| JNDA Vol. 8 No. 1 (September 2006) | |
Upstream Approach an Oral Health Need in Nepal |
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| Dr. Lonim Prasai Dixit, Dr. Sarita Wagle, Dr. Anu Dali | |
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| Abstract | |
Background: To report the dental caries experience of children studying in public school in Kathmandu valley and tooth brushing frequency. Methods: Two government schools were randomly chosen in the valley. Information on tooth brushing frequency and use of fluoridated toothpaste was obtained through self-structured questionnaires and 5-6 year old (n=61) and 12-13 year old children (n=134) were examined in classroom setting using the DMFT index. Consent from the school was taken prior to the start of the study. Results: 25% of 5-6 year old and 36% of 12-13 year old brushed their teeth twice daily and 62% of 5-6 year and 36% of 12 year old had untreated dental caries. Conclusion: Systematic oral health promotion programs and improved oral health services planning and resource allocation are needed to target the oral health needs of these children. |
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