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Publication Assessment of tooth brushing habits among school going children aged 11-14 years in Janakpur(Madhesh Institute of Health Sciences (MIHS), 2025) Sharma, Resha; Yadav, Pradip Kumar; Kamat, Indu; Yadav, Jeet Kumar; Chaulagain, RajibABSTRACT: Background: Oral hygiene plays a fundamental role in maintaining overall general health of human and in this regards tooth brushing is one of the most influential methods for preventing dental caries and periodontal diseases. Brushing behaviors that children learn in their early years become strongly embedded in their minds for longer time. Objective: To assess toothbrushing habits among school going children aged 11-14 years in Janakpurdham. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study done for assessment of tooth brushing habit among school going children aged 11-14 years in Janakpurdham. Study includes 139 students studying at Zenith Nathanial school, Janakpurdham. This was a questionnaire-based study including parameters like frequency of brushing, timing and duration of brushing, parental supervision in brushing, type of brush used, awareness regarding need of maintaining oral hygiene etc. Results: The study included 139 students; out of which 77.7 % were brushing once daily while only 22.3 % participants were brushing twice daily. Regarding duration of brushing; 38.8% brushed their teeth for more than 2 minutes, 38.3% brushed between 1-2 minutes, while 23.7%brushed their teeth for less than a minute; 85.6% participants rinsed their mouths after brushing teeth. Only 37.4% students received regular parental supervision during brushing; 39.6% occasionally, while 23% were never checked. Conclusions: Results obtained in this study point towards need of school based oral health education programs for installation of positive attitude and behavior in children of this age group with regards of maintaining good oral hygiene.Publication Parents' perception of the dental and oral health in children in Janakpur(Madhesh Institute of Health Sciences (MIHS), 2025) Gupta, Suraj; Pandey, Amrita; Yadav, Jeet Kumar; Thapa, Anjeela; Subedi, Samagya; Kandel, Shikha; Sharma, Resha; Chaulagain, RajibABSTRACT: Background: Parents along with clinicians play a key role in achieving the best oral health outcomes in their young children. Early childhood and adolescents are heavily reliant on parents/caregivers for day-to-day rou- tine, which includes oral health practices such as brushing, flossing, and healthy dietary intake. Objective: To assess the parents’ perception regarding the dental and oral health of their school-going children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among parents of school going children regarding their per- ception of the dental and oral health of their children in Janakpur. The study tool was a questionnaire-based which contained basic information of participants and 25 questions related to the dental and oral health of their children. Data were analyzed for frequencies, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Results: : Out of total 215 participants, 77.2% participants were aware that primary teeth were as important as the permanent teeth. 96.7% of the participants believed that the main causative agent of cavities in teeth was eating too much sugar. Among the major problems, 89.3% children had experienced cavities according to their parents. 96.3% parents believed that the schools should provide dental health education. Conclusions: Increasing parents’ knowledge about children’s oral health, raising awareness of the impor- tance of regular dental check-ups, and fostering positive attitudes toward their children’s oral health un- derscore the need for more effective educational programs. Strengthening community-based interven- tions is crucial for enabling parents to adopt more informed behaviors regarding their children’s oral health.Publication Prevalence of dental caries on permanent first molars among children of age group 6-14 years at Janakpurdham(Madhesh Institute of Health Sciences (MIHS), 2025) Pandey, Amrita; Yadav, Jeet Kumar; Gupta, Suraj; Yadav, Pradip Kumar; Chaulagain, RajibABSTRACT: Background: Dental caries is the most common chronic infectious disease of oral cavity. It specifically affects the permanent first molars because they erupt early and have a complicated occlusal anatomy. Understanding the prevalence of caries is essential for developing preventive strategies, especially in socioeconomically underprivileged groups. Objective: To assess the prevalence of dental caries in permanent first molars among children aged 6 to 14 years in Janakpurdham, Madhesh Province, Nepal. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among school children of age 6-14 years of Zenith National Academy, Sitachowk-1, Janakpurdham, Nepal. Oral examination was carried out using WHO diagnostic criteria for dental caries. Data were collected. Statistical analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 for Windows (SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL). Frequency distribution analysis was performed. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the results. Results: The overall prevalence of dental caries in permanent first molars was found to be Among 290 participants,136 (46.9%) were males remaining being female 154(53.1%).(Mean ± SD:11.65 ±3.72) The prevalence of dental caries of left mandibular first permanent molar was high 24(8.3%) among the studied teeth. The prevalence of dental caries was high in mandibular arch. Conclusions: A high prevalence of dental caries in permanent first molars was higher in mandibular arch than maxillary arch observed among children in Janakpurdham, highlighting an urgent need for targeted oral health education, regular dental screenings, and preventive interventions at the school and community level.