Tuberculosis of the Cheek: A Rare Presentation.

Tuberculosis (TB) typically attacks the lungs. The oral lesions either primary or secondary are rarely seen and often overlooked by the clinician. More so, their atypical presentations make the diagnosis challenging; especially when they are present before the systemic symptoms become apparent.

Social and Behavioral Determinants for Early Childhood Caries among Preschool Children in India.

Background and aims. Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a public health problem with biological, social and behavioural determinants and the notion that the principal etiology is inappropriate feeding modalities is no longer tenable. Hence this study was undertaken to assess the relationship between ECC and socio-demographic factors, dietary habits, oral hygiene habits and parental characteristics.