WHO Oral Health Assessment Research Articles

Assessment of oral health status and treatment needs amongst the tribals residing in Northern Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Introduction:Odisha has the third highest percentage of tribal population in India. This study was conducted to evaluate the oral health status and treatment needs of tribal population residing in northern Bhubaneswar.Material and Methods:A crosssectional household survey was conducted using the modified WHO Oral Health Assessment Form (2013). Cluster random sampling technique was employed. Type III clinical examination was done. Statistical analysis was carried out using Chi square test, t test and ANOVA.Results:A total of 877 participants were examined out of which 589 were males and 288 females with age ranging from 2–74 years. The mean dmft score was 4.13 ± 0.73 in 2–5-year-old participants, and in the age groups of 35–44 years and 65–74 years, the scores were 5.32 ± 2.36 and 7.56 ± 4.29 respectively. Statistically significant differences were observed in the presence of healthy gums, bleeding gums and presence of shallow pockets across the different age groups. Preventive treatment was required mostly by the participants in the age group 13-15 years.Conclusion:The present study showed a high prevalence of dental caries and periodontal disease among the study participants. Preventive treatment was required mostly by the participants in the age group 13-15 years.

Tobacco Habits, Oral Mucosal Lesions and Counselling Provided to Support Staff of Educational Institutions Situated in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India: A Cross-Sectional Study

INTRODUCTION: Tobacco has approximately one billion users and claims the life of one person every six seconds on an average. AIM: To assess the tobacco habits and related oral mucosal lesions and tobacco cessation counselling provided to the support staff of various educational schools situated in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. MATERIALS AND METHOD: Data was collected in two steps. The first step included data collection using the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), 2011 which was modified according to the needs of the population. The second step included recording of Oral Mucosal Lesions through the “Oral Mucosa” component of the WHO Oral Health Assessment Form(1997) by a standardized investigator. Data was tabulated and the student’s t-test and Spearman’s correlation were applied to find out significant associations, if any. Data was analysed using SPSS version 21.0 and p was kept significant at ≤0.05. RESULTS: Tobacco consumption in any form was found in 47.1% subjects consisting of 37 males (90.2%)and 4 females (9.8%). Smoking was found in 16 subjects (18.4%) comprising of 13 males (14.9%) and 3 females(3.4%). Lesions were observed in 58.5% of the population, with the most common lesion being leucoplakia (27%), followed by any other lesion (24%) and malignant lesions (7%). A positive correlation was observed in three variables; the first being an increased willingness to quit with increased current consumption (r=0.67), followed by willingness to quit due to presence of a lesion (r=0.71) and willingness to quit due to provision of any type of counselling (r=0.70). CONCLUSION: It is important that efforts are directed towards reducing and subsequently eliminating tobacco consumption among support staff of various educational schools who have a high percentage of tobacco intake.

Health Locus of Control: A Determinant of Oral Health among Tobacco users in Rural India

Purpose: The concept of health locus of control is important because of its relation with health attitudes, behavior and coping styles. This study was done to compare the locus of control orientation and oral health status of tobacco users with that of non-tobacco users.
 Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted on rural population in southern Indian state. All the participants were interviewed to gather data on their socio-demographic correlates, oral health related behavior and health locus of control with the help of a pre-tested questionnaire. Clinical examination was done using WHO oral health assessment form (1997).Main outcome measures were Locus of Control, Oral Health (dental caries status and periodontal status).
 Results: Tobacco users were found to score lower on the dimension of Internality and higher on the Chance dimension compared to non-tobacco users. The prevalence and severity of periodontal disease was significantly higher in tobacco users than non-tobacco users irrespective of age and socioeconomic strata.
 Conclusion: It was also concluded that non-tobacco users had internal orientation to health locus of control thereby being important behavioral factor controlling health in this group.Findings also demonstrated significant association between tobacco usage and adverse periodontal health.

