The effect of periodontal care methods in prevention periodontitis in pupils
- Author:
Duong Thi Truyen
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
periodontitis, periodontal care methods
- MeSH:
Dental Care for Children;
Periodontitis/prevention & control;
Pupil
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2004;487(9):55-57
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
960 pupils between 6 and 12 years old in An Giang province were divided into 4 groups and received different interventions such as fluoride rinse, teeth brushing + ddF rinse, ddF rinse + welding with GIC, and ddF rinse + teeth brushing + welding. These interventions were very effective in protection periodental diseases. Prevalence of good dental health pupils increased significantly. This is a condition to gain WHO’s goals at least 80% primary and secondary pupils receive long-term and stable oral healthcare through school-based dental program in 2010.
