Factors associated with oral health-related quality of life in homeless persons: a cross-sectional study.

This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of homeless persons. A cross-sectional study was conducted, with participants (n = 176) attending a Specialized Reference Center for the Homeless Population in Teresina, Brazil. Dental caries (DMFT index, WHO criteria), periodontal disease (CPI index), and the consequences of untreated caries (PUFA index) were measured by a single calibrated examiner (Kappa ≥0.

Impact of dental treatment on the oral health-related quality of life of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Aim: To evaluate the impact of dental treatment on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), through the perception of caregivers.

Methods And Results: A prospective longitudinal study was conducted on 115 individuals with ASD, 6-14 years of age, recruited from the referral centers for special needs individuals at Teresina, Brazil. A clinical examination was carried out and the OHRQoL was measured using the Brazilian version of the Parental-Caregiver Perceptions Questionnaire (P-CPQ) before and 3 months after dental treatment.

Electric toothbrush for biofilm control in individuals with Down syndrome: a crossover randomized clinical trial.

Poor oral hygiene seems to be the norm in children and teenagers with Down Syndrome (DS). Advances in design and types of toothbrushes may improve biofilm control. This randomized, single-blind, crossover clinical trial evaluated the effectiveness of electric toothbrushes regarding mechanical control of biofilm in children and teenagers with DS and their cooperation.

Prevalence and predictive factors of dentin hypersensitivity in Brazilian adolescents.

Aim: To measure the prevalence of dentin hypersensitivity (DH) in adolescents.

Methods: The diagnosis was based on self-report and was confirmed by tactile and evaporative tests. The association between DH and predictor factors was determined using a multivariate model.

Retrospective study of dental trauma in children with autism spectrum disorders: a paired study.

The objective was to evaluate the history of traumatic dental injury (TDI) among children with and without autism spectrum disorders (ASD) at the Centro Integrado de Educação Especial (CIES), in Teresina, Brazil. The dental records of 228 children, 114 with ASD (SG = study group) and 114 without ASD (CG = control group), paired by age, gender and socioeconomic characteristics between January 2007 and September 2014 were reviewed. Data were analyzed using chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression (alpha = 5.

Dental findings in children with West syndrome.

Introduction: West syndrome (WS) is a rare age-related syndrome of epilepsy. The oral manifestations of WS are still unknown.

Objective: To assess the oral health status and oral findings of a sample of WS children being treated at a specialized referral center.

Intellectual disability and impact on oral health: a paired study.

The objective was to assess the oral health status, the treatment needed, and the type of dental health services access of intellectually disabled (ID) subjects in Teresina, Brazil. The sample consisted of 103 ID subjects matriculated in centers for special needs people and 103 siblings. Results were analyzed using paired t-test, chi-square test, and odds ratio.

[Self-perceived oral health among elderly individuals in a medium-sized city in Northeast Brazil].

This study focused on self-perceived oral health of the elderly and associated variables. The sample consisted of 321 functionally independent individuals 60 years or older living in Parnaíba, Piauí State, Brazil. Oral examinations were performed and questionnaires were applied during home visits.