Evaluation and relation of oral health-related quality of life and oral health status in Thalassemia Major patients, a cross-sectional study.

Background: Beta-Thalassemia is the most common human inherited disease, directly impacting patients' physical and psychosocial aspects. The present study evaluated oral health status, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), and their correlation in Thalassemia Major patients.

Methods: Two hundred Thalassemia Major patients aged 12-49 participated in this cross-sectional study.

Oral health-related quality of life and xerostomia in type 2 diabetic patients.

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a known risk factor for xerostomia. Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is a multi-dimensional issue reflecting several effects of the oral condition on the quality of life.

Objectives: The present study aimed to assess OHRQoL and its relationship with xerostomia severity in type 2 diabetic patients.

Oral health-related quality of life and orthodontic treatment need in thalassemia major patients.

Background: Thalassemia major (TM) is a severe life-threatening hemoglobinopathy. It causes a typical chipmunk face due to increased hematopoiesis. Severe malocclusion often accompanies facial deformity, which may affect Oral Health-related Quality of Life (OHRQoL).