Our kidneys and teeth may be closer than we think: relationship between dental calculi and renal stone burden grading in a patient series from Somalia.

Objective: This study investigated the correlation between dental calculi grading and renal stone burden grading.

Patients And Methods: This study was designed as an observational single-center study and included consecutive patients with radiologically confirmed renal stones at our center between January 2022 and July 2022. These patients were referred to the dentistry clinic for a dental examination to assess dental calculi and oral hygiene.

Seeking Divine Solutions for Our Youth: A Conversation With Imam Hassan Mohamud.

The life period of youth and young adulthood is a time of forming identities and making allegiances. In the absence of adequate, consistent support, negative influences abound. Religious and spiritual leaders are potential sources of support for young people.