Title of article :
Status of Oro‑Dental health problems and treatment needs among urban population of South‑West Delhi
Author/Authors :
Sharma, Rinku Departments of Community Medicine - SGT Medical College Hospital and Research Institute - Budhera - Gurgaon, India , Pradhan, S. K Department of Community Medicine - Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, India , Mehra, Pravesh Department of Dental and Oral Surgery - Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospital - New Delhi, India
Abstract :
Oral health is an integral part of general health.[1]
Two most common oral diseases, dental caries and
periodontal diseases are strongly age related; exist in
all population; varying only in severity and prevalence;
and are irreversible. According to WHO Oral Health
Report 2003, oral diseases are fourth most expensive
disease to treat in most industrialized countries.[1]
Present study was conducted in Raj Nagar part 1 of
South West Delhi, between Nov. 2005 and Dec. 2006
to assess the status and pattern of oro‑dental health
problems and treatment needs among residents of this
area.
Keywords :
Oro‑Dental , South‑West , treatment
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
