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Caries prevalence in Switzerland

T M Marthaler1, M Steiner, G Menghini

  • 1Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University of Zurich, Switzerland.

International Dental Journal
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Dental caries (DMFT) in Swiss children has dramatically decreased since the 1950s. Recent surveys show significant reductions, prompting analysis of causes and future predictions for dental services.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral health epidemiology
  • Dental public health

Background:

  • Early Swiss studies in the late 1950s reported high Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) scores for adolescents.
  • These historical data provide a baseline for assessing long-term trends in dental caries prevalence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the significant decline in DMFT scores observed in Swiss children between the 1950s and 1992.
  • To investigate potential reasons for this caries reduction.
  • To project future DMFT levels and their implications for dental services.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of historical DMFT data from the 1950s with more recent survey data from 1992.
  • Analysis of trends in DMFT for adolescents (12- and 15-year-olds).
  • Inclusion of available DMFT data for adults over the same period.

Main Results:

  • A substantial decrease in average DMFT scores was recorded by 1992, with figures of 1.12 for 12-year-olds and 2.22 for 15-year-olds.
  • The study discusses factors contributing to this marked decline in dental caries.
  • Adult DMFT data were also considered in the analysis.

Conclusions:

  • The sharp decline in DMFT highlights successful public health interventions or changes in oral hygiene practices.
  • Predictions suggest continued low DMFT levels, potentially impacting the demand and structure of future dental services.
  • Further research may be needed to confirm 2008 predictions and their service implications.

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