Association of oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practice with dental caries status among 6–12-year-old Iranian orphaned children using the CAST index: A Cross-sectional study
Zahra Jahanbakhti, Zahra Momeni · 2026
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Zahra Jahanbakhti and Zahra Momeni present this 2026 PLOS One dental study from Karaj, Iran. It covers orphaned children aged six to twelve in four state-run centers. The team asked the children about oral health knowledge, attitudes, and habits. Then they examined teeth, gums, and cleanliness with standard clinical tools.
Knowledge scores were low. Fewer than a third of baby molars were fully sound. More than half of the first permanent molars already showed early decay. Hygiene overall was fair, and gum inflammation was mild. Frequent brushing predicted better oral status. So did more positive attitudes. Knowledge alone did not. The authors recommend teaching aimed at caregivers. They also recommend routine dental checks for this vulnerable group.
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| CREATOR | Zahra Jahanbakhti, Zahra Momeni |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 41379 |
| LICENSE | CC_BY |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | PLOS |