A WHO Pathfinder Survey of Dental Caries in 6 and 12-Year Old Transylvanian Children and the Possible Correlation with Their Family Background, Oral-Health Behavior, and the Intake of Sweets. [PDF]
To our knowledge, recent oral health data in Romania is poor, as no comprehensive oral health surveys have been carried out in the last five years. The present cross-sectional oral health survey aimed to assess the dental health status in 6 and 12-year ...
Ondine Lucaciu P +7 more
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This retrospective cross‐sectional study aimed to evaluate oral health status (dental, periodontal, and functional) and oral health behavior in young German athletes including the comparison of competitive (CA) and amateur sports (AA).
C. Merle +8 more
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Influence of maternal oral healthcare behavior during childhood on children’s oral health care during adolescence [PDF]
BACKGROUND AND AIM: This study investigated whether mothers’ knowledge about oral health of children during early ages influences the oral health care behavior of their children during adolescence and beyond.
Mohammad Hossein Khoshnevisan +5 more
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Assessment of the oral health behavior, knowledge and status among dental and medical undergraduate students: a cross-sectional study. [PDF]
It is widely accepted that oral health plays an important role in overall health. Both dental and medical students are expected to possess good oral health awareness and work together for public oral health promotion especially in developing countries ...
Yao K, Yao Y, Shen X, Lu C, Guo Q.
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Oral Health Status and Oral Health Behaviors in Chinese Children [PDF]
The objectives of the study were to describe the oral health status and treatment needs of the 5- to 6-year-old and 12-year-old children in Southern China; to describe the patterns of oral health behaviors, knowledge, and attitudes among the 12-year-olds; and to assess the effects of socio-behavioral factors on the 12-year-old children's dental caries
Zhang, HG +3 more
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Adolescents are a population group that is vulnerable to nutritional problems other than toddlers, especially young women. Special attention to the dietary issues of adolescent girls needs to be obtained along with the increase in the adolescent ...
Yuni Mahriani +3 more
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Effect of Oral Health Education on Oral Health Knowledge, Oral Health Behavior and Oral Hygiene Status in Children from North Korea [PDF]
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of oral health education on oral health knowledge, oral health behavior, and oral hygiene status of children from North Korea. Methods: Participants were 32 North Korean children defectors
Jieun Han, Horan Park
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Oral health status and associated lifestyle behaviors in a sample of Iranian adults : an exploratory household survey [PDF]
Background Poor oral hygiene can lead to serious diseases, such as periodontitis, tooth decay, pain and discomfort in teeth or gums, infections, and loss of teeth.
Bagheri, Raziollah +5 more
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Oral Health Behavior of Parents as a Predictor of Oral Health Status of Their Children [PDF]
Introduction. It is widely acknowledged that the behavior of parents affects their children’s health. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between oral health behavior of parents and oral health status and behavior of their children in a sample of preschool children in Iran. Method and Material.
Bozorgmehr, Elham +2 more
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Oral health behavior of children and guardians' beliefs about children's dental caries in Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). [PDF]
Dental caries is considered a major health problem among schoolchildren in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). According to Health Belief Model (HBM)-based research, children’s oral health behavior can be determined by their guardians’ beliefs ...
Phanthavong S +9 more
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