Changes in dental fluorosis and dental caries in Newburgh and Kingston, New York

J.V. Kumar, P.A. Swango, L.L. Lininger, G.S. Leske, E.L. Green and V.B. Haley

American Journal of Public Health, 1998, vol. 88, issue 12, 1866-1870

Abstract: Objectives. This study sought to determine whether the prevalence of dental fluorosis and dental caries had changed in a fluoridated community and a nonfluoridated community since an earlier study conducted in 1986. Methods. Dental fluorosis and dental caries data were collected on 7- to 14-year-old lifelong residents (n = 1493) of Newburgh and Kingston, NY. Results. Estimated dental fluorosis prevalence rates were 19.6% in Newburgh and 11.7% in Kingston. The greatest disparity in caries scores was observed between poor and nonpoor children in nonfluoridated Kingston. Conclusions. The prevalence of dental fluorosis has not declined in Newburgh and Kingston, whereas the prevalence of dental caries has continued to decline.

Date: 1998
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