The influence of mothers ’ oral health behaviour and perception thereof on the dental health of their children

ConclusionsMaternal oral health was significantly associated with dental health of their children. Not only did maternal dental anxiety influence oral health of mothers but it was also a concomitant factor in the development of children ’s dental anxiety. The education programme on mothers’ oral health-related knowledge can be a target for improvement of the oral health of mothers and children.
Source: EPMA Journal - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research