Oral health disparities in early childhood and intergenerational gaps among noncitizen migrants, Arabs, and Jews in South Tel Aviv, Israel.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Disparities in oral health are related to dental care knowledge, domestic oral hygiene practices and socioeconomic status. This cross-sectional study aimed to compare the oral hygiene and dental care practices of migrant, Arab, and Jewish children residing in Tel Aviv, Israel, and assess the influence of parental dental practices.

Methods

Data were collected from parents of children aged 3 to 6 years. Parents completed their own and their children's oral health status, oral hygiene practices, dietary habits and dental care knowledge.

Results

Of the 504 children, 153 (30.4%) were migrants, 117 (23.2%) were Arabs, and 234 (46.4%) were Jews. Twice-daily tooth brushing was reported by 57.5% of migrant children, 47% of Arab children, and 63.7% of Jewish childr

SUBMITTER: Brill J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11749164 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature