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Needs and implementation of preventive dentistry in China
Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
|February 1, 1986
Summary
Preventive dentistry needs in China are significant, with high rates of dental caries and periodontal disease among schoolchildren. Addressing these issues requires enhanced public health strategies and curriculum adjustments in dental education.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Dental Epidemiology
- Preventive Dentistry
Background:
- Assessing the current state of preventive dentistry in China is crucial for public health.
- Literature review and surveys provide insights into dental health needs and implementation challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the needs and implementation of preventive dentistry in China.
- To analyze the prevalence of dental caries, periodontal disease, and malocclusion in Chinese schoolchildren.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and recent surveys were conducted.
- Data on Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index were analyzed.
- Community periodontal disease status and treatment needs index (CPTNI) were assessed.
Main Results:
- Average DMFT for 12- and 15-year-olds in Beijing were 1.61 and 2.11.
- Higher caries prevalence observed in southern coastal cities and urban areas.
- High prevalence of periodontal issues (bleeding, calculus) and malocclusion noted, with significant treatment needs.
Conclusions:
- Significant unmet needs exist for preventive dental care in China.
- Dental caries and periodontal diseases are prevalent among Chinese schoolchildren.
- Curriculum in Chinese dental schools emphasizes oral pathology and surgery over preventive measures.