Comparative Analysis of the Status of Dental Caries and Selected Salivary Electrolytes in Children with Autism.

Aim: Autism has been defined as a neurological developmental disability. Children with autism have a higher risk of developing dental caries, due to various factors. The study focuses to compare the dental caries status with respect to the variation in selected salivary constituents [calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium, and urea] in autistic children and healthy children.

Evaluation and association of serum iron and ferritin levels in children with dental caries.

Background: Iron deficiency anemia accounts for 90% of all types of anemia in the world. Although the prevalence has declined in recent years, it remains an important pediatric public health problem. Iron deficiency has also been associated with dental caries.

Oral health status of children suffering from thyroid disorders.

Background: Thyroid dysfunction is the second most common disorder of the endocrine system that can affect any system of the body. The oral cavity can be adversely affected by either an excess or deficiency of these hormones.

Aim Of The Study: To assess and compare the oral health status of children suffering from thyroid disorders and healthy children.

Comparative evaluation of chlorhexidine mouthrinse versus cacao bean husk extract mouthrinse as antimicrobial agents in children.

Aim: To compare the antimicrobial efficiency of chlorhexidine and cacao bean husk extract mouthrinses in children.

Study Design: A randomised comparative study which employed purpose sampling.

Methods: Study was conducted on 50 children of both sexes aged 6-10 years old.