Abstract

Dental Caries Experience and Oral Health Behaviour Among 12-Year-Olds in the City of Tirana, Albania

Dorjan Hysi, Etleva Droboniku,

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of dental caries experience among 12-year-old children in Tirana, Albania, and its relationship with toothbrushing, flossing, sweet consumption, and dental visits. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 12-year-old children (N=372) were selected from three schools in three different areas of Tirana using cluster sampling. Participants