Abstract:Background
to compare and describe outcomes regarding the prevalence of dental caries among group of Egyptian students using two caries assessment indices; DMFS and ICDAS II.
Methods
This descriptive, cross-sectional study included 2760 school students with age range from 15–18 years. Participants were selected randomly from public secondary schools in the Great Cairo, Egypt. The examinations were achieved by 6 trained and previously calibrated examiners using a diagnostic mirror, compressed air and a WHO pr… Show more
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