ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2021
Assessment of oral health status and treatment needs amongst the tribals residing in Northern Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
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- Oral Health Status and Oral Health Risks Among Tribes in Tamil Nadu, India: An Epidemiological Study.Cureus · 2023Article
- Oral health status among Bhoi children of Nimapara block in Puri district, Odisha - A cross-sectional study.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2022Article
- Assessment of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Kutia Kandha Tribes of Odisha.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2022Article
- Behind Closed Smiles: Understanding Oral Hygiene Practices and Treatment Seeking Behaviour among Irula Tribal Population, Tamil Nadu -Qualitative Study.Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social MedicineArticle
- Prevalence of Dental Caries in Indian Tribal Communities: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryReview
- Assessment of oral health status among Bhoi community of Nimapara block in Puri district, Odisha: A cross-sectional study.National journal of maxillofacial surgeryArticle
- Oral health status, self-assessment and risk among tribes and narikuravars of Villupuramdistrict, Tamil Nadu - An epidemiological study.Journal of oral biology and craniofacial researchArticle
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Abstract
introductionOdisha 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
methodsA 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.
resultsA 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.
conclusionThe 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.
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