Prevalence of dental caries in the primary dentition among under five children
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.3329/bmjk.v43i1-2.13015Keywords:
dental caries, childrenAbstract
Dental caries is the most important dental health problem in developing countries. The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of dental caries in primary dentition among under 5 years children. A simple random sampling method was used. Study population was under 5 children attending dental department of Khulna Medical College Hospital from January to June 2010. A total of 672 children were examined. The prevalence of dental caries was 44.34%. Caries prevalence was higher in the boys than the girls and it was statistically significant (P <0.05). It was also found that primary second molars were the highest carious tooth. The prevalence of dental caries among under 5 children was high. There is a need to generate awareness about oral health and the prevention of dental caries.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmjk.v43i1-2.13015
Bang Med J (Khulna) 2010; 43: 7-9
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