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Heena Shaikh1, Shrikant Ashwinkumar Patel2, Sagar Ghetiya3
1Department of Hospital and Healthcare Management, Masters in Leadership: Healthcare Dept, USA.
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
|October 30, 2025
Summary
Maternal oral health significantly impacts child tooth decay (caries) in rural Gujarat. Family-based dietary education and better pediatric dental care access are crucial for improving children's oral health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Dental Research
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Maternal oral health practices and dietary habits are critical determinants of child oral health.
- Understanding the correlation between maternal and child caries status is essential for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the correlation between maternal and child oral health practices, focusing on sugar/acid intake and caries status.
- To investigate the influence of maternal oral health behaviors on caries development in children in rural Gujarat.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 52 mothers and 68 children (aged 6-12 years) in rural Gujarat.
- Caries status assessed using World Health Organization (WHO) criteria (2013) and DMFT/dmft indices.
- Statistical analysis employed to determine correlations between maternal and child caries indices.
Main Results:
- Moderate correlations observed between maternal and child caries indices, particularly the D-component and combined DMFT/dmft.
- Limited access to restorative dental care in children was indicated by a lower F-component.
- Maternal caries status and oral health behaviors showed a significant association with children's caries outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Maternal oral health significantly influences children's caries status.
- Family-based dietary education and improved access to pediatric dental care are vital interventions.
- Public health strategies should prioritize maternal education for enhanced child oral health.
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