dental caries and streptococcus mutans in a rural child population in iceland. | in spite of having a high socioeconomic standing, in iceland caries prevalence has remained stubbornly high. this study reports findings from a mixed fishing and farming community in east iceland that has traditionally been associated with the highest prevalence of caries. a total of 188 children aged 3-16 yr (96.4% of residents of that age group) were examined. at 6 yr the mean dmfs score was 4.1, dmfs 0 and 48% were caries-free. the mean dmfs score at 12 yr was 4.7 and 22.6% remained caries-fr ... | 1992 | 1411275 |