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Figure 1. Decayed-Missing-Filled DMF\dmf caries index is one of the most common methods in oral epidemiology for assessing dental caries prevalence among populations. This index is based on in-field clinical examination of individuals by using a probe, mirror and cotton rolls, and simply counts the number of decayed, missing (due to caries only) and restored teeth. dmf: d = decayed; m = missing due to caries; f = filled; DMF: D = decayed; M = missing; F = Filled