Relationship between Oral Hygiene and Dietary Behaviour and Dental Caries Status in Primary School Children

Tooth decay can be caused by bacteria that live in the mouth. These bacteria feed on food leftovers in the teeth and produce acid. This acid destroys the enamel layer, dentine layer, and pulp. The purpose of this study is to analyze the risk factors of dental caries in primary school children. The s...

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Main Authors: Sara M Mohamed Nbaia, Ari Yuniastuti, Dyah Rini Indriyanti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Negeri Semarang 2018-03-01
Series:KEMAS: Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat
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Online Access:https://journal.unnes.ac.id/nju/index.php/kemas/article/view/13314