IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-7-20005 Original Research Paper Oral health status in North East part of Chennai, Thiruvannamalai, Kanchipuram district Tamilnadu–A cross–sectional study S Dr. Aniz A Dr. Sakthisri V Dr. July 2019 8 7 01 02 ABSTRACT

Background: Oral health is an essential component of general health. With increasing life expectancy of population, oral health plays a major role in improving the quality of life. Hence, the present study was conducted to evaluate the oral health status of population which helps in assessing and evaluating the population and to improve the standards of screening and treatment planning. Aim & Objectives: To evaluate the oral health status in North East part of Chennai, Thiruvannamalai, Kanchipuram district of Tamilnadu. Materials and Methods: The data collection was done from the hospital record. A total of 192 screening camps was been conducted based on contract with NGO, industries, schools (private and government). A total of 28601 subjects data were recorded from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2018 by MTDI (Mirror Tactile Dental Inspection) method in north–east parts of Chennai, Kanchipuram, Thiruvannamalai. Results: Based on zonal distribution, the prevalence of periodontal disease is 39.3% and oral cancer 0.2% which is high in other districts. The prevalence of dental caries 57.3% is high among North Chennai. In Thiruvannamalai the prevalence of Dental trauma is high of 1.3% and malocclusion of 6.1%. Among the 28601 subjects the prevalence of periodontal disease and dental caries increases with age. Based on distribution of camps the prevalence of periodontal disease is high in public camps (35%) than school camps whereas dental caries is high in public camp and private schools but is comparatively low in government schools. Conclusion: The study helps to understand the prevalence of oral disease among the various zones in North East part of Tamil Nadu.