Oral care practices and dental status among children in Arkhangelsk

Relevance. Proper and regular oral care is an integral part of dental disease prevention. The Arctic zone Russia requires a separate study caries prevalence intensity as well factors contributing to its development due the climate other features. Aim: To hygiene practices among children in Arkhangelsk evaluate their associations with health. Materials methods. examined 125 patients aged 3-14 years analyzed by parents’ survey. were enrolled consecutively upon presentation Northern State Medical University clinic. assessed using df, df+DMF DMF indices. Bivariate analysis outcomes association was performed Mann-Whitney Kruskal-Wallis tests. correlation sign association, Pearson’s coefficient calculated. Results. Caries lower whose parents started first tooth erupted (p = 0.006). OHI-S score worse who did not floss teeth 0.002), brushed horizontal movements 0.036), visited dentist only when needed 0.003), supervise help toothbrushing 0.036). scores better twice daily 0.027). Correlation revealed statistically significant between df+DMF, (r 0.494, p < 0.001). Conclusions. that it necessary improve health promotion parents. Individual education more time at appointment. And general awareness needs improvement.