Oral Health Status of Syrian Children in the Refugee Center of Melilla, Spain
Joint Authors
Riatto, Sabrina Gonçalves
Montero, Javier
Pérez, David Ribas
Castaño-Séiquer, Antonio
Dib, Abraham
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-03-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Little is known about the state of oral health among immigrants from conflict zones, such as the refugee children from the Syrian Civil War.
Aim.
To determine the oral health status of Syrian immigrant children refugee at the Center for Temporary Stay of Immigrants in Melilla to plan prevention and care programs.
Design.
Using the criteria set by the World Health Organization, an exploration of the oral cavity of all Syrian children aged 5–13 living at that center was conducted in May 2015.
All subjects were clinically evaluated by a calibrated and standardized examiner, accompanied by a dentist who registered the clinical variables, and translators.
The sociodemographic and clinical variables were analyzed through a descriptive and analytical study, respectively.
Results.
The prevalence of caries in both the permanent and deciduous dentition was 75% and 50% in 6- and 12-year-olds, respectively.
The dft was 3.2 ± 2.9 in 6-year-old children.
At 12 years old, the DMFT was 1.6 ± 2.6 teeth, the DMFM was 1.1 ± 1.7 teeth, the SiC was 3.2, and the IR was 5%.
Eighty-six percent of the examined sextants were periodontally healthy.
Conclusions.
The prevalence of caries was high in the sample population studied, confirming the need for a comprehensive primary oral health care program.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Riatto, Sabrina Gonçalves& Montero, Javier& Pérez, David Ribas& Castaño-Séiquer, Antonio& Dib, Abraham. 2018. Oral Health Status of Syrian Children in the Refugee Center of Melilla, Spain. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Riatto, Sabrina Gonçalves…[et al.]. Oral Health Status of Syrian Children in the Refugee Center of Melilla, Spain. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Riatto, Sabrina Gonçalves& Montero, Javier& Pérez, David Ribas& Castaño-Séiquer, Antonio& Dib, Abraham. Oral Health Status of Syrian Children in the Refugee Center of Melilla, Spain. International Journal of Dentistry. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1170449
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1170449