Streptococcus Mutans Infections in Infants and Related Maternal/Child Factors.

Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the maternal-child infection, mutual interaction and potential risk factors altering this interaction.

Material And Methods: A total of 160 mothers who were paired with their children were recruited. Saliva from mothers and children was collected and categorized levels were analyzed.

Mothers' behaviours and knowledge related to caries experience of their children.

Purpose: Insufficient attention paid by public institutions to primary oral health protection measures has contributed to a poor oral health status in Kosovo, especially in children. Because the oral health promotion activities identified the significant roles of mothers in primary prevention, the aim of this study was to determine the level of knowledge and the behaviour of mothers in connection with the caries experience of their children.

Materials And Methods: 664 of the mothers who accompanied their children to dental visits were interviewed and data on maternal knowledge and attitudes towards the oral health of preschool children were collected.