Periodontal disease and dental caries in primary school children in rural areas of Delhi
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Abstract
A study was conducted in rural areas of Delhi to determine the prevalence of periodontal disease and dental caries amongst children of both sexes aged 5 to 14 years. 458 children studying in primary schools in four different villages were examined. These children came from a segment of rural community with low socio-economic level and following a traditional rural life style and dietary habits. Prevalence of periodontal disease and dental caries was found to be low despite perfunctory oral health care system with no fluoridation of water supply and indifference to oral health care practices among the children. This could be attributed to simple, coarse and traditional fibrous food consumed by the children.
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