Dental Caries among the Chakhesang of Sodzulhou village, Dimapur district
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Dental caries is a significant health problem worldwide. The objectives of the study are to estimate the prevalence of caries and association of dental caries with eating habits, oral hygiene practice and literacy among the Chakhesang of Sodzulhou village. The main tool for data collection was oral examination along with personal observation. The finding of the study revealed that out of the total 230 individuals examined, 202 were found to be affected by caries (87.83%) with high incidence of dental caries in the lower age group 4-12 years.
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