PREVALENCE OF DENTAL CARIES AND TREATMENT NEEDS AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN IN NAGROTA BAGWAN BLOCK OF KANGRA, HIMACHAL PRADESH.

BackgroundDental caries is still a health problem worldwide, its prevalence and incidence are associated with various factors like age, sex, social status, dietary patterns and oral hygiene habits.MethodologyA Secondary data collected from outreaches done by UR CMHS, School of Dentistry at Kimironko II Primary School was analyzed. This secondary data had been obtained using structured questionnaires with close ended questions. Clinical examination had also been done to gather information. SPSS statistical software package version 22 was used to analyse data from Community outreach done at Kimironko Primary School in August 2019.ResultsThe prevalence of dental caries of 42.4% was found among children aged 6-12 years old of Kimironko II Primary School. The researchers found the following to be statistically significantly associated with prevalence of dental caries: gender (p=0.042), dental visits (p=0.001), and use of chew sticks or miswaks (p=0.041). Females were 1.4 times more likely to develop dental caries (OR: 1.462; 95% CI: 1.16-2.017; p=0.021) and children who did not use toothpick were 2 times more likely to develop dental caries (OR: 2.149; 95%CI: 1.251-4.395; p=0.036), whereas visiting a dental practitioner was protective against dental caries (OR: 0.362, 95% CI: 0.251-0.516; p=0.001).ConclusionDental caries is prevalent among children of Kimironko II Primary School. Appropriate preventive measures should be taken to protect those found to be exposed.Rwanda J Med Health Sci 2021;4(3):341-346

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Association of Dental Caries and Anthropometric Measures among Primary School Children

Children ◽

10.3390/children8030223 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 223

Author(s):

Wajiha Anzar ◽

Ambrina Qureshi ◽

Ashar Afaq ◽

Hiba F. Kattan ◽

Basil Almutairi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Primary School ◽

Clinical Data ◽

School Children ◽

Low Income ◽

Primary School Children ◽

Anthropometric Measures ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Height For Age ◽

Weight For Age

Aim: This study aimed to investigate an association between dental caries status and anthropometric measures in primary school children. Methods and Materials: An analytical cross-sectional study (n = 376) was conducted among primary school children (age range = 6–9 years) registered in private schools. Non-clinical data was gathered from parents of participating children through a self-administered structured questionnaire as well as from the children through an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Clinical data included the examination of dental caries using dmft/DMFT index and anthropometric measures including calculated z-scores of height-for-age (HAZ), weight-for-age (WAZ), BMI-for-age (BAZ), and physical examination. Inferential statistics included Kruskal Wallis and linear regression for univariate and multivariate analysis respectively. Results: The proportion of dental caries in primary and secondary dentition was 67.6% and 8.2% respectively. A significant association was observed between dental caries status and HAZ, WAZ, and BAZ (p < 0.001). An inverse relation was found between low, medium, and high dental caries categories and anthropometric measures. Conclusions: In the primary dentition, dental caries were significantly and inversely related to weight-for-age, height-for-age, and BMI-for-age. Hence, it can be concluded that among the low-income population dental caries is associated with lower anthropometric outcomes in children and therefore caries management should be considered an approach impacting overall health and quality of life.

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Periodontal disease and dental caries in primary school children in rural areas of Delhi

The Indian Journal of Pediatrics ◽

10.1007/bf02749541 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 53 (4) ◽

pp. 525-529 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

K. Pandit ◽

A. T. Kannan ◽

A. Sarana ◽

K. Aggarwal

Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Periodontal Disease ◽

Primary School ◽

School Children ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Primary School Children

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Oral health status and treatment needs of school going children in a tribal area in Southern India

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa165.455 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

S Thomas ◽

R Chacko ◽

G D Khanapur ◽

D Kattula ◽

A Rose

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Dental Fluorosis ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

World Health ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Local Authorities ◽

