Introduction: Collective evidence on risk factors for dental caries remains elusive in low-and
middle-income countries (LMICs). The objective was to conduct a systematic review and …

Background. Dental caries (decay or cavities) is a breakdown of teeth as a result of bacteria.
Dental caries is one of the preventable oral health problems and the most common chronic …

The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of dental
caries and periodontal diseases among 14–19-year-old schoolchildren with limited access …

Background Dental caries and enamel defects are the main causes of poor dental health in
children, with a substantial impact on their well‐being. Use of inhaled asthma medication is …

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of ECC and its related factors in
children aged 3 to 5 years at Babol, Iran. Materials and Method: This cross-sectional study …

This comprehensive review delves into the intricate relationship between evolving dietary
trends in preschoolers and the prevalence of early childhood caries (ECC). The …

Background This study aims to examine the effects of socioeconomic status, oral, and dental
health practices, dietary habits and anthropometric measurements on dental health in 12 …

The objective of this research was to assess oral health status and habits and to explore
potential risk factors for dental caries among 6-13 years old children with limited access to …

Objective: To determine the prevalence and socio-behavioural risk factors for dental caries
among children at selected LGAs in Lagos State. Material and Methods: This was a …

Aim: The aim of this cross-sectional study is to investigate the prevalence and related risk
factors of early childhood caries (ECC) in preschool children of district Mandi, Himachal …