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Outcomes measured | No. of effect sizes | Treatment N | Effect sizes (ES) and standard errors (SE) | Unadjusted effect size (random effects model) | ||||||||
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Tooth decay Dental caries or cavities caused by a breakdown of tooth enamel. |
14 | 3589 | -0.267 | 0.086 | 8 | -0.267 | 0.002 |
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