The prevalence of dental agenesis among children with cleft lip and palate patients in Lahore, Pakistan.

Objective: This retrospective, cross-sectional analytical study investigated the incidence of tooth agenesis in cleft lip and palate (CLP) patients. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) radiographs of the CLP children were examined for congenitally missing teeth.

Method: This study was conducted at three radiology centers in Lahore, namely, the Pakistan Jinnah MRI and Body Scan Centre, the University of Lahore Radiology Centres, and Fatima Memorial Hospital, from September 2021 to August 2022.

Early childhood caries prevalence and associated risk factors among Saudi preschool children in Riyadh.

Aim: To determine the prevalence of early childhood caries (ECC) and investigate the effect of associated risk factors on ECC prevalence in preschool children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included Saudi preschoolers aged 36-71 months. Parents/guardians completed a structured, self-administered questionnaire assessing sociodemographics; medical, dental, and dietary history; and oral hygiene practices.

Association of polymorphisms in genes involved in enamel formation, taste preference and immune response with early childhood caries in Saudi pre-school children.

Dental caries is primarily elicited by modifiable factors such as inadequate oral hygiene, poor dietary practices and deficient fluoride exposure. However, there is a growing body of evidence suggesting the profound influence of genetic factors in dental caries susceptibility. The present study aimed to evaluate the association between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in (rs12640848), (rs1784418), (rs713598), and (rs4547741) genes and early childhood caries (ECC) in Saudi preschool children This case-control study enrolled 360 Saudi preschool children (262 with ECC and 98 caries-free).

Dental caries and related risk factors in Saudi cerebral palsy children.

Objective: To determine caries experience and related risk factors in cerebral palsy (CP) children.

Methods: Random sample of CP children was examined for dental caries and oral hygiene. Questionnaire was utilized for information about caries risk factors.

Oral health comprehension in parents of Saudi cerebral palsy children.

Objective: To determine oral health comprehension among parents of cerebral palsy (CP) children.

Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was utilized to obtain the required information. The study was conducted in two main centers for disabled children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Antibacterial Activity of Two Chemomechanical Caries Removal Gels on Carious Dentin of Primary Teeth: An in vitro Study.

Introduction: Chemomechanical caries removal (CMCR) is an effective method of caries removal especially for primary teeth as they cause less discomfort when compared with conventional caries removal. The most significant thing about caries removal is the elimination of cariogenic bacteria. This study compares the antibacterial activity of two CMCR gels.

Parental attitude towards healthy weight screening/counselling for their children by dentists.

Objective: To obtain information about parental attitude towards healthy weight screening/counselling during dental visits of their children.

Methods: The study was conducted at the King Saud University College of Dentistry Interns Clinic at Darraiyah University Campus, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October to December 2013, and comprised a sample of 6-to-11-year-old children and their parents. A questionnaire was used to record height/weight data, history of body weight counselling and parental opinion regarding healthy weight screening and counselling.

Maternal Dental Anxiety and its Effect on Caries Experience Among Children in Udaipur, India.

Context: Dental caries is a common oral disease among children. There are various factors that influence caries development. Parents and family environment influence oral health behaviours among children.

Knowledge and attitude of Saudi mothers towards their preschool children's oral health.

Objectives: To determine knowledge and attitude of Saudi mothers towards their preschool children's oral health.

Methods: One hundred and one mothers (of children aged 16 to 40 months) attending well-baby clinics at Security Forces Hospital Polyclinics in Makkah Al-Mukarrama participated in the study. A questionnaire was used to collect the required information.

Saudi Arabian dental students' knowledge and beliefs regarding obesity in children and adults.

The objectives of this study were to determine knowledge/beliefs of a group of Saudi Arabian dental students regarding overweight/obesity (OW/OB). Dental students (fourth-year, fifth-year, and interns) at King Saud University College of Dentistry completed an anonymous questionnaire regarding OW/OB in children and adults. Frequency distribution and chi-square analyses were done.

Caries experience and oral hygiene status of cerebral palsy children in Riyadh.

The purpose of this study was to determine the caries experience and oral hygiene (OH) status of cerebral palsy (CP) children in Riyadh area. One hundred and forty CP children [82 (58.6%) males & 58 (41.

Comparison of oral midazolam with a combination of oral midazolam and nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalation in the effectiveness of dental sedation for young children.

Aim: To compare the effectiveness of 0.6 mg/kg oral midazolam sedation alone and a combination of 0.6 mg/kg oral midazolam plus nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalation sedation, in controlling the behavior of uncooperative children during dental treatment.

Caries prevalence, severity, and pattern in preschool children.

Aim: To determine caries prevalence, severity, and pattern in preschool children of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Methods And Materials: A total of 789 randomly selected preschool children, 379 (48%) male and 410 (52%) female, with mean age of 4.7 (SD 0.

Attitude of parents of disabled children towards dental visits in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The objective of the present study was to determine the attitude of parents of disabled children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia towards dental visits. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the required information. A total of 315 parents, 70 (22.

Oral health knowledge in parents of Saudi cerebral palsy children.

Objective: To determine oral health knowledge in parents of cerebral palsy (CP) children, and the parents` attitude to oral health of their CP children.

Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was utilized to collect the required information from the parents. One hundred and six parents, 73 (68.

Fluoride levels in drinking water in the Central Province of Saudi Arabia.

Background: This study was designed to assess the fluoride levels in drinking water in the Central Province of Saudi Arabia.

Materials And Methods: A total of 817 water samples were collected from 260 locations in Central Saudi Arabia. An atomic absorption spectrophotometer [HACH instrument, model DR 3000] was used in the analyses of water samples for fluoride levels.

Attitudes of general dentists about smoking cessation and prevention in child and adolescent patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The objective of this study was to determine the attitude of general dentists towards smoking cessation and prevention in their child and adolescent patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire was utilized to record demographic information and the dentists' opinion about their responsibility, effectiveness, and confidence in smoking cessation and prevention. A total of 208 general dentists completed the questionnaire.

Oral health knowledge and sources of information among male Saudi school children.

The purpose of present study was to determine the oral health knowledge and sources of information in male Saudi school children. The required information was collected through a especially designed questionnaire. A total of 130 children completed the questionnaire with the mean age of 13.

The bilateral occurrence of dental caries among 12-13 and 15-19 year old school children.

The purpose of the study was to determine the bilateral occurrence of dental caries in 12-13 year old and 15-19 year old Saudi school children. There were 673 children (324 boys and 349 girls) in the 12-13 year old group and 734 children (399 boys and 335 girls) in the 15-19 year old group with mean ages of 13.1 (SD 0.

Prosthetic dental treatment needs in Eastern [corrected] Saudi Arabia.

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the prosthetic treatment needs of an adult population in Al-Ahsa Area, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A sample of adults attending the King Fahad Hospital Dental Center, Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were examined for prosthetic treatment needs utilizing the World Health Organization criteria during 1999. Statistical analysis system was utilized to generate frequencies, means and standard deviations, and various statistical tests were carried out.

Caries prevalence, severity and pattern in pre-school children.

Objective: To determine the prevalence, severity and pattern of caries in preschool children of Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Methods: Three hundred and twenty two randomly selected pre-school children were examined in kindergartens of Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for dental caries using World Health Organization criteria for the diagnosis of caries. The study was completed in 2000.

Caries prevalence in Saudi primary schoolchildren of Riyadh and their teachers' oral health knowledge, attitude and practices.

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to determine the caries prevalence and severity in primary school children Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and to assess the oral health knowledge, attitude and practices of their teachers.

Methods: A random sample of primary schoolchildren was examined for dental caries utilizing World Health Organization criteria for diagnosis of caries. The information regarding oral health knowledge, attitude and practices in schoolteachers was collected through an especially designed self-administered questionnaire.