Table 3 Percentages of correct and false responses on questions of different scales.
False | Correct | |
|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | |
The increase in intake of sugars causes dental caries | 6 (4.5) | 128 (95.5) |
Sweetened juices cause dental caries | 11 (8.2) | 123 (91.8) |
Fruits can cause dental caries | 87 (64.9) | 47 (35.1) |
All types of carbohydrates can cause dental caries | 84 (62.7) | 50 (37.3) |
Breastfeeding (mother’s milk) can cause dental caries | 89 (66.4) | 45 (33.6) |
Bottle milk formula can cause dental caries | 4 (3) | 130 (97) |
At what age is it advised to start giving children liquids by an open cup | 98 (73.1) | 36 (26.9) |
At which age a child should stop using feeding bottle? | 101 (75.4) | 33 (24.6) |
How often do you ask parents about the type of toothpaste they use for their children? | 34 (25.4) | 100 (74.6) |
What type of toothpaste do you usually advise for children? | 107 (79.9) | 27 (20.1) |
How often do you advise parents/caretakers on the amount of toothpaste to be used for their children? | 17 (12.7) | 117 (87.3) |
Is there an age until which parental supervision on child’s brushing is needed? | 22 (16.4) | 112 (83.6) |
Do you think brushing without a toothpaste can prevent dental caries? | 65 (48.5) | 69 (51.5%) |
