Prevalence Of Dental Caries In 6 To 11 Years Of Children Living In And Around Kotputli, Rajasthan.

Dr. Vikram Jhamb; Dr. Vivek Chaturvedy; Dr. Neetu Dabla; Dr. Yoginder Yadav

Volume : V, Issue : VI, June - 2016

Prevalence Of Dental Caries In 6 To 11 Years Of Children Living In And Around Kotputli, Rajasthan.

Dr. Vikram Jhamb, Dr. Vivek Chaturvedy, Dr. Neetu Dabla, Dr. Yoginder Yadav

Abstract :

 Background : Dental caries is an important oral health issue. Finding it’s prevalence would predict the need for oral health promotion programmes for specific age groups. Purpose : The aim of this study is to assess the caries experience of children living in Kotputli, Rajasthan. Materials and Method : This epidemiological study was based upon sampling method. Samples size consisted of 870 children aged 6 to 11 years old registered in Kotputli schools. Children were divided into 2 groups. Group 1 consisted of 400 children 6–8 years of age and group 2 consisted of 470 children 9–11years of age. All children were examined for oral health status. Result : 620 out of 870 children showed caries prevalence and 250 children were caries free. Result of the study highlighted the need for comprehensive oral health promotion programmes for this age group