Frequency of observation of sings of parodontal tissues injuries and the character of oral hygiene in children and adolescents in Tver region.
The results of investigation devoted to the studies of prevalence and intensity of sings of parodontal tissues injuries and the level of oral hygiene in children 4-15 years of age residing in Tver region are present in the paper. Pronounced increase in frequency of gingival bleeding with the increase of children's age was established. Dental calculus deposits are seen in senior pupils (70,4%). Average level of oral hygiene in all age groups of schoolchildren is estimated as "satisfactory", however, in a quarter of preschool children oral hygiene is "poor". Unhygienic state of oral cavity, absence of motivation for hygienic procedures performance is a great problem of dentistry for children. Partial solution of this problem is possible if dental assistants -hygienist take part in it.