Background: Oral health is an integral part of general health among infants and children and impacts the quality of life and health outcomes. It is an integral component of preschool health and well-being. Parents are responsible for the oral health of their offspring and can play an important role in preventing oral diseases in children. As the oral health of children depends on the knowledge and awareness of their parents, these aspects are highly important. The aim of the present study was to determine the knowledge and attitude of parents regarding oral health of their children in Kerala.
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