Internet gaming disorder: The prevalence and associated gaming behavior, anxiety, and depression among 8-12-year-old children of private schools in Salem city, India.

Background: The escalating concern over Internet gaming disorder (IGD) among children underscores the urgency of comprehending its determinants and links to mental health, particularly for interventions targeting school-aged children.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and determinants of IGD and its association with depression, anxiety, and behavior among 8-12-year-old children attending private schools in Salem city.

Settings And Design: A cross-sectional study involving 780 children aged 8-12 years from Salem district was conducted.

Correlation of ICDAS-LAA and Ora test for Caries Risk Assessment: A Cross-sectional Study.

Background: Dental caries is the most common chronic disease of children aged 6-11 years. The International Caries Detection and Assessment System-Lesion Activity Assessment (ICDAS-LAA) is a precise tool for the clinical assessment of dental caries by visual appearance, tactile feeling, and potential for plaque accumulation. Ora test is a chairside tool to estimate the ability of acid produced by bacteria to cause demineralization, in a suitable environment.