Prevalence of dental caries and associated factors among primary school children in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Amalku Nigussie Yirsaw (Author), Eyob Ketema Bogale (Author), Mitiku Tefera (Author), Mahider Awoke Belay (Author), Ayenew Takele Alemu (Author), Solomon Ketema Bogale (Author), Eyob Getachew (Author), Getnet Alemu Andarge (Author), Kedir Seid (Author), Gebeyehu Lakew (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Dental caries (decay or cavities) is the breakdown of teeth as a result of bacteria. Dental caries is one of the most preventable oral health problems and the most common chronic disease in primary school children. Poor dental and oral health affects the quality of children'...