Table 1 Statements and questions of the questionnaire with suggested and appropriate responses.

Relation between diet and dental caries

The increase in intake of sugars causes dental caries

Yes^a

No

I do not know

Sweetened juices cause dental caries

Yes^a

No

I do not know

Fruits can cause dental caries

Yes

No^a

I do not know

All types of carbohydrates can cause dental caries

Yes

No^a

I do not know

Preventing dental caries in toddlers

Breastfeeding (mother’s milk) can cause dental caries

Yes

No^a

I do not know

Bottle milk formula can cause dental caries

Yes^a

No

I do not know

It is advised to start giving children liquids by an open cup at the age of …

6 months^a

12 months (1 year)

18 months

2 years

I do not know

At which age a child should stop using feeding bottle?

6 months

12 months (1 year)^a

18 months

2 years

I do not know

Caring for children’s teeth

How often do you ask parents about the type of toothpaste they use for their children?

Always^a

Very often^a

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

What type of toothpaste do you usually advise for children?

Toothpastes that show age range

Any children’s toothpaste

Regular toothpaste (otherwise known as adult/family toothpaste)^a

Herbal toothpaste

I do not usually specify type of toothpaste

How often do you advise parents/caretakers on the amount of toothpaste to be used for their children?

Always^a

Very often^a

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

Is there an age until which parental supervision on child’s brushing is needed?

Yes^a

No

I do not know

Do you think brushing without a toothpaste can prevent dental caries?

Yes

No^a

I do not know

Preventing and managing dental caries in clinic

In regard Fluoride varnish, how often do you place it as a caries prevention and management measure?

Very often^a

Occasionally

Rarely

Never