Papers by KHRISTINE CARINO
Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 2003
This study is a cross-sectional survey conducted prior to planning for an oral health promotion p... more This study is a cross-sectional survey conducted prior to planning for an oral health promotion program for preschool children in three selected areas of northern Philippines. The objectives were: (i) to assess the prevalence and severity of early childhood caries (ECC); and (ii) to describe and determine the impact of child-rearing practices and dental services utilization on caries status. The information is also needed to elicit interest, support and cooperation of local government administrators, health policymakers and implementors, parents, school and community authorities towards the initiation of a sustainable oral health promotion program for preschool children.
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Papers by KHRISTINE CARINO