Parental Awareness and Knowledge towards their Child's Oral Health in Ahmedabad city

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The parents should be aware of the efficient techniques and care for the oral healthof his or her children. Teaching children proper oral care at a young age is an investment in his or her health. The parents ought to have the learning and should know about oral wellbeing upkeep. Henceforth this study is to investigate and locate the level of learning among the parents.

AIM: The aim of study is to evaluate the parental awareness of children brushing technique and oral care. Materials and Methodology: The parents of children 5-12 years of age. A Total of 100 samplewill be taken and questionnaire will be given to parents.

EVALUATION: Evaluation was be done based on the questionnaire.

RESULT: One-way ANOVA for statistically significant of Parental Awareness and Knowledgetowards their Children's Oral Health. The study shows lack of oral hygiene awareness and limitedknowledge of oral hygiene practices towards their Children's Oral Health.

CONCLUSION: There is urgent need of increasing awareness among parents regarding theimportance of maintaining their child's oral health.