Dental Neglect Among Children in Eastern Turkey.

IF 1.4 4区医学 Q3 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE Oral health & preventive dentistry Pub Date : 2025-02-20 DOI:10.3290/j.ohpd.c_1834

Peris Celikel, Aybike Bas Ozturk, Fatih Sengul

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Purpose: Dental neglect is defined as the failure of parents to take necessary measures to protect their child's oral health, prevent pain and infection, and provide essential dental treatment. This study aims to assess the level of dental neglect among children in Eastern Turkey and its relation to their oral health.

Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study involved the 215 children and their parents. Dental neglect was measured using the Dental Neglect Scale (DNS), which consisted of seven Likert-scale questions (ranging from 1 to 5). A questionnaire also gathered demographic data. The DNS score was calculated by summing the responses, and the children's oral health was assessed using the Oral Hygiene Index and the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index. Data were statistically analysed with significance set at p 0.05.

Results: The average DMFT score was 7.24 ± 3.01, and the average DNS score was 16.24 ± 4.72. A statistically significant correlation was found between DMFT and the DNS score (correlation coefficient 0.162, p = 0.018). A statistically significant difference was noted between the mother's education level and the Dental Neglect Score (p = 0.006), but no statistically significant differences were observed concerning paternal education, family income, or frequency of dental visits.

Conclusion: High DMFT scores and low maternal education levels are linked to higher dental neglect. Mothers play a crucial role in their children's oral health. Identifying mothers who do not provide adequate attention to their children as well as children in need of oral care is essential for implementing early, tailored interventions.

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目的：牙科忽视的定义是父母未能采取必要措施保护孩子的口腔健康，防止疼痛和感染，并提供必要的牙科治疗。本研究旨在评估东土耳其儿童的牙科忽视程度及其与口腔健康的关系。材料与方法：本研究对215名儿童及其父母进行横断面研究。使用牙科忽视量表（DNS）测量牙科忽视，该量表由七个李克特量表问题（范围从1到5）组成。问卷调查还收集了人口统计数据。采用口腔卫生指数（oral Hygiene Index）和龋缺牙补牙指数（DMFT）评估儿童口腔健康状况。对数据进行统计学分析，p < 0.05为显著性。结果：DMFT评分平均为7.24±3.01分，DNS评分平均为16.24±4.72分。DMFT与DNS评分有显著相关（相关系数0.162,p = 0.018）。母亲的受教育程度和牙科忽视评分之间存在统计学上的显著差异（p = 0.006），但在父亲的受教育程度、家庭收入或看牙医的频率方面没有统计学上的显著差异。结论：DMFT分数高和母亲教育水平低与较高的牙科忽视有关。母亲对孩子的口腔健康起着至关重要的作用。确定没有对其子女提供足够关注的母亲以及需要口腔护理的儿童，对于实施早期、有针对性的干预措施至关重要。

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Oral health & preventive dentistry DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-

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期刊介绍： Clinicians, general practitioners, teachers, researchers, and public health administrators will find this journal an indispensable source of essential, timely information about scientific progress in the fields of oral health and the prevention of caries, periodontal diseases, oral mucosal diseases, and dental trauma. Central topics, including oral hygiene, oral epidemiology, oral health promotion, and public health issues, are covered in peer-reviewed articles such as clinical and basic science research reports; reviews; invited focus articles, commentaries, and guest editorials; and symposium, workshop, and conference proceedings.