Oral health status and behaviours of preschool children in Hong Kong.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dental caries is a major public health problem in many countries. Since the last territority-wide dental survey of Hong Kong preschool children was conducted in 2001, a survey to update the information is necessary. This study aimed to describe the dental caries experience of preschool children in Hong Kong and factors affecting their dental caries status.

Methods

A stratified random sample of children from seven kindergartens in Hong Kong was surveyed in 2009. Ethical approval from IRB and parental consent was obtained. Clinical examinations of the children were performed by two calibrated examiners using disposable dental mirrors, an intra-oral LED light and ball-ended periodontal probes. A questionnaire to investigate possible explanatory factors for caries sta

SUBMITTER: Chu CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3490858 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature