Oral health of Anganwadi children in Tumkur city: A field study

Oral health of Anganwadi children in Tumkur city: A field study

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Objective: In India, due to illiteracy and poor socioeconomic conditions, along with harmful oral habits, the prevalence of oro-dental diseases is widespread.Primary health care approach azalea mrs gg gerbing is the strategy to attain health for all.Hence, the objective was to assess oral health of Anganwadi children.Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was designed to include 316 children from Anganwadi present in the vicinity of a field area of the dental institute, Tumkur.Results: The prevalence of dental caries was 41.

77%, mean decayed, extracted, filled tooth being 2.Conclusion: The prevalence of jumbo wind gold dental caries in Anganwadi children was high indicating the need for both preventive and curative methods.The comprehensive treatment along with oral hygiene instructions was provided.