Early childhood caries affects 28% of children aged 2–6 in the US and is not decreasing.
There is a well‐recognized need to identify susceptible children at birth. Caries‐free adults …

Background Most studies have investigated the association between parental
socioeconomic factors and dental caries in children based on educational and income …

Objective: Parental guidance is critical to the development of children's health-related
behaviors. The purpose of this study was to look at the relationship between parenting …

Aim To synthesize the literature on the influence of family/parents characteristics on
periodontal diseases in children and adolescents. Methods An electronic search for relevant …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Gingivitis is a site-specific inflammatory condition initiated by
dental biofilm accumulation. The accumulation of dental plaque on the gingival margin …

Objectives Investigations concerning the relationship between socioeconomic status and
dental caries have been conducted mainly in Western countries. The purpose of this …

Background Children's oral health status (OHS) can be influenced by their oral health
practices and many parental factors. This study aimed to investigate pathways from parental …

Gingival conditions and tooth sensitivity of young patients with amelogenesis imperfecta lack
in depth studies. This case-control study aimed to compare (1) the gingival inflammation, the …

Objective Studies on gingivitis in children and adolescents are scarce and the results are
inconclusive. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and extension of gingivitis …

Background Optimal oral hygiene practices are instrumental to achieving good dental and
gingival health. The purpose of this study was to determine the gingival health and oral …