Oral health knowledge in pre-school children: a survey among parents in central Italy
Background: The aim of this survey was to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of parents about potential oral
health risk factors and correct management of oral hygiene of their preschool children.
Material and Methods: The participation to the survey was proposed to all parents of 3-5 year aged children attending a kindergarten in Campobasso. A self-administered questionnaire was completed to obtain information regarding demographic and education variables, knowledge about caries and its transmission, infant feeding practice,