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Changes in dental fluorosis and dental caries in Newburgh and Kingston, New York.

Year: 1998

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This study sought to determine whether the prevalence of dental fluorosis and dental caries had changed in a fluoridated community and a nonfluoridated community since an earlier study conducted in 1986. METHODS: Dental fluorosis and dental caries data were collected on 7- to 14-year-old lifelong residents (n = 1493) of Newburgh and Kingston, NY. RESULTS: Estimated dental fluorosis prevalence rates were 19.6% in Newburgh and 11.7% in Kingston. The greatest disparity in caries scores was observed between poor and nonpoor children in nonfluoridated Kingston. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of dental fluorosis has not declined in Newburgh and Kingston, whereas the prevalence of dental caries has continued to decline.

Source: American Journal of Public Health

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.88.12.1866

Authors: J V Kumar, P A Swango, L L Lininger, G S Leske, E L Green, V B Haley

Institution: New York State Department of Health

Language: English

Topic: Dental Health and Care Utilization

Subfield: Periodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: New York State Department of Health, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research