Oral Microbiota Composition Predicts Early Childhood Caries Onset

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As the most common chronic disease in preschool children in the United States, early childhood caries (ECC) has a profound impact on a child’s quality of life, represents a tremendous human and economic burden to society, and disproportionately affects those living in poverty. Caries risk assessment (CRA) is a critical component of ECC management, yet the accuracy, consistency, reproducibility, and longitudinal...

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