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A descriptive study was conducted to assess the oral care practice and incidence of dental caries among school going children in selected urban areas of New Delhi. It was conducted for the partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of B.sc Nursing 4th year at Holy Family College of Nursing, New Delhi in the year 2024.The objectives of the study were to assess the oral care practice and incidence of dental caries, to assess the risk factors for dental caries and to assess the association between oral care practice with selected demographic variables among children regarding dental caries in selected urban area of New Delhi. The research approach adopted for the study was Quantitative non – experimental approach. The convenient sampling was used to collect data from 100 children aged 3 to 10 years. The tools developed and used for data collection were structured observation checklist and structured questionnaire to obtain data as per objective. These tools were evaluated by seven experts. After obtaining the ethical clearance from the Medical Superintended of Holy Family Hospital and formal permission to conduct study was obtained from the Principal of Holy Family College of Nursing. A total of 100 children were selected for the study. The purpose of study was explained to the mothers and their consent was taken. A validated structured observation checklist was used to assess the dental care practice and assess the incidence of dental caries by the researcher. Following the completion of the observation, a brushing kit including a toothbrush and toothpaste was provided to the participants. The data was organized, analysed and interpreted based on the objectives of the study. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were used for analysis. The study findings indicated that among the study subjects 57% were having fair practice and 37% were having good practice. The incidence of dental caries came out to be 33%. The analysis and reference to risk factors regarding dental caries suggest that no child was at severe risk for dental caries. Among the study subjects 88% were at mild risk while 12% were at moderate risk. Hence, the study concluded that many children had dental caries. Children with dental caries were further referred to dental clinic.

dental care, oral care

"A STUDY TO ASSESS THE ORAL CARE PRACTICE AND INCIDENCE OF DENTAL CARIES AMONG CHILDREN IN SELECTED URBAN AREA OF NEW DELHI", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 9, page no.e165-e169, September-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2409420.pdf

"A STUDY TO ASSESS THE ORAL CARE PRACTICE AND INCIDENCE OF DENTAL CARIES AMONG CHILDREN IN SELECTED URBAN AREA OF NEW DELHI", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 9, page no. ppe165-e169, September-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2409420.pdf