Prevalence of dental caries and influence factors among students in Beijing: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The burden of dental caries continues to be substantial worldwide, significantly affecting adolescents and children's growth and quality of life. This study aimed to explore the epidemiological characteristics of dental caries and examine influencing factors that contribute to caries among children and adolescents in Beijing.

Methods

A total of 21,403 students (average age 12.8 ± 2.5 years old) were included in this cross-sectional survey. The DMFT/dmft index (decayed (D), missing (M), and filled (F) teeth) was used for screening. Multistage stratified random cluster sampling methods were conducted in primary and secondary schools in Beijing in 2021. Data were collected using questionnaires and assessed using a logistic regression analysis. Statistical significanc

SUBMITTER: Wen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12040134 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature