Table 1.
Demographics data and characteristics of study participants (n = 10).
| Items | Mean (SD) or % |
|---|---|
| Age (Year) | 3.5 ± 1.0 |
| Gender (Male) | 50% |
| Race: Caucasian | 60% |
| African American | 30% |
| Asian | 10% |
| Ethnicity: Hispanic | 10% |
| Brushing Frequency (Daily) | 90% |
| Attending Daycare (Yes) | 20% |
| Plaque Index | 1.8 ± 0.6 |
| dt | 11.7 ± 5.1 |
| mt | 0.2 ± 0.6 |
| ft | 0.1 ± 0.3 |
| dmft | 12 ± 4.9 |
| ds | 27.2 ± 17.4 |
| ms | 1.0 ± 3.2 |
| fs | 0.1 ± 0.3 |
| dmfs | 28.3 ± 16.5 |
Note: clinical isolates were obtained from the children with ECC. dt: decayed teeth. mt: missing teeth. ft: filled teeth. dmft: decayed/missing/filled teeth. ds: decayed surfaces. ms: missing surfaces. fs: filled surfaces. dmfs: decayed/missing/filled surfaces.