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Oral Health Survey in Rural and Urban Population from Central India

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This survey assesses oral health and dental care utilization in Central India's urban and rural populations, indicating significant needs.

A high prevalence of oral disease was found, with 46.9% of 5-year-olds in urban areas affected by early childhood caries.
Utilization of dental care services was extremely low, indicating a pressing need for improved public health initiatives.
Oral examinations revealed periodontal disease in 50%, 75%, and 86% of target age groups, highlighting significant health concerns.
The prevalence of complete edentulism among older adults reached 13% in rural areas and 11.5% in urban regions, demonstrating a gap in dental care access.

Singh et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This survey assesses oral health and dental care utilization in Central India's urban and rural populations, indicating significant needs.