Original Article

Year : 2018 | Volume : 6 | Issue : 2 | Page : 27-29

Oral Health Status of Orphanage Children, Tumkur: A SurveyReport

Darshana Bennadi, S. Shabanam, N. Nasweef Abdul, Adheena Jacob, K. Malini, J. V. Bharateesh

Department of Public Health Dentistry, Sri Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Tumkur, Karnataka, India

Address for correspondence:

Dr. Darshana Bennadi,

Department of Public Health Dentistry, Sree Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Agalkote, Tumkur ‐ 572 107, Karnataka, India. E‐mail: darmadhu@yahoo.com

Abstract

Background and Aim:

It has been well documented that the absence of family support influences the general and oral health of the children. Oral health symbolizes the general health and quality of life of an individual. The socioeconomic status and emotional factor show a direct impact on oral health status of children. Hence, survey was done with an objective to assess the baseline data regarding oral health problems among orphan children of Tumkur, Karnataka.

Methods:

Across‐sectional survey was conducted among 2‐ to 15‐year‐old children residing in five orphanages of Tumkur. Prior permission and consent were obtained from respective authorities, institution, and children. Self‐administered questionnaire included demographic details, oral hygiene practice, duration of stay, decayed, missing, filled tooth (DMFT) and tooth fracture status, and gingival status. Collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Results:

A total of 110 children in the age group of 2–15 years were examined. The findings of the examination highlighted untreated caries and no filled component which may be attributed to poverty, illiteracy, poor awareness, and lack of oral health services.

Conclusion:

Survey showed the need for oral health care services at orphanages of Tumkur. Spare time to serve our social responsibility (in the form of health services and psychological comfort) toward society either individually or along with institutions, nongovernmental organization, and public–private partnerships.

Keywords: Children, dental caries, orphanage

Financial support and sponsorship

Nil.

Conflicts of interest

There are no conflicts of interest.

How to cite this article:

Bennadi D, Shabanam S, Abdul NN, Jacob A, Malini K, Bharateesh JV. Oral health status of orphanage children, Tumkur: A survey report. Int J Community Dent 2018;6:27-9.