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ArticleActa stomatologica Croatica2025

The Impact of ADHD Symptoms on Children's Oral Health.

Vlatka Njari Galić, Darko Vlahović, Dalibor Karlović, Željko Verzak, Ivana Čuković-Bagić

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Article in Acta stomatologica Croatica, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Vlatka Njari GalićUniversity of Zagreb School of Dental Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8744-9315
Darko VlahovićSchool of Medicine, Catholic University of Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4693-3450
Dalibor KarlovićSchool of Medicine, Catholic University of Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6538-7240
Željko VerzakDepartment of Dental Medicine, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5875-517X
Ivana Čuković-BagićDepartment of Dental Medicine, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4734-3452

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Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and various oral health outcomes in children, including dental trauma, plaque accumulation, gingivitis, endodontic treatment, and molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH). Materials and Methods: Eighty children (42 boys and 38 girls) aged 3 to 17 years participated in the study. Caregivers completed a standardized ADHD diagnostic tool (ADHDT) assessing inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Each child underwent a comprehensive oral examination to assess the presence of plaque, gingivitis, dental trauma, endodontically treated teeth, and MIH. Results: No statistically significant associations were observed between ADHD symptoms and the presence of plaque, gingivitis, endodontic treatment, or MIH. However