Prevalence of Dental Caries, Gingival Health and Oral Hygiene of 11-12 Years Old Rural Bedouin* School Children in Jordan

摘要

Objective: This paper provides an assessment of children’s oral health status amongst the Bedouin in Al- Mafraq Governorate of Jordan. Methods: An assessment of dental caries, gingival health and oral hygiene of 107 girls and boys students aged 11-12 years was conducted using decayed, missing, filled teeth (DMFT) and community periodontal (CPI) Indies according to the WHO diagnostic criteria and clinical methodology. Results: it was found that a high proportion of carious lesions were untreated’ the mean DMFT was (3.60±39). The prevalence of gingival bleeding was high - over 80% of children were affected by a poor level of oral hygiene. Conclusion: The study outcome on the oral health status acknowledges the necessity of preventive measures to improve the dental health of Bedouin school children in rural settings.