 This study found that the prevalence of oral diseases such as dental caries, gingivitis, and periodontal pockets was significantly higher in the slums than in the non-slums. Additionally, the study showed that there was a higher likelihood of developing these diseases if one lived in a slum area. Furthermore, the study also revealed that the frequency tooth brushing did not appear to be associated with the presence of oral diseases. This article was authored by Mary E. Osu, Bemisola A. Oak, Richard J. Lillford, and others.