PREVALENCE OF DENTAL CARIES AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS IN IRAQ SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Dental problems are still common during childhood despite the general improvement in children’s oral health over the past 50 years. The prevalence rate of dental caries in school-age children needs to be assessed in Baghdad province and risk factors associated with poor oral health needs to be identified. The aim of the study: To study the prevalence rate of dental caries in a sample of Iraqi school-age children and to study its association with oral health habits and sociodemographic characteristics. Patients and method: cross-sectional studies involved 243 school age (7-10 years) children. The study lasted for approximately 2 years and accomplished in several primary schools in Bagdad province. Dental status was assessed using the DMFT scoring system. Results: Conclusion: the prevalence rate of dental caries is relatively high and it is significantly associated with poor maternal education and irregular teeth brushing.
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Ahmed B. AL-Rawe
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