Received by the Editorial Office: 13.06.2026
Accepted for publication: 20.06.2026
Published online: 30.06.2026
UDC: 616.314.11
DOI: 10.70113/1815-9443.2026.10.59.005
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE DENTAL STATUS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
G.А. Каrkimbayeva¹, Zh.I Rysbaeva¹, А.K. Kazmagambetova¹,
S.Zh.Abdikarimov¹, К.Zh. Zhumabayeva², B.A.Omarova³
¹Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
²Kazakh-Russian Medical University
³S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University
Kazakhstan, Almaty
Introduction. The prevalence of dental diseases among children remains high, particularly in the context of insufficient preventive measures and low parental engagement in maintaining oral hygiene. Early detection and a systematic approach to prevention are key to preserving oral health in school-aged children.
Objective. To assess the dental status of children aged 6–10 years attending a private school in Almaty and to evaluate parental commitment to the prevention of dental diseases.
Materials and Methods. A clinical examination was conducted on 150 children aged 6 to 10 years. The prevalence of major dental pathologies was assessed. Additionally, a parental questionnaire was used to evaluate awareness and preventive practices in families.
Results and Discussion. A high prevalence of dental pathology was identified: dental caries was found in 93% of children, chronic catarrhal gingivitis in 55.1%, dentoalveolar anomalies in 28%, and non-carious enamel lesions in 6.9%. Oral mucosal and soft tissue abnormalities were diagnosed in 14.7% of the participants. Only one-third of the children regularly visited a dentist, and oral hygiene was monitored in fewer than half of the families.
Conclusion. The findings highlight the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to the prevention of dental diseases in schoolchildren. This should include educational programs for parents and students, regular preventive check-ups, and interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare and educational professionals.
Кey words: dental status, primary school children, caries, periodontal diseases, non-carious lesions, dentoalveolar anomalies, parental survey.
