Influence of Socioeconomic and Working Status of the Parents on the Incidence of their Children’s Dental Caries

Authors

  • Niha Naveed1 , Kishorekumar S2

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11744

Keywords:

Dental caries, incidence, children, socioeconomic background, parents

Abstract

Dental caries, or tooth decay, is an infectious process involving breakdown of the tooth enamel.Children are
susceptible to caries as soon as the first teeth appear, which usually occurs around age 6 months.It is known
that socioeconomic status affects the health-related quality of life of children.Family income, occupational
status, and educational achievement are socio-economic status indicators that have been found to affect the
life opportunities of an individual.

Author Biography

  • Niha Naveed1 , Kishorekumar S2

    1
    Post graduate student, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Sree Balaji Dental College
    & Hospital, 2
    Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Sree Balaji Dental College &
    Hospital

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Published

2020-10-29

How to Cite

Influence of Socioeconomic and Working Status of the Parents on the Incidence of their Children’s Dental Caries. (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14(4), 1455-1458. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11744