Oral prophylaxis and hygiene in school children – the parents’ knowledge
Journal Title: European Journal of Medical Technologies - Year 2017, Vol 14, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Despite the parents’ awareness concerning the aetiology of caries and its prophylaxis in children, the incidence of the disease in children remains high. According to the data by the Ministry of Health1 concerning the period between 2013 and 2015, the main problems concerning oral health in Poland include: high incidence and severity of early caries, as over 50% of all 3-year-old children are affected by caries, and approximately 5 teeth are affected by caries in 5-year-old children. Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to evaluate the knowledge of oral prophylaxis and hygiene among the parents of early school-age children. Material and methods: The Authors conducted a questionnaire study on 61 parents of children aged 6-9 from the Pomeranian Voivodship. Results: All parents believe that maintaining oral hygiene is important. The parents come to see a dentist: due to toothache – 60.66% (n=37), for a check-up appointment – 34.43% (n=21), in cases of doubts concerning the child’s oral health – 4.915 (n=3). The procedures performed most frequently in children include: fissure sealing – 45.90% (n=28), fluoride varnish application – 19.67% (n=12). The remaining group of parents did not come for oral prophylaxis procedures – 34.43% (n=21). Conclusions: Mandatory counselling concerning oral hygiene, professional oral prophylaxis, and dietary habits should be provided to the parents in order to prevent caries development.
Authors and Affiliations
Joanna Szybajło, Magdalena Szalewska, Alicja Szybajło, Michał Wielicki, Elżbieta Pietryka-Michałowska, Andrzej Bożyk, Dorota Wójcik, Artur Wdowiak, Agnieszka Anusiewicz, Leszek Szalewski
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