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A cross-sectional study to assess the prevalence of early childhood caries and associated risk factors in preschool children in district Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, 2019
Aim: The aim of this cross-sectional study is to investigate the prevalence and related risk factors of early childhood caries (ECC) in preschool children of district Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India.
K Sharma, K K Gupta, A Gaur, A K Sharma, V Pathania, V B Thakur   +5 more
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Barriers of dental care utilization for children living in military and civilian areas

Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, 2016
Aim: We planned our study to assess whether easy access to dental care facilities result in improved oral health and increased utilization of dental services by children.
Amrita Sujlana, Devinder Baweja, Avninder Kaur, Pannu Parampreet Kaur   +3 more
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Correlation between dental caries experience and the level of Streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli in saliva and carious teeth in a Yemeni adult population

BMC Research Notes, 2020
This study aimed to determine the relative amounts of Streptococcus mutans (SM) and lactobacilli (LBs) and their relationship with dental caries among a Yemeni adult population.
Sabah A. Sounah, A. Madfa
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Periodontal and Dentition Status among Orphans and Children with Parents in Mysore City, India: A Comparative Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
Introduction: Oral health symbolises the general health and quality of life of an individual. The socioeconomic status of the parents shows direct impact on oral health status of children. Thus, it can be hypothesised that the pattern of oral diseases
RAVI KUMAR THETAKALA, S SUNITHA, BR CHANDRASHEKAR, PRIYANKA SHARMA, NC KRUPA, Y SRILATHA   +5 more
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Dental Caries and associated factors among 2-5 years children attending OPD of a selected Dental Hospital in Bangladesh

Update Dental College Journal, 2013
Background Despite remarkable reduction in the prevalence of dental caries in developed countries, dental caries is still a highly prevalent disease among children in developing countries.
Md Asif Iqbal Khan, Md Mahfuzur Rahman, Md Mahfuz Hossain, Abu Syem Md Shahin   +3 more
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Influence of Vitamin D Deficiency on the Level of Salivary cathelicidin LL-37 in relation to Dental Caries Experience: A Case-Control Study

مجله كليه طب الكندي, 2023
Background: Vitamin D improves innate immunity by enhancing the expression of antimicrobial peptides. The antimicrobial action of cathelicidin is widespread and effective against cariogenic bacteria.
Narjes M. Alhelfi, Nibal M. Hobi
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Treatment needs and impact of oral health screening of athletes with intellectual disability in Belgium [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Special Olympics Special Smiles (SOSS) is an initiative created for oral health data collection and education in oral hygiene for athletes with an intellectual disability.
Fernandez Rojas, Carla, Declerck, Dominique, De Decker, Michel, Marks, Luc   +3 more
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Decayed, missing, and restored teeth in patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry, 2018
Background NF1 is a relatively frequently occurring autosomal dominant inherited disease. There are conflicting reports about oral health status in NF1. The aim of this study was to analyze the dental status of patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)
R. Friedrich, Anika Reul
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Risk Indicators of Tooth Loss Among Mexican Adult Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

International Dental Journal, 2021
Objective: This study aimed to assess the factors associated with tooth loss in an adult population in Guanajuato, Mexico. Methods: This cross-sectional study included individuals enrolled in a community program (2014-2016).
Aguilar-Díaz Fatima del Carmen, Borges-Yáñez Socorro Aída, de la Fuente-Hernández Javier   +2 more
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Association of tooth loss and oral hygiene with risk of gastric adenocarcinoma

, 2013
Poor oral health and tooth loss have been proposed as possible risk factors for some chronic diseases, including gastric cancer. However, a small number of studies have tested these associations.
Abedi-Ardekani, B., Abnet, C.C., Boffetta, P., Dawsey, S.M., Etemadi, A., Islami, F., Kamangar, F., Khoshnia, M., Malekzadeh, R., Nasrollahzadeh, D., Pawlita, M., Pourshams, A., Shakeri, R.   +12 more
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