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{"title":"Assessing consequences of untreated dental caries using pufa/PUFA index among 6-12 years old schoolchildren in a rural population of Kerala.","authors":"Santhosh Kumar Vasavan,&nbsp;N Retnakumari","doi":"10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_342_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_342_21","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>Dental caries is the most common dental disease of childhood. India with a population of more than 135 crores accounts for a high proportion of dental morbidity. Poor oral health has a significant impact on quality of life, especially in rural areas. The consequences of untreated dental caries include pain, abscess, and space infections which may lead to loss of function and school hours. These consequences are of utmost important while planning a community dental care program.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>To assess the prevalence of dental caries, caries experience, and severity of dental caries among 6-12 years old schoolchildren in the rural areas of Kollam District, Kerala State.</p><p><strong>Settings and design: </strong>A community school-based, descriptive, cross-sectional study in the rural areas of Kollam District.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was carried among 2194 schoolchildren in the rural areas of Kollam District in the age group of 6-12 years. Children from eight randomly selected schools were examined for pufa/PUFA and dmf/DMF indices.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis used: </strong>SPSS version 17.0, Mann-Whitney, t-test, KruskalWallis test. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Results and conclusions: </strong>Overall caries prevalence among the total population was found to be 74%. The prevalence of caries in the deciduous dentition was 61% and a mean decayed, missing, filled teeth value of 2.74 ± 3.200 and for the permanent dentition the caries prevalence of 26.8% and a mean Decayed, Missing, Filled Teeth of 0.66 ± 1.360 were observed. The prevalence of untreated dental caries (pufa/PUFA) was 40.8%. The pufa prevalence in deciduous dentition was 38.3% with a mean pufa of 0.99 ± 1.679. Moreover, the PUFA prevalence in permanent dentition was 4.1% with a mean PUFA of 0.06 ± 0.349. The highest prevalence of untreated dental caries (pufa/PUFA) was found in the 7 years' age group (52%) and the lowest in 12 years' age group (22.4%).</p>","PeriodicalId":35797,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40524402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence of dental fluorosis and dental caries in fluoride endemic areas of Rohtak district, Haryana.","authors":"Reena Rani,&nbsp;Ruchi Singhal,&nbsp;Parul Singhal,&nbsp;Ritu Namdev,&nbsp;Neha Sikk,&nbsp;Shruti Jha,&nbsp;Nancy Goel","doi":"10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_185_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_185_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study investigates the estimation of the fluoride concentration in drinking water in Rohtak district, Haryana, and quantifies its effect on the prevalence of dental fluorosis and dental caries.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1262 school children in endemic fluoride areas of Haryana. Using simple random sampling, thirty villages from five blocks of Rohtak districts were selected, and children 6-12 years of age were examined. A questionnaire survey form was filled out to record the demographic details of the samples. Dental caries was recorded according to DMFT (D = Decayed, M = Missing due to caries only, F = Filled, T = Teeth)/deft index (d = decayed, e = extracted due to caries, f = filled, t = teeth). Assessment of Dental Fluorosis was done according to Dean's Fluorosis index, modified in 1942. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 19, and nonparametric tests were used to assess the significance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study participants included 615 males and 647 females among which Mean DMFT in the area of study ranged from 0.32 to 1.90. Mean deft in the area of study ranged from 0.34 to 1.91. The fluoride concentrations in groundwater are in the range of 0.532-8.802. Out of 1262 children examined, 655 (51.90%) children were having dental fluorosis. 607 (48.10%) of the subjects were free from fluorosis. 16.09%, 13.39%, 9.11%, and 8.16% and 5.15% were having questionable, very mild, mild, moderate, and severe form of fluorosis, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It can be concluded that in Rohtak district, the fluoride levels in drinking water and the prevalence of dental fluorosis are high, so requiring an urgent need to improve the quality of water and institute de-fluoridation of drinking water in affected areas to lower the burden of dental fluorosis in the community.</p>","PeriodicalId":35797,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40524403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of intermaxillary tooth-size discrepancy on accuracy of prediction equations for mixed dentition space analysis for Davangere population.","authors":"Siddhi Samir Tejani,&nbsp;Poornima Parameswarappa,&nbsp;K Mallikarjuna,&nbsp;N B Nagaveni,&nbsp;K B Roopa,&nbsp;Neena I Eregowda","doi":"10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_95_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_95_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>In the mixed dentition period, malocclusion is in dormant stage, any interception should be preceded by a mixed dentition space analysis.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>To derive new regression equation in sample subjects (indigenous group) with no intermaxillary tooth size discrepancy (Bolton's ratio) residing in Davangere and to evaluate its accuracy. To assess the difference of tooth dimensions between males and females and difference between right and left of dental arches.