The importance of oral health behavior of children for their oral health

  • Ivana Andjelic University of Montenegro, Faculty of Medicine Podgorica, Study program of Dentistry
  • Snezana Matijevic Primary Heath Care Center Tivat
  • Jasminka Andjelic University of Montenegro, Faculty of Medicine Podgorica, Study program of Dentistry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/cma2-8362

Abstract


Introduction. Health culture is an integral part of generalculture and health education plays an important role in maintaining health of individuals.

Aim.The main objective of this study is to determine the influence of oral health behavior of schoolchildren aged 12 to 14 on their oral health.

Method.The survey was conducted during the period from the end of January to April 2015 at Drago Milovic Elementary School in Tivat. The survey instrument was a questionnaire  and it consisted of 36 closed-ended questions. Assessment of oral health was carried out under natural light with dental mirror and probe according to WHO recommendations. The parameter used to assess the state of oral health was DMFTindex. In addition, the assessment of oral hygiene was conducted using soft debris index according to Green-Vermillion.

Results.The majority of students stated that they lack knowledge regarding the effectiveness of fluoride toothpaste (69.4%).It was found that the lowest incidence of caries  occurred among those students who think that teeth should be brushed after every meal, and the highest incidence of this diagnosis occurred in respondents who think that teeth should be brushed once a day. DMFTindex for study population was 1.87 while Green-Vermillion soft debris score of oral hygiene was 2 in largest number of students(49.5%).Conclusion.Looking at the results it can be concluded that dental care in this area does not significantly affect the improvement of oral health in children.

Key words: students, oral health, health education, DMFTindex, Green-Vermillion index

Author Biographies

Ivana Andjelic, University of Montenegro, Faculty of Medicine Podgorica, Study program of Dentistry
dr Stom
Snezana Matijevic, Primary Heath Care Center Tivat
Doc. dr , Specijalista djecije i preventivne stomatologije
Jasminka Andjelic, University of Montenegro, Faculty of Medicine Podgorica, Study program of Dentistry
Prof. dr , Specijalista ortopedije vilica

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Published
2015/12/15
Issue
Vol. 3 No. 4 (2015): Medical Journal of Montenegro
Section
Professional Paper
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