The incidence of dental caries in children had decreased from the 1970s until the mid 1990s. This decrease has been attributed to improved oral hygiene.

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The first statement is true as there was a decrease in dental caries in children from the 1970s until the mid 1990s. The second statement is false because while improved oral hygiene was a contributing factor, there were also other factors such as fluoride use and changes in dietary patterns that contributed to the decrease in dental caries incidence.

The Incidence of Dental Caries in Children Had Decreased from the 1970s