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This study evaluates the prevalence of dental caries among adolescents in Londrina, Brazil, finding a prevalence rate of 72.9% with an average DMFT index of 2.93. It identifies sociodemographic factors such as lower education levels, higher maternal age, and lower family income as significant contributors to caries severity, while excess weight was not statistically associated with increased caries. The research highlights the importance of addressing these sociodemographic influences in oral health strateg

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Trần Phú Bảo Trâm

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EN