ASSESSMENT OF ORAL HEALTH AMONG CHILDREN (10-15 YEARS) IN GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS OF KHESHGI PAYAN

Objective:
 To assess the oral health status of 10-15-year-old children enrolled in government schools.
 Materials and Methods:
 This cross-sectional study was conducted over a period of 11 months from March 2020 till Feb 2021 among children aged 10-15 years going to government schools in Kheshgi Payan District Nowshera KPK. Multi stage sampling technique was incorporated. Children of age 10 -15 years were included and those above or below this age group were excluded from study. Pre-Validated WHO oral health assessment tool was used for this study. Data was analyzed using SPSS Version 24.
 Results:
 Data from 200 students 100 each from girls’ and boys’ schools was collected. Majority of students 21% (n=42) were of 12 years of age. The mean age was 12.58 ±1.64. A total of 59% children had sound dentition. Caries was present in (n=44) male and (n=29) female children. There was a significant association between the gender and the dentition of the children (p 0.005). Gingivitis and periodontitis were prevalent in 20% of the study participants.
 Conclusion:
 This study concludes significant association between gender and dentition of the children. Over all the oral hygiene of the children was found to be satisfactory.

Critical Assessment on Unmet Oral Health Needs and Oral Health-related Quality of Life Among Old Age Home Inhabitants in Karnataka, India.

PurposeTo critically assess the unmet oral health needs and oral health-related quality of life among old age home inhabitants in Karnataka, India.MethodsA total of 96 older adults (males=32, 33.33%, females=64, 66.67%) aged 60 years and above, residing in old age homes were included in this cross-sectional study. The mean age of the participants included in the study was 69.25±7.99 years. Oral health status and dental needs were assessed using the Oral Hygiene Index Simplified (OHIS) and the WHO Oral Health Assessment forms. Oral health-related quality of life was evaluated by administrating the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) questionnaire through an interview format.Statistical AnalysisThe Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17 was used. Descriptive statistics was tabulated for oral health status and GOHAI scores. Student’s t-test and ANOVA were applied to check the association of the GOHAI responses with the number of years of residence in old age homes, age groups, gender, and dentition status.ResultsThe mean age of the participants included in the study was 69.25±7.99 years. Twenty-six (27.1%) participants reported diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Most of the participants 89 (91.7%) visited the dentist when they had dental complaints. Among the dentulous study population, the majority of the participants had untreated dental caries indicated for dental extraction and needed periodontal therapy. Amongst the participants, 68 (70.82%) required prosthetic rehabilitation. More than 10 years of residence in old aged homes, over 80 years of age, being female, and completely edentulous groups showed lower total GOHAI scores compared to their counterparts.ConclusionThe majority of the participants showed unmet oral health needs and lower GOHAI scores indicating poor oral health-related quality of life.

A Randomized Clinical Trial Preventive Outreach Targeting Dental Caries and Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life for Refugee Children.

Objective: The study assessed a preventive outreach educational intervention targeting improvements in dental caries and oral-health-related quality of life in the children of refugee families by comparing pre- and postintervention outcomes. Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial assessed the outcomes at baseline and three times over six months using the WHO oral health assessment form (DMFT/dmft) and the parent version of the Michigan Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life scale. Children and at least one of their parents/caretakers were educated on oral health topics in two one-hour sessions. Results: Of the 66 enrolled families, 52 (72%) completed the six-month follow-up. DMFT/dmft scores increased significantly in both the control and intervention groups (p < 0.05); differences in the changes in the DMFT/dmft and MOHRQoL-P scores from baseline to the three- and six-month follow-up visits between groups were not significant (p > 0.05). Conclusions: Oral health education programs targeting a diverse group of refugee children and their parents/caregivers single-handedly did not reduce the increased number of caries lesions or improve oral-health-related quality of life.

A cross-sectional prevalence study: To assess the prevalence and site distribution of oral mucosal lesions

Introduction: Early diagnosis is the key in the prevention of transformation of oral mucosal lesions into life threatening disease ‘CANCER’, hence the need of the study determines the prevalence and site distribution of Oral Mucosal Lesions in patients attending outpatient department of Shivam Dental Clinic, Lakhimpur. Methods: A cross-sectional prevalence study was carried out to assess the prevalence and site distribution of Oral Mucosal Lesions in patients attending outpatient department of Shivam Dental Clinic, Lakhimpur. The sample size was estimated to be 150. A single examiner previously trained for the diagnosis of Oral Mucosal lesions made all examinations. The data was collected using the WHO oral health assessment form 2013. The data analysis was done using the SPSS version 20. Result: The results stated a strong association between age, chewing tobacco smoking and oral lesions. Conclusion: The present study concludes a positive relation between intake of tobacco in any form with oral mucosal lesions hence an additional effort to educate the masses about the hazardous effects of tobacco should be a priority for both governmental and non-governmental agencies.

