Frontiers in oral health最新文献

{"title":"Alveolar bone loss is associated with oral cancer: a case-control study.","authors":"Leah Trumet, Roman Fuchs, Joy Backhaus, Bettina Grötsch, Kerstin Galler, Marco Kesting, Manuel Weber","doi":"10.3389/froh.2025.1569491","DOIUrl":"10.3389/froh.2025.1569491","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A link between chronic inflammation and malignant transformation is evident in various cancer types. Periodontitis is the most common chronic inflammatory condition in oral medicine with a proven association with systemic diseases like diabetes. Although there is scant evidence of a potential link between periodontitis and oral cancer there is no proof for a correlation yet. We hypothesize that radiographic bone loss (RABL) as indicator of chronic periodontitis is associated with the occurrence of oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>206 orthopantomograms (OPTs) from a cohort of OSCC cases and controls without OSCC, both between the age of 40 and 70, were analyzed in this retrospective study. Radiographic oral health parameters like radiographic alveolar bone loss (RABL), remaining teeth as well as implants were analyzed and compared between the two groups. The analyses of the study were controlled for the impact of confounders such as diabetes, smoking of tobacco and age. Welch-test, Chi-Square-Test and a two-way Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) followed by a Bonferroni <i>post-hoc</i> test for multiple pairwise comparison were performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Several statistically significant differences were identified between the two groups, with a greater than twofold prevalence of nicotine consumption among the OSCC group. Additionally, the OSCC cohort exhibited a mean age approximately 3.5 years higher and a lower number of remaining teeth compared to the control group. After eliminating the effect of these confounders, a significantly greater loss of bone mass was observed in the OSCC cohort in comparison to the control cohort.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In consideration of the confounders, patients with OSCC had more bone loss, compared to controls. These data indicate an association between periodontitis derived chronical inflammation and the malignant transformation of oral epithelium.</p>","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"6 ","pages":"1569491"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12098299/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144145049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effect of the modified basic package of oral care on adolescent dental caries status in Zambia; a cluster randomized trial.","authors":"Severine N Anthony, Hawa S Mbawalla, Febronia K Kahabuka, Seter Siziya, Anne N Åstrøm","doi":"10.3389/froh.2025.1542337","DOIUrl":"10.3389/froh.2025.1542337","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The Basic Package of Oral Care (BPOC) was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in order to improve oral health care worldwide, yet evidence of its effectiveness is scarce. This study primarily assessed the outcome of applying modified BPOC on dental caries prevalence and secondarily on knowledge and behaviors related to dental caries among adolescents in Copperbelt Province, Zambia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A parallel arms cluster randomized field trial including 22 public secondary schools (11-intevention, 11-control) was carried out between January 2021 and March 2023 in Copperbelt Province, Zambia. A validated questionnaire collected data with respect to socio-demographics, knowledge, and dental caries-related behaviors. The caries assessment spectrum and treatment (CAST) instrument was used to examine the spectrum of carious lesions during the baseline, and the follow-up data collection phases. The 1st and 2nd follow up exams were conducted at 18 and 24 months after baseline, respectively. The intervention group received a six-month duration modified BPOC intervention while, the control group continued with their routine oral self-care. The analysis was based on the intention-to-treat protocol using generalized estimating equations (GEE), and the results were reported as OR (95% CI).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 1,794 participants at baseline, 1,690 (94.2%) and 1,597 (89.0%) were examined at the 1st and 2nd follow up intervals, respectively. Dental caries models showed significant interaction at 18 and 24 months [OR (95% CI) = 0.7 (0.6, 0.8), <i>p</i> < 0.001]. Adequate knowledge and use of fluoridated toothpaste models were the only secondary outcomes with significant interactions at 18 and 24 months follow up. Stratified analysis at 18 and 24 months showed that the intervention group had better outcomes for adequate knowledge, use of fluoridated toothpaste and dental caries.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The modified BPOC was effective in reducing the prevalence of dental caries, improving knowledge on dental caries, and increasing the frequency of using fluoridated toothpaste among Zambian adolescents.</p><p><strong>Clinical trial registration: </strong>[https://pactr.samrc.ac.za/TrialDisplay.aspx?TrialID=24046], identifier [PACTR202210624926299].</p>","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"6 ","pages":"1542337"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12092211/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121811","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Redefine oral health: a call for inclusivity in the concept of oral health.","authors":"Moréniké Oluwátóyìn Foláyan, Nicaise Ndembi, Olunike Rebecca Abodunrin, Bridget Haire","doi":"10.3389/froh.2025.1543770","DOIUrl":"10.3389/froh.2025.1543770","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Current, globally accepted definitions of oral health emphasize pain-free functionality, expressive capacity, and specific psychosocial dimensions that contribute to self-confidence, well-being, and societal participation. However, these definitions inadvertently exclude diverse lived experiences by framing oral health solely through a lens of \"normal\" functionality and absence of discomfort, failing to consider the ways in which oral health can be experienced uniquely by different individuals and communities. The narrow focus on \"pain-free\" oral health excludes valid aspects of sexual expression, which may involve consensual oral activities that some find pleasurable even if associated with discomfort. This manuscript examines the limitations of the WHO and FDI definitions of oral health, critiques their exclusion of minority perspectives, and advocates for a more inclusive, holistic approach. Such an approach recognizes the complex and varied ways oral health intersects with identity, intimacy, and societal norms. Normalizing discussions on oral sexual health are essential to advancing a comprehensive understanding of well-being and reducing stigma around sexual minority experiences. Expanding oral health definitions to accommodate broader conceptions of intimacy and pleasure can enhance public health policy, clinical practice, and education, fostering a comprehensive understanding of well-being that reduces stigma around sexual minority experiences and further marginalization of sexual minorities in accessing inclusive care.</p>","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"6 ","pages":"1543770"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12092214/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Validation of a Hebrew version of the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale.","authors":"Ofir Gaon, Lena Natapov, Diana Ram, Shlomo Paul Zusman, Avia Fux-Noy","doi":"10.3389/froh.2025.1543327","DOIUrl":"10.3389/froh.2025.1543327","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dental problems such as early childhood caries in toddlers and children can significantly impact their and their family's oral health-related quality of life.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to validate a Hebrew version of the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS), providing a reliable tool for assessing oral health-related quality of life in toddlers and preschool children.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>The ECOHIS questionnaire was translated from English to Hebrew using the \"forward-backward translation\" method. Two pediatric dentistry specialists evaluated the face and content validity of the Hebrew ECOHIS. Parents of children under 6 years old visiting the pediatric dentistry department at a medical center completed the Hebrew version of the ECOHIS questionnaire and provided their child's personal information. The decayed, missing, and filled teeth (dmft) index was extracted from the dental record.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study group consisted of 96 children, whose parents participated, including 50 boys and 46 girls, with a mean age of 3.6 years. A positive correlation was found between higher ECOHIS scores and higher dmft indices. No differences were observed between ECOHIS scores and variables such as gender, age, and social subgroups of the participants. The overall scale reliability was high (Cronbach's alpha = .83). Confirmatory factor analysis supported the questionnaire's two-factor structure and indicated a moderate fit to the data.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The Hebrew version of the ECOHIS was found to be valid and reliable for measuring oral health-related quality of life in toddlers and preschool children in Israel.</p>","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"6 ","pages":"1543327"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12089046/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144113064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Role of hyaluronic acid in the treatment of peri-implant diseases: results of a meta-analysis.","authors":"Nansi López-Valverde, Antonio López-Valverde, José Antonio Blanco Rueda","doi":"10.3389/froh.2025.1564599","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/froh.2025.1564599","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Peri-implantitis is an infectious-inflammatory disease that affects the tissues surrounding implants and is one of the main causes of implant failure. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural polymer with multiple biomedical and cosmetic applications. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate its efficacy in the treatment of peri-implant disease.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In accordance with PRISMA, the question was established: is HA treatment effective as a sole or adjunctive therapy for the treatment of peri-implantitis? PubMed/Medline, Embase, Cochrane Central, Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source and Web of Science were searched until December 2024. Inclusion criteria were interventional studies (RCTs and case series), according to the PICOs strategy in subjects with peri-implant pathology (participants), treated with HA (intervention) compared to conventionally treated or untreated patients (control) and assessing response to treatment (outcomes).