title: [Influence of caries preventive measures on prevalence and incidence of caries in Hamburg preschool children].
abstract: A decline in caries prevalence and incidence was observed in preschool children in Hamburg kindergardens and day care centres. On the occasion of dental exams staff and children were interviewed about measures of caries prevention. It was possible to establish complete records about oral hygiene, intake of sweets in the institutions, and ingestion of fluorides. Statistical analyses demonstrated that, apart from age and social class, the social environment of the children was of significant influence. The prevalence of caries also was significantly a function of the intake of sweets in the institution. The incidence of caries and fluoride ingestion at home correlated with high significance. The reduction of caries in Hamburg preschool children is predominantly due to the reduced intake of sweets in kindergardens and day care centres.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Schiffner
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D003753:Dental Health Surveys; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D005459:Fluorides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005860:Germany, West / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D005459:Fluorides
vernacular_title: Der Einfluss kariespräventiver Verhaltensweisen auf Kariesbefunde von Kindern im Vorschulalter.