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. 2023 Jul 6;15(7):e41485. doi: 10.7759/cureus.41485

Table 3. Positive findings of the included studies.

Author Questions included Positive response of parents
  Bodhale P et al., [11] When to start brushing primary teeth 50%
Right timing of the first dental visit 43.1%
Effect of dental health on general body health 63.8%  
  Mounissamy A et al., [12] Regular visits to the dentist are important 55.7%
Treating primary tooth is necessary 71.7%
Using fluoridated toothpaste/powder 31%
    Almulhim B et al., [14]   Primary teeth need dental care same as permanent teeth, 85.15%  
 Less than 1 year age at which they start brushing their children’s teeth, 44.55%
Fluoride prevents tooth decay 77.23%
    Khanduri N et al., [15]   Importance of using fluoridated toothpaste 25%
Importance of brushing teeth 70%
Necessary to take the child for regular dental visits 75%
    Kumar G et al., [13] Perception of the importance of primary teeth 89%
First dental visit after dental problem 84.6%
Fluoridated toothpaste used 94.8%
      Alshammary F et al., [16]   Do you think that primary teeth are important?   55.9
Do you think that problems in primary teeth can affect the permanent teeth? 50.7%
Effects of prolonged bottle-feeding on children’s oral health 49.78%