The Options of Dental Treatments in Developing Countries Statistics of Oral Health in Developing Countries

In Nigeria, there are 0.53 dentists per 10,000 inhabitants in the population. In addition, very few dental clinics exist, and dental care services are very expensive. Using the WHO criteria, we found that early childhood caries (ECC) affect 48%, almost half, of preschool children and its distribution is global, with geographical variations.