DENTAL CARIES STATUS ON 6-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN IN YEN BAI CITY

Đức Trinh Trần, Thanh Bình Nguyễn, Thị Nga Liên Trần, Thị Hồng Minh Nguyễn

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Objective: To survey the dental caries situation in students 6 years old in Yen Bai City in 2023. Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 6-year-old students at four primary schools in Yen Bai City. Results: The proportion of dental caries in 6-year-old students in Yen Bai city was 95.0%. Factors related to the risk of dental caries in students were poor oral hygiene and frequent snacking habits with OR = 4.56 (95%CI: 1.02 - 22.75) and 5.13 (95%CI: 1.10 – 23.47). Conclusion: The proportion of dental caries in 6-year-old students in Yen Bai City was relatively high, so it is necessary to have instructions on correct tooth brushing for students and limit the habit of snacking and sweets.

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