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Comprehensive dental health care program at an orphanage in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh

Dhanya Muralidharan1, Nusrath Fareed, M Shanthi

  • 1Department of Public Health Dentistry, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Chinthareddypalem, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Indian Journal of Dental Research : Official Publication of Indian Society for Dental Research
|September 5, 2012
PubMed

Insights

A comprehensive dental health care program (CDHP) significantly improved children's oral and general health in rural India. This prevention-focused approach, utilizing dental college resources, is effective in resource-limited settings.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Preventive Dentistry

Background:

  • Oral healthcare access in India is limited for underprivileged populations due to financial and manpower constraints.
  • Dental colleges can bridge this gap by offering prevention-oriented oral healthcare services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance the oral health status of primary school children in Andhra Pradesh, India.
  • Implementation of a prevention-based Comprehensive Dental Health Care Program (CDHP).

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal, institution-based interventional study involving 162 primary grade children.
  • Interventions included dental health education, professional cleaning, fluoride mouth rinses and applications, sealant placement, and restorative care.

Main Results:

  • Significant reduction in mean treatment requirements per child after 18 months.
  • Minimal new caries development (4 children) and notable improvement in Body Mass Index (BMI) among children with prior decay.
  • Overall improvement in general and oral health indicators observed.

Conclusions:

  • The Comprehensive Dental Health Care Program (CDHP) demonstrates effectiveness in improving both general and oral health outcomes.
  • Dental school-led programs are a viable strategy for enhancing oral health in resource-limited countries like India.
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