Oral health status of 6- and 12-year-old school going children in Bangalore city: An epidemiological study

<b>Background:</b> Oral health is an essential component of health throughout life. However, millions of individuals suffer from dental caries and periodontal disease, resulting in unnecessary pain, difficulty in chewing, swallowing and speaking, and increased medical costs; hence, the...

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Main Authors: Das U, Beena J, Azher U
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2009-03-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
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Online Access:http://www.jisppd.com/article.asp?issn=0970-4388;year=2009;volume=27;issue=1;spage=6;epage=8;aulast=Das