Early Childhood Caries: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Prevention

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Document Outline

• Early Childhood Caries: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Prevention
  • Introduction
  • Epidemiology of ECC
  • Etiology of ECC
    • Cariogenic Microorganisms
    • Diet
    • Environmental Factors
  • Clinical Presentation
  • Classification
  • Management
    • Preventive Measures
  • Conclusion
  • Author Contributions
  • References