Table 5 Predictor of presence of caries in the oral cavity of in Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Father’s knowledge of caries prevention practices

1.06

0.89

0.48 – 2.32

Mothers’ knowledge of caries prevention practices

1.17

0.70

0.52 – 2.60

Children’s knowledge of caries prevention practices

0.99

0.97

0.44 – 2.21

Children brush their teeth twice a day or more

2.67

0.07

0.93 – 7.63

Children use of fluoridated toothpaste always

0.76

0.52

0.32 – 1.77

Children eat sugar-containing snacks less than once a day

1.34

0.43

0.64 – 2.30

Children floss at least once a day

2.60

0.28

0.46 – 14.78

Children had dental check-up within last 12 months

1.08

0.56

0.83 – 1.40