Survey and analysis of the incidence and pathogenic factors of dental caries among preschool children at a dental hospital in Hefei city
Objective To analyse the prevalence and influencing factors for dental caries among preschool children in a dental hospi-tal so as to provide basis for the prevention and treatment of dental caries in preschoolers.Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on the dental caries-related data from 154 preschool children who attended consultations at a dental hospital in Hefei city from January 2020 to July 2023.They were categorized into caries group(124 children)and caries-free group(30 children)based on oral health status.The preva-lence of dental caries was analyzed,and the differences between the two groups in factors such as individual characteristics,family background,preventive care,and diet were compared using both univariate and multivariate logistic regression.Results Ultimately,154 cases were en-rolled,resulting in a prevalence rate of 80.52%.In the caries group,the proportion and age of female patients,those with a preference for sweets,and those seeking medical treatment in public hospitals were higher compared to the non-caries group,and these observed differences achieved statistical significance(P<0.05).The proportion of parents engaged in medical work,possessing knowledge of oral hygiene,and con-ducting regular oral examinations among family factors was lower than that of the caries-free group(P<0.05).The logistic regression analysis revealed that advancing age(OR=1.646,95%CI:1.158～2.341),preference for sweets(OR=0.226,95%CI:0.066～0.775)and governmental hos-pital consultation(OR=3.377,95%CI:1.037～1.173)were identified as risk factors for dental caries.In contrast,parental knowledge of oral hy-giene(OR=3.268,95%CI:1.072～9.965)was associated with a protective effect against dental caries(P<0.05).Conclusions The prevalence of dental caries increase among preschool children,showing a positive correlation with age and a higher incidence in females.To effectively pre-vent and control dental caries,interventions should be implemented,such as reinforcing dietary control,enhancing parental oral health knowl-edge,and enhancing the diagnostic and treatment capacities of non-public hospitals.
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