Dental caries according to CAST among Zambian adolescents; pattern, socio-demographic and behavioral correlates
Abstract Background Dental Caries affect more than half of children and adolescents globally and more so in Africa. Most caries studies in Africa are based on DMFT index which does not assess early carious lesions making early prevention and minimal invasive treatment impossible. This study therefor...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-05-01
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| Series: | BMC Oral Health |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02217-y |