Question · asked by 1 review
Presence of dental plaque vs Absence of dental plaque: Dental caries
- Population
- Individuals in Ethiopia assessed for dental caries
- Intervention
- Presence of dental plaque
- Comparison
- Absence of dental plaque
- Outcome
- Dental caries
The presence of dental plaque was not significantly associated with dental caries (OR 5.14, 95% CI 0.67 to 39.39); certainty not graded.
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Presence of dental plaque vs Absence of dental plaque Dental caries (presence) · Individuals in Ethiopia assessed for dental caries · Community-, school-, and hospital/clinic-based populations across regions of Ethiopia The presence of dental plaque was not significantly associated with dental caries (OR 5.14, 95% CI 0.67 to 39.39); certainty not graded. Dental caries and associated factors in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis. (2021) All outcomes | OR 5.14 [0.67, 39.39] | 3 studies | GRADE not reported |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental caries and associated factors in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis. 2021 All outcomes | Up to 30 September 2020 | 22 | Not applicable |
How reviews are matched to this question
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