Adults’ dental caries burden through the DMFT index: Tanzanian national pathfinder survey

Adults’ dental caries burden through the DMFT index: Tanzanian national pathfinder survey

Abstract Background Dental caries remains the most prevalent chronic disease globally. The DMFT (Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth) index is a key metric in oral epidemiology to quantify the prevalence and severity of dental caries. This study aims to assess the dental caries burden among adults in...

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Main Authors: Kasusu Nyamuryekung’e, Hawa Mbawalla, Matilda Mlangwa, Joyce Masalu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Dental caries
Health surveys
Oral health
Tanzania
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06233-6
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