scholarly journals Dental Caries Prevalence among 3 - 14 Year Old School Children of Chitwan

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-23
Author(s):  
Santosh Adhikari ◽  
Lucky Tamrakar ◽  
Manoj Humagain ◽  
Rosina Bhattarai
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
School Children ◽  
Middle Childhood ◽  
Private School ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Government School ◽  
Dental Hard Tissues

Introduction: Dental caries, an infectious microbiologic disease of dental hard tissues is a global public health problem. It affects people of all ages with the highest priority risk group being school-going children. Objective: This study was done to assess the prevalence of dental caries in the 3-14 years old school children of Chitwan and to compare it across genders, age groups and school groups. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted from January 2018 to May 2018 where WHO criteria was used to examine and calculate DMFT and dft (decayed filled teeth) indices among 360 school children. Statistical analysis was done with SPSS 20. Statistical significance was determined using independent t-test and ANOVA test. Results: The prevalence of the dental caries was found to be 85.83% with mean DMFT of 3.01 ± 2.24 among school children of Chitwan. Caries prevalence was higher in females compared to males, and in government schools compared to private school. Caries experience was highest in middle childhood group 7-12 years (89.20%, mean “DMFT+dft” 3.56 ± 2.33) followed by late childhood group of 13-14 years (84.72%, mean DMFT 2.68 ± 1.95) and early childhood group of 3-6 years (77.33%, mean dft 1.76 ± 1.60) and the differences were statistically significant. The difference in caries experience between private and government school groups as well as in male and female children was not statistically significant. 82.7% of the children had untreated caries while only 5.83% had filled teeth in their mouth. Conclusions: The prevalence of dental caries was higher in middle childhood group and higher percentage of untreated decays, calls for the need of immediate preventive as well as curative interventions.

scholarly journals Dental caries experience among school children of Eastern Nepal - significant caries index

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
T K Bhagat ◽  
A Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
School Children ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Who Criteria ◽  
Dental Hard Tissues ◽  
Hard Tissues ◽  
The Mean

Background: Dental caries, an infectious microbiologic disease of dental hard tissues, is a common public health problem worldwide. The distribution of dental caries studied in any population, shows that a few in the population experience a lot of decayed teeth and most do not experience any at all or experience very little.Objective: To assess the extent and severity of dental caries among 5-12 years old children of eastern Nepal using DMFT(Decayed, Missing and Filled teeth) and SiC (Significant Caries) index.Methods: Six hundred and sixteen 5-12 years old school children were examined for decayed, missing and filled teeth using WHO criteria. DMFT, dft (decayed filled teeth) and SiC Indices were calculated. Results: The mean dft and SiC* were 1.84 and 4.60 respectively, whereas mean DMFT and SiC were 0.33 and 0.92 respectively.Conclusion: SiC gives a better picture of the at risk population, hence it should be widely used along with dft/DMFT.Health Renaissance 2014;12(2): pp 74-77

scholarly journals Experience and Prevalence of Dental Caries in 6 to 12-Year-Old School Children in an Agricultural Community: A Cross-Sectional Study

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Juan José Villalobos-Rodelo ◽  
Martha Mendoza-Rodríguez ◽  
Rosalina Islas-Zarazúa ◽  
Sonia Márquez-Rodríguez ◽  
Mariana Mora-Acosta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
School Children ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Migrant Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Agricultural Worker ◽  
Dmft Index

Objective: To describe the experience and prevalence of dental caries in schoolchildren aged 6–12 years belonging to agricultural manual worker households. Material and Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in two groups of schoolchildren: One considered “children of agricultural worker migrant parents” (n = 157) and the other “children of agricultural worker non-migrant parents” (n = 164). Epidemiological indices for dental caries were calculated for primary (dmft) and permanent (DMFT) dentitions, and compared in terms of age, sex, and the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (SOHI). Two binary logistic regression models for caries prevalence in primary and permanent dentitions were generated in Stata. Results: For primary dentition, we observed the following dmft index: Non-migrants = 1.73 ± 2.18 vs. migrants = 1.68 ± 2.14. Additionally, we recorded the following caries prevalence: Non-migrants = 59.1% vs. migrants = 51.3%. For permanent dentition, we observed the following DMFT index: Non-migrants = 0.32 ± 0.81 vs. migrants = 0.29 ± 0.95. Further, we recorded the following caries prevalence: Non-migrants = 17.6% vs. migrants = 12.8%. No differences were observed for either dentition (p > 0.05) in caries indices and their components or in caries prevalence. When both caries indices (dmft and DMFT) were combined, the non-migrant group had a higher level of caries experience than the migrant group (p < 0.05). No relationship (p > 0.05) with migrant status was observed in either multivariate models of caries prevalence. However, age did exhibit an association (p < 0.05) with caries. Only the plaque component of SOHI was associated (p < 0.05) with caries in permanent dentition. Conclusions: Although over half of school children from agricultural manual worker households had caries in either or both dentitions and a considerable proportion were untreated lesions, the prevalence levels were somewhat lower than other reports from Mexico in similar age groups. No statistically significant differences were found in caries experience or prevalence in either dentition between non-migrant and migrant groups.

scholarly journals Prevalence of dental caries among 13 and 14 years of school going children in urban Chidambaram: a cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 5000
Author(s):  
S. Kuzhali ◽  
P. Kalyani ◽  
A. John William Felix
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Private School ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Government School ◽  
The Government ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Background: Dental caries is a public health problem in developing countries like India. Indian trends show increase in prevalence of dental caries over last five decades with prevalence of 50 to 60%. The present study was conducted to find out the prevalence of dental caries and to find out the associated risk factors for dental caries among 13- and 14-years school children in urban Chidambaram.Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out for the period of 3 months from October to December 2019. 136 students from one government and private school were selected conveniently. Data were collected using a pre-tested, structured questionnaire, which were analyzed using Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 23.Results: The prevalence of dental caries was found to be 58.8%. The prevalence of dental caries was found to higher among the boys (62.1%), lower socioeconomic class students (80.4%) and students studying in the government school (66.7%). There is significant association between frequency of brushing, rinsing of mouth after taking food, brushing technique, frequency changing of brush, duration of brushing and presence of dental caries. (p<0.001).Conclusions: Lack of awareness, poor oral hygienic practices are seemingly the contributing factors for the development of dental caries. Dental caries is a preventable disease which can be alleviated by creating community awareness through health education activities.

National oral health survey in 6- and 12-year-old Bhutanese school children

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Sonam Ngedup
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
School Children ◽  
National Level ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Periodontal Status

Introduction: Dental caries is a highly prevalent and a significant public health problem affecting 70% to 95% of children, including adults in member states of the South East Asia region. Epidemiological data on the prevalence of dental caries amongst Bhutanese children at the national level is non-existent. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of dental caries, periodontal status, traumatic dental injuries and fluorosis in 6-and 12-year-old school children. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey in two age groups of school children in Bhutan was conducted in 2014. A total of 2904 students participated in the survey. A multistage cluster random sampling method was adopted that included samples from both urban and rural schools. The assessments for dental caries and periodontal conditions were done as per modified WHO methodology and criteria. Dental trauma and fluorosis were identified as present or absent irrespective of severity levels. Results: Dental caries prevalence was 41.90% and 83.80% with mean DMFT/ dmft 0.80 and 5.54 for 12-and 6-year-olds respectively. Urban students had more caries than their rural counterparts. Overall, 13.00% of 12-year-olds had healthy gingiva but more calculus was detected in rural children. Dental trauma and fluorosis were very low (0.01% to 5.00%) in both the age groups. Conclusions: Caries prevalence was very high in 6-year-olds while periodontal status in 12-year-olds was poor. Rural school children had lower caries levels compared to their urban counterparts. Imparting oral health awareness among parents can lower caries severity in younger children.

scholarly journals A report on the occlusal dental caries experience in deciduous, mixed and permanent dentition of school children in Chennai, Tamil Nadu 2017-18

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 1364
Author(s):  
V. Anu ◽  
Bellamkonda Pavani ◽  
D. Judyangel ◽  
Natasha Mayma ◽  
A. Jyosthna
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
School Children ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Permanent Dentition ◽  
Mixed Dentition ◽  
World Health ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Chennai City

Background: Dental caries is the most common disease among the spectrum of oral diseases and is still a major public health burden in developing countries, affecting 60-90% of school children. To obtain a database about the dental caries prevalence among the school children in Chennai city, 2017-2018.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 2300 school children aged between 3 to 17 years in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Dental caries was recorded using World Health Organisation (WHO) criteria of decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) and DMFT indices. Chi square test was done to assess the comparison between primary and mixed and mixed and permanent. DMFT and DMFT indices had extreme values, hence ‘0’ was set as median value and median test was applied.Results: The present study showed a higher prevalence of dental caries in primary (40.17%), mixed (‘d’ 33.02% and ‘D’ 38.8%) and permanent dentition (51.06%). The filled component is less with 0.85% in primary, 2.20% in mixed ‘f’, 0.58% in mixed ‘F’, and 2.98% in permanent dentition. The mean ‘DMFT’ in primary dentition is 1.32, mixed dentition mean ‘DMFT’ is 0.84, mixed dentition mean ‘DMFT’ is 0.96 and in permanent dentition mean DMFT is 1.57. Dental caries prevalence was found to be significantly more in males when compared to females.Conclusions: There is a higher prevalence of dental caries among school children in all three groups and this data can be used to plan preventive programmes to improve the oral health of this children. 

scholarly journals CARIES PATTERNS IN PRIMARY DENTITION IN 3- TO 5-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN. MEDELLÍN, COLOMBIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gloria Matilde Escobar-Paucar ◽  
Blanca Susana Ramírez-Puerta ◽  
Luis Gonzalo Álvarez-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Day Care Centers ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Lesion Type ◽  
Occlusal Surfaces

