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  "abstract": "Background: Dental caries in infants and young children is prevalent worldwide; its magnitude and associated factors vary between communities because of cultural and socioeconomic differences. Brushing behavior affects dental caries prevalence in children. Aim: The aim of this study was to describe toothbrushing frequency/duration and fluoridated/nonfluorinated toothpaste use among young children and its relation with decayed, missing, filled teeth and decayed, missing, filled surfaces score in an urban population in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. Methodology: Caregivers of children up to 3 years age were selected for the study. Caregivers completed a 35-item questionnaire in English about predictors/covariates (demographics, child/caregiver oral health, access to dental care) and primary outcomes (child toothbrushing behaviors, frequency, and toothpaste use). As a secondary outcome, we explored associations between dental caries and brushing behaviors. Results: A total of 141 caregivers completed the survey. It was observed that majority (42.6%) of children brushed infrequently while twice daily brushing was reported in only 7.8%. Prevalent duration of brushing was 30–60 s (41.9%) and 66.7% reported using a fluoridated toothpaste. Duration of brushing, duration of breast feeding and nocturnal breastfeeding showed a strong statistical correlation with development of dental caries. Duration of brushing (P = 0.03), breastfeeding >1 year (P = 0.003), and nocturnal breastfeeding ≥3 times/night (P = 0.01) were significantly associated with higher caries scores. Older age and frequent consumption of sugary foods at age 1–2 years were associated with higher odds of developing dental caries. Conclusion: Access to dental care, parental involvement, and parental oral health were associated with favorable child toothbrushing behaviors.",
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  "authors": [
    {
      "name": "Suruchi Juneja"
    },
    {
      "name": "Aditi De"
    },
    {
      "name": "Meena Jain"
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    {
      "name": "G. Gururaj"
    }
  ],
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  "doi": "10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_159_24",
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    "2350-0484"
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  "language": "en",
  "licence": "CC-BY-NC-SA",
  "licence_label": "CC BY-NC-SA",
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  "published": "2026-07-01",
  "publisher": "Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications",
  "ris": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/6mf8c9njykz0f.ris",
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  "title": "Understanding Feeding Habits, Brushing Behaviors, and Toothpaste Use in Children Up to 3 Years of Age and Their Correlation with Parental Cognizance: A Cross-sectional Study in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan",
  "title_text": "Understanding Feeding Habits, Brushing Behaviors, and Toothpaste Use in Children Up to 3 Years of Age and Their Correlation with Parental Cognizance: A Cross-sectional Study in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan",
  "type": "peer-reviewed",
  "updated_at": "2026-10-30T13:43:58Z",
  "url": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/6mf8c9njykz0f",
  "venue": "Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry",
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