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  • Title: [Oral health promotion for children in boarding schools].
    Author: Adut R, Yakobovitch Y, Sgan-Cohen HD.
    Journal: Refuat Hapeh Vehashinayim (1993); 2004 Apr; 21(2):42-7, 97. PubMed ID: 15503545.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: In Israel there are approximately 9,000 "sheltered" children who are lodged in several boarding schools. These children have been removed from their parents' guardianship, some with their parents permission and some by court order, usually due to neglect or abuse. This article describes these children and the efforts implemented regarding oral health: dental care insurance, a preventive program which has been conducted for approximately 10 years among 80 boarding schools and family care shelters, evaluation of these services and caries levels among the children. METHODS: A sample of 123 children was examined in four Israeli boarding schools. The DMF(T) index was employed according to WHO guidelines, by one examiner, using a torch, plane dental mirror and probe when required. RESULTS: An average DMF(T) level of 4.62 was detected among 12 year olds. Among all the children from ages 1-18 years, only 30% were caries free. The rate of caries-free children decreased with age. CONCLUSIONS: Caries prevalence among this population was higher than levels reported in Israel and abroad. There is a clear need for oral health promotion among this community.
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