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Caries experience measurement (mean D(M)FS, enamel lesions included) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year): Dental caries
- Population
- European adolescents aged 12–19 years
- Intervention
- Caries experience measurement (mean D(M)FS, enamel lesions included)
- Comparison
- None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year)
- Outcome
- Dental caries
Mean caries experience (DMFS) in subgroup 'Examination type: full-mouth' was 6.56 (95% CI 4.55 to 9.47; 12 studies).
What each review found
Include earlier review versionsNo studies found 0 · 0%GRADE not reported 11 · 100%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%
| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Caries experience measurement (mean D(M)FS, enamel lesions included) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses only) Caries experience (mean DMFS) · European adolescents aged 12–19 years · Europe (community, subnational and national dental surveys), Examination type: full-mouth Mean caries experience (DMFS) in subgroup 'Examination type: full-mouth' was 6.56 (95% CI 4.55 to 9.47; 12 studies). Dental caries at enamel and dentine level among European adolescents - a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 6.56 [4.55, 9.47] | 12 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries experience measurement (mean D(M)FS, enamel lesions included) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses only) Caries experience (mean DMFS) · European adolescents aged 12–19 years · Europe (community, subnational and national dental surveys), Age group: 16–19 years Mean caries experience (DMFS) in subgroup 'Age group: 16–19 years' was 7.61 (95% CI 3.78 to 15.30; 4 studies). Dental caries at enamel and dentine level among European adolescents - a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 7.61 [3.78, 15.30] | 4 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries experience measurement (mean D(M)FS, enamel lesions included) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses only) Caries experience (mean DMFS) · European adolescents aged 12–19 years · Europe (community, subnational and national dental surveys), Publication year: ≥ 2010 Mean caries experience (DMFS) in subgroup 'Publication year: ≥ 2010' was 6.24 (95% CI 4.16 to 9.37; 10 studies). Dental caries at enamel and dentine level among European adolescents - a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 6.24 [4.16, 9.37] | 10 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries experience measurement (mean D(M)FS, enamel lesions included) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses only) Caries experience (mean DMFS) · European adolescents aged 12–19 years · Europe (community, subnational and national dental surveys), Examination type: partial-mouth Mean caries experience (DMFS) in subgroup 'Examination type: partial-mouth' was 3.53 (95% CI 1.62 to 7.70; 2 studies). Dental caries at enamel and dentine level among European adolescents - a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 3.53 [1.62, 7.70] | 2 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries experience measurement (mean D(M)FS, enamel lesions included) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses only) Caries experience (mean DMFS) · European adolescents aged 12–19 years · Europe (community, subnational and national dental surveys) Mean caries experience was 5.93 DMFS (95% CI 4.82 to 7.28; 14 studies), significantly lower in Scandinavian (4.43) than other European (8.89) adolescents (not GRADE-rated). Dental caries at enamel and dentine level among European adolescents - a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 5.93 [4.82, 7.28] | 14 studies · 17658 participants | GRADE not reported |
Caries experience measurement (mean D(M)FS, enamel lesions included) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses only) Caries experience (mean DMFS) · European adolescents aged 12–19 years · Europe (community, subnational and national dental surveys), Examination year: ≥ 2010 Mean caries experience (DMFS) in subgroup 'Examination year: ≥ 2010' was 5.21 (95% CI 2.30 to 11.81; 6 studies). Dental caries at enamel and dentine level among European adolescents - a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 5.21 [2.30, 11.81] | 6 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries experience measurement (mean D(M)FS, enamel lesions included) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses only) Caries experience (mean DMFS) · European adolescents aged 12–19 years · Europe (community, subnational and national dental surveys), Examination year: < 2010 Mean caries experience (DMFS) in subgroup 'Examination year: < 2010' was 7.54 (95% CI 5.46 to 10.43; 7 studies). Dental caries at enamel and dentine level among European adolescents - a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 7.54 [5.46, 10.43] | 7 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries experience measurement (mean D(M)FS, enamel lesions included) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses only) Caries experience (mean DMFS) · European adolescents aged 12–19 years · Europe (community, subnational and national dental surveys), Region: Scandinavian Mean caries experience (DMFS) in subgroup 'Region: Scandinavian' was 4.43 (95% CI 2.52 to 7.81; 8 studies). Dental caries at enamel and dentine level among European adolescents - a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 4.43 [2.52, 7.81] | 8 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries experience measurement (mean D(M)FS, enamel lesions included) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses only) Caries experience (mean DMFS) · European adolescents aged 12–19 years · Europe (community, subnational and national dental surveys), Publication year: < 2010 Mean caries experience (DMFS) in subgroup 'Publication year: < 2010' was 5.48 (95% CI 4.27 to 8.47; 4 studies). Dental caries at enamel and dentine level among European adolescents - a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 5.48 [4.27, 8.47] | 4 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries experience measurement (mean D(M)FS, enamel lesions included) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses only) Caries experience (mean DMFS) · European adolescents aged 12–19 years · Europe (community, subnational and national dental surveys), Age group: 12–15 years Mean caries experience (DMFS) in subgroup 'Age group: 12–15 years' was 5.58 (95% CI 4.33 to 7.21; 17 studies). Dental caries at enamel and dentine level among European adolescents - a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 5.58 [4.33, 7.21] | 17 studies | GRADE not reported |
Caries experience measurement (mean D(M)FS, enamel lesions included) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses only) Caries experience (mean DMFS) · European adolescents aged 12–19 years · Europe (community, subnational and national dental surveys), Region: non-Scandinavian Mean caries experience (DMFS) in subgroup 'Region: non-Scandinavian' was 8.89 (95% CI 6.41 to 12.33; 6 studies). Dental caries at enamel and dentine level among European adolescents - a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2022) All outcomes | MEAN 8.89 [6.41, 12.33] | 6 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 at enamel and dentine level among European adolescents - a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2022 All outcomes | 1 January 2000 to 20 September 2021 | 30 | Not applicable |
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