To study problematic eating behavior and its association with early childhood caries among 36-71-month-old children using children eating behavior questionnaire.

Problematic eating behavior pattern prevalent in children can be a potential risk factor for Early Childhood Caries (ECC). Pediatric dentist must be vigilant to enquire about eating behavior pattern and guide parents comprehensively. The aim of this study is to find the association between problematic ECC among 36-71-month-old children. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2000 children from both the sex and various socioeconomic backgrounds. A questionnaire was made to assess the personal information and problematic eating behavior of the child using Children's Eating Behavior Questionnaire (CEBQ) which was filled by parents. Clinical examinations were performed on the date of questionnaire collection and caries diagnosis was done in the dentition status part of "WHO oral health assessment form 2013." The software used for the statistical analysis was SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) software version 16.0. The prevalence of ECC in the study sample was 42.6%. Out of eight domains into which problematic eating behavior was divided, domains Emotional Overeating (EOE), Satiety Responsiveness (SR), Slowness of Eating (SE), Desire to Drink, Food Fussiness, and Emotional Under eating were significantly associated with ECC. There is a positive correlation between problematic eating behavior and ECC; such behavior should be recognized at early stages and interrupted so that the risk of developing caries in permanent dentition could be prevented.

Oral health status of hearing and speech-impaired schoolchildren in Erode district, Tamil Nadu – A cross-sectional study

Background: Children with hearing and speech impairment are one of the important groups deprived of good oral health due to communication barriers. The chance of acquiring minimal information can significantly affect their personal as well as oral health. Aim: The present study was conducted to assess the oral health status among hearing and speech-impaired children in Erode. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among hearing and speech-impaired children aged 7–14 years attending special schools at Erode, Tamil Nadu. A structured questionnaire written in vernacular language (Tamil) was used to obtain information on demographic details and oral hygiene practices. Then, oral examination was carried out and findings were recorded in the WHO Oral Health Assessment Form for Children, 2013. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square test were used for statistical analysis. Results: A total of 75 children were examined including 46 males (61%) and 29 females (39%). The common dental diseases found in the children were dental caries (65%) and gingival bleeding (47%). Most of the children (76%) required prompt treatment. Intervention urgency is higher among those children who have not visited a dentist before. Conclusion: The present study population has extensive dental treatment needs owing to communication difficulties and underutilization of dental care. The dental professionals along with the school authorities and voluntary agencies should reorganize the preventive as well as curative dental services so as to benefit the hearing and speech-impaired children.

Periodontal health of the geriatric population in old-age homes of Delhi, India.

Background:Periodontal disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in the geriatric population. Assessment of periodontal disease in a population is an important step in planning effective prevention and control programs for periodontal disease. Therefore, a study was carried out in old-age homes of Delhi to assess the periodontal status of 65–74-year-old elderly and recommend interventions to improve their periodontal health.Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted among 464 elderly from old-age homes of Delhi. Periodontal health status of the participants was determined using the WHO oral health assessment form. Community Periodontal Index (CPI) and loss of attachment (LOA) were recorded. Collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 23. Chi-square test was used to determine statistically significant difference among CPI scores and LOA according to age and gender. P ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results:The result of the study showed that 25.4% of the elderly had healthy periodontium, 71.1% had a periodontal pocket of 6 mm or more, and 2.40% had a pocket depth of 4–5 mm. Around 36% had 6–8 mm LOA and 34.70% had 9–11 mm LOA. The difference between CPI scores among gender and age group was not significant (P = 0.20, P = 0.096). However, the difference among gender for LOA was found significant (P = 0.014).Conclusion:The results from this study show that periodontal health of elderly residing in old-age homes is very poor. The periodontal status of this population can be enhanced by special collaborative efforts from the government and various nongovernmental organizations toward preventive and curative periodontal health services.

