern China. In addition, to assess the association of ECC with reported oral health-related behaviors. Methods A cross-sectional survey of 2592 participants was carried out in Guangdong Province by means of an equal-sized, stratified, multistage random sampling method during December 2015 and April 2016. The participants were divided into three groups according to their ages (3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds). Half of the participants were derived from urban areas, while the other from rural areas. According to the standard for clinical dentition examination of the WHO 2013 criteria, the presence of ECC was determined by the dmft (decayed-missing-filled tooth) index using a CPI (Community Periodontal Index) probe. A questionnaire about caries-related factors was completed by each of the participants’ parents or grandparents through a face-to-face and one-on-one interview. Then, t-test, Chi2 tests, One-Way ANOVA served for statistical analysis, and logistic regression analysis as well as covariance analysis were executed to identify potential associated factors for ECC. Results The prevalence (% dmft > 0) of ECC was 68.3 (95% CI: 66.5–70.1), the mean dmft was 4.36 (95% CI: 4.17–4.55), and the filled rate was 1.2%. In multivariable modeling, associated factors for both prevalence and mean dmft were older age, rural areas, consumption of sweets before sleep, dental visit history, low household income, and low parental education level. Initiating toothbrushing after 3 years of age and being exclusively/ predominantly breastfed indicated only the prevalence; being female and frequently consuming sweetened milk/powdered milk indicated only the mean dmft. Conclusions Preschool children in Guangdong Province, especially children from rural areas, experienced a significant amount of ECC. Associated factors for ECC included demographics, oral health measures, dietary factors, and socioeconomic factors. More attention should be given to prevention of ECC from early life. The construction of social support for oral health should be strengthened. Oral health education and promotion, especially of rural areas, should be intensified to reduce the inequality between urban and rural areas.

Evaluation of Oral Health Knowledge and Oral Health Status in Mothers and Their Children with Cleft Lip and Palate

2006 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 726-730 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline Rogéria Freire deCastilho ◽  
Lucimara Teixeira das Neves ◽  
Cleide Felício de Carvalho Carrara
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Objective: To assess the oral health knowledge of mothers of children with cleft lip and/or palate, analyzing the practical application of this information on the basis of the oral hygiene of the children and caries prevalence of mothers and children. Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: Pediatric Dentistry sector of the Hospital for Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies. Patients: Mothers (n = 300) and their children with cleft lip and/or palate, ages 3 years to 5 years 6 months. Materials and Methods: An interview with questions related to dietary habits and oral health knowledge and habits was conducted. Children and their mothers also were evaluated by intraoral clinical examination. Results: Of the mothers, 47.3% displayed poor oral health status (Group A) and 52.7% had a satisfactory oral health status (Group B). Children in Group A presented a mean dmft of 6.0, whereas children in Group B had a mean dmft of 5.6. No significant differences were observed between groups. Mothers demonstrated a reasonable knowledge on prevention of dental caries and oral hygiene. Conclusion: Even though the mothers interviewed had some knowledge on the causes and prevention of dental caries, other factors should be regarded as relevant in the caries process.

scholarly journals Oral hygiene, dietary habits and prevalence of dental caries in adolescents from rural and urban areas in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-147
Author(s):  
Tássia Silvana BORGES ◽  
Moisés Zacarias CARDOSO ◽  
Mixianni Justo FORTUNA ◽  
Cézane Priscila REUTER ◽  
Simone IMPERATORE ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Mother’S Education ◽  
Mother's Education

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the condition of oral hygiene, dietary habits and prevalence of dental caries in adolescents, listing these habits and comparing residents from rural and urban areas. Methods: Cross-sectional study involving of 623 adolescents of both sexes, aged 12 to 17 year old in Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil. Data were collected through sociodemographic questionnaires and dental examination. We conducted a descriptive analysis of the exposure variables and outcome. A bivariate analysis was then performed using the Chi-square test. Results: The prevalence of caries was 63.6%, in which adolescents living in rural areas had a prevalence of 70.7% and 56.4% in the urban area. The level of mother’s education ≤4 years and socioeconomic class B1/B2 and C1/C2 showed statistically significant differences between the areas of residence. Among the demographic variables, the rural area showed a higher prevalence of caries. Conclusion: The results showed a high prevalence of dental caries among the adolescents studied and indicate a correlation between prevalence and the low level of mother’s education, socioeconomic status (low to medium) and residence in rural areas. It should be understood that, while the multifactorial nature and stratified caries actions are not taken into consideration, the actions implemented will continue to fail, frustrating the expectations set by government entities.

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