ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2024
Correlation of Untreated Dental Caries and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Amongst School Children: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Changes in Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Following Restorative Dental Treatment of Untreated Dental Caries: A Prospective Study in the Saudi Population.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2026Article
- The relationship between clinical outcomes of untreated dental caries with dental anxiety, health perceptions and Child-OIDP in primary school-aged children.BMC oral health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Untreated dental caries can drastically affect a child's oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of untreated caries and their impact on children's quality of life. Materials and Methods: The oral cavity of 640 children aged 12-15 years attending municipal corporation secondary schools was examined using the PUFA index. OHRQoL was assessed with the Child Oral Health Impact Profile - Simplified (COHIP-SF) questionnaire, comprising 19 questions. Results: The mean PUFA score was 0.98 ± 1.356, and the mean COHIP total score was 15.32 ± 11.34. The total COHIP score exhibited a strong negative correlation (correlation coefficient = -0.80) with the PUFA score. Conclusion: Higher PUFA scores had detrimental effects on quality of life, with the greatest concerns in socio-emotional well-being and self-image.
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