J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
January 2019
Background: Untreated dental caries can result a negative impact on oral health-related quality of life.
Aims: The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of dental caries and associated factors in children enrolled in public preschools in the city of Recife, Brazil.
Settings And Design: A descriptive, analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative random sample of 556 children aged 3-5 years.