Naidoo, SudeshniJacobs, Theodore KonradFaculty of Dentistry2013-09-112024-04-152007/09/122007/09/122013-09-112024-04-152006https://hdl.handle.net/10566/10803Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent)Dental caries is a huge problem among the previously disadvantaged population. Early childhood caries is a problem with infants. This thesis contained information concerning the parents knowledge about their children's oral health and their own personal details. These children were all in the age group 2-5 years. The study findings suggest that parent and parents-to-be, need to be informed on oral health issues concerning their children. This should not solely be the task of dentists but other health care workers as well.enDental caries - South AfricaDental cariesPrevention - South AfricaTeethCare and hygieneThesisUniversity of the Western Cape