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Parental Influence on Early Childhood Caries.

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Title: Parental Influence on Early Childhood Caries.

Authors: Sanam Faheem, Shahida Maqsood, Faheem Shaikh

Journal: Journal of the Pakistan Dental Association (JPDA)

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Publisher: Pakistan Dental Association

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2018

Volume: 27

Issue: 4

Language: English

Categories
Dentistry (5696) Caries (22) Parental Influence (4) Public Health (41589) Pediatrics (13616)

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Parents have a significant role in educating their children about oral hygiene, therefore their knowledge and attitude influences their children oral health status. METHODOLOGY: In this cross-sectional study questionnaires were distributed to 300 mothers from Dow Dental College OPD to assess their knowledge, attitude and practice towards their children oral health. Questionnaire assessed demographic data, literacy level, importance of primary dentition and aspects of early childhood decay. Data was analyzed by SPSS version 20. P Values was considered significant at p

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