Dental caries, gingivitis and oral hygiene status among 12 year old primary school children in Ilala District - Dar es Salaam

Abstract

A survey was conducted among 200 school children in llala district. The average age of the children was 12 years. The schools were chosen from the city centre namely Kisarawe and Mnazi Mmoja Primary Schools. Prevalence of caries and periodontal conditions was studied. The diagnostic cr:teria used was criteria and symbols for teaching and services by K. Jensen (1982). Data analysis was done manually. The findings are compared with previous studtes done in 1979 and 1983 by Dr. Mosha. It was' found tha:t the prevalence of caries is not increasing and the state of oral hygiene very poor.