Oral health status and treatment needs among 5–15-year-old children of tribal population in Noolpuzha Panchayath of Wayanad: A cross-sectional study

The present study revealed a high treatment need for the tribal community, with a relatively higher prevalence of gingivitis and noticeable number of dental caries, oral lesions, traumatic dental injuries, enamel hypoplasia, sugar consumption, and tobacco smoking/tobacco chewing habits.