Abstract
Objective: To assess the dental caries status and treatment needs of children belonging to the fisher folk communities. Method: Two hundred and sixty-seven children up to the age of 14 years were examined using the World Health Organization (WHO) oral health assessment criteria, 1997. Results: The prevalence of dental caries was found to be high in the study population. The unmet treatment need was also high. Conclusion: Further research is suggested in order to explore and identify the prevailing aetiological factors responsible for the current status.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 96-98 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | West Indian Medical Journal |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 01-01-2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Medicine
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