Dental caries and associated factors in 3 to 5-year-old children in Zhejiang Province, China: an epidemiological survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dental caries in preschool children is prevalent worldwide, but data regarding its magnitude and associated factors were not available for preschool children in Zhejiang Province, China. This study examines the dental caries situation and its associated factors in Zhejiang Province.

Methods

A total of 1591 children aged 3-5 years and their parents or caregivers were enrolled in this study. The condition of their teeth was assessed by three dental technicians qualified to WHO 2013 criteria. A structured questionnaire was completed by the children's parents or caregivers. A logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the risk factors that may be associated with dental caries occurring among preschool children.

Results

Caries prevalence (dmft> 0) of 3-5 y

SUBMITTER: Zhou N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6329098 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature