ORAL HEALTH CONDITION AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP OF SCHOLARS OF A PUBLIC INSTITUTION
Journal Title: Revista Científica do CRO-RJ / Rio de Janeiro Dental Journal - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral health status and to analyze the self- erception of the impact of oral health statuson the interpersonal relationship of students from a local school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Methods: A non-probabilistic sample was used, consisting of 260 children and adolescents aged 8 to 15 years. Oral health status was evaluated by clinical examination according to the World Health Organization criteria. The perception of the students of their oral health status was assessed by interview using a questionnaire developed from PeNSE (Brazilian National School Health survey) and CPQ 11-14 (Child Perception Questionnaire). Chi- quare and Fisher’s exact test were used, with level of significance of 5% (p< 0.05). Results: A DMFT index equal to 0 was observed in 51.5% of the participants. The questionnaire revealed that most students were happy about their own smile (88.1%). However, 35.8% had already avoided smiling and 18.5% had refrained from some daily activities because of the appearance of their teeth. Conclusion: Although half of the students were free of dental caries and most were satisfied with their smile, a sizable number felt upset and embarrassed about their teeth, which may interfere in the relationship with their peers.
Authors and Affiliations
Maria Cardoso de Castro Berry, Sylvia Tristão, Luciana Pomarico, Ivete Pomarico Ribeiro de Souza
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