Chepang communities are one of the most deprived ethnic communities in Nepal. According to the
National Pathfinder Survey, dental caries is a highly prevalent childhood disease in Nepal. There is no data
concerning the prevalence of caries along with knowledge, attitude and oral hygiene practices among Chepang
schoolchildren. The objectives of this study were to 1) record the prevalence of dental caries 2) report experience
of dental pain 3) evaluate knowledge, attitude and preventive practices on oral health of primary Chepang
schoolchildren.