Caries In Primary School Children Research Articles

Changes in the oral microbiota during orthodontic treatment of 6-12 year-old children. Current state of the problem according to foreign researchers

The article is devoted to the analysis of foreign data from modern medical literature and the results of foreign clinical studies on the influence of various factors on changes in the oral microbiota in orthodontic treatment of 6-12 year-old children. The definition of the oral microbiota is given, its composition and functions are described in normal state and in orthodontic treatment with removable and non-removable devices in children of primary school age. The article presents research data confirming the importance of careful monitoring of the oral cavity during orthodontic treatment as a risk factor for inflammatory diseases of the oral mucosa, periodontal diseases and caries in primary school children.

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Dental Caries among Primary School Children in South-East Nigeria.

The study aimed to identify the prevalence and associated factors of dental caries in primary school children. This was a cross-sectional study of 657 primary school children from South East, Nigeria. Data on age, sex, birth rank, dental visits, oral hygiene status, and enamel defects were collected. The presence of dental caries was recorded by using the World Health Organization criteria. Mean DMFT/dmft scores were determined and SPSS version 21 was used for analysis. Chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression were conducted and P ≤ 0.05 was considered significant. The study participants were 316 (48.1%) males and 341 (51.9%) females, and their mean age was 8.41 ± 2.18 years. The prevalence of caries was 22.7% while the mean DMFT and dmft scores were 0.10 and 0.45, respectively. Bivariate analysis showed a significant association between birth rank (P = 0.04), oral hygiene status (P = 0.05), enamel defects (P < 0.001), and dental caries. Multivariate regression analysis showed that good oral hygiene (OR = 0.180, CI: 0.036-1.003, P = 0.04), fair oral hygiene (OR = 0.576, CI: 0.345-0.993, P = 0.04) and enamel defects (OR = 4.939, CI = 2.406-10.137, P < 0.001) were significant predictors of caries in this study. The prevalence of dental caries in this study was high. Oral hygiene and enamel defects were predictors of dental caries in the study population.

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Dental Caries in Primary Schoolchildren: An Iranian Setting.

Introduction Dental caries is the most common oral health disease of school-aged children around the world. In this study, we aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of dental caries in primary schoolchildren in Yasuj township, Iran. Methods In this cross-sectional study, a total of 460 children aged 7–12 years were investigated. Dental examination was performed at school according to the World Health Organization criteria. Sociodemographic data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and caries statuses of children's teeth were recorded through a dental chart. Data were analyzed using summary statistics, chi-square test, and logistic regression model with odds ratio. Results The prevalence of dental caries in primary, permanent, and whole dentition among children was 75.3%, 41.1%, and 89.8%, respectively. Among all considered factors, the caries presence in primary teeth was inversely (p < 0.001) and in permanent teeth was positively (p < 0.001) associated with the children's age. Moreover, the odds of decaying permanent teeth were significantly higher in girls, in rural children, and in children whose fathers were not an employee compared to their counterparts (p=0.04, p < 0.001, and p=0.02, respectively). Conclusions The prevalence of dental caries among the studied primary schoolchildren in mixed dentition was high and associated with their sociodemographic factors. Providing and implementing preventive, therapeutic, and informative programs for controlling dental caries at individual, family, and school levels are necessary for local health policymakers.

HUBUNGAN FREKUENSI KONSUMSI MAKANAN KARIOGENIK DAN PENGETAHUAN KESEHATAN GIGI DENGAN KARIES GIGI PADA ANAK SEKOLAH DASAR DI KOTA BENGKULU

