Dental caries according to CAST among Zambian adolescents; pattern, socio-demographic and behavioral correlates

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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Main Authors: Severine N. Anthony, Hawa S. Mbawalla, Febronia K. Kahabuka, Seter Siziya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Dental caries
CAST
Socio-demographics
Oral health related behaviors
Adolescents
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02217-y

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