Cost-effectiveness of dental caries prevention strategies in South African schools

Abstract Background In South Africa, an estimated 85% of the population relies on the public sector for oral health services. With poor infrastructure and inadequate personnel, over 80% of children with dental caries remain untreated. To reduce this burden of disease, one key goal is to promote good...

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Main Authors: Micheal Kofi Boachie, Mpho Molete, Karen Hofman, Evelyn Thsehla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03474-1