Bhat Meghashyam1, L Nagesh, A Ankola. 1. Department of Community Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka State, India. msyamb@yahoo.com
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess the dental caries status and treatment needs of children belonging to the fisher folk communities. METHOD: Two hundred and sixty-seven children up to the age of 14 years were examined using the World Health Organization (WHO) oral health assessment criteria, 1997. RESULTS: The prevalence of dental caries was found to be high in the study population. The unmet treatment need was also high. CONCLUSION: Further research is suggested in order to explore and identify the prevailing aetiological factors responsible for the current status.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the dental caries status and treatment needs of children belonging to the fisher folk communities. METHOD: Two hundred and sixty-seven children up to the age of 14 years were examined using the World Health Organization (WHO) oral health assessment criteria, 1997. RESULTS: The prevalence of dental caries was found to be high in the study population. The unmet treatment need was also high. CONCLUSION: Further research is suggested in order to explore and identify the prevailing aetiological factors responsible for the current status.