Evaluation of determinant factors for the presence and activity of dental caries in five-year-old children: study with decision tree

ConclusionLow income and having visited a dentist for treatment were determinants of dental caries as well as caries activity in 5-year-old children. In the decision tree, low income, reason for visiting a dentist and lower parent schooling level exerted an influence on the occurrence of cavitated lesions.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research