Dental caries and oral hygiene state among school children in Kuwait
el-Mostehy, M.R.; Hussei, J.M.
Egyptian Dental Journal 22(4): 33-50
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0070-9484 PMID: 1071985 Document Number: 106479
The dental and oral health of Arab students in Kuwait was evaluated. The prevalence of caries was estimated and the oral hygiene condition of this cluster of the population was assessed. Findings were correlated with the nationality, age and sex of the participants. The available dental services in the region were also evaluated.
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