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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.
- Source :
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American Journal of Public Health . Aug 1987 77(8):967-970. - Publication Year :
- 1987
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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