ArticleJournal of clinical and experimental dentistry2018
Caries and quality of life in portuguese adolescents: Impact of diet and behavioural risk factors.
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- Special Characteristics of Alpha Generation Children Behavior in Dentistry: A Literature Review.European journal of dentistry · 2024Article
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- Self-Perception of Teeth Alignment and Colour in Adolescents: A Cross-sectional Study.International dental journal · 2022Article
- Oral Health-Related quality of life in Portuguese undergraduate students.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2021Article
- Pediatric patients' reasons for visiting dentists in all WHO regions.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2021Article
- Oral Health Related Behaviors in Relation to DMFT Indexes of Teenagers in an Urban Area of North-West Poland-Dental Caries Is Still a Common Problem.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Analysis of the combined risk of oral problems in the oral health-related quality of life of Brazilian adolescents: multilevel approach.Clinical oral investigations · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of this study was to assess the impact of diet and behavioural risk factors on caries appearance, and on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among Portuguese adolescents. MATERIAL AND
methodsAn epidemiological study conducted on 782 adolescents between 11-17 years, from randomly selected public schools of the 3rd cycle of basic education. All participants were asked for self-perceived general status health, about tooth-brushing habits and about the using of toothpaste with fluoride and a Food Frequency Questionnaire. The DMFT index (decayed, missing and filled teeth) was evaluated according to WHO criteria. To evaluate the OHRQoL, the 49-items Oral Health Impact Profile questionnaire (OHIP-49) was applied.
resultsConsumption more than once a week of tea with sugar, milk with sugar and biscuits were significantly associated with DMFT index. Lower levels in OHRQoL was reported by students who consumed frequently (more than once a week) fast food, chocolate flakes and those who brushed their teeth once a day or less frequently instead of 2-3 times a day.
conclusionsFrequency of consumption of sweetened/fast food was a significant factor associated with caries and quality of life.
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