[Oral health status of Baka Pygmies in the city of Dimako, Cameroon: a cross-sectional study of 205 cases.].

Introduction: the epidemiological profile of oral diseases is characterised by disparities between specific groups. The purpose of this study was to assess oral health status of Baka Pygmies in Dimako, Cameroon.

Methods: we conducted a cross-sectional study from January 1 to June 14, 2021 in the Baka camps in Dimako.

Oral pathologies and underweight conditions among people living with HIV/AIDS in a health facility in Yaoundé, Cameroon: a study of 205 cases.

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a public health concern worldwide. The clinical manifestations include underweight and oral lesions. The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between oral pathologies and underweight among HIV-positive patients in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Oral pathology and overweight among pupils in government primary schools in Cameroon: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Tooth decay and periodontal diseases are the main oral pathologies in the world. The prevalence of overweight in children has increased worldwide. Overweight children have alterations in the composition of saliva and excessive consumption of saturated fatty acids tend to slow the metabolism of carbohydrates in the oral cavity leading to tooth decay, periodontal disease and others oral disorders.