impact of mother's knowledge concerning oral hygiene on the health condition of their preschool children in Alexandria

ABSTRACT

This study was carried on 300 mothers with their preschool children attending Day-Care centers in Alexandria. An interview questionnaire was conducted with the mothers and oral examination was done for the children to identify the effect of mother's knowledge concerning oral hygiene on the oral health condition of their preschool children. It was found that educated mothers had better knowledge concerning oral hygiene and nutrition and their children showed better dental health practices. They brush their teeth regularly, and had less dental caries