Prevalence and risk-factors of early childhood caries among 2-6-year-old Anganwadi children in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India: A cross-sectional survey.

Purpose/objectives: The objective of this study is to study the prevalence and associated risk determinants of early childhood caries (ECC) among preschool children.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was designed to assess the ECC prevalence and associated risk factors among preschool children in Anganwadi of Nellore district using a standardized questionnaire.

Results: A total of 550 study participants of age 2-6 years are enrolled in this cross-sectional study.