[Oral health in SR Slovenia]

Results of oral health epidemiological survey (using WHO assessment forms) which was conducted in SR Slovenia in the year 1987 are presented. The study population consisted of 1623 persons aged 6, 12, 15, 18, 35-44 and over 65 years. The survey included 10 towns. The results showed the prevalence of dental caries in the SR Slovenia population to be very high (93.6% in 12-yr olds). The mean decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) scores was 5.1 at age 12-yr. Assessment of the periodontal status showed calculus to be the predominant disorder in the age groups 18 and 35-44 yr.