Which is the least significant factor influencing development of dental caries?

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Gender is an insignificant host factor; food selection,dietary patterns,oral hygiene habits,genetics,race or ethnicity,age,and income are factors that determine susceptibility to caries.An adequate supply of saliva provides protection against dental caries in numerous ways.Particularly important to the prevention of dental caries is the flow of saliva.An adequate flow enables rapid transport of foods from the mouth.Saliva also acts as a buffer by neutralizing oral acids.

Which Is the Least Significant Factor Influencing Development of Dental