title: The prospect of dental fluorosis prevention in Wonji Ethiopia.
abstract: This study identified factors that are associated with dental fluorosis among school adolescents in an endemic area using a control design. Data were collected using a directed self-administered questionnaire. Dental fluorosis was confirmed by a dentist. Out of the 472 students who participated in the study, 398 had dental fluorosis and the remaining 74 were free of dental fluorosis. A logistic regression analysis revealed children born in Wonji compared to those born elsewhere [Adjusted OR (95% CI): 5.12 (2.68, 9.75)]; males compared to female [Adjusted OR (95% CI): 2.76 (1.52, 5.00)]; and those who obtained their regular drinking water from pipe distribution compared to those who obtained water from other sources [Adjusted OR (95% CI): 3.5 (1.24, 10.02] were more likely to have dental fluorosis. Students in the age group 13-14 year compared to those in 11-12 year were less likely to have dental fluorosis [Adjusted OR (95% CI): 0.43 (0.25, 0.76)]. The findings indicate that the risk of dental fluorosis is still much higher for the population in Wonji and recommend strengthening appropriate intervention systems at household and community levels.
authors: Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, AAU.
authors: Legesse
authors: L
authors: Zerihun
authors: Banchiamlak
authors: B
authors: Demissie
authors: Eyasu
authors: E
authors: Makonnen
authors: Yemane
authors: Y
authors: Berhane
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D019140:Dental Care for Children / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003753:Dental Health Surveys; D005002:Ethiopia / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011313:Preventive Dentistry / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014881:Water Supply