Correlation between the Dental Caries Social Determinants in Children from 4 to 12 Years of Age in Sofia

Introduction The general health of children, including the health of the oral cavity are associated with the social variables in the family. The environmental factors can have a major impact on the development of carious process in one child. Aim This study aims to evaluate the relationship between dental caries and influence of social factors in children from 4 to 12 years of age. Material and Methods The study included 200 children from schools and kindergartens in Sofia. Was conducted targeted medical history, taking into account demographic data for any child - sex, age and socio-economic status, food preferences and health habits of the child. The prevalence of dental caries was registered with the index DMFT. Results The results show that in 75 % of children the incidence of tooth decay is over 4, at 18 % were up to 4 and 7 % are 2 DMFT.63 % of the children are from families with an average social status, 30 % are low and 7 % with higher social status. Most children consume a frequently throughout the day low molecular weight carbohydrates and fizzy drinks such as is reduced intake of milk and dairy products, fruits and vegetables. The results are significance (p