[Survey of caries in 1052 non native children located in Putuo District of Shanghai City].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the prevalence of caries in non-native children located in Putuo District of Shanghai.


METHODS
A survey of caries was performed in 1052 non-native children according to the Criteria for National Oral Epidemiologic Survey.


RESULTS
Caries prevalence rate in deciduous teeth was 85.8%, DFT was 4.61. Caries prevalence rate in permanent teeth was 6.45%, DFT was 1.4.


CONCLUSIONS
The prevalence rate of caries in non-native children located in Putuo District of Shanghai was still higher. More attention should be addressed in prevention and treatment.
Zhou
L J
LJ
Department of Dentistry, Putuo Central Hospital, Shanghai 200062, China.
Gu
L D
LD