Oral Hygiene in Pediatric Patients

Objective The Aim of this study is to evaluate the progress of oral hygiene in pediatric patients through different times and conditions by comparing two different study groups with different parameters, we will be able to comprehend the improvement or deterioration in oral hygiene.  Method A study was performed in the pediatric clinics of IBN SINA UNIVERSITY that included 35 patients with ages (6-11) years. For determination of the OHI - index we used the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index of Greene and Vermillion.  Result The results of the current study were better than the results of the previous study due to the COVID-19 pandemic and people staying in their homes with parents following up on children regularly, and these are good indicators for the health of children’s teeth, The COVID-19 pandemic led to early restrictions on access to oral health care and social distancing requirements.  Conclusion The findings from the study showed that most of the children had adequate knowledge about causes and prevention of dental caries and gingival disease.