Objective To measure the prevalence of caries, including nursing caries, amongst 3-year-old children in three districts of Greater Manchester in the North West of England. Design A cross-sectional ...

Dental caries is a destructive disease which results in cavities, or holes, in the teeth. It is one of the most common diseases affecting humans. • The disease occurs most often in children and young ...

Question: Are there clear agreed definitions for early or severe childhood caries? Objective To review case definitions and clinical diagnostic criteria for early childhood caries (ECC) and severe ECC ...

Periodontal disease (PD) and dental caries are associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).