A Curto, D Garcovich, A Alvarado Lorenzo, L Antonio Zancajo, R Aiuto, M Adobes Martin, L Paglia
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Abstract
Aim: This study aimed at analysing the oral health status of children aged 1-9 years and explore its correlation with parental oral health knowledge.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the University of Salamanca involving 200 child-parent pairs. Children's oral health was assessed using the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth Index (DMFT), the Decayed and Filled Teeth Index (dft), and the Dental Health Component of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (DHC-IOTN). Parents completed a 25-item questionnaire on oral health knowledge and practices.
Conclusion: Although global correlations were not significant, specific parental knowledge and behaviours showed significant associations with children's caries indices and orthodontic status.
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The aim and scope of the European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry is to promote research in all aspects of dentistry related to children, including interceptive orthodontics and studies on children and young adults with special needs.
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