Analysis of Oral Health Status and Dental Caries-Related Factors in Children of Zhoushan.

IF 1.4 4区医学 Q3 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Oral health & preventive dentistry Pub Date : 2025-06-03 DOI:10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2029

Songtao Pan, Di Miao, Yingna Xu, Chenting Xin

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Abstract

Purpose: This study was initiated to assess the oral health status and identify factors associated with dental caries in children from Zhoushan.

Methods and materials: A total of 125 children aged 5-12 years old were selected for oral examinations at the paediatric dentistry department of our hospital. The dental caries status of the children was examined and recorded, and a questionnaire was administered to their caregivers. The questionnaire collected data on patients' awareness of oral health, supervision of children's toothbrushing, assessment of brushing effectiveness, as well as dietary habits, oral behaviours, and oral healthcare practices. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were employed to analyse the relationships between the prevalence of dental caries and the selected variables.

Results: The caries rate among the 125 children was 62.40%. Logistic regression analysis showed that the use of fluoride toothpaste, brushing ≥ 2 times per day, and brushing after eating were protective factors against dental caries in children (OR < 1, P < 0.05). In contrast, age at initiation of brushing > 3 years, consumption of sweets and beverages ≥ 2 times per week, and frequent bedtime eating were likely to increase dental caries risk in children (OR > 1, P < 0.05).

Conclusion: In view of the identified factors contributing to dental caries in children, it is important to strengthen oral hygiene education for both parents and children. Promoting standardised dental caries prevention and treatment practices and cultivating good oral hygiene habits among children are essential for improving their oral health.

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舟山地区儿童口腔健康状况及龋病相关因素分析

目的：了解舟山地区儿童口腔健康状况及龋病相关因素。方法与材料：选取我院儿科牙科5 ~ 12岁儿童125例进行口腔检查。对儿童的龋齿状况进行了检查和记录，并对他们的照顾者进行了问卷调查。问卷收集了患者口腔健康意识、儿童刷牙监督、刷牙效果评估、饮食习惯、口腔行为和口腔保健实践等方面的数据。采用单因素和多因素logistic回归分析，分析龋患病率与所选变量之间的关系。结果：125例儿童龋率为62.40%。Logistic回归分析显示，使用含氟牙膏、每天刷牙≥2次、餐后刷牙是儿童龋齿发生的保护因素（OR < 1, P < 0.05）。相比之下，开始刷牙的年龄为30 ~ 3岁、每周摄入糖果和饮料≥2次、睡前进食频繁可能增加儿童龋齿风险（OR > 1, P < 0.05）。结论：针对儿童龋病的影响因素，应加强对家长和儿童的口腔卫生教育。推广标准化的龋齿预防和治疗方法，培养儿童良好的口腔卫生习惯，对改善儿童的口腔健康至关重要。

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Oral health & preventive dentistry DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-

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期刊介绍： Clinicians, general practitioners, teachers, researchers, and public health administrators will find this journal an indispensable source of essential, timely information about scientific progress in the fields of oral health and the prevention of caries, periodontal diseases, oral mucosal diseases, and dental trauma. Central topics, including oral hygiene, oral epidemiology, oral health promotion, and public health issues, are covered in peer-reviewed articles such as clinical and basic science research reports; reviews; invited focus articles, commentaries, and guest editorials; and symposium, workshop, and conference proceedings.