Some oral microbiota in complete cleft infants in comparison with normal infants.

Objective: To compare caries-related microorganisms and candida in complete cleft infants with normal palate infants.

Methods: The case-control study was conducted from April 2021 to January 2022 at the College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq, and comprised infants with age ranging from 1 day to 4 months. They were divided into complete cleft group A and control group B.

Does body surface area of children affect the oral health?

Objective: To evaluate relationship between oral health and body surface area among children.

Methods: The observational, cross-sectional study was conducted from January to February /2022 after approval from the ethics review committee of the College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq, and comprised children of either gender aged 6-8 years who were randomly selected from primary schools in the city. Body surface area was calculated geometrically using different formulas, and the DuBois formula was used to make the intervals.

Dental plaque caries related microorganism in relation to demographic factors among a group of Iraqi children.

Streptococcusmutans and lactobacilli are most important bacteria in the pathogenesis of dental caries. Cariogenic microflora has been associated to the primary caregiver transmission and sugary diets.

The Efficacy of Little Lovely Dentist and Tell Show Do in Alleviating Dental Anxiety in Iraqi Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Aim: Behavior management approaches in treating children are generally viewed as techniques to enhance communication with patients to promote positive attitudes. Patients, particularly children, consider visiting a dental clinic to be a difficult and painful experience, so a dentist who treats children should have a variety of behavior management techniques. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacy of Tell Show Do (TSD) and a mobile app in reducing dental anxiety among children patients.

Whitening Effect of Dry Husk Extract on Primary and Permanent Teeth.

Walnut is a common member of the family . Recently, the evaluation of the phenolic content and antioxidant activity of the parts of walnut has received increased interest. Many reasons are responsible for teeth discolouration because teeth can absorb ingredients from tea, coffee, and food.

Nano-hydroxyapatite preparation for the remineralization of primary tooth enamel surface subjected to liquid medication: An observational study.

Background And Aims: Acid-induced demineralization may be caused by the consumption of liquid medications routinely administered to children. Therefore, different remineralizing agents, such as fluorides and nano-hydroxyapatite, have been added to oral care products to remineralize erosive lesions. This study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of 1% nano-hydroxyapatite suspension and 2% sodium fluoride solution on the surface texture of primary teeth enamel previously exposed to liquid drugs.

Comparison of the Level of Staphylococcus Aureus and Escherichia Coli in Complete Cleft Infants With Normal Infants.

Background: There are many types of oral bacteria, and they differ between healthy children and children with an oral cleft. The purpose of this study was to compare the level of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli in complete cleft infants with normal infants.

Materials And Methods: Fifty-two Iraqi infants had participated in this study (26 infants were with cleft and 26 infants were the control healthy group), the study group included 13 infants with class III Veau's palatal classification, and 13 with class IV Veau's palatal classification).