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong></p><p><strong>And: </strong></p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Descriptive study.</p><p><strong>Subjects: </strong></p><p><strong>And methods: </strong>One hundred and fifty children (11-15 years) were included and dental casts were made. A digital Vernier caliper was used for the measurement of teeth. Bolton's ratio was calculated. Group A: Casts without Bolton's discrepancy and Group B: Casts with Bolton's discrepancy.</p><p><strong>Statistical: </strong></p><p><strong>Analysis: </strong></p><p><strong>Used: </strong>The data were analyzed with the SPSS software version 22.0. New regression equations were derived using correlation and regression analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No statistically significant difference was recorded between the actual and predicted mesiodistal widths (MDWs) of permanent canine and premolars in maxilla and mandible, with/without Bolton's discrepancy. Males had statistically significant higher mean in maxillary and mandibular canine dimensions than female and no statistically significant difference between right and left side of dental arches was found.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>New regression equation was formulated for Davangere population, in which actual and predicted widths of permanent canines and premolars were found to be almost similar when established from sample with/without Bolton's discrepancy. In MDWs, the canine showed significant sexual dimorphism and no clinically significant variations were seen in the right and left sides of both the arches.</p>","PeriodicalId":35797,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40524405","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinical performance of one shade universal composite resin and nanohybrid composite resin as full coronal esthetic restorations in primary maxillary incisors: A randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Zulekha,&nbsp;C Vinay,&nbsp;K S Uloopi,&nbsp;Kakarla Sri RojaRamya,&nbsp;Chaitanya Penmatsa,&nbsp;M V Ramesh","doi":"10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_151_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_151_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Strip crowns are the first treatment of choice for restoring anterior teeth affected with early childhood caries. However, shade matching of resin composites is still an issue. The broad color matching ability of a recently introduced single shade composite, Omnichroma eliminates the need for shade-matching procedure, reduces composite inventory, and minimizes chair-side time.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim is to evaluate the color match, color stability, and retention of one shade universal composite resin, Omnichroma and nanohybrid resin composite, Tetric-N-Ceram.</p><p><strong>Settings: </strong></p><p><strong>And: </strong></p><p><strong>Design: </strong>The study design involves split-mouth randomized controlled trial.</p><p><strong>Materials: </strong></p><p><strong>And: </strong></p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study was conducted on 25 children aged 3-5 years with multi-surface caries lesions in primary maxillary anterior teeth. Teeth were allocated to two groups randomly: Group 1 - One shade universal composite, Omnichroma (n = 25), Group 2 - Nanohybrid composite, Tetric-N-Ceram (n = 25). After caries excavation and tooth preparation, teeth were restored with corresponding materials using strip crowns. Color match at baseline, color stability, and retention after 6- and 12-month follow-up were evaluated using the Modified United States Public Health Services criteria.</p><p><strong>Statistical: </strong></p><p><strong>Analysis: </strong>The Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test were used to analyze the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>On comparison of Omnichroma and Tetric-N-Ceram groups, no statistically significant difference was observed in the color match at baseline (P = 0.716) as well as color stability (P = 0.575 at 6 months and 0.990 at 12 months) and retention (P = 0.153 at 6 months and 0.226 at 12 months) at both 6- and 12-month intervals. On intragroup comparison, the difference in the color stability at 6 and 12-month interval was statistically significant (P = 0.001) for both the groups, indicating that the color stability of restorations was better at 6-month interval compared to 12-month interval. In both Omnichroma and Tetric-N-Ceram groups, retention of restorations was better at 6-month interval compared to 12-month interval and this difference was statistically significant (P = 0.025 and 0.014, respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The clinical performance of Omnichroma in terms of color match, color stability, and retention was comparable to nanohybrid composite, Tetric-N-Ceram.</p>","PeriodicalId":35797,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40524406","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correlation of caries occurrence in primary teeth using human leukocyte antigen typing and maternal and physiochemical factors.","authors":"Shraddha Saikia,&nbsp;Shivani Mathur,&nbsp;Manvi Malik,&nbsp;Nikita Gulati","doi":"10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_76_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_76_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dental caries being the leading health issue worldwide has no specific cure due to its multifactorial etiology and genetic susceptibility. Hence, this paper attempted to correlate the clinical and hereditary factors between mother and child, to predict the caries occurrence in child in future, and thereby implement early preventive measures.