Ayo-Yusuf, Olalekan AbdulwahabReddy, Priscilla S.Van Wyk, Philippus J.Van den Borne, Bart W.2007-09-122007-09-122007-09Ayo-Yusuf, OA, Reddy, PS, Van Wyk, PJ & Van den Borne, BW 2007, ‘Household smoking as a risk indicator for caries in adolescents’ permanent teeth’, Journal of Adolescent Health’, vol. 41, no. 3, pp. 309-311.[http://sciencedirect.com./journal/1054139X]1054-139X10.1016/j.jadohealth.2007.04.012http://hdl.handle.net/2263/3466This study investigated the association between household member’s (HHM) smoking or secondhand smoke exposure and caries, using a cross-sectional sample of adolescents who had both dental examination and data on HHM smoking (n = 1,873). The results suggest that HHM smoking may be a risk indicator for caries in adolescents’ permanent teeth.92694 bytesapplication/pdfenElsevierSecondhand smokePermanent teethAdolescentsDental caries -- PreventionSmoke -- Side effectsDental caries -- Research -- South AfricaTeeth -- Care and hygiene -- South AfricaTobacco -- Physiological effectTeenagers -- Dental care -- South AfricaPostprint Article