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 craggy range sauvignon blanc 2022 and poor socioeconomic conditions, along with harmful oral habits, the prevalence of oro-dental diseases is widespread.Primary health care approach 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 dental caries apac1/60/1/cw in Anganwadi children was high indicating the need for both preventive and curative methods.The comprehensive treatment along with oral hygiene instructions was provided.