Table 1 WHO severity criteria for level of dental caries experience in permanent dentition [43]
From: Impact of sugar-sweetened beverage tax on dental caries: a simulation analysis
Oral health status (Dental caries experience) | Children 12 years DMFT (Teeth/person) | Adult 35–44 years DMFT (Teeth/person) |
|---|---|---|
Very low (VL) | < 1.2 | < 5.0 |
Low (L) | 1.2–2.6 | 5.0–8.9 |
Moderate (M) | 2.7–4.4 | 9.0–13.9 |
High (H) | > 4.5 | > 13.9 |