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Evaluation of oral hygiene, gingival health and dental knowledge among 4-12 years old children attending the dental hospital | ||
| Journal of baghdad college of dentistry | ||
| Article 1, Volume 21, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 57-59 | ||
| Author | ||
| Eman K. Chaloob | ||
| Abstract | ||
| ABSTRACTBackground: The main objective of all Dental Health Program is to prevent and control dental disease, Therefore thisstudy was conducted to evaluate the Oral Hygiene and Dental Health Knowledge of children that frequentlyattended Pedodontic and Preventive Department in the College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad.Materials and methods: A sample of 102 children participated in this study was examined using plaque, gingival andcalculus indices for three times interval. Information about age and gender were collected and five questionsfabricated by specialist dealing with brushing technique, frequency of brushing, type of tooth paste and which typeof food or snacks that cause dental caries.Results: Major reduction in the PlI, GI, CalI has been found, the dental health knowledge and behaviors of childrencould be changed positively.Conclusion: Periodic dental visit, with motivation, instruction and continuous removal of plaque could successfullyimprove gingival condition. (J Bagh Coll Dentistry 2009; 21(1): 57-59) | ||
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