<![CDATA[Introduction: Industrial workers are a well-defined group of a population. They have frequent shifts,low socio-economic status and neglected oral hygiene as they are at risk for health and dental problems.Industrial revolution has provided a lot of scope in employment worldwide for many which has improvedthe standard of living of many individuals. Health at workplace is considered essential now a days in variouscountries due to this rapid economic growth and industrial progress. In various industries like acid batteryindustry, chemical and textile industry, are exposed to hazardous substances and radiations. Studies havealso reported a positive association between battery exposures to strong acids and periodontal pockets orgingival bleeding among exposed workers. Therefore, the purpose of the present study is to assess theoral health status of lead battery factory workers in Ghaziabad Uttar Pradesh. Material and Method: The“World Health Organization (WHO) oral health assessment form -2013” was used to record the clinicalfindings.25 For the diagnosis of dental caries, WHO type III examination was carried out using mouthmirrors and explorers while using adequate illumination. The components of the form used were - Generalinformation, Dentition status (crown, root), periodontal status, loss of attachment, dental erosion, and oralmucosal lesions. Results: The mean DMFT scores were (5.72 3.17) females had more number of teeth withgingival bleeding compared to males. It was also found 72.3% of battery factory workers had pocket depthmore than 6mm. 51.5% workers in the study had LOA of score 3 (as per WHO proforma) Mean number ofteeth affected with erosion was more in males (4.76 4.02) Conclusion: Oral health statuses of factory workers are highly affected due to lead acid used in industries.]]>
