Open AccessToothpaste Utilization Profiles among Preschool Children
Author(s) -
Darshana Bennadi,
Nandita Kshetrimayum,
S Sibyl,
Cvk Reddy
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/7309.4165
Subject(s) - toothpaste , tooth brushing , medicine , oral health , dentistry , environmental health , family medicine , brush , toothbrush , electrical engineering , engineering
Oral healthcare for pre-school children is given due priority, as their oral health will determine the oral health status of future generations. Generally, the type, frequency and quantity of toothpaste used by children are based purely on parental preferences.