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| Year : 2011 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 57-59 |
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Change in dental caries status over 2 years in children of Panchkula, Haryana: A longitudinal study
S Kalra1, M Simratvir2, R Kalra3, K Janjua4, G Singh4
1 Department of Prosthodontics, B. R. S. Dental College, Panchkula, Haryana, India
2 Department of Pedodontics, B.R.S. Dental College, Panchkula, Haryana, India
3 E. M. O. General Hospital, Panchkula, Haryana, India
4 Dr. Kalra's Multispeciality Dental Clinic, Panchkula, Haryana, India
Correspondence Address:
M Simratvir
60-A, Sargodha Colony, Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana-141 001, Punjab
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/2231-0762.97701
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Background: Despite credible scientific advances and the fact that it is preventable, dental caries continues to be a major public health problem in developing countries like India. The first step toward disease prevention at community level is assessment of the disease activity. Aim: Hence this study was conducted to evaluate the change in dental caries status over 2 years in children of Panchkula, Haryana. Materials and Methods: 207 school children having mixed dentition (age 7-8 years) and 103 children (age 12-13 years) were assessed for change in their dmf/DMF status over 2 years. Results and Conclusion: Results revealed that 81% of 7-8-year-old children and 83 % 12-13-year-olds had caries. There was a statistically significant increase in DMFT score of children over 2 years; thus necessitating implementation of rigorous preventive strategies at community level. |
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