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Published on: March 31, 2021
Management of early childhood caries
1University of Illinois, Chicago, USA.
Abstract:
Even though the rate of dental caries in American children decreased dramatically throughout the 20th century, it still is the most prevalent childhood disease. As with general health, oral health status tends to vary in the United States on the basis of sociodemographic factors. Caries risk assessment is one of the most important goals of a child's initial oral examination. This manuscript will provide readers with general information regarding early childhood caries, its pattern, and the restorative and preventive needs of children affected by it.
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