Introduction: early childhood caries (ECC) is a public health problem. Recognizing caries patterns in affected children can help improve oral health programs focused on the preschool population. The aim of this study was to identify caries patterns in 3- to 5-year-old children in a low to middle-low socioeconomic area. Methods: a calibrated dentist recorded caries lesions using ICDAS criteria in 548 children attending four day-care centers in a low to middle-low socioeconomic area. ECC and S-ECC prevalence and theproportion of affected teeth/surfaces by lesion type for homologous teeth were calculated. Results: a totalof 419 (76.5%) and 238 (43.4%) children had ECC and S-ECC, respectively. Average dmft was 3.7±3.7 and average affected surfaces were 5.8±7.7. Occlusal surfaces showed the highest caries experience, varying from 17.7% to 36.1%, showing statistical significance when compared to other molar surfaces. The uppersmooth anterior surfaces were affected from 0.2% to 17.2%, while lower smooth anterior surfaces showed values between 0.0% and 6.8%. The percentage of dental caries experience in second molars varies from 37.1% to 42%, while in lower central and lateral incisors the values range from 1.8% to 4.6%. Conclusion:the specific caries pattern in preschool children with high prevalent ECC from a middle-low-income area indicate the need to design programs aimed at detecting early sings of dental caries in specific locations, as well as disease control strategies.

scholarly journals Effects of the salivary flow rate, pH, viscosity and buffering capacity on dental caries experience in government school children in Bangalore city

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 4865
Author(s):  
Annapoorna H. B. ◽  
Dipayan Datta
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
School Children ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Buffering Capacity ◽  
Salivary Flow Rate ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Government School ◽  
Bangalore City

Background: The present study was undertaken to evaluate effect of the salivary flow rate, pH, viscosity and buffering capacity on caries experience in government school children.Methods: This case-control study was conducted amongst the Government school children of Bangalore city aged 6-14 years. A total of 180 school children were selected out of what 90 were selected for the test group based on the presence of one or more active dental caries and another 90 were selected for the control group who were free of dental caries at the time of examination. Saliva samples were collected from all subjects and were estimated for flow rate, pH, viscosity and buffering capacity.Results: Mean salivary flow rate, pH and buffer capacity have been found to be significantly lower and mean salivary viscosity has been found to be significantly higher among children with dental caries.Conclusions: The physical and biochemical properties of saliva, such as salivary flow rate, pH, buffering capacity and viscosity are significantly related with the caries experience in children.

scholarly journals Overweight/Obesity and Associated Factors Among Second Cycle Primary School Children in Kirkos Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 216495612110178
Author(s):  
Kidus Fitsum ◽  
Gudina Egata ◽  
Melake Demena ◽  
Berhe Gebremichael
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Private School ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Public Health Issue

Background Although overweight/obesity is becoming a public health issue in low income countries, there is a paucity of evidence concerning overweight/obesity in Ethiopia. The aim of the study was to assess the magnitude of overweight/obesity and associated factors among second cycle primary school children in Kirkos Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods A school based cross-sectional study was conducted among 482 children from May to June, 2019. Data were collected using a questionnaire and checklist. Data were entered using EpiData version 3.1 and exported into SPSS version 22.0. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were done to identify factors associated with overweight/obesity. Level of statistical significance was declared at p ≤ 0.05. Results The overall magnitude of overweight/obesity was 21.2%. The magnitude of overweight was 13.7% while obesity was 7.5%. Vehicle availability, being from private school, not having friend(s), preferring sweet foods, eating breakfast irregularly, watching movies/Television while eating and physical inactivity were the factors significantly associated with overweight/obesity among second cycle primary school children. Conclusions The magnitude of overweight/obesity was high in the study area. Therefore, health and education sectors should promote healthy lifestyle to curb child overweight/obesity.

scholarly journals A Study of dental caries prevalence in 12–14 year old school children in Ibadan, Nigeria

2005 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Obafunke Denloye ◽  
Deborah Ajayi ◽  
Olubunmi Bankole
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
School Children ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria

scholarly journals Redefining the Phenotype of Dental Caries

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 263-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan Weber ◽  
Jenny Bogstad Søvik ◽  
Aida Mulic ◽  
Kathleen Deeley ◽  
Anne B. Tveit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Genetic Variants ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Recessive Model ◽  
Primary Dentition ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vast Number ◽  
Kallikrein 4

Dental caries is a multifactorial infectious disease and a major public health problem estimated to affect 60-90% of school children as well as a vast number of adults. The aim of this work was to define patterns of progression of the disease based on longitudinal data in contrast to using a cross-sectional assessment. dmft/DMFT scores were collected at ages 5, 12, 14, 16, 17, and 18 from 876 individuals. We tested our newly defined phenotypes for association with genetic variants in genes shown to be associated with caries. We generated genotyping data using Taqman chemistry in markers of genes involved in processes such as enamel formation and salivary contributions. Kallikrein 4 (KLK4) was found to show a significant association with the created phenotypes (p = 0.0008 in a recessive model for low caries experience in the primary dentition vs. high caries experience in the primary dentition, and p = 0.0004 in a recessive model for caries free primary dentition vs. high caries experience in the primary dentition).

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