Knowledge and habits

Age group

Educ status

Occup status

Knowledge of causes of tooth decay

0.08

0.32

0.30

Knowledge of fluoride and effect on the teeth

0.014^*

0.009^*

0.1

Knowledge of causes of bleeding gums

0.58

0.55

0.29

Previous dental visit

0.1

0.00^*

0.0^*

Frequency of cleaning child’s mouth

0.73

0.15

0.17