September 5, 2025

Frequency and Risk Indicators of Dental Caries in Schoolchildren of Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir

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Community survey identified factors influencing dental caries in schoolchildren, suggesting socioeconomic status and toothbrushing habits matter.

Regular dentist visits resulted in significantly lower caries experience among schoolchildren in Rawalakot.
Children with lower socioeconomic status had higher dmft and dmfs scores, indicating increased caries vulnerability.
In 12-year-olds, a history of caries was present in 55%, with mean DMFT and DMFS scores of 1.5 and 2.2, respectively.
Caries-free children tended to be from higher socioeconomic backgrounds, visit dentists regularly, and consume fewer sweets.

Iqbal et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Community survey identified factors influencing dental caries in schoolchildren, suggesting socioeconomic status and toothbrushing habits matter.