Background Dental caries risk factors have been expanded to not only emphasize biology,
dietary and oral habits but also broader social determinants such as socioeconomic factors …

Abstract The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) is undergoing social and economic
changes that may impact the nutritional status of children living in its countries. The objective …

Background Dental caries are a global public health problem and influence the overall
health of children. The risk factors for caries include biological, socio-behavioral and …

Background Infant and young child feeding practices (IYCF) impact the early and later health
status of the population. Limited data is available regarding IYCF in the United Arab …

Aim To investigate the prevalence and contributing factors of early childhood caries (ECC) in
preschool children of Ras Al-Khaimah (RAK), United Arab Emirates (UAE). Study design …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the oral health status in Down syndrome
(DS) children in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Materials and Methods: A total of 106 DS …

Introduction: Mother's dental health knowledge has a vital role on children's dental health.
This study aimed to assess knowledge and practice of mothers in relation to dental health of …

Objective: The improvement of children's oral health, a world global health target, is
essential to general health and quality of life. Hence, the aim of this study was to assess the …

Oral diseases are a universal public health problem with serious health and economic
burdens. These diseases are a major concern in the pediatric population specifically. In the …

Objectives The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence and severity of dental caries
in pre-school children in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area. Methods A search of …