Influence of molar incisor hypomineralization on oral health-related quality of life in 8-10-year-old children: a cross-sectional study.

Aim: This study used the Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ8-10) to compare the Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) of children with and without molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) and to evaluate the effect of MIH severity on OHRQoL in children 8-10 years of age.

Materials And Methods: The sample consisted of 272 children (132 males, 48.5% and 140 females, 51.

An investigation of the role of wild rats in transmitting spp. to stray cats and dogs in Malaysia.

Stray cats and dogs have been reported to shed spp., and wild rats are speculated to be involved. We aimed to elucidate the role of wild rats in transmitting to stray cats and dogs in Malaysia.

Dental caries and PROP genetic taste predisposition in UAE 7-10 years old.

Purpose: The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of tasters and non-tasters among children using a 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) taste test, and to investigate the association between taste predisposition, caries experience severity, oral hygiene practices, and dietary habits.

Methods: 200 children aged 7-10 years underwent a PROP filter paper taste test. Dental caries experience was assessed using the ICDAS system, and data on oral hygiene and dietary habits were collected via a questionnaire.