Development and validation of a novel public prediction platform for deciduous caries in preschool children: an observational study from Northwest China.
Journal:
BMC pediatrics
Published Date:
Aug 5, 2025
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a major global public health concern, necessitating its early screening. This study aimed to establish a caries risk assessment (CRA) platform for managing caries in community preschool children in underdeveloped regions of Northwest China.