Evaluate the needs of prosthodontic and orthodontic care among individuals with special needs

Approximately 1.7 per cent of worldwide children with disabilities (INDIA) are "special." They come to Earth with unique talents, but conventional lives have no time for them and consider them a problem. In terms of physical pain and community disabilities, malocclusion and missing teeth combined can have a detrimental impact on an individual's quality of life. Data on the individual's special needs for oral health are limited. Most studies are focused on the analysis of a limited number of people, subjects of substantially different ages or with different conditions of special need. There is a lack of records of oral disorder limited to cleft lips and cleft palate, hearing impaired and, specifically, psychologically challenging persons. The present Research aims assessing the severity &amp; complexity of Orthodontic Treatment Needs using "IOTN Index" - Dental Health Component and “Prosthodontic requirements" as per WHO Oral Health Assessment of 12-25 years of age individuals with special needs in Mysuru City, Karnataka, India.

Assessment of oral health status and treatment needs among people of Foklyan area, Dharan, Nepal

BackgroundOral diseases are a major public health problem globally due to high prevalence and significant social impact. Foklyan is a peri urban area with people belonging to indigenous population of low socioeconomic status. This study was conducted to assess the oral health status and treatment needs among the people of Foklyan area, Dharan.MethodsCross-sectional house to house survey was conducted on 310 randomly selected participants. The participants were stratified into five age groups as per WHO Basic Oral Health Survey Methods 1997 and further categorized by gender. WHO Oral Health Assessment form 1997, WHO oral health assessment questionnaire for adult/children 2013 and questionnaire for oral hygiene practice and cost as a treatment barrier were used. The examinations were done as per WHO standard guidelines.ResultsMost of the participants were from low socioeconomic background (71.3%). About 40% of the participants deferred dental visit due to financial burden. Although 99% of the participants brushed their teeth, there was high caries experience (DMFT: 3.18 ± 5.85; dft: 2.40 ± 2.65). Mean sextant score for bleeding was 5.58 in 35–44 years age group and 5.61 in 65–74 years age group. Tobacco consumption was seen in 70.9% of the adults. Prevalence of alcohol consumption was 58.8% among adult age groups.ConclusionThe prevalence of dental caries, periodontal diseases, and prosthetic needs were more compared to national data. There is a need for oral health promotion in this area.

ORAL HYGIENE OF STUDENTS IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS OF CANTONMENT REGION LAHORE; AWARENESS &amp; CURRENT STATUS

Objective:&#x0D; To determine document the comparison of oral hygiene status amongst different groups of school going children.&#x0D; Materials and Methods:&#x0D; A cross section study was condducted started from march 2017 to May 2017 at contorment region of Lahore. The sample size consisted of 4566 individuals categorized in to two groups; 7-12 years old (n= 4356) &amp; 16-21 years old (n= 210). Examiners were calibrated to perform check up on a modified WHO Oral health assessment forms with dental mirrors in natural daylight. Oral hygiene, gingivitis &amp; calculus were the recorded measures. Another parameter measured was bleeding gums with a simple yes &amp; no answer amongst the two age groups. The students were given dental hygiene awareness &amp; subsequently referred for treatment. Chi square test was used to check association. SPSS version 20 was used for analysis.&#x0D; Results:&#x0D; Out of total 4556 students, 7-12-year-old group 1416 (33.40%) were marked with good oral hygiene with proper maintenance, 1828 (43.10%) had fair oral hygiene with occasional mild staining while 994 (23.50%) were categorised with poor oral hygiene with occasional brushing. In the 16-21 year old age category, a total of 202 students were checked. Amongst them, 41 (20.30%) fell in the good hygiene category, 136 (43.10%) had fair oral hygiene while 25 (12.40%) were categorized as having poor oral hygiene. Most of the students in 7-12 years’ age group had no bleeding gums. (p-value &lt;0.001). There was association between calculus and age group (p-value &lt; 0.001).&#x0D; Conclusion:&#x0D; High level of unmet dental health care still exists in Lahore as reflected by the comparison groups by their poor oral hygiene.