School age groups whose numbers are large enough and high enough teeth caries. One of the factors causing dental caries is a high consumption of cariogenic foods. According to the profile of the city of Bengkulu health, dental caries was ranked 15 of 21 patterns of disease outpatient clinic. Research Objectives. To Know the relationships and frequency of consumption of cariogenic dental health knowledge with dental caries in primary school children in the city of Bengkulu. Research Methods. Type of research is an observational study with cross-sectional research design. Subjects in this study were grade III-IV as many as 212 people Negeri 1, SD Negeri 4, SD Negeri 9, Bengkulu City Elementary School 74. The data analysis was performed with univariate and bivariate analysis, the use of statistics by using the Chi-square test and multivariate analysis with logistic regression statistical tests. Research. A total of 72.6% of respondents are cariogenic foods. Type of cariogenic foods are often consumed the sweets (22%), chocolate (20%) and ice cream (14%). There were 33.5% of respondents were regular dental checks. More than half of respondents (52.8%) were suffering from dental caries. Statistical test results obtained on disignifikan relationships between children with dental caries (p = 0.009). Children who are not regular dental memeriksaan 2.263 times likely to suffer from dental caries than children who regularly check their teeth. Obtained a significant relationship between the frequency of consumption of cariogenic foods with dental caries (p = 0.002). Children who frequently eat foods cariogenic 2.819 times likely to have dental caries than children who rarely eat cariogenic foods. Multivariate test results demonstrate knowledge of dental health is the most dominant factor affecting dental caries.

Relationship between Oral Hygiene and Dietary Behaviour and Dental Caries Status in Primary School Children

Tooth decay can be caused by bacteria that live in the mouth. These bacteria feed on food leftovers in the teeth and produce acid. This acid destroys the enamel layer, dentine layer, and pulp. The purpose of this study is to analyze the risk factors of dental caries in primary school children. The subjects of this study were 77 students of SD Sendangmulyo 1 Semarang. We used questionnaires, diagnoses, and interviews for data collection. For data analysis, we used descriptive analysis method. The results showed that the most common dental caries risk factor in primary school children was sugar consumption. Up to 72% of children agreed to bring packed meal, 90.7% were used to have a breakfast, 80% used to clean their mouth every day, 70.7% clean their mouth after meals, 64% brush their teeth after eating candy, and 89.3 % brush their teeth before going to bed. There is a relationship between oral hygiene and dietary behavior and dental caries status of primary school children. In conclusion, there is a relationship between oral hygiene and dietary behavior and dental caries status of primary school children.

The Association of Risk Factors with Dental Caries in Primary School Children in Banjar Disrtict

Dental caries experienced by almost 70–95% in school children throughout Southeast Asia.1 The dental and oral disease is the highest disease in primary school age children in Indonesia with a prevalence of 74.4%.2 This study aims to determine the relationship of risk factors with the incidence of dental caries in primary school children. This research is quantitative with cross-sectional design conducted on elementary school children in Banjar District. Sampling is based on multistage cluster sampling that has been established based on inclusion and exclusion criteria with a sample size of 136 primary school children. Data were analyzed using logistic regression test. The results showed that 82.4% of primary school children had high dental caries. The logistic regression test showed that three variables had significant relationship and were the risk factor of dental caries incidence was sweet food consumption (p = 0, 000; OR = 16, 980), oral and mouth hygiene (p = 0, 000; OR = 62, 126), knowledge of the mother = 0, 009; OR = 9, 927) and the most influential factor on dental caries incidence is the habit of maintaining oral hygiene (OR = 62, 126). The conclusions of this study are factors related to the risk of dental caries in primary school children is the consumption of sweet foods, the habit of maintaining oral hygiene and knowledge of the mother, with the most influential factor is the habit of maintaining oral hygiene.

Awareness of dental hygiene amongst the primary school children of low socio-economic strata

Background:  Childhood dental caries is a major health concern in children that continues to negatively affect the oral health. The condition if left untreated, can lead to disruption of growth and development of permanent teeth, pain, life threatening infections and expensive treatment. This study was done to assess the prevalence of the dental caries in primary school children and see their current level of awareness about dental hygiene practices. Methods: The present study was questionnaire-based cross sectional study. During the study 1000 school students of age 5-12 years were interviewed personally about the dental hygiene practices. The questionnaires were filled as per the responses given by them and after that basic dental and oral examination was carried out, to look for the condition of teeth, number of carious teeth in the mouth, number of restorations etc. Only one student was interviewed and examined at a time. After that he or she was provided with basic information to maintain good oral and dental hygiene. Results:  The prevalence of dental caries is 31.6% and of these 4.43% had carries in more than 3 teeth. 60 children had at least one teeth restored. Only 16.3% children were totally aware of the dental hygiene. About 61.7% of them brush in morning, and only 30.4% for more than 2 minutes. 52.3% had never visited a dentist. Conclusions:  Most of the children are not totally aware of the ways to maintain good oral hygiene and those who are aware are not practicing it. The role of parents is also very significant but nearly half of the parents do not guide their children for brushing and maintaining good oral hygiene. Regular dental check-ups by arranging dental camps in schools and educating the children and parents about oral hygiene will improve the situation.

