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Prevalence of Dental Caries and Periodontal Disease in Mexican American Children Aged 5 to 17 Years: Results from Southwestern HHANES, 1982-83.

Authors :
Ismail, Amid L.
Source :
American Journal of Public Health. Aug 1987 77(8):967-970.
Publication Year :
1987

Abstract

Dental caries and periodontal disease in Mexican American children of the southwestern United States occur mainly in molars, lending strong support for the use of fissure sealants as a preventive procedure. This study also reports on the prevalence of fillings decay and gingivitis in this population. (VM)

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
77
Issue :
8
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
American Journal of Public Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ358772
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research