Oral health, dietary habits and dental diseases prevention aspects in children aged 5-6 years

The relevance of the problem and aim of the research: Tooth decay remains one of the most common oral diseases in children. Not only do caries cause pain and premature tooth loss, it can also cause psychological problems. Proper oral hygiene and nutrition reduce the risk of developing caries. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between oral health and nutrition in children and find out their oral hygiene habits. Material and methods: A questionnaire and clinical study was conducted between October and December 2019. During the study parents were given a questionnaire and 5 to 6 year-old children underwent dental examinations. The questionnaires asked about the children’s oral hygiene and nutrition habits, as well as parents opinions about their children's dental health. A probe and a mirror were used during the clinical examination. Statistical analysis was performed with R v3.6.1, statistically significant results were considered when p