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Kolkata: Kolkata has the highest prevalence of oral health related issues in children among all other metro cities, reveals a nationwide survey conducted recently. The study highlights that a huge number of oral health issues have been found among children across the country. In a startling revelation, the survey said that 93 percent of the children examined in Kolkata were found to be suffering from one oral health problem or the other. The survey conducted by KANTAR IMRB for Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited revealed that at least 8 out of 10 children in India suffer from oral health issues. Some of the major oral health problems found in children surveyed include visible plaque accumulation, white spots on teeth, gum inflammation, bad breath and gum bleeding..