ArticleEuropean journal of dentistry
Impact of preventive care orientation on caries status among preschool children.
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- Oral Health of Children and Adolescents in the United Arab Emirates: A Systematic Review of the Past Decade.Frontiers in oral health · 2021Pooled it
- Conceptual Knowledge of Oral Health Among Primary School Teachers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-A Cross Sectional Survey.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Perceived Barriers among Indonesian General Dentists in Providing Caries Preventive Care for Pediatric Patients.European journal of dentistry · 2024Article
- Assessment of Oral Health and Healthy Habits in Adult Patients with Congenital Hemophilia.European journal of dentistry · 2023Article
- A Preexperimental Study to Assess the Impact of an Interdisciplinary Educational Intervention on Nurses' Knowledge of Perinatal and Infant Oral Health Care.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryArticle
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aims to study the impact of preventive care orientation given to caregivers of child daycare centers on their knowledge and on the prevalence of early childhood caries (ECC) among preschool children. MATERIALS AND
methodsCaregivers of twenty child daycare centers in Emirate of Sharjah were interviewed and 435 children attending these centers were surveyed for decayed missing filled teeth (dmft). The sample data were analyzed using
resultsNo significant correlation was found between dmft scores and family income of urban or rural centers, mothers' level of education, mothers' employment status in public centers, and frequency of dental visits. There was a significant correlation between dmft scores and mothers' employment status in private centers with the lowest scores among children of working mothers. High caries rates were observed in children attending private daycare centers where sweetened milk, juices, and snacks were served more frequently. There was a significant difference between private and public centers in caregivers' level of knowledge regarding oral health in favor of the latter. Low dmft scores were found to be associated with high level of knowledge of caregivers in public centers.
conclusionsChildren are more likely to develop ECC if their caregivers are lacking knowledge or regular provision of preventive care orientation. This makes caregivers and school teachers better candidates for oral health education programs than parents.
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