THỰC TRẠNG VÀ MỐI LIÊN QUAN GIỮA HÀNH VI CHĂM SÓC SỨC KHOẺ RĂNG MIỆNG VỚI BỆNH SÂU RĂNG Ở HỌC SINH 6 TUỔI TẠI HÀ NỘI

Abstract

Tooth decay is a fairly common disease, causing consequences at many levels for oral health and general health. The disease is caused by many factors, in which children's oral health care behavior plays an important role. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to describe the current situation and the relationship between oral health care behavior and tooth decay in 6-year-old students. Subjects and methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study conducted in 191 6-year-old students (Grade 1), studying at Khuong Thuong Primary School - Dong Da - Hanoi. Results: 90.6% of children brushed their teeth twice a day, mainly brushing up and down (57.6%) and horizontally (31.4%). There were 28.8% of students who regularly eat sweets. After meals, 51.8% of students brushed their teeth. In particular, children who do not use fluoride toothpaste had an 8.88 times higher risk of tooth decay than children who do (OR; 95%CI: 8.88; 1.17-67.39). Conclusion: Children's oral health care practices were not good. Brushing teeth with fluoride toothpaste reduced the risk of tooth decay in children.