THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARENTAL DENTAL LITERACY AND CARIES DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN

Authors

  • Nazarov Elyor Bahtiyor oʻgʻli Nazarov Elyor Bahtiyor oʻgʻli Author

Keywords:

parental dental literacy, childhood caries, oral health knowledge, caregiver behavior, dmf index, early childhood caries, preventive dentistry, health literacy, fluoride toothpaste, dental attendance.

Abstract

This thesis examines the relationship between parental dental health literacy and the development of caries in children, focusing on the mechanisms through which caregiver knowledge, attitudes, and oral health behaviors influence child caries risk, and the implications of this relationship for targeted preventive intervention design.

Author Biography

  • Nazarov Elyor Bahtiyor oʻgʻli, Nazarov Elyor Bahtiyor oʻgʻli

    Clinical Resident of Central Asian Medical University

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Published

2026-06-21