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Early childhood caries (ECC) is the most common chronic, preventable disease affecting children worldwide, with nearly half of United States children experiencing caries by adolescence. Left untreated, ECC can harm a child’s health, development, and quality of life, but early prevention through diet, fluoride, and timely dental care can make a lasting difference.
In 2019, approximately what percentage of children ages 1 to 9 worldwide had dental caries in their primary teeth?
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A smooth-surface cavitated lesion is classified as severe early childhood caries at what age?
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By what age should a child establish a dental home?
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