Parental perceptions about children's oral health care and toothpaste in New York City neighborhoods.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentist, the American Association of Pediatricians and the Centers for Disease Control have guidelines to ensure that children are not exposed to excessive amounts of fluoride. In this study, we explored parents' knowledge and behavior regarding toothpaste and oral health care for their children. A total 613 questionnaires were collected. Many of the parents surveyed were knowledgeable. However, we still have a lot of work to do in order to provide parents with sound, reliable education about the risks and benefits of fluoridated toothpaste.
Dincer
Elvir
E
edincer@hostos.cuny.edu
Ligouri
Adrienne L
AL
Rayman
Salim
S
Rivera
Adeniz
A
D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003729:Dental Care; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009519:New York City; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D014100:Toothpastes / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D009067:Mouthwashes; D014100:Toothpastes; D005459:Fluorides