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KMID : 1157520140100020093
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International Journal of Clinical Preventive Dentistry
2014 Volume.10 No. 2 p.93 ~ p.102
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Dental Survey at Okcheon County as Water Fluoridated Area
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Kong Jung-In
Kim So-Young
Lee Eun-Hee
Cho Min-Jeong
Lee Cheon-Hee
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Abstract
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Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze of the water fluoridation program (0.8 ppmF) implemented in the area for around 15 years so as to prevent dental caries.
Methods: The authors have surveyed dental caries experience of the children and adolescents (age: 5, 9, 12, and 15 years) in Okcheon county.
Results: Decayed, missing, or filled permanent teeth (DMFT) on the deciduous teeth of children at 5 and 9 in Okcheon coun-ty was relatively lower than the national average. DMFT on the permanent teeth of children and adolescents at 9 was similar to the national average, but that at 12 and 15 was lower than the national average. Comparing DMFT of the fluoridation and non-fluoridation areas within Okcheon county, the children and adolescents in most age groups in the fluoridation area ex-perienced less dental caries. Comparing DMFT of all age groups (children/adolescents) with the national average of the cor-responding age groups, DMFT was lower among the children and adolescents in Okcheon county. It is believed to be the re-sult of water fluoridation program implemented in Okcheon county for 15 years.
Conclusion: It is reasonable to continue the water fluoridation program in Okcheon county, for it significantly prevents den-tal caries, which is clearly shown when compared to the national average, and it is ultimately for the oral health of children and adolescents in Okcheon county.
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KEYWORD
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fluorides, dental caries
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