Background: Dental caries is a major problem in the field of oral and dental health and its prevention is more important than its treatment. Fluoride plays a significant role in prevention of caries, improving oral and dental health. One of the common ways of fluoride use is the use of a fluoride- containing mouthwash, the most important of which in use is 0.2% sodium fluoride mouthwash. Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the efficiency of 0.2% sodium fluoride mouthwash in prevention of dental caries according to DMFT index. Material and Method: The study included a control group and an experimental group. For each group, 10 children were selected randomly. The two groups were assessed by means of intra-oral examination. Data was recorded using DMFT index. Results: The decrease in DMFT value of the control group and experimental group from baseline to 30 days was statistically significant (p<0.001). A statistically insignificant difference between the two groups (p=0.7022) was seen. Conclusion: According to this study results, the daily use of 0.2% sodium fluoride mouthwash has been successful in the improvement of oral and dental health by preventing dental caries among children of school age.
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