Systems mapping of multilevel factors contributing to dental caries in adolescents

• Main Authors: Fatima Sadjadpour (Author), Niyousha Hosseinichimeh (Author), Bhavna T. Pahel (Author), Sara S. Metcalf (Author)
• פורמט: ספר
• יצא לאור: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• נושאים: article
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Dental caries is a prevalent chronic disease among adolescents. Caries activity increases significantly during adolescence due to an increase in susceptible tooth surfaces, immature permanent tooth enamel, independence in pursuing self-care, and a tendency toward poor diet and oral hygiene. Dental c...