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To ensure the progressive eradication of the current dental caries burden in Rwanda through an evidence\u2010based approach, it is imperative to have an overview of the scientific research landscape of dental caries in the country. This study\u2014a scoping review\u2014aims to review the available evidence and gaps on dental caries in Rwanda.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>This scoping review was reported based on the Preferred Reporting Items for systematic reviews and meta\u2010analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist. A systematic search of 11 databases was done to scoop out all literature relevant to the topic. Based on the review's selection criteria, a total of eight peer\u2010reviewed journal articles were included in the review. 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