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. 2022 Sep-Oct;15(5):564–568. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2427

Table 3.

HCW's awareness toward children's dental needs

Do you have a dental professional posted in your area/PHC?
Yes No Maybe
36% 64%
Do you think that the children go for regular dental checkup?
Yes No Maybe
20% 30% 50%
Do you know that there is a separate dentist for children (pediatric dentist)?
Yes No Maybe
76% 24%
Does the primary health center have any linkup with a pediatric dentist?
Yes No Maybe
34% 66%
Have you ever managed a child with a dental emergency like trauma, swelling, or pain?
Yes No Maybe
84% 16%