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Oral Health, Anxiety, Depression, and Stress in Pregnancy: A Rapid Review of Associations and Implications for Perinatal Care.

Int J Environ Res Public Health

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Department of Family Practice, Midwifery Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada.

Research demonstrates associations between oral health and specific mental health conditions in the general population, yet these relationships remain understudied during pregnancy, despite pregnancy's profound effects on both oral and psychological well-being. Our rapid review examines current evidence on associations between oral health conditions and psychological states (anxiety, depression, and stress) during pregnancy, aiming to inform and strengthen integrated prenatal care strategies. Following PRISMA-RR guidelines, we conducted a systematic search on OVID Medline, CINAHL, and PsycINFO (January 2000-November 2024) for studies examining relationships between oral health conditions (periodontal disease, dental caries) and psychological status during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum.

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ORAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN IN MY COUNTRY.

Georgian Med News

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1Department of Dentistry, Alma Mater Europaea Campus College Rezonanca; 2Department of Dermatology, Alma Mater Europaea Campus College Rezonanca, Prishtina, Kosovo.

Introduction: Dental caries is the most prevalent chronic disease worldwide. It is a disease characterized by multifactorial etiology and slow evolution leading to the destruction of hard tooth tissue.

Purpose: Throughout this article we aim to review some important aspects related to dental caries and the main etiological factors in order to gain knowledge for oral health professionals in the treatment and prevention of caries.

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This empirical study assessed the potential of developing a machine-learning model to identify children and adolescents with poor oral health using only self-reported survey data. Such a model could enable scalable and cost-effective screening and targeted interventions, optimizing limited resources to improve oral health outcomes. To train and test the model, we used data from 2,133 students attending schools in a Portuguese municipality.

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Aim: Assess the prevalence and severity of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) in children 6- to 12-year-old and correlate MIH severity with the complexity of treatment demands.

Materials And Methods: Between March and October 2023, 2,136 children were screened for MIH by two calibrated examiners. MIH severity was categorized in mild, moderate, severe, and very severe.

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