Оцінка ризику розвитку карієсу зубів у дітей в сільській місцевості

&lt;p&gt;There was conducted a study of the prevalence and intensity of dental caries in primary school children in rural areas. Study of prediction and assessment of the risk of tooth decay in children is an urgent problem, because on the basis of these data, we can determine the child population in need of treatment and preventive measures, calculate the necessary amount of dental care, to assess the effectiveness of preventive measures.&lt;/p&gt;

The BBaRTS Healthy Teeth Behaviour Change Programme for preventing dental caries in primary school children: study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial.

BackgroundOral health behaviours such as establishing twice-daily toothbrushing and sugar control intake need parental self-efficacy (PSE) to prevent the development of childhood dental caries. A previous study has shown that behaviour change techniques (BCTs) delivered via a storybook can improve parental self-efficacy to undertake twice-daily toothbrushing. Objective: to determine whether an intervention (BBaRTS, Bedtime Brush and Read Together to Sleep), designed to increase PSE; delivered through storybooks with embedded BCTs, parenting skills and oral health messages, can improve child oral health compared to (1) an exactly similar intervention containing no behaviour change techniques, and (2) the BBaRTS intervention supplemented with home supply of fluoride toothpaste and supervised toothbrushing on schooldays.Methods/DesignA 2-year, three-arm, multicentre, cluster randomised controlled trial. Participants: children (estimated 2000–2600) aged 5–7 years and their families from 60 UK primary schools. Intervention: Test group 1: a series of eight children’s storybooks developed by a psychologist, public health dentist, science educator, children’s author and illustrators, with guidance from the Department for Education (England). The books feature animal characters and contain embedded dental health messages, parenting skills and BCTs to promote good oral health routines focused on controlling sugar intake and toothbrushing, as well as reading at bedtime. Books are given out over 2 years. Test group 2: as Test group 1 plus home supplies of fluoride toothpaste (1000 ppmF), and daily supervised toothbrushing in school on schooldays. Active Control group: series of eight books with exactly the same stories, characters and illustrations, but without BCTs, dental health messages or parenting skills. Annual child dental examinations and parental questionnaires will be undertaken. A sub-set of participants will be invited to join an embedded study of the child’s diet and salivary microbiota composition. Primary outcome measure: dental caries experience in permanent teeth at age 7–8 years.DiscussionA multi-disciplinary team was established to develop the BBaRTS Children’s Healthy Teeth Programme. The books were developed in partnership with the Department for Education (England), informed by a series of focus groups with children, teachers and parents.Trial registrationISRCTN21461006 (date of registration 23 September 2015).

HUBUNGAN ANTARA FREKUENSI MENGGOSOK GIGI DENGAN KEJADIAN CARIES DENTIS PADA SISWA KELAS II SD NEGERI SUMBER AGUNG II KLEGO

Background. Incidence of dental caries in primary school children is stillrelatively high. This corresponds to a pattern of wrong eating habits, asupportive environment such bad habits like sweet snacks, less fibrous andeasily sticky. In addition the frequency of irregular brushing teeth also contributeto the occurrence of dental caries.The purpose this study was to determine the relationship between thefrequency of brushing teeth with dental caries incidence of grade 2 studentsSDN Sumberagung II Klego. The hypothesis taken by the researchers issuspected there is a relationship between the frequency of brushing teeth withdental caries incidence in Class 2 SDN Sumberagung II Klego. This study wasconducted in SDN II Suberagung Klego.Methods used is the correlation method with cross sectional approach, thenumber of samples of 50 people the sampling technique used is total samplingThe conclusion From the results of data processing, the chi squere obtained x2count equal to 9.314 and 3.841 on the table at the 0.05 significance level anddegrees of freedom equal to 1 so that the count is greater than x2 table whichmeans there is a relationship between the frequency of brushing teeth withdental caries incidence in 2nd grade students of SDN Sumberagung II Klego.This shows that with regular brushing can minimize the occurrence of dentalcariesKeywords : Dentis caries, Dental Care and Teeth Brushing

