Background/Aim It is considered that over 450 million people worldwide suffer from some form of mental disorder. Previous studies in other countries have shown that schizophrenia is among the most frequent. Oral health is significant for general health and should not be separated from mental health. Studies in other countries have shown an increased incidence of carious and extracted teeth, and...

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of fluoride varnish on enamel caries progression in the primary dentition. METHODS One hundred forty-two children in Head Start schools (3 to 5 years old) were randomized into the varnish and control groups. Children in the varnish group received fluoride varnish (Duraphat, Colgate-Palmolive Co.) at baseline and after four months, an...

Background and aims. Only half to two-thirds of cardiovascular diseases can be explained by the classic risk factors. It is believed that chronic oral inflammation is a potent risk factor for systemic diseases. Studies show that electrocardiogram ST segment changes can be predictive of myocardial infarction outcome. In this study the relation between electrocardio-gram ST segment changes and or...

Background: b-thalassemia major is a common hereditary blood disease that can affect patients’ oral health and quality of life. The present study aims to determine the relationship between health of deciduous teeth and the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) in children diagnosed with β-thalassemia major compared with healthy children. Materials and Methods This cross-sectional study w...

INTRODUCTION Children with high dental fear and perception usually encounter high prevalence of dental caries. Data showed that individuals with dental fear will probably defer dental appointments which may result in the formation of a setup of an endless loop of dental fear. Present study was aimed to assess different psycho-social parameters among pediatric patients visiting dental clinics. ...

Objectives: PCOS is an endocrine disorder that common in women. However, effects on oral and dental health have not been stated clearly. The aim of this study to examine the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which women reproductive age, saliva tissues these women.
 Materials Methods: One-hundred individuals who were / diagnosed with insulin resistance included (n=100). Subsequently, indiv...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the medical and dental health status of orphan children from 4 to 12-years-old, and compare them with children living with their parents. METHODS This analytical, cross-sectional study took place in 3 government orphanages and 3 ordinary schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 2011 to January 2012. All orphans aged 4-12 year were selected (N=90). Ninety children living...

Objective: One of the indexes that best shows oral health status is decayed-missing-filled teeth (DMFT) index. 65% saliva secreted in body produced by submandibular gland. imaging methods gland ultrasound. The aim this study to investigate whether there a relationship between volume gland, which most, and DMFT In addition, changes size salivary depending on age, gender mass index (BMI) were inv...

Teeth are essential to life, both in terms of function and aesthetics. Without teeth, we would be unable to chew food properly, speak clearly, or smile confidently. Thus, the loss of teeth may be considered a handicap. This paper will examine the extent of decayed, missing and filled teeth among a group of Penans living along the Melinau and Terawan Rivers, Baram, in the Malaysian state of Sara...

Objective: To assess the systemic and oral health status of geriatric patients hospitalized in an intensive care unit (ICU). Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study a convenience sample 78 older ICU inpatients. single calibrated examiner collected demographic clinical data by analyzing patients’ records assessing their cavities. Descriptive analysis was performed to 5.00% significance leve...