Periodontal health among recent immigrants from Quara, rural Ethiopia and indications for periodontal health care.

Objectives: To investigate periodontal status and oral hygiene practices among recent new immigrants from Quara, Ethiopia, with the aim to maintain and promote their periodontal health.

Methods: Periodontal status was recorded for a total of 487 participants using the Community Periodontal Index (CPI). Age was grouped into 13-17, 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, and 45-65 years, and its association with 'worst CPI' was tested.