Prevalence of sealant in an Italian paediatric population: an epidemiological study.

Aim: The use of sealants is an effective measure for the prevention of pit and fissure caries in children and it has been well documented by several studies In order to plan and establish a preventive national programme, it is important to know the epidemiological pattern in an Italian paediatric population, correlated to the risk of caries, DMFT and other sociodemographic factors.

Methods: This study was conducted on 2,442 children aged between 6 and 12 years attending the paediatric dentistry department of the University of L'Aquila, Italy. In addition to the oral examination, a questionnaire was administered on bad habits and the family perception of sealing.

Prevalence of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) in a paediatric italian population: An epidemiological study.

Aim: The present work aims to evaluate, through an epidemiological study, the prevalence of Early Childhood Caries in an Italian paediatric population, aged up to 71 months, evaluating some determinants that will be illustrated in this study in order to adopt preventive care and intervene as early as possible to limit the development of this disease.

Methods: The sample consisted of 76 children aged up to 71 months who were examined at the PAediatric Dentistry Clinic of the University of l'Aquila. Parents were informed of the research that was taking place.

Empathy in health professional students: A comparative cross-sectional study.

Background: It has been shown that empathy strengthens the relationship between patients and health professionals and also improves patient and health professional satisfaction, which helps promote the best clinical outcomes. Empathy is considered an essential prerequisite for a nurse to effectively care for a patient and for a holistic understanding of a patient's perspective in a student population.

Objectives: The main aim was to compare empathy levels between health professional students attending different university courses.