Oral health of youth housed in socio-educational centers of the Juvenile Penal Area of the Province of Córdoba, Argentina.

The purpose of this research was to analyze the oral health status of youth housed in socio-educational centers of the Juvenile Penal Area of the Province of Córdoba, Argentina of corrections by considering clinical evaluation and the main sociodemographic data. Socio-demographics, healthy and unhealthy habits of self-care, and dental clinical profile were assessed for this purpose. An exploratory cross-sectional study was carried out on 70 14- to 18-year-olds who had been institutionalized for at least six months.

[Caries experience and quality of life of confined teenagers].

Objective: To evaluate the impact of caries on the quality of life of teenagers confined in the Correctional Center of Córdoba, Argentina.

Method: A clinical examination was conducted to 70 teenagers in order to determine DMFT and the necessary treatment. The Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-49) was used.