[Transverse epidemiological study of caries in a rural child population in Cuenca]. / Estudio epidemiológico transversal de caries en población rural infantil de Cuenca.

We have explored a school-children population (6-7 years old--1st of EGB--) in the Health Area of Motilla del Palancar (Cuenca). In these early age, 20% of the children show dental caries in permanent teeth; plaque index by Quigley-Hein is 2.00, finding that plaque index is superior in permanent teeth than temporary teeth. We detect cariogenic dietetic habits. Desired minimum oral hygiene level (one tooth-brush a day) appeared in 23.5% of the examined population.