Changes in the prevalence of dental caries in primary school children in Lagos State, Nigeria

To evaluate the changes in the prevalence of dental caries in Lagos State over a 3 years period and the role of age, sex, and playing in the changes observed. Three primary schools in Lagos State, Nigeria were randomly selected for the study. Six hundred and thirty-three children age 2-12 years, were examined for caries in 2000 while 513 children were examined in 2003. The prevalence of tooth decay and the prevalence of untreated tooth decay were calculated for the two years, that is, 2000 and 2003. Also the degree of unmet treatment need among the population with caries experience was measured. Differences in the prevalence and severity of dental caries in the primary and permanent dentition were assessed. Approximately 18% of children had untreated tooth decay in their primary dentition in 2003: A 26.1% increase from 2000. About 12.0% of the decay, extracted, and filled teeth (deft) index was seen with decayed teeth in 2000 and 16.6% in 2003. Extracted primary teeth decreased from 2.5% in 2000 to 1.5% in 2003. The change in mean deft between 2000 (0.42) and 2003 (0.47) was 11.9%. Over the study period, the overall reduction in the prevalence of dental caries was 34.8% in the permanent dentition. The decline was larger among children aged 5-9 years (62.1%) and among females (75%). The study showed no overall changes in caries severity but a decrease in caries prevalence in the permanent dentition over the study period. The largest decline in caries prevalence in the permanent dentition was observed in children aged 5-9 years and females. On the contrary, there was an increase in the caries prevalence in the primary dentition.

No evidence of caries reduction found in a school xylitol and erythritol lozenge programme

A double-blind, cluster-randomised, double-blinded clinical trial was conducted. All children within a fluoridated area with low caries received oral health programmes based on their estimated risk of caries. The children were divided into five groups. Four groups received three times daily xylitol/maltitol (4.7g/4.6g) lozenges or erythritol/maltitol (4.5g/4.2g) lozenges for either one or two school years. One group did not receive lozenges. Clinical examination was undertaken at baseline and after 48 months primarily by one dentist who was blinded to the assignment of each child. Radiographical examination was undertaken at 48 months, with two calibrated dentists undertaking the analysis. Change in caries: decayed missing or filled surfaces at dentinal level (ΔD3MFS). Forty-eight months after commencement of the research there were no statistically significant differences between the proportion of ΔD3MFS=0 (clinically or radiographically) within the groups (xylitol/maltitol or erythritol/maltitol lozenges). Seventy-five of the children were lost to follow up, seven discontinued through other reasons. The use of xylitol-maltitol or erythritol-maltitol lozenges within a cohort of low caries children either over nine months or 21 months were not effective in reducing dental caries in primary school children.

The Effects of a Supervised Toothbrushing Programme on the Caries Increment of Primary School Children, Initially Aged 5–6 Years

Children in the London Boroughs of Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster have one of the highest levels of caries in England and Wales. In 1997/98, the mean dmft for 5-year-old children was 2.83 with only 45.9% of the children being caries free. The aim of this study was to determine whether teacher-supervised toothbrushing, once a day, at school, during term time, with commercial toothpaste containing 1,450 ppm fluoride, could reduce dental caries in primary school children when compared with children from the same community who did not receive this intervention. A total of 517 children (mean age 5.63 years) were recruited for the study. Class teachers were trained individually by the same dental hygienist in an appropriate toothbrushing technique for young children. Children in the intervention group brushed once a day at school. All examinations were by visual assessment only. All teeth present were assessed using the BASCD criteria. For children in the intervention group, the overall caries increment (2.60) was significantly less (10.9%; p < 0.001) than for children in the non-intervention group (2.92). Among different tooth surfaces, the difference in caries increment between the intervention group (0.78) and the non-intervention group (1.03) was greatest for the proximal surfaces (21.4%; p < 0.01). In conclusion, this study suggests that a programme of daily teacher-supervised toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste can be effectively targeted into socially deprived communities and a significant reduction in dental caries can thereby be achieved especially among caries-susceptible children.

