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Darwin dental survey--1972.

P D Barnard

    Australian Dental Journal
    |December 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    A 1972 survey of 1592 Darwin children found lower-than-expected dental caries prevalence. This baseline data, with 42% receiving fluoride supplements, is crucial for assessing fluoridation benefits.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oral health epidemiology
    • Pediatric dentistry
    • Public health surveillance

    Background:

    • Dental caries and periodontal disease are significant pediatric oral health concerns.
    • Oral hygiene practices influence overall dental health outcomes in children.
    • Establishing baseline oral health data is essential for evaluating public health interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To record the prevalence of dental caries, periodontal disease, and oral hygiene status in Darwin children.
    • To establish baseline data for assessing the future impact of water fluoridation.
    • To analyze the relationship between fluoride supplement intake and caries prevalence.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional survey was conducted in August 1972.
    • The study examined 1592 children aged 3-14 years residing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

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  • Data collection focused on dental caries, periodontal disease, and oral hygiene indicators.

    • Main Results:

    • The survey recorded the oral health status of 1592 children.
    • Forty-two percent of the surveyed children reported regular fluoride supplement intake.
    • Dental caries prevalence was observed to be lower than anticipated for a non-fluoridated Australian community.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides essential baseline data for evaluating the effectiveness of fluoridation in Darwin.
    • The findings suggest a potential positive association between fluoride supplementation and reduced caries prevalence.
    • Further research is warranted to confirm the long-term impact of fluoride interventions on child oral health.