Assessment of oral health in chronic kidney disease patients aged between 30-70 years in Mangalore, South India

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an increasing health concern worldwide. In addition to systemic changes, kidney disease patients also present with oral complications. The objectives of the study were to assess and compare the oral health status in patients with CKD (with diabetes and without diabetes) undergoing dialysis and not undergoing dialysis aged between (30-70) years and controls in Mangalore, South India.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 160 adults with various types of kidney disease and controls, attending a tertiary care hospital in Mangalore. Oral health status was assessed using WHO oral health assessment form for adults 2013. Oral hygiene was assessed by using simplified oral hygiene index and gingival status was assessed by using modified gingival index.Results: Number of decayed teeth was more among controls, and number of missing teeth was more among CKD patients. Diabetic CKD patients who were not on dialysis had highest number of teeth with periodontal pocket and more sextants with loss of attachment. Non-diabetic CKD patients who were on dialysis had more gingival bleeding and gingival inflammation. Multinomial logistic regression analysis showed that CKD patients have more odds of having poor oral health than controls.Conclusions: CKD patients had poor oral hygiene, gingival and periodontal status. In contrast, dental caries was significantly lower in CKD patients than the control group. Good oral health condition mitigates the risk of infection, contributing to a better quality of life among CKD patients.

The oral health status among army personnel in Patna Bihar – A descriptive cross sectional study

Background: To study the association between oral health status and army personnel in Patna (Bihar). Aims & Objective: To assess the oral health status among army personnel in Patna, Bihar. Materials and Methods: A total of 700 army personnel’s were evaluated and oral examination was done by using CPI probe. WHO oral health assessment form (2013)9 was used to assess the Dentition status, periodontal status, presence or absence of oral mucosal lesion. Result: A total of 700 army personnel’s were selected from the Patna, Bihar of which 99.7% were males and 0.3% were females. 65.6% were in the age group of 21-? 35 years and 46.4% were in the age group of >35-55 years. Keywords: Oral health, Periodontal status, Oral mucosal condition, Dental caries and dental fluorosis.

Caries Prevalence in 12-year-old Children from Plovdiv - a Multifactorial Regression Analysis

Dental caries is among the most important social diseases. The changes in caries prevalence occurring in different regions provide important information about the influence of etiological factors – primary and secondary, and about understanding the connections between the factors themselves. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of dental caries in 12-year-old children from Plovdiv, Bulgaria and the effect of etiological factors – single-factor and multifactorial influence. The study included 228 children divided into 2 groups: group 1 - children living in the city of Plovdiv, city proper (125 children), and group 2 - children living in the surrounding villages (103 children). A questionnaire with an attached written consent form for clinical examination was completed by the parents of each child with results recorded in the WHO Oral Health Assessment Form for Children. Statistical analysis of the recorded data was used to determine DMFT index for the two groups, percentage of caries-free children and the influence of etiological factors through regression analysis. Statistical analysis showed the DMFT scores as follows - 1.568 for city proper, 2.917 for surrounding villages. The caries-free children were 38.4% and 17.5% for group 1 and group 2, respectively. OHI is the highest predicting factor in a multifactorial regression analysis with over 19% predictive function. There was statistically significant difference in caries prevalence and percentage of caries-free children between the city proper and the surrounding villages. Etiological factors have specific influence in the investigated age group.

Oral health status and related quality of life among elderly tribes in India.

Introduction:Oral health reflects overall well-being for the elderly population. In elderly people, oral health contributes significantly towards quality of life (QOL). Good health is essential for older people to remain independent and to play a part in family and community life. Epidemiological data on health and its related issues are very important in order to plan for future health care provision.Objectives:To assess the oral health status,treatment needs and oral health related quality of life using GOHAI indexin elderly patients in Kalpetta.Methodology:A cross sectional study was conducted in the elderly patients reporting to the OPD of Amritakripa Hospital, Kalpetta. Oral Health status was assessed by structured proforma and WHO oral health assessment form 2013 which included DMFT score, Periodontal status, Oral Mucosal lesions, Treatment needs etc. Oral health related quality of life was assessed by Geriatric oral health assessment index. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 20 and descriptive status were obtained.Results:The sample consisted of 214 females and 66 males.70.7% of of participants were illiterate. 96.4% of the population(270)were having daily wage <500. 59.3% of population were unaware about oral health problems. Emergency treatment was need in 41.4% of population. On assessing oral health related quality of life, Male population found to have GOHAI score of 26.44 and that for the female population, it was 19.72.GOHAI score was compared for prosthetic status and age also. Considering the psychological parameters, suggest that this group of elderly in Kerala does not regard poor oral health as barriers to social interactions.Conclusion:The oral disease burden is very high in tribes. The prevalence of the tobacco habits is of concern. Education and motivation of these laity is needed to improve their oral health.

