Dental caries status in 6–14-year-old schoolchildren of rural Channagiri, Davangere: A cross-sectional survey

Mohammadi, Syeda Nikhat; Prashant, GM; Kumar, P.; Sushanth, VH; Imranulla, Mohamed

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“…The mean DMFT (0.13) in our study was low and in agreement with other studies from East Africa [ 19 – 21 ]. As expected, the prevalence of dental caries in this study was significantly higher in older than in younger age groups [ 15 – 17 , 64 , 65 ]. The decayed component (D) of the DMFT- index in our study constituted 90%, and the missing component (M) was 10%.…”

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Oral diseases and socio-demographic factors in adolescents living in Maasai population areas of Tanzania: a cross-sectional study

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BackgroundOral diseases may cause serious health problems, especially in socially disadvantaged populations and in low-income countries. In populations living in the rural areas of Tanzania there is paucity of reports on oral health. The study aim was to estimate the prevalence, severity and socio-demographic distribution of oral diseases/conditions in adolescents living in Maasai population areas of Tanzania and to compare oral diseases/conditions between Maasai and non-Maasai ethnic groups.MethodsA total of 23 schools were randomly selected from 66 rural public primary schools in Monduli and Longido districts, Tanzania. All pupils in the selected classes, 6th grade, were invited to participate in the study. A total of 989 were invited and 906 (91.6%) accepted the invitation and completed an interview and a clinical oral examination.ResultsOut of 906 study participants (age range 12–17 years), 721(79.6%) were from Maasai and 185 (20.4%) from non-Maasai ethnic groups. Prevalence of poor oral hygiene, gingival bleeding, dental caries experience (DMFT> 0), dental fluorosis TF grade 5–9, dental erosion (into dentin), tooth wear (into dentin) and TMD was 65.6, 40.9, 8.8, 48.6, 1.9, 16.5 and 11.8%, respectively. Multiple variable logistic regression analysis revealed that, girls (OR = 2.0) and participants from Longido (OR = 2.6) were more likely to present with good oral hygiene (p < 0.05). Adolescents from Monduli (OR = 1.7), males (OR = 2.1), being born within Arusha region (OR = 1.9) and Maasai (OR = 1.7) were more likely to present with gingival bleeding (p < 0.05). DMFT> 0 increased by age (OR = 2.0) and was associated with non-Maasai ethnic group (OR = 2.2), (p < 0.05). Adolescents from Monduli district (OR = 10.0) and those born in Arusha region (OR = 3.2) were more likely to present with dental fluorosis (p < 0.05). Dental erosion was more common among non-Maasais (OR = 2.0) as well as having mother with high education (OR = 2.3), (p < 0.05).ConclusionsOral diseases like dental caries and dental erosion were less common, but gingival bleeding, dental fluorosis, tooth wear and TMD were common findings in adolescents attending primary schools in the Maasai population areas of Tanzania. Notable differences between Maasai and non-Maasai ethnic groups and certain correlations to sociodemographic factors were detected. Our findings can be utilized by policy makers in the planning of oral health programs in public primary schools of Maasai population areas of Tanzania.

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Oral diseases and socio-demographic factors in adolescents living in Maasai population areas of Tanzania: a cross-sectional study

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“…The development of caries lesions is associated with many factors, including biological, behavioral, and socioeconomic determinants [1,2]. Some of the primary factors underlying dental caries include poor dietary habits and oral hygiene behaviors, Streptococcus mutans infection, anomalies of tooth development, and lack of dental care [3]. Left untreated, caries can lead to pain, infection, lost school days, problems with speech and language development, and other long-term effects that adversely impact quality of life [4][5][6].…”

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Prevalence of dental caries and associated factors among school-aged children in Tripoli, Libya: a cross-sectional study

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Background In many developing countries, the prevalence of dental caries has increased due to lifestyle changes, lack of preventive services, and inadequate access to dental care. In Arab countries, the increased prevalence of caries has correlated with economic growth over the past decades, resulting in greater access to unhealthy foods and higher consumption of sugar, particularly among children. However, few studies have assessed caries prevalence among pediatric populations in Arab countries. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of dental caries and factors associated with caries among children in Tripoli, Libya. Methods This cross-sectional study included a convenience sample of 1934 children in first grade (age 6–7 years, n = 1000) and seventh grade (age 11–12 years, n = 934). Four health centers in Tripoli were selected for screening based on location and participation in school-entry health examinations. Data were collected through self-administered parent surveys and visual dental screenings by trained examiners from September 24 to October 15, 2019. The survey comprised questions about socioeconomic characteristics and oral health behaviors, including toothbrushing, sugar consumption, and dental care history. During screenings, untreated decay, missing teeth, and filled teeth (DMFT or dmft) were recorded. Prevalence of tooth decay was calculated as the proportion of children with high DMFT/dmft scores. Binary logistic and negative binomial regression analyses (with significance at p ≤ 0.05) were used to assess factors associated with caries. Results Among 1000 first-grade children, 78.0% had decay in their primary teeth, with a mean dmft of 3.7. Among 934 seventh-grade children, 48.2% had caries in their permanent teeth, with a mean DMFT of 1.7. The most significant factors associated with caries prevalence were socioeconomic, such as screening site (first grade, p = 0.02; seventh grade, p < 0.001) and maternal employment (seventh grade, p = 0.02), and behavioral, such as toothbrushing duration (seventh grade, p = 0.01), past dental treatment (both grades, p < 0.001), and past emergency visit (both grades, p < 0.001). Conclusions Caries prevalence was associated with several behavioral and socioeconomic factors, including screening site, maternal employment, toothbrushing duration, past dental treatment, and past emergency visit. Efforts should be made to address these factors to minimize barriers and improve oral health behavior and care utilization. These findings can be used to evaluate current public health initiatives and inform future planning.

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“…Such negligence has been seen worldwide in primary teeth. 8,9 In this study, it was found that the percentage of the participants with decayed, missing and filled teeth had almost similar values when they were evaluated using the DMFT index and CAST index, making the results obtained more easily comparable. The WHO and CAST index scores obtained in the present study did not show any significant difference between dmft/DMFT scores.…”

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Assessing Caries Status According to the Cast Instrument and Who Criteria in 6 - 12 Years Old School Children in Shimla City of Himachal Pradesh

Chopra¹,

Thakur²,

Singhal³

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BACKGROUND Caries Assessment Spectrum and Treatment (CAST) instrument index was introduced for full assessment of dental caries, as it covers from no lesion to advanced stage progression of caries. CAST in comparison to WHO criteria allows a more detailed reporting of stages of dental caries. Aims and Objectives: To determine the levels of similarity and difference between the CAST instrument and WHO criteria on the basis of caries prevalence, dmft/DMFT counts and reporting of result in 6-12 years old school children in Shimla city of Himachal Pradesh. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was carried out among 623 school children aged 6-12 years in Shimla city. DMFT (Decayed, Missing, Filled Teeth) counts were obtained according to the WHO criteria and the CAST instrument. Descriptive statistics, test and correlation was done using SPSS version 19. The sample size was taken for convenience during the study. RESULTS 623 children were examined. The prevalence of dental caries calculated according to the CAST instrument and the WHO criteria for the primary dentition was 74.47% and 76.47% and for the permanent dentition it was 9.93% and 10.11%. CONCLUSION The CAST instrument provided similar DMF counts as the WHO criteria in all age groups. Presentation of results from use of the CAST instrument in comparison to WHO criteria allowed a more detailed reporting of stages of dental caries, which will be useful for oral health planners.

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Dental caries status in 6–14-year-old schoolchildren of rural Channagiri, Davangere: A cross-sectional survey

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Oral diseases and socio-demographic factors in adolescents living in Maasai population areas of Tanzania: a cross-sectional study

Oral diseases and socio-demographic factors in adolescents living in Maasai population areas of Tanzania: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence of dental caries and associated factors among school-aged children in Tripoli, Libya: a cross-sectional study

Assessing Caries Status According to the Cast Instrument and Who Criteria in 6 - 12 Years Old School Children in Shimla City of Himachal Pradesh

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