The effect of periodontal care methods in prevention dental caries in pupils
- Author:
Duong Thi Truyen
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
dental caries, periodontal care methods
- MeSH:
Dental Caries/prevention & control;
Periodontal Diseases;
Pupil
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2004;487(9):48-50
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Study 960 pupils between 6 and 12 years old of primary and secondary schools in Long Xuyen town, An Giang province. Results: rate of dental caries of deciduous teeth decreased from 5.20% to 20.55% after interventions. Rate of dental caries of permanent teeth in interventional groups decreased 3.09%-4.96% versus control group. It’s necessary to develop comprehensive dental prevention methods for school-age children.
