Background: Early Childhood Caries (ECC) remains a significant
public health concern. Parental knowledge and awareness are critical
determinants of preventive behaviour and treatment acceptance.
Objective: To assess parental awareness of ECC aetiology,
fluoride-based preventive interventions, and restorative treatment options
including dental crowns.
Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was
administered to 100 participants. Twenty structured questions spanning four
domains were evaluated: General ECC Awareness, Fluoride Knowledge, Preventive
Procedures, and Crown-related Knowledge. Chi-square tests (df = 1) were applied
to each item to test the null hypothesis of equal Yes/No distribution (50:50).
Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.
Results: Awareness was highest for crown-related knowledge
(mean 79.5%) and lowest for advanced fluoride therapies such as SDF (34%) and
intraoral fluoride-releasing devices (30%). Chi-square analysis revealed
statistically significant knowledge gaps across multiple items.
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