• OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study were to investigate and compare the prevalence of dental caries and the frequency of oral habits, molar relationships and occlusal traits between children of multiple births, and singletons, and to determine the relative contributions of genetics and environmental factors to these parameters by using twin study design. (bvsalud.org)
  • The prevalence of dental caries, and the frequency of tooth brushing, the children's oral habits, molar relationships, and occlusal traits were recorded. (bvsalud.org)
  • Higher correlation coefficients were found in dental caries index, except for decayed, filled (df) (2-5 age group) and filled (f) (6-11 age group), in the monozygotic twin pairs compared to those in the dizygotic twin pairs. (bvsalud.org)
  • Oral hygiene practices are very important after head and neck RT due to increased risks for dental caries and osteoradionecrosis. (edu.au)
  • MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 587 adult patients (108 in the pre-COV group, 180 in the during-COV group and 252 in the post-COVR group) who arrived for a routine dental treatment between October 2018 and January 2023 were evaluated according to Axis I diagnosis of the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD). (bvsalud.org)
  • Dr. Kaban, or Lenny-as he is known to his associates and friends-is the former chief of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and the previous chairman of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM). (issuu.com)