This study examined the prevalence of dental caries in rural school children ages 7-12 in the district of Sirsa, India. A total of 890 children were examined using WHO criteria. Results showed a high caries prevalence of 73.1% overall, with boys at 66.9% and girls higher at 79.9%. The high prevalence reflects poor oral hygiene and lack of awareness about oral health. Caries increased with age from 10-12 likely due to increased exposure to poor oral hygiene conditions over time. The study concludes immediate steps are needed to decrease caries in both primary and permanent teeth.

1. TITLE: Dental caries prevalence in rural school children of district, Sirsa.
NAME: Dr Muhamad Abu-Hussein
Aim: The present study was conducted in an attempt to throw some light on the prevalence
of dental caries in rural school children of district Sirsa.
Methodology: A total of 890 children (466 boys & 424 girls) in the age groups of 7-9 & 10-12
years were examined on an ordinary chair in daylight facing away from sunlight using WHO
(1997) criteria.
Results: Results show high caries prevalence with a total of 73.1% in the rural children of
district Sirsa. Boys showed a prevalence of 66.9% whereas girls showed a prevalence of
79.9%.
Discussion: The high caries prevalence reflects on the poor oral hygiene, lack of awareness &
importance of oral health to general health. Because dental caries is a continous and
cumulative process, higher DMFT+ deft in the age group of 10-12 yrs appears to be due to
increased exposure of the susceptible tooth to poor oral hygiene conditions.
Summary & Conclusion: Dental caries is a worldwide problem associated with plaque, micro-
organisms and the intake of refined carbohydrates. Dental caries, if remains unattended &
untreated, the percentage is likely to increase in future. This evaluation of def & DMF shows
that immediate steps should be taken to decrease the incidence of caries in primary as well
as permanent dentitions.
TITLE: Knowledge of First-Aid measures of Avulsion and Replantation of teeth in Nablus
district parents- A Survey
Name: Dr.V. Abu-Hussein Muhamad

2. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge level of emergency measures
for tooth avulsion among Nablus district Parents.
Subjects and Methods: 100 parents completed an local(Arabic) language questionnaire
about their first-aid knowledge. The following fields of knowledge were assessed: general
body injury treatment principles, tooth avulsion and replantation principles, avulsed
permanent/primary teeth, cleaning of an avulsed tooth before replantation, extra-alveolar
time and storage media. For each category, a score ranging from 0 to 3 was possible.
Results: The mean age group of 34.57±6.62 years were participated in the study. Experience
of first-aid information or training was seen in 8% except for dental injuries, which had not
been included in such first-aid information. Knowledge was demonstrated in 89% about first
aid of minor body injuries, yet the knowledge of how to manage avulsed teeth was poor, as
12% of the parents had knowledge of how to manage an avulsed tooth in the specific
modes of treatment measured.
Discussion: Questionnaires are good for screening provided they are carefully designed. For
this study, a standardized questionnaire was used to check the level of knowledge. very few
inquiries were made, indicating that the questions and design of the questionnaire were
appropriate. study has been recorded by using a scoring system for studying the level of
knowledge for dental trauma as done by Qumasha Al-Jame et al. The finding of results is in
accordance with other studies of parental knowledge performed in Kuwaiti, Nigeria and
Singapore.
Conclussion: Within the limitations of the study, First-aid knowledge in Nablus district
parents is lacking for avulsion and replantation of teeth despite a high level of knowledge of
how to manage simple body injuries. Knowledge of first-aid measures regarding avulsion and
replantation of teeth should be increased by intervention programs.