An Investigation of the Knowledge and Preferences of Parents About Dental Preventive Practices

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dc.authoridOzdemir, Olcay/0000-0001-8867-1551
dc.authoridMahyaddinova, turkan/0000-0001-5415-6084
dc.authoridKIZILAY, Fatma Nur/0000-0001-6588-663X
dc.authoridkizilci, esra/0000-0003-0746-7087
dc.contributor.authorKizilay, Fatma Nur
dc.contributor.authorKizilci, Esra
dc.contributor.authorMahyaddinova, Turkan
dc.contributor.authorGumusboga, Zekiye Seyma
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-04T20:11:44Z
dc.date.available2024-08-04T20:11:44Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentİnönü Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractObjective: Dental caries poses a significant health concern affecting, 60%-90% of children globally. While fluoride is widely utilized to prevent and eliminate dental caries, recent negative media coverage and concerns about irresponsible fluoride use have prompted a shift in parental perspectives. This study explores parental knowledge, preferences, and attitudes regarding preventive measures, with a focus on fluoride and potential natural or herbal alternatives. Methods: Our research was designed as a survey study. A survey form consisting of 11 questions was delivered to parents of children aged 6-14 years and presented to the Erciyes University Department of Pediatric Dentistry for examination or treatment were included in the study. A total of 300 parents participated in the study. Data was recorded as numbers and percentages. Results: Of the parents, 69% (207) reported that if they were offered natural herbal compounds instead of fluorinated varnish, they would prefer natural alternatives. A statistically significant relationship was found between the responses received from the parents about the effects of fluoride and the educational level of the parents (p<0.05). Only 4 (1.3%) university graduate parents stated that fluoride had harmful effects. We found that 80.95% of the fathers and 68.39% of the mothers stated that they would prefer natural or herbal alternatives for their children instead of fluorinated varnish, and this was a statistically significant result (p<0.05). Conclusion: Parents do not have sufficient knowledge and attitudes about preventive practices in oral dental health, and some parents still avoid the use of fluoride products. Therefore, there is a need to increase fluoride intake and its effects on children's health by educating parents or informing dentists.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.58600/eurjther1944
dc.identifier.endpage346en_US
dc.identifier.issn2564-7784
dc.identifier.issn2564-7040
dc.identifier.issue3en_US
dc.identifier.startpage340en_US
dc.identifier.trdizinid1249003en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.58600/eurjther1944
dc.identifier.urihttps://search.trdizin.gov.tr/yayin/detay/1249003
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11616/92964
dc.identifier.volume30en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001178589800001en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/Aen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakTR-Dizinen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherPera Yayincilik Hizmetlerien_US
dc.relation.ispartofEuropean Journal of Therapeuticsen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.subjectFluorideen_US
dc.subjectNatural preparationen_US
dc.subjectPediatric dentistryen_US
dc.titleAn Investigation of the Knowledge and Preferences of Parents About Dental Preventive Practicesen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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