Association of self-reported dental caries with sex, lifestyle, and problematic Internet use among elementary school children in Japan

Abstract Background Dental caries is the most prevalent disease in elementary schoolchildren in Japan. Problematic Internet use (PIU) has increased among children; however, its association with caries has rarely been studied. We aimed to explore (1) sex differences in dental caries and (2) the assoc...

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Main Authors: Masaaki Yamada, Michikazu Sekine, Takashi Tatsuse, Yukiko Yanai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-05475-8
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