To estimate the prevalence of Periodontal Problems i.e. gingivitis and periodontitis in school going children at Hyderabad. This cross sectional study was conducted in different private schools in Hyderabad, Sindh from 18th September 2023 to 23rd September 2023. A total 1679 students varying in ages from 5-15 years old were counted in the study. We used Periodontal Disease Index (PDI) by Ramjford to assess the prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis. A pre-formed questionnaire was used and 5 teams comprising of 6 doctors each of Lecturers, house officers, undergraduate students examined the students according to PDI and completed the data form. After evaluation the score was calculated. Data was analyzed via SPSS version 22. Descriptive statistics such as percentage, frequency distribution, cross tabulation were included in data analysis. The level of significance was set at <0.05%. This study revealed that 51.3% of students were healthy, 31.5% students were suffering from gingivitis and 17.2% of students suffered from periodontitis. This study concludes that the prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis in Hyderabad school children is low.

Index Terms- Frequency, Gingivitis, Periodontitis, Periodontal Disease Index (PDI),