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Korlahalli, Ashwini
- Impact of Maternal Education and Dental Visits on Age of Pacifier Withdrawal and Caries Incidence
Authors
1 Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, P.M.N.M. Dental college, Bagalkot Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, P.M.N.M. Dental College, Bagalkot, Karnataka, IN
Source
Journal of Dental Panacea, Vol 1, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 77-83Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the effects of maternal education and dental visits on the age of pacifier withdrawal and caries incidence in children.Methods: The dental histories of mothers of 100 children with age group of 4 to 8 years were obtained along with their educational level, frequency of dental check-ups & age of pacifier withdrawal. Data were analysed by using independent samples t-test, one way ANOVA, two-way ANOVA.
Results: There was a significant effect of maternal education on the age of pacifier withdrawal and the caries incidence; higher the maternal education, younger the age of pacifier withdrawal and less caries incidence. The frequency of dental visits influenced relationship between maternal education and age of pacifier withdrawal.
Conclusion: Unhealthy oral habits such as prolonged pacifier use and the caries prevalence can be reduced with the regular dental check-ups and higher levels of mother education. So we recommend that children should start dental visits at an early age and maintain visits at regular intervals.
Keywords
Pacifier Use, Dental Caries, Maternal Education, Dental Visits.Full Text
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