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June 30, 2026Journal of Public HealthOpen Access

An evaluation of the oral and dental health status in socioeconomically disadvantaged children

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GBGizem Deniz Bulucu BüyüksoyEPElif PektaşDÖDurmuş Berkay Öğütçü

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Randomized trial evaluates oral and dental health status in socioeconomically disadvantaged children, indicating significant decay prevalence.

Key Points

  • The study aims to examine oral and dental health status and related factors in socioeconomically disadvantaged children.
  • Participants included 343 children aged 6-16 from five schools in a disadvantaged area of Central Anatolia, Türkiye.
  • Data was collected using WHO-designed forms and analyzed with statistical methods including chi-square tests.
  • Mean DMFT index was 0.46 ± 0.49 and dmft index was 1.08 ± 0.72.
  • Caries prevalence was 84.2% in primary teeth and 37.6% in permanent teeth; 56.3% experienced gingival bleeding.
  • 46.7% required preventive treatment, while 24.8% needed immediate care.

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Büyüksoy et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a435c8c759b888809a52f21https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-026-02843-8
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