Limited evidence shows a possible causal relationship between secondhand smoke and caries in children.
Dr. Leader is an associate clinical professor, School of Dental Medicine, Tufts University, Boston. He also is an evidence reviewer for the American Dental Association. Address correspondence to Dr. David Leader, Tufts University, 1 Kneeland St., Fourth Floor, Boston, Mass. 02111, leader@tufts.edu.
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D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution