Oral health status and dental treatment needs in Syrian refugee children in Zaatari camp.
Researcher Name
Nesreen A. Salim
Name Of Journal
Journal of Refugee Studies
Volume No.
34(1)
Date Of Publication
2021.01
Abstract
The Syrian crisis has had a severe impact on the oral health of refugees, yet data on their oral health remains scarce. A cross-sectional study of 484 Syrian refugee children revealed a caries prevalence of 96.1%, with mean dmft/DMFT scores of 3.65/1.15. Most common complaint was pain (98.3%), and 88% did not brush regularly. Strong correlation between dental caries and age was observed (P ≤ 0.01). This population exhibited poor oral health, high caries rates, unmet dental needs, and inadequate oral hygiene practices, highlighting a lack of dental care services and emphasizing the urgent need for preventive measures to alleviate oral health burdens among Syrian refugees.