The effectiveness of three oral health indicators in monitoring a Program (OHPP)

The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of three oral health indicators in monitoring a Program, compare them with each other and select the most indicated in epidemiological surveys. A dental plaque index, interdental bleeding index, and saliva test were used to evaluate 325 children (6.1 to 11.3 years-old). The results indicated a decrease in all indexes (p<0.001). The indicators were effec-tive although the saliva test was simpler and faster than the other indexes.

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