Open AccessOral health of preschool children in Dhanbad District, Jharkhand: A gander into the maternal behavior and practices
Author(s) -
Gunjan Kumar,
CL Dileep,
Ravindra K. Ahuja
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/2249-4863.201151
Subject(s) - medicine , pediatrics , veterinary medicine , environmental health
Mothers have an important role in taking decisions about their children's oral health. The study assessed the echelon of oral health behavior and practices of the mothers in relation to their preschool-aged children, which could possibly influence their oral health.