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Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year): Dental caries
- Population
- 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa
- Intervention
- Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria)
- Comparison
- None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year)
- Outcome
- Dental caries
Pooled mean DMFT in Sudan was 0.49 (95% CI 0.461 to 0.519; 1 article(s); not GRADE-rated).
What each review found
Include earlier review versionsNo studies found 0 · 0%GRADE not reported 22 · 100%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%
| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · Sudan (Africa), Country: Sudan Pooled mean DMFT in Sudan was 0.49 (95% CI 0.461 to 0.519; 1 article(s); not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 0.49 [0.461, 0.519] | 1 study | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · Libya (Africa), Country: Libya Pooled mean DMFT in Libya was 2.11 (95% CI 1.178 to 3.038; 2 article(s); not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 2.11 [1.178, 3.038] | 2 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · African urban settings, Setting: Urban Mean DMFT in urban was 1.325 (95% CI 0.974 to 1.675; 10 studies; not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 1.325 [0.974, 1.675] | 10 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · Kenya (Africa), Country: Kenya Pooled mean DMFT in Kenya was 0.91 (95% CI 0.295 to 1.525; 3 article(s); not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 0.91 [0.295, 1.525] | 3 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · Algeria (Africa), Country: Algeria Pooled mean DMFT in Algeria was 1.69 (95% CI 1.463 to 1.917; 1 article(s); not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 1.69 [1.463, 1.917] | 1 study | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · Africa (cross-sectional surveys), Data collection period: 2000-2004 Mean DMFT in 2000-2004 was 0.994 (95% CI 0.731 to 1.257; 14 studies; not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 0.994 [0.731, 1.257] | 14 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · Africa (cross-sectional surveys), Data collection period: >2015 Mean DMFT in >2015 was 1.802 (95% CI 1.492 to 2.111; 6 studies; not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 1.802 [1.492, 2.111] | 6 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · African settings with unspecified urban/rural status, Setting: Urban/rural (unspecified) Mean DMFT in urban/rural (unspecified) was 1.005 (95% CI 0.797 to 1.212; 10 studies; not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 1.005 [0.797, 1.212] | 10 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · Tanzania (Africa), Country: Tanzania Pooled mean DMFT in Tanzania was 0.61 (95% CI 0.314 to 0.902; 2 article(s); not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 0.61 [0.314, 0.902] | 2 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · African rural settings, Setting: Rural Mean DMFT in rural was 1.133 (95% CI 0.863 to 1.404; 11 studies; not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 1.133 [0.863, 1.404] | 11 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · Uganda (Africa), Country: Uganda Pooled mean DMFT in Uganda was 0.81 (95% CI 0.646 to 0.979; 3 article(s); not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 0.81 [0.646, 0.979] | 3 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · Zimbabwe (Africa), Country: Zimbabwe Pooled mean DMFT in Zimbabwe was 0.98 (95% CI 0.829 to 1.121; 1 article(s); not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 0.98 [0.829, 1.121] | 1 study | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · The Gambia (Africa), Country: The Gambia Pooled mean DMFT in The Gambia was 2.27 (95% CI 1.931 to 2.609; 1 article(s); not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 2.27 [1.931, 2.609] | 1 study | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · Africa (cross-sectional surveys), Data collection period: 2010-2014 Mean DMFT in 2010-2014 was 0.580 (95% CI 0.320 to 0.841; 5 studies; not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 0.580 [0.320, 0.841] | 5 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · Nigeria (Africa), Country: Nigeria Pooled mean DMFT in Nigeria was 0.60 (95% CI 0.372 to 0.833; 4 article(s); not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 0.60 [0.372, 0.833] | 4 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · Africa (school-based, community, household and national cross-sectional surveys) Mean DMFT among 12-year-olds in Africa was 1.09 (95% CI 0.914 to 1.266; 28 studies; not GRADE-rated); publication bias was detected for DMFT (trim-and-fill imputed 6 missing studies). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 1.09 [0.914, 1.266] | 28 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · Eritrea (Africa), Country: Eritrea Pooled mean DMFT in Eritrea was 2.50 (95% CI 2.173 to 2.827; 1 article(s); not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 2.50 [2.173, 2.827] | 1 study | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · South Africa (Africa), Country: South Africa Pooled mean DMFT in South Africa was 1.13 (95% CI 0.795 to 1.454; 6 article(s); not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 1.13 [0.795, 1.454] | 6 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · Africa (cross-sectional surveys), Data collection period: 2005-2009 Mean DMFT in 2005-2009 was 1.085 (95% CI -0.092 to 2.260; 2 studies; not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 1.085 [-0.092, 2.260] | 2 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · Burkina Faso (Africa), Country: Burkina Faso Pooled mean DMFT in Burkina Faso was 0.70 (95% CI 0.639 to 0.761; 1 article(s); not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 0.70 [0.639, 0.761] | 1 study | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · Sao Tome (Africa), Country: Sao Tome Pooled mean DMFT in Sao Tome was 1.63 (95% CI 1.509 to 1.747; 1 article(s); not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 1.63 [1.509, 1.747] | 1 study | GRADE not reported |
Caries severity measurement (mean number of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth, DMFT; WHO criteria) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year) Caries severity (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children (permanent dentition) in Africa · Malawi (Africa), Country: Malawi Pooled mean DMFT in Malawi was 0.67 (95% CI 0.631 to 0.709; 1 article(s); not GRADE-rated). Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review… (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 0.67 [0.631, 0.709] | 1 study | GRADE not reported |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2022 All outcomes | January 2000 to December 2021 (search last updated 10 January 2022) | 50 | Not applicable |
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