Original scientific paper
Review of the results of the preventive of dental caries in zagreb schoolchildren over the period 1968—1973
Oskar Štern
; Zavod za dječju i preventivnu stomatologiju Stomatološkog fakulteta, Zagreb
Zdravko Rajić
; Zavod za dječju i preventivnu stomatologiju Stomatološkog fakulteta, Zagreb
Olga Lulić-Dukić
; Zavod za dječju i preventivnu stomatologiju Stomatološkog fakulteta, Zagreb
Abstract
The paper reports on the action aimed at combating dental caries which was achieved by topical fluoridation of teeth in the period 1968 to 1973. In this action 23.000 children, attending 8-grade schools in Zagreb were involved, presented by DMF findings. The results are shown in several tables and graphs and have been compared with the results obtained in a control group of children attending an elementary school of the suburban region of Zaprešić who were not included in the fluoridation scheme. A detailed analysis showed that the diagnosis and registration of caries cannot be identical when these are undertaken by a number of different examiners. Suggestions have therefore been given for the foundation of an appropriate organisation to achieve uniformity in carrying out examinations and registering the findings as well as the undertaking of preventive actions.
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108096
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Publication date:
15.12.1972.
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