Caries status and some related factors in primary school children in Vinh Phuc province 2019

Abstract

The study aims to describe caries status and some related factors in primary school children in Vinh Phuc province 2019, there by planning measures to prevent dental caries for children in the near future. A cross-sectional study was caried out with a sample size of 400 children from 6 - 10 years old that selected randomly from school children list of school. Caries in
permanent dentition status was recognized by the tooth decay - loss - fllings index (DMFT) and the surface decay - loss - fllings index (DMFS) according to the World Health Organization criteria. The children’s oral hygiene habits were evaluated according to the questionnaire on knowledge about tooth decay prevention and tooth decay prevention practices. The
results showed that, the habit of brushing after sweet snack eating lead to reduce tooth decay statistically (p < 0,05). The association between other factors and tooth decay in children had not been yet identifed. This result showed that it is necessary to promote dental health care activities for children.