Epidemiological investigation of dental health status of 6-8 years old children in Zhongkai Hi-Tech Zone of Huizhou

Author: SHEN Xiaodong ¹ ; GUAN Weiran ¹ ; JI Ronglian ¹ ; WAN Yibing ¹
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1. Nanling Stomatological Hospital
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Huizhou; Children; Oral epidemiology; Survey; Caries; Pit and fissure sealant
From: Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2017;25(10):664-667
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective:To investigate the status of tooth caries of 6-8 years old school children in Zhongkai Hi-Tech Zone of Huizhou city, and to provide scientific data for prevention and treatment on caries.
Methods : Referring to the Guideline for the 3rd National Oral Health Survey, the dental caries status of 1-2 grade students in 32 primary schools were investigated, and the data were analyzed by SPSS 14.0 statistical software.
Results : The prevalence rate of deciduous teeth caries in 4 390 children was 67.4%, and the DMFT was 3.94; The eruption rate of the first molars was 81.5%, with the prevalence rate of caries was 24.3%, and the DMFT was 0.448. The rate of caries for 8 years old children is higher than in 6-7 years old children (P < 0.001).
Conclusion:There is a high caries rate in children in Zhongkai Hi-Tech Zone of Huizhou, so oral health education, primary teeth caries treatment, and fissure sealant of permanent teeth should be strengthened.
Full text:惠州市仲恺高新区6 - 8 岁儿童口腔健康调查.pdf