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of the study was to look for an association between maternal and child's human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DR4 levels and relate it with other physiochemical factors to assess caries susceptibility in children.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>Saliva samples were collected from children who were in the age group of 0-6 years and their mothers by spitting method and swab method. The clinical indicators such as Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth, decayed, extraction needed, and filled teeth, salivary flow rate, and pH were recorded by clinical evaluation. The Streptococcus mutans count was measured by culture plate followed by colony count method, and the HLA-DR4 factor was assessed using ELISA.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results revealed a statistically significant correlation between the physiochemical factors of the mother and the child. The genetic factor in which the HLA-DR4 caries indicator was checked also has a strong association between the mother and the offspring. Thus, a strong caries prediction formula was derived through which probability of caries occurrence in the child could be determined prematurely.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Thus, it can be concluded that using the clinical and genetic factors, the caries prediction can be done for the child and preventive protocol can be started before disease occurrence.</p>","PeriodicalId":35797,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40524401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative evaluation of chelating efficacy of nano-chitosan, pomegranate extract, and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid on primary radicular dentin: An <i>in vitro</i> study.","authors":"G Deepthi Nirmal,&nbsp;A J Sai Sankar,&nbsp;E Sridevi,&nbsp;M Sridhar,&nbsp;K Siva Sankar,&nbsp;P Raja Satish","doi":"10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_231_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_231_21","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Irrigation is a crucial aspect of root canal treatment, and it is imperative to employ chelating agents to eliminate the smear layer during biomechanical preparation. They in turn react with mineral content of dentin, leading to decreased strength and increased susceptibility to fracture.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study aimed to assess and compare mineral loss and microhardness from primary root canal dentin following the usage of different irrigating solutions and determine the least detrimental irrigant among the tested solutions.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Sixty-six primary anterior teeth were divided into three groups with 22 in each- Group I: 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) Group II: 0.2% Nano chitosan Group III: Pomegranate extract. The decoronated teeth were split longitudinally. Half of it was directly subjected to Vickers test, and the other half was immersed in a magnetic stirrer bath containing test solution to record the mineral loss from solution. Postmicrohardness values were recorded on the specimen and compared with initial values.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis used: </strong>Statistical analysis was done using SPSS software (Version 20, SPSS, IBM, Armonk, NY, U. S. A).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Descriptive statistics were calculated, and the groups were compared using analysis of variance test and post hoc Tukey test. Pomegranate extract showed least effect on mineral content and microhardness compared to 17% EDTA and 0.2% nano chitosan. P ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Pomegranate aril extract showed better results with selected parameters.</p>","PeriodicalId":35797,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40540062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Management of compound odontoma with 70 denticles and impacted lateral incisor over an 8-year follow-up.","authors":"J Jeevarathan,&nbsp;N C Jananivinodhini,&nbsp;A Ponnudurai,&nbsp;M VijayaKumar,&nbsp;Kanthaswamy A Chidambaranathan","doi":"10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_148_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_148_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Odontomas are benign developmental tumors formed by the improper growth of completely differentiated epithelial and mesenchymal cells of odontogenic origin. The etiology of odontoma is unknown and it is detected during routine radiographic examination. The ideal management is early detection and surgical enucleation. The commonly associated clinical problems of odontomas are delayed exfoliation of primary teeth, delayed eruption or impaction of permanent teeth, displacement of teeth, root resorption, congenital missing, and widening of follicular space. Here, we describe a unique case of compound odontoma with a high number of denticles managed based on a definite decision support system over 8 years. An 8-year-old boy with 70 denticles in the left maxillary region underwent enucleation. On periodic follow-up, the associated impacted lateral incisor was extruded orthodontically.