Dental Caries Experience and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Secondary School Students in Kigali, Rwanda

The prevalence of dental caries was moderate. It significantly affected students' social, emotional, and physical well-being. These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions to improve oral health and its impact on students' quality of life.

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Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
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2025-08-08
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https://doi.org/10.4314/rjmhs.v8i2.11
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Dental Health and Care Utilization
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Dental Caries Experience and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Secondary School Students in Kigali, Rwanda

Amanuel Kidane Andegiorgish, Judith Mukamurigo, Peace Uwambaye, Susana Judith Tito Mamani
Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
Dental Health and Care Utilization
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Dental Caries Experience and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Secondary School Students in Kigali, Rwanda

Amanuel Kidane Andegiorgish, Judith Mukamurigo, Peace Uwambaye, Susana Judith Tito Mamani
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Abstract

The prevalence of dental caries was moderate. It significantly affected students' social, emotional, and physical well-being. These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions to improve oral health and its impact on students' quality of life.

Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health SciencesVol. 8(2)
University of Rwanda (RW), Rwanda Biomedical Center (RW)
Openalex Percentile: Top 74%
Dental Health and Care Utilization
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