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[Preventive measurement in Gottingen kindergartens from 1975-1990]
1Zentrums fur Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferkrankheiten, Universitat Gottingen.
Oral-Prophylaxe
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Dental caries prevalence in young children has significantly decreased since the 1980s. While 64% of children had healthy teeth, the average decayed, missing, or filled surfaces (dmfs) value was 2.3.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Public Health
Context:
- Caries prevalence was assessed in 379 children aged 3-6 years in Göttingen kindergartens.
- A significant portion (64%) of subjects presented with healthy natural dentitions.
Purpose:
- To determine the current prevalence of dental caries in preschool children.
- To track trends in pediatric dental caries over time.
Summary:
- The mean decayed, missing, or filled surfaces (dmfs) value was 2.3.
- A notable decline in mean dmfs was observed: 10% lower in 1990 compared to 1985, and 45% lower than in 1983.
- Oral health improvements varied across different institutions, with mean dmfs ranging from 0.6 to 4.7.
Impact:
- Highlights the positive trend in children's oral health, indicating successful public health interventions.
- Underscores the need for continued monitoring and tailored strategies for oral health improvement in institutional settings.