</p>","PeriodicalId":35797,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40540063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Self-drilling screws for the prevention of dental and skeletal injuries during open reduction and internal fixation of pediatric mandibular fractures.","authors":"Elavenil Panneerselvam,&nbsp;Anantanarayanan Parameswaran","doi":"10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_159_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_159_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Facial trauma in pediatric population predisposes the child to injury of both the developing skeleton and dentition. This article aims to highlight the experience of the authors through a case report, in using self-drilling screws for fixation of mandibular fractures in pediatric age group. The use of self-drilling screws minimizes the complications such as thermal and/or mechanical damage to the developing dentition and the bone. They also provide significant advantages including ease of availability and technique, superior anchorage with primary stability, and minimizing or avoiding permanent damage to the developing tooth germs in the site of fracture. The use of self-drilling screws for mandibular open reduction and internal fixation in children is an easy, reliable, and safe technique which may have significant value addition in preventing inadvertent injury to the developing tooth germs.</p>","PeriodicalId":35797,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40621057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A cross-sectional and histological analysis to understand the cytological effects of cell phone radiation on buccal mucosa of children","authors":"Voleti Sri Srujana Aravinda, C. Kandregula, R. Muppa, M. M. Krishna, B. Nikitha, M. Yenni","doi":"10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_28_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_28_22","url":null,"abstract":"Context: The ongoing pandemic has affected all the spheres of life and one of the severely affected avenues is the education of a child. The online education has seen an upward curve since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. Schools globally have adopted online class tutorials as the main method to impart education and directly increasing the screen time for a child. Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the cytological effects of prolonged mobile phone usage on the buccal mucosa of children. Settings and Design: Stratified sampling was used for the selection of subjects for the study. After a questionnaire regarding the usage of a mobile phone was distributed among the parents of children. Among them, 90 children were selected on the basis of pattern and frequency of mobile phone usage in the child. Materials and Methodology: The children were divided into three groups based on the per day hours of viewing of mobile phone, i.e., Group 1: Usage of 1–2 h a day, Group 2: Usage of 3–6 h a day, and Group 3: Usage of >6 h a day. The time frame taken into consideration was 1 year after the pandemic started. This was specifically to understand the impact of the online education. Swab was obtained by using the conventional ice-cream stick method from the buccal mucosa. Statistical Analysis: The samples were subjected to histological and microscopical analysis to observe for cytological changes. One-way ANOVA was used to determine the statistical significance if any. Results: The results obtained clearly showed that Group 3 (>6 h usage per day) showed the highest number of cellular and chromosomal aberrations which was significant. Conclusion: The results indicated that impact due to the prolonged screen time on the buccal mucosa is significant. A direct proportionality was seen between the apoptotic changes and chromosomal aberrations and the number of daily hour usage.","PeriodicalId":35797,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47139181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development and validation of a novel Middle childhood oral health impact scale (MCOHIS)","authors":"S. Asokan, P. G. Geetha Priya, S. Viswanath, Shyam Sivasamy, S. Natchiyar","doi":"10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_384_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_384_21","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The study was planned to develop and validate a novel middle childhood oral health impact scale (MCOHIS) for 6- to 9-year-old children in India. Methodology: A cross-sectional study design was employed to develop and validate MCOHIS in the sequential phases. A panel of ten pediatric dentists evaluated a pool of 36 items corresponding to the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of children. MCOHIS with 20 items under five domains was formulated and content validation was done. Cohen's kappa statistics was employed to measure the concordance between the child's self-report and the caregiver's proxy report. Concurrent validation was done among 130 participants from 13 districts of Tamil Nadu state, India. Discriminant validity was checked among another sample of 60 participants. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability of MCOHIS were assessed using Cronbach's alpha and Kappa statistics respectively. Results: MCOHIS had adequate content validation with Scale Level Content Validity Index / Average score of 0.94 for relevance. There was a statistically significant inter-rater reliability observed between the child's self-report and caregivers' proxy report in all items with a moderate to substantial agreement. Concurrent validation showed a statistically significant positive correlation with a Rho value of 0.712. There was a statistically significant difference noted in overall discriminant validity (P < 0.001). Acceptable internal consistency reliability was observed with Cronbach's alpha value of 0.75. Test-retest reliability showed a high stability coefficient of 0.98. Conclusions: MCOHIS was found to be a valid and reliable age-specific tool for assessing the OHRQoL of Indian children aged 6–9 years.","PeriodicalId":35797,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49040770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}