Dental caries in primary school children in Nairobi, Kenya.

The purpose of this study was to record the caries status in children attending public primary schools in Nairobi. The sample comprised 513 children, 262 aged 6-8 years and 251 aged 13-15 years. The children were drawn from six randomly selected schools in the city. Clinical examination was carried out in a room with natural daylight, using the WHO (1977) criteria. Fifty-four per cent of the 6- to 8-year-olds and 50% of the 13- to 15-year-olds were caries-free. The mean dmft in the 6- to 8-year-olds was 1.7, and the mean dmfs was 3.5. The mean DMFT in the 13- to 15-year-olds was 1.8, and the mean DMFS was 2.9. The d- and D-components dominated and were mainly located in the occlusal surfaces. The f-component of the dmft and the F-component of the DMFT comprised 1% and 10%, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference (p > 0.05) in the prevalence of caries between males and females in the younger age group. In the older age group, however, females had a higher (p < 0.05) prevalence than males. In general, the study showed a low caries prevalence in Nairobi children.

Prevalence of caries in primary school children in Saudi Arabia

Community Dentistry and Oral EpidemiologyVolume 18, Issue 6 p. 320-321 Prevalence of caries in primary school children in Saudi Arabia Abdullah R. Al-Shammery, Corresponding Author Abdullah R. Al-Shammery Division of Community Dentistry, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaAssistant Professor & Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, P. O. Box 17114, Riyadh 11484, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this authorE. Ernest Guile, Corresponding Author E. Ernest Guile Division of Community Dentistry, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaAssistant Professor & Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, P. O. Box 17114, Riyadh 11484, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this authorMahmoud EI-Backly, Corresponding Author Mahmoud EI-Backly Division of Community Dentistry, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaAssistant Professor & Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, P. O. Box 17114, Riyadh 11484, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this author Abdullah R. Al-Shammery, Corresponding Author Abdullah R. Al-Shammery Division of Community Dentistry, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaAssistant Professor & Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, P. O. Box 17114, Riyadh 11484, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this authorE. Ernest Guile, Corresponding Author E. Ernest Guile Division of Community Dentistry, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaAssistant Professor & Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, P. O. Box 17114, Riyadh 11484, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this authorMahmoud EI-Backly, Corresponding Author Mahmoud EI-Backly Division of Community Dentistry, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaAssistant Professor & Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, P. O. Box 17114, Riyadh 11484, Saudi ArabiaSearch for more papers by this author First published: December 1990 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0528.1990.tb00089.xCitations: 26AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume18, Issue6December 1990Pages 320-321 RelatedInformation

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

A study was conducted in rural areas of Delhi to determine the prevalence of periodontal disease and dental caries amongst children of both sexes aged 5 to 14 years. 458 children studying in primary schools in four different villages were examined. These children came from a segment of rural community with low socio-economic level and following a traditional rural life style and dietary habits. Prevalence of periodontal disease and dental caries was found to be low despite perfunctory oral health care system with no fluoridation of water supply and indifference to oral health care practices among the children. This could be attributed to simple, coarse and traditional fibrous food consumed by the children.

Dental caries in primary school children in Benin City, Nigeria.

Journal Article Dental Caries in Primary School Children in Benin City, Nigeria Get access Wole Alakija, MA, MD(Dublin}, FWACP Wole Alakija, MA, MD(Dublin}, FWACP Department of Community Health, University of BeninBenin City, Nigeria Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, Volume 29, Issue 6, December 1983, Pages 317–319, https://doi.org/10.1093/tropej/29.6.317 Published: 01 December 1983

Dental caries in primary school children of tirupati.

Journal Article Dental Caries in Primary School Children of Tirupati Get access K. INDIRA BAI, K. INDIRA BAI Professor of Paediatrics S. V. Medical College and Paediatrician, S.V.R.R. HospitalTirupati 517502 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar P. RATNAMALIKA P. RATNAMALIKA Medical Officer School Health Clinic attached to Paediatric Department, S.V.R.R. HospitalTirupati 517502 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, Volume 22, Issue 6, December 1976, Pages 285–287, https://doi.org/10.1093/tropej/22.6.285 Published: 01 December 1976