THE IMPACT OF SCHOOLBASED SEALANT PROGRAMS IN REDUCING DENTAL INEQUALITIES CAUSED BY SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS
Aim of the study The aim of this study was to evaluate the dynamic evolution of oral health of schoolchildren in Iasi, depending on their socioeconomic status, under the impact of the National Prevention Program. Material and methods 600 schoolchildren aged 6-12 years were evaluated yearly, betwee...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Romanian Society of Oral Rehabilitation
2015-07-01
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| Series: | Romanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation |
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| Online Access: | http://www.rjor.ro/the-impact-of-schoolbased-sealant-programs-in-reducing-dental-inequalities-caused-by-socio-economic-status/?lang=ro |
| Summary: | Aim of the study The aim of this study was to evaluate the dynamic evolution of oral health of schoolchildren
in Iasi, depending on their socioeconomic status, under the impact of the National Prevention Program.
Material and methods 600 schoolchildren aged 6-12 years were evaluated yearly, between 2003-2007, for oral
health status and preventive treatments. Results At study beginning, DMFT index presented the highest values
in children with low socioeconomic status, while sealants prevalence and number of sealed surfaces had the
lowest values. At the end of study, although DMFT index still presented the highest values in children with low
socioeconomic status, differences from indices of children with medium and high socioeconomic status were
significantly reduced, and sealants prevalence and number of sealed surfaces had the highest values..
Conclusions Implementation of the National Prevention Program allowed to reduce the differences in oral
health status of schoolchildren with different socio-economic levels. |
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| ISSN: | 2066-7000 2601-4661 |