Dental caries and associated factors among Turkish children and adults: Findings from the 3rd National Oral Health Survey.
Ayse Isil OrhanPervin DemirKaan OrhanAdnan TezelSerpil KaraoglanogluDilek Kahraman ÖztaşPublished in: Community dentistry and oral epidemiology (2024)
A high prevalence of dental caries was observed in Turkish children and adults. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen current preventive oral health programs. Regular disease surveillance should be maintained. National oral health targets should be formulated in accordance with Turkiye's needs, resources and structure.