Oral health status of 12-year-old male schoolchildren in Medina, Saudi Arabia
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2014; 20 (11): 732-737
in English
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| ID: emr-159276
ABSTRACT
Studies from Saudi Arabia have reported that the prevalence of dental caries among children is relatively high compared with other developing countries The aim was to determine the oral hygiene status and significant caries [SiC] index of 12-year-old males in Medina . In a cross-sectional, analytical study 360 students participated from 4 boys' schools. Dental caries, plaque, gingivitis, fluorosis and malocclusion were recorded using standard methods and indices. The mean DMFT score was 1.53 [SD 1.88]. Caries prevalence was low [57.2%] but the mean SiC index was relatively high [3.63 [SD 1.66]]. The prevalences of plaque and gingivitis were high [82.8% and 70.8% respectively]. Lower molars had the highest rate of caries. No children presented with dental fluorosis and 82.5% had a class I jaw relationship. Oral hygiene awareness programmes at schools, together with brushing and flossing programmes, are recommended in order to maintain and improve the oral health of young children in Medina
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Oral Hygiene
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Schools
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Child
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DMF Index
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Prevalence
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Dental Caries
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2014
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