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Global epidemiology of dental caries and severe periodontitis – a comprehensive review

Journal Of Clinical Periodontology · 2017 · Vol. 44(S18) · pp. S94–S105
Jo E. FrenckenPraveen SharmaLaura StenhouseDavid GreenDominic P LavertyThomas Dietrich

Abstract

While the prevalence of dental caries has decreased, the disease is prevalent in all age groups. The prevalence of periodontitis is high. There is insufficient evidence to conclude that the prevalence of periodontitis has changed over time.

Oral microbiology and periodontitis researchDental Health and Care UtilizationHIV/AIDS oral health manifestationsPeriodontitisMedicineEpidemiologyDentistryIncidence (geometry)PopulationMEDLINEPrevalenceTooth lossOral and maxillofacial pathology

MeSH terms

Dental CariesHumansPeriodontitisSeverity of Illness IndexGlobal Health

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  • National Institute for Health and Care Research
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