Dental Caries Prevalence and Prevention Behaviour Related Factors among Adolescents in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Adebukunola O. Afolabi,
Adebola O. Ehizele,
Ukachi Chiwendu Nnawuihe
et al.
Abstract:Background Adolescence is a critical period of life that has implications for oral health and wellbeing, however, the oral health profile of adolescents in Nigeria is undocumented. This systematic review and meta-analysis determined the prevalence of caries and identified the caries prevention behaviours among adolescents in Nigeria. Methods In August 2023, a literature search was conducted across PubMed, Google Scholar, Academic Info, Cochrane and Refseek databases to identify studies on dental caries prevale… Show more
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