Cross-national comparisons of the findings in the 6th German Oral Health Study (DMS • 6).

April 14, 2026

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To compare the oral health status in Germany with that of EU and OECD countries, assessing changes across age groups.
Analyzed caries profiles and periodontal conditions based on national and international health data.
Compared the prevalence of root caries and erosive tooth wear in Germany with other nations.
Investigated the influence of socioeconomic factors on caries prevalence.
Germany has a favorable caries profile but shows increased root caries with age.
The periodontal health of adults is less favorable, reflecting methodologic differences in studies.
Erosive tooth wear metrics should be interpreted cautiously due to limited data.
MIH prevalence aligns with international averages, necessitating further etiological clarification.

Cross-national comparisons reveal Germany's caries trends shift over age, emphasizing preventative needs.

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Zimmer et al. (2026) studied this question.

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