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Oral health-related quality of life among 11-12 year old indigenous children in Malaysia.

Eizatul Aishah Berhan NordinLily Azura ShoaibZamros Yuzadi Mohd YusofNor Malina MananSiti Adibah Othman
Published in: BMC oral health (2019)
The 11-12 year old OA children in Cameron Highland had high prevalence of caries and gingivitis with the majority chewed betel nut regularly. Caries in primary teeth is associated with poor OHRQoL. Future programmes should target younger age group children to promote positive oral hygiene practices, reduce caries, and improve quality of life.
Keyphrases
  • young adults
  • oral health
  • healthcare
  • primary care