Oral Health Status and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) among Steel factory workers of Visakhapatnam-A cross-sectional study.

Introduction:The occupational environment influences oral health to a greater extent. The unique environment in the steel factory might influence oral health and oral health-related quality of life of its workers, especially those who are exposed to its environment.Aim and Objectives:To determine oral health status and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among production line and administration workers of a steel factory and assess their relationship with occupation exposure.Method:A cross-sectional study was conducted among 533 production line and 517 administration workers of the steel factory aged 31–60 years using simple random sampling. The collected data includes information on demographic factors, adverse habits of the study subjects, and oral health-related quality of life using Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14). The oral health status was assessed using the WHO oral health assessment form 2013.Statistical Analysis:SPSS Version 20 was used for statistical analysis. A student t-test was done to compare means.Results:The prevalence of dental caries is 62.5% in the production line and 74.9% in administration workers, and the prevalence of periodontal status is 91.6% and 74.8%, respectively. The mean of OHIP-14 was 2.13 ± 0.73 in the production line and 2.33 ± 0.77 in administration workers. All domains of OHIP-14 were found to have high statistical significance with dental caries, periodontal pocket depth, loss of attachment, oral mucosal lesions, dental erosion, and dental trauma in both study groups (P < 0.001).Conclusion:OHIP-14 scores were related significantly with oral health status indicators in both study groups. The prevalence of the periodontal disease, oral mucosal lesions, and OHIP-14 scores was found to be significantly higher among production line workers.

Prevalence of early loss of primary molars among schoolchildren aged 5–9 years in Bangalore city: A cross-sectional study

Introduction: Early loss of deciduous molars has a great impact on the development of the dentition. Psychological, morphological, and functional problems may result from premature loss. Thus, early recognition and management play a crucial rule in delivering effective dental treatment to the child patient. Aim: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of early loss of primary molars in schoolchildren in Bangalore city, India. Materials and Methods: The study group included 200 children, that is, 115 boys and 85 girls. The dental examination was performed by an experienced examiner under sufficient natural light. Data including patient age and missing molars were collected, classifying the status of molars according to the WHO oral health assessment form for children (tooth). Collected data from each patient were subjected to statistical analysis to know the prevalence of early loss of primary molars. Results: The results showed that 31% of the sample had early loss of primary teeth with no statistically significant difference between genders. A higher prevalence was found among the 7–9-year-olds (69%), and the most commonly affected teeth were the right lower primary first molars (23%). Conclusion: The findings give an inference that untreated early childhood caries is the most common cause for early loss of primary molars resulting in occlusal discrepancy and functional problems. It is crucial to increase awareness among parents, pediatricians, and general dentists regarding the importance of primary teeth.

Oral health status and treatment needs among HIV/AIDS patients attending antiretroviral therapy center in Western India: A cross-sectional study.

Aims and Objectives:Human immunodeficiency virus infection/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a major public health problem across the globe. Among 37.9 million people are living with HIV in the world and 21.40 lakh are in India itself. The aim of this study was to assess the oral mucosal, periodontal, and dentition status of HIV/AIDS patients attending ART (antiretroviral therapy) center in Jaipur city, India.Methods and Materials:A total of 588 HIV/AIDS subjects at the ART center in Jaipur city were examined. Oral mucosal, periodontal, and dentition status was recorded using a modified WHO Oral Health Assessment form 1997. A pilot study was conducted among 50 patients. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software, version 20.0. The statistical tests that were applied for the analysis included Chi-square test, Fisher exact test, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).Results:Of 588 study subjects examined, 65.6% were men and 34.4% were women. Candidiasis was the most prevalent oral lesion (32.5%) followed by acute necrotizing gingivitis (26%), hyper melanotic pigmentation (15.8%), and ulcerations (8.7%), respectively. Oral hairy leukoplakia was observed in only 3.9% and not a single case of Kaposi's sarcoma was reported. Buccal mucosa (36.7%) was the most common site of the presence of oral mucosal lesions. The mean decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) score was 4.03 ± 1.54. Almost all the subjects needed one or other form of dental treatment. Only 12% of the patients had healthy periodontium.Conclusion:Candidiasis was the most prevalent oral lesion. Efforts should be made to meet the increased treatment needs in these patients.