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- ÍtemSolo Metadatos“Frecuencia de cepillado y uso de pasta dental con flúor en niños de 4 a 6 años de edad en la parroquia Sayausí de la ciudad de Cuenca 2023”(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2023) Molina Vera, Jonnathan Patricio; Moscoso Abad, María Elizabeth; 0107572109Introduction: Oral care in children should be taught by parents, considering that dental caries is a pathology caused by microorganisms that, in the absence of good oral hygiene habits, could cause various affections. Objective: To establish the frequency of brushing and fluoride toothpaste usage in children from 4 to 6 years of age in Sayausí parish in Cuenca 2023. Methods: This research was a cross-sectional descriptive study with a quantitative approach; 207 surveys were applied to parents or representatives of children from 4 to 6 years of age in the Sayausí parish in Cuenca. Data were tabulated using SPSS statistical software. Results: A total of 207 surveys were applied to parents and legal representatives of children between 4 and 6 years of age in Sayausí parish in Cuenca, obtaining results based on the frequency of toothbrushing, the amount of toothpaste used and brushing before bedtime of the children. Conclusion: The study evidenced no knowledge among parents and legal representatives of the children regarding correct oral care due to the lack of interest in this subject.