Local Hospital

Abstract Background Children suffer a significant burden of oral diseases which impacts their quality of life, and general health. Many epidemiological studies have looked at oral health status and treatment needs among children in urban and rural areas across different age groups. There was limited literature assessing the oral health status among children in tribal areas, which presents unique challenges in terms of: topography, availability of health services, and complex socio-cultural health practices. Methods Cross-sectional study was conducted among 655 children across six schools between 12-15 years in Jawadhi Hills, Tamil Nadu, India. World Health Organization's, Oral Health Surveys were used for clinical and risk factor assessments. Clinical examination was conducted, and self-assessed questionnaire was administered to the children to assess the risk factors to poor oral health. Since dental fluorosis was common, drinking water samples were collected to assess fluoride levels in the community. Results Prevalence of dental caries and gingivitis (gum disease) was found to be 22.3% and 87.3% respectively. Dental Pain was reported by 57% of children as the most common reason to visit the dentist. Prevalence of dental fluorosis was found to be 53.6%. Multiple logistic regression showed: gender, dental fluorosis, diet, and maternal education significantly associated (p < 0.005) with dental caries. Fluoride levels in water was found to be higher than permissible limits (>1.5 ppm). Conclusions Children requiring treatment (∼ 200) were referred to the local hospital, and treatment was done free-of-cost. School authorities were informed about the current oral health status of children and advised to conduct regular health education & dental camps; the importance of girls' education was emphasized. Local authorities were alerted about the fluoride-rich water situation in the community and educated about defluoridation methods that the community can employ at household level. Key messages Evidence-based burden of oral diseases was presented to the local authorities for the first time, with a call for action. A referral system was established between the schools and the local hospital, to ensure continuity of oral health care for the children.

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Color/race inequalities in oral health among Brazilian adolescents

Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia ◽

10.1590/s1415-790x2009000300003 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 313-324 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

João Luiz Bastos ◽

José Leopoldo Ferreira Antunes ◽

Antonio Carlos Frias ◽

Maria da Luz Rosário de Souza ◽

Karen Glazer Peres ◽

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Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Oral Disease ◽

World Health ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Gingival Bleeding ◽

Untreated Dental Caries ◽

Oral Health Outcomes

This study assessed oral health outcomes (perceived dental treatment need, untreated dental caries, gingival bleeding, periodontal pockets, and pain in teeth and gums), in relation to color/race inequalities among adolescents in each Brazilian region. The database included dental examination and interview of 16,833 15-19-year-old adolescents, surveyed by the Brazilian health authority, from May 2002 to October 2003, in accordance with international diagnostic criteria standardized by the World Health Organization. Prevalence ratios estimated by Poisson regression, and controlled by socioeconomic status and access to fluoridated piped water, assessed oral health differentials among color/race groups and country's regions. Except for periodontal pockets, prevalence figures were higher in the North and Northeast: perceived dental treatment needs, untreated dental caries, gingival bleeding at probing and pain in teeth and gums varied between 80-83%, 75-76%, 38-43%, and 17-18%, respectively, in these regions. Adolescents living in the Southeast - the richest Brazilian region - presented a better general profile of oral health than their counterparts living in the remaining regions; they had a lower prevalence of untreated dental caries (54%) and unfavorable gingival status (29%). However, the Southeast presented color/race inequalities in all oral health outcomes, with a poorer profile systematically affecting browns or blacks, depending on the oral health condition under consideration. These results reinforce the need for expanding the amplitude of health initiatives aimed at adolescent oral health. Socially appropriate health programs should concurrently aim at the reduction of levels of oral disease and its inequalities.

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Oral Health Status and Practices of 5 and 12 Year Old Indian Tribal Children

Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.17796/jcpd.35.3.c8063171438k4362 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 35 (3) ◽

pp. 325-330 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Abhinav Singh ◽

MP Bharathi ◽

Peter Sequeira ◽

Shashidhar Acharya ◽

Meghashyam Bhat

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Dental Fluorosis ◽

Age Groups ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Sugar Consumption ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Periodontal Index

Objectives: To assess oral health status and practices of 5- and 12-year-old Tribal school children.Methods: A total of 418, 5-year-old children and 327, 12-year-old children were enrolled. Information on demographic characteristics of participants along with oral health behavior was collected. Clinical data were collected on dental fluorosis, periodontal status, dental caries and treatment needs. Dean's index criterion was used to assess dental fluorosis. Community Periodontal Index (CPI) for periodontal conditions and Dentition status and treatment needs for dental caries were recorded. Results: Between meal sugar consumption was high (100%). None of the children in both the age groups had visited trained health personnel for dental treatment. Dental fluorosis prevalence in 5- and 12-year olds was 11.9% and 22.9% respectively. Bleeding on probing and calculus was common between both the age groups. A low mean number of healthy sextants were found and this decreased with age. Mean dmft/DMFT values for 5- and 12-year olds were 4.13 ± 3.90 and 1.15 ± 1.62. Significant caries index (SIC) scores for 5- and 12-year olds were 7.17 ±4.30 and 3.78 ± 3.21 respectively. Conclusion: The present study reveals high sugar consumption, dental fluorosis, poor oral hygiene, and untreated dental disease of tribal children. Under these circumstances, the implementation of preventive programs including restriction of sweets in school premises for the tribal children is the key to good oral health.

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