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Oral Hygiene Practices and Dental Caries Experience in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
2026-01-30
dentistry and oral medicine
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BackgroundOral hygiene is linked with dental caries experience. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the associations between oral hygiene status, the frequency of tooth brushing, and the prevalence of dental caries in Nigeria. Tools used for maintaining oral hygiene were also identified. MethodsRegistered with PROSPERO (CRD42022367763), this review searched PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, African Journals Online, African Index Medicus, and Google Scholar in January 2026. Observati...
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