Comparison of Salivary Parameters with Oral Hygiene status among 12-15 years old visually impaired and normal children before and after oral health education in belagavi.Karnataka An interventional study..

Abstract

Background: One of the key factors for having good “oral health” is knowledge regarding oral hygiene practices. Lately, throughout the world, the emphasis on the educational approach in the prevention of dental diseases has increased. However, major challenge lies in educating and treating “Special Health Care Needs” (SHCNs) children, especially “visually impaired children”. Assessment of multiple factors in development of oral diseases is also equally important. One such host factor of clinical significance is “saliva”. The effect of specially designed “oral health education (OHE)” on the salivary parameters with “oral hygiene status” of SHCNs children and normal children has not been evaluated extensively. Aim: To assess and compare salivary parameters with “oral hygiene status” among 12-15 year old “visually impaired” and “normal children” before and after oral health education in Belagavi, Karnataka.