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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 Children's perspective on color, smell and flavor of toothpaste(Madhesh Institute of Health Sciences (MIHS), 2025) Yadav, Pradip Kumar; Sharma, Resha; Pandey, Amrita; Gupta, Suraj; Chaulagain, RajibABSTRACT: Background: Tooth brushing must be done to prevent dental caries, but many children resist tooth brushing because of sensory aversions to toothpaste. As children's oral hygiene compliance relies heavily on enjoyment, it is important to know their preferences regarding toothpaste color, odor, and taste. Research indicates that attractive sensory traits can have a great impact on brushing frequency and duration in children. Objective: To assess children's perspective on sensory attributes of toothpaste namely: color, flavor and smell of toothpaste. Methods: It is a descriptive cross-sectional study which included 140 students studying in Zenith National Academy, Janakpurdham. The questionnaire along with the consent form, ascent form and information sheet were sent to the parents along with the students to fill the form. The data was analyzed using SPSS. Data were analyzed for frequencies, percentage, mean and standard deviation and presented in form of table. Results: The main reasons for selecting a particular toothpaste were taste (44%) and cleaning effectiveness (61%), followed by brand loyalty and advertisements. When asked about the most important attribute of toothpaste, most children prioritized how well it cleans their teeth, though sensory factors like taste and color still influenced their satisfaction and motivation. Over half of the children believed that kids’ toothpaste should taste like candy and be different from adult toothpaste, reflecting a desire for enjoyable and distinct flavors. Conclusions: Children prefer red color, sweet taste and minty smell in their toothpaste. Primary motivation in brushing remains maintenance of "clean teeth” even in children.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.