Oral health of Anganwadi children in Tumkur city: A field study

Objective: In India, due to illiteracy and poor socioeconomic conditions, along with harmful oral habits, the prevalence of oro-dental diseases is widespread. Primary health care approach is the strategy to attain health for all. Hence, the objective was to assess oral health of Anganwadi children....

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Published in:Chrismed journal of health and research 2016-04, Vol.3 (2), p.119-122
Main Authors: Mythri Halappa, J V Bharateesh, Herbert Kristen Liveiro, P Rameeza, Sameeha Mohammad Basheer, Linta Teresa James
Format: Article
Language:English
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Anganwadi children
Anganwadi worker
dental caries
oral health
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Summary:Objective: In India, due to illiteracy and poor socioeconomic conditions, along with harmful oral habits, the prevalence of oro-dental diseases is widespread. Primary health care approach is the strategy to attain health for all. Hence, the objective was to assess oral health of Anganwadi children. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was designed to include 316 children from Anganwadi present in the vicinity of a field area of the dental institute, Tumkur. Results: The prevalence of dental caries was 41.77%, mean decayed, extracted, filled tooth being 2. Conclusion: The prevalence of dental caries in Anganwadi children was high indicating the need for both preventive and curative methods. The comprehensive treatment along with oral hygiene instructions was provided.
ISSN:2348-3334
2348-506X
DOI:10.4103/2348-3334.177636