Table 1 Structured parental questionnaire
Demographics | Parents’ age |
Parents current employment (employed, unemployed) | |
Parents’ education level (primary, secondary, college) | |
Oral hygiene | Brushing frequency (never, occasionally, once a day, twice or more a day) |
Age to start brushing (less than one year, 1–2 years, 2–4 years, 4–6 years, never) | |
Supervision during brushing (yes, no) | |
Knowledge on fluoride toothpaste concentration (yes, no) | |
Dental attendance | Previous dental attendance (yes, no) |
Reason for dental attendance (to treat symptoms, regular check-up) | |
Age at first attendance (1 to 7) | |
Perceived child dental anxiety (on a scale of 1 to 10) | |
Knowledge on fluoride varnish (yes, no) | |
Knowledge on fissure sealant (yes, no) |