Oral health and caries/gingivitis-associated factors of adolescents aged 12-15 in Shandong province, China: a cross-sectional Oral Health Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We aimed to analyse the oral health status of adolescents in Shandong province, including dental caries and gingivitis, and their associated factors.

Methods

Adolescents aged 12-15-years in Shandong province were recruited. Caries and gingival status were assessed following the World Health Organisation diagnostic criteria. Information including the sociodemographic, oral hygiene knowledge, attitudes and practices were collected through the questionnaire. Chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to investigate the oral diseases associated factors.

Results

In total, 3868 students (50.2% males) were enrolled. Of these, 39.9% of the participants experienced caries, and 81.7% and 31.3% had calculus and bleeding gingival, respectiv

SUBMITTER: Zhang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8178891 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature