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Abstract

Dental Caries is a non-communicable disease which is causing disturbance globally. It is a multifactorial disease, whose prevalence in Pakistan is more than 60%. Understanding these factors can lead to the development of policies and practices in mitigating the prevalence of dental caries. This review aims to explore different factors which leads to the rise of prevalence of dental caries and helps clinicians of Pakistan to mitigate it. Factors which lead to the development of dental caries are dietary habits, oral hygiene practices, socioeconomic factors, and cultural practices. Keeping in mind such factors, clinicians should provide tailored oral hygiene instructions. This is to ensure comprehensive and effective outcomes for all patients. So apart from addressing the chief complaint of a patient, clinician should focus on preventive dentistry as well. By doing this, rising epidemic of dental caries can be controlled.Key Words: Dental Caries, Dental Clinicians, Epidemic, Pakistan