The prevalence of Early Childhood Caries in 1-2 yrs olds in a semi-urban area of Sri Lanka

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Shanika LM Kumarihamy · University of Peradeniya

Lushanika D Subasinghe · University of Peradeniya

Prasanna Jayasekara · National Cancer Institute of Sri Lanka

Priyaka D Palipana · National Cancer Institute of Sri Lanka

Abstract

This study documents high prevalence and severity of ECC among 1-2 years old children in four selected MOH areas of Colombo district and caries in most of the children with ECC (95%) were untreated. Results reveal an urgent need to increase awareness among the public about ECC and institute preventive strategies.

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Dental Health and Care Utilization Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques

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Published in: BMC Research Notes

Volume 4, Issue 1, pp. 336-336

DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-4-336

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The prevalence of Early Childhood Caries in 1-2 yrs olds in a semi-urban area of Sri Lanka

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