Influence of Socioeconomic and Working Status of the Parents on the Incidence of their Children’s Dental Caries
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https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11744Keywords:
Dental caries, incidence, children, socioeconomic background, parentsAbstract
Dental caries, or tooth decay, is an infectious process involving breakdown of the tooth enamel.Children are
susceptible to caries as soon as the first teeth appear, which usually occurs around age 6 months.It is known
that socioeconomic status affects the health-related quality of life of children.Family income, occupational
status, and educational achievement are socio-economic status indicators that have been found to affect the
life opportunities of an individual.
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Influence of Socioeconomic and Working Status of the Parents on the Incidence of their Children’s Dental Caries. (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14(4), 1455-1458. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11744