Rodrigues, J SDamle, S G1998-09-152009-06-021998-09-152009-06-021998-09-15Rodrigues JS, Damle SG. An epidemiological study on the prevalence of dental caries and treatment need in 12-15 year old children in Bhiwandi (Maharashtra). Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. 1998 Sep; 16(3): 84-9http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/114687An epidemiological survey of the prevalence of dental caries and treatment need in the powerloom township of Bhiwandi revealed a prevalence level of 56.93%. The overall mean DMFT score was 1.25 +/- 1.34. Decayed teeth accounted for the largest component of the reported DMF teeth followed by an almost equal proportion of missing and filled teeth. Single surface restorations were the most frequent type of treatment required, followed by the two or more surface restorations, extractions and pulp therapy.engAdolescentChildDMF IndexDental Caries --epidemiologyFemaleHealth Services Needs and Demand --statistics & numerical dataHumansIndia --epidemiologyMalePrevalenceJournal Article