Publications by authors named "Juliana Freire-Maia"

Design: Cohort study.

Data Analysis: Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structured Equation Modeling (SEM).

Results: Psychosocial status emerged as the main predictor of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs).

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Unlabelled: Language disorders may interfere with social integration and affectpersonal development. Beca-use the balance of the stomatognathic system can interfere with language, it is important for speech therapy and dentistry to work together, providing multidisciplinar y Healthcare.

Aim: To analyze the 100 most frequently cited articles on language disorders in children and adolescents and assess the interplay with dentistry by means of a bibliometric analysis.

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To assess the impact of early childhood caries (ECC) and its clinical conse- quences on preschool children's sleep, as reported by caregivers. A representative cross-sectional study was carried out with preschoolers aged four to six years in Brazil. Caregivers responded to the Brazilian version of the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale and a specific question from this questionnaire was used to determine sleep-related quality of life: "Has your child had trouble sleeping because of dental problems or dental treatments?" Additionally, a self-administered questionnaire with socioeconomic questions was used.

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Data Sources: Medline via EBSCOhost, PubMed, and Scopus up to February 2023.

Study Selection: Observational studies in the English language published in peer-reviewed journals, encompassing children aged 0 to 6 years exposed to environmental tobacco smoke and passive smoking, with a focus on oral health conditions in deciduous dentition.

Data Extraction And Synthesis: Data were extracted from 25 papers, encompassing study details, oral health, and smoking exposure.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study involved tracking preschool children into adolescence to observe the relationship between oral health and bullying.
  • Key findings showed that untreated dental issues and low socioeconomic status increased the rates of both general and dental bullying among adolescents.
  • The study concluded that untreated dental caries significantly influenced bullying behaviors, highlighting the need for attention to oral health in vulnerable populations.
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Design: Randomized controlled trial.

Study Population: Forty-seven schoolchildren aged 9-10 years with fully sound/noncavitated erupted first permanent molars were included and randomly allocated in control and experimental groups in a split-mouth design.

Cases: 47 schoolchildren (94 molars) fissure sealants applied using self-etch universal adhesive system.

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the interest of parents and caregivers of children and adolescents in receiving oral health education through digital technologies. A cross-sectional study was carried out with 150 parents and caregivers who provided sociodemographic data and answered questions about access to and interest in receiving oral health information through digital technologies. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were performed (P < 0.

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A highly cited paper is seen as a landmark in any field and can influence both research and clinical practice. This study aimed to quali-quantitatively analyze the 100 most-cited papers in Cariology. A search strategy was first determined using specific keywords related to the field.

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