Influence of dental education, nutrition, and oral hygiene practices on DMFT and CPITN scores: a comparative cross-sectional study

Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the DMFT (Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth) and CPITN (Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs) scores, nutritional habits, and oral hygiene behaviors of first-year (Class-1) and fifth-year (Class-5) dental students at Kırıkkale University Fa...

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Main Authors: Gökhan Karadağ, Dilek Hançerlioğulları, Merve Haberal, Akif Nalbant
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06476-3
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