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty-two studies were obtained and four were selected. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool and methodological quality using the Joanna Briggs Institute tool. Meta-analysis of parameters was performed for pooled studies and for subgroups. The overall effect was in favour of the experimental group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The use of HA as background or adjunctive therapy in peri-implantitis may be effective, although well-designed RCTs are warranted to validate the efficacy of the product.</p><p><strong>Systematic review registration: </strong>Identifier (INPLANSY 2024100050).</p>","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"6 ","pages":"1564599"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12078234/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characterization of uniquely tumorigenic cancer stem cells in salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma.","authors":"Kristy A Warner, Sosuke Sahara, Alexandra E Herzog, Felipe Nör, Rogerio M Castilho, Peter J Polverini, Jacques E Nör","doi":"10.3389/froh.2025.1570042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/froh.2025.1570042","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cancer stem cells (CSC) are endowed with multipotency, self-renewal and unique tumorigenic potential. They have been identified as cells with high activity of aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) and high expression of CD44 in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The objective of this work is to understand whether salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma contain CSCs and whether they exhibit a unique tumorigenic activity in this cancer.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We used flow cytometry, salisphere and western blot assays with 3 human ACC cell lines (UM-HACC-2A, UM-HACC-14, UM-HACC-6) to characterize the impact of ALDH activity and CD44 expression. <i>In vitro</i> results were verified <i>in vivo</i> by orthotopic injection of cells retrieved from a patient-derived xenograft (PDX) model of ACC (UM-PDX-HACC-14) in the submandibular gland of SCID mice. Primary tumor and metastatic spread were evaluated by 2 pathologists blinded for experimental conditions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The fraction of ALDH^highCD44^high cells in UM-HACC-2A, UM-HACC-14 and UM-HACC-6 ranged from 3% to 8%. ALDH^highCD44^high cells formed more salispheres and expressed higher levels of stem cell markers (e.g., Notch2, Bmi-1) compared to control ALDH^lowCD44^low cells. ALDH^highCD44^high cells sorted from the ACC PDX tumors were more tumorigenic upon orthotopic transplantation into submandibular salivary glands and generated more lung metastases than control ACC cells. Strong ALDH1A1 staining was observed in the majority of salivary gland tumors and lung metastases generated by transplantation of ALDH^highCD44^high cells.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>We conclude that salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma contain a small population of uniquely tumorigenic cells characterized by high ALDH activity and expression.</p>","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"6 ","pages":"1570042"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12075560/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083029","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Access to adolescent-responsive oral, mental, sexual, and reproductive healthcare services in Africa through dental clinics.","authors":"Nadia Adjoa Sam-Agudu, Chinye Osa-Afiana, Maha El Tantawi, Moréniké Oluwátóyìn Foláyan","doi":"10.3389/froh.2025.1545988","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/froh.2025.1545988","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In many healthcare systems, oral healthcare is provided separately from other clinical services. For 10-19-year-old adolescents in particular, this separation of care perpetuates the underutilization of oral health services and the neglect of oral health. Available evidence indicates that there are interconnections between oral, mental, sexual, and reproductive health (OMSRH) in adolescents. For African countries, there are opportunities to draw on lessons learned from HIV-centered models of integrated care to develop and evaluate dental clinic-centered models for integrating adolescent OMSRH services. This article makes a case for evidence-based adolescent OMSRH service integration in African countries. Integration is expected to align with the principles of sustainable development goals, universal healthcare, and the World Health Organization's calls for adolescent-responsive health services. We present a conceptual framework and propose an implementation science-guided blueprint for the integration of adolescent OMSRH care. The focus on dental clinics for integration can potentially increase access to, and use of oral healthcare while addressing adolescents' mental, sexual and reproductive health needs. OMSRH integration for adolescents in African settings will require intensive engagement of adolescents and other crucial stakeholders. Further exploratory and implementation research is also needed to design and evaluate OMSRH integration models to establish best practices for long-term impact on adolescent health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"6 ","pages":"1545988"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12075244/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Editorial: Unravelling the role of the oral microbiome in cancer.","authors":"Julia S Bruno, Ghanyah Al-Qadami, Divya Gopinath, Alexa M G A Laheij","doi":"10.3389/froh.2025.1606144","DOIUrl":"10.3389/froh.2025.1606144","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"6 ","pages":"1606144"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12069437/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144047344","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Associations between sexual identity and caries risk indicators among adolescents and adults in Nigeria: implications for policy and actions.","authors":"Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan, Olakunle Oginni, Olanrewaju Ibigbami, Abiola Adeniyi, Joanne Lusher","doi":"10.3389/froh.2025.1551013","DOIUrl":"10.3389/froh.2025.1551013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>There is little known about the oral health profile of sexual minority individuals in Africa. The study aimed to investigate the association between sexual identity and dental caries risk behaviors of adolescents and adults in Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a secondary analysis of data collected from participants aged 13 years and above recruited using an online electronic survey between 16th September and 31st October 2020. The dependent variable was dental caries risk behaviour (daily tooth brushing twice a day or more, daily consumption of refined carbohydrates in-between-meals thrice a day or more, history of dental service utilisation, and poor knowledge of dental caries prevention). The independent variable was sexual identity (heterosexual and sexual minority individuals). Four multivariate regression models were developed to assess the associations between sexual identity and each of the dependent variables. Each model was adjusted for age, sex, educational level, employment status, and marital status.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The data of 2,772 respondents were extracted for analysis. Sexual minority individuals had significantly lower odds of consuming refined carbohydrates in-between-meals three times daily or more (AOR: 0.53; 95% CI: 0.43-0.64; <i>p</i> < 0.001), tooth brushing twice daily or more (AOR: 0.82; 95% CI: 0.68-0.99; <i>p</i> = 0.037), and making use of a dental service within the last year before the survey (AOR: 0.66; 95% CI: 0.55-0.79; <i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>While sexual minority individuals in Nigeria exhibit some protective behaviors (lower sugar intake), their reduced dental care utilization and brushing frequency signal a need for inclusive, equity-focused oral health policies. Further research is needed to provide evidence for the development of a comprehensive oral healthcare programme that addresses the needs of the sexual minority population.</p>","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"6 ","pages":"1551013"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12069470/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144032414","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring parental opinions on oral hygiene behavior and knowledge of their young children in Lithuania: a cross-sectional survey study.","authors":"Yvonne A B Buunk-Werkhoven, Rasa Tamulienė, Daiva Mačiulienė","doi":"10.3389/froh.2025.1530265","DOIUrl":"10.3389/froh.2025.1530265","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>An appropriately formulated oral health education program carefully based on research, can increase knowledge, change behavior in a positive direction and improve self-confidence. This study aimed to examine parental opinions on their children's oral hygiene behavior (OHB) and oral health knowledge (OHK) among their pre- and primary school children in Kaunas, Lithuania.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this cross-sectional study, an online 33-question survey was conducted before and after World Oral Health Day on March 20 to assess the oral hygiene skills, eating habits, and demographics of their 5-12 year children. A total of 532 parents participated, with data from 420 parents, mainly married mothers (average age 37.3 years) being analyzed. Most participants had higher education, lived in Kaunas, and had one to three children, with an average age of 7 years for the oldest child.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most participants used a manual toothbrush. The adapted OHB index showed that most parents generally had good control over their children's tooth brushing habits, with many brushing twice daily and using fluoride toothpaste. One-third of parents always re-brushed their child's teeth after the child brushed independently. Parents demonstrated strong knowledge of their children's oral health care, as reflected in high scores on the adapted OHK index. A positive correlation was found between OHB and OHK (<i>r</i> = 0.14, <i>p</i> = 0.05). Younger children were re-brushed more frequently, and higher parental OHK was linked to more frequent re-brushing, particularly for children less than 10 years, and parents with higher education had better OHK but did not demonstrate better OHB.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The insights gained from parents into their children's OHB and OHK can help implement an evidence-based preventive approach to improve their children's oral hygiene practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":94016,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in oral health","volume":"6 ","pages":"1530265"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12069469/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144015683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}