Dental caries in a South African adult population: findings from the Cape Town Vascular and Metabolic Health Study

ConclusionsDental caries experience was very high, with high levels of tooth loss in this community. These findings highlight limited access to preventive oral healthcare and a high rate of tooth extraction. Females presented higher levels of oral disease than males, indicating the need for preventive oral healthcare programmes in Cape Town, South Africa.

Source: International Dental Journal - December 4, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Usuf Chikte, Carla Cruvinel Pontes, Innocent Karangwa, Faheema Kimmie ‐Dhansay, Rajiv Erasmus, Andre Pascal Kengne, Tandi E. Matsha Tags: Scientific Research Report Source Type: research