Prevalence of Molar-Incisor-Hypomineralisation among school children in four German cities.

Background: A wide range for the prevalence of Molar-Incisor-Hypomineralisation (MIH) has been found in regional studies.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of MIH in Germany and to compare the findings with other studies.

Design: In the compulsory dental school examination, the first permanent molars, permanent incisors, and second primary molars were examined according to EAPD criteria in 2395 children (8.

Oral health in 12- to 17-year-old athletes participating in the German Special Olympics.

Background: There is a lack of actual data regarding oral health in children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities.

Aim: To evaluate the oral health in adolescents with intellectual disabilities participating in the German Special Olympics games 2008.

Methods: A free voluntary dental examination was offered to the participating athletes.

Caries prevalence in 11- to 14-year old migrant children in Germany.

Objectives: To assess whether immigration stage is associated with higher prevalence of dental caries among schoolchildren in Heidelberg, Germany.

Methods: A cross-sectional dental examination on 570 schoolchildren, aged 11 to 14 years, in schools with high proportions of immigrant pupils (49.5%) was performed.

Dental health, received care, and treatment needs in 11- to 13-year-old children with immigrant background in Heidelberg, Germany.

Objectives: The purpose of the survey was to evaluate the caries experience, the provided care, and the unmet treatment need in 11- to 13-year-old schoolchildren with immigration background compared to children without migration experience.

Methods: A cross-sectional study of 502 schoolchildren, 48% of which have immigration background, was conducted. Schools in areas of disadvantaged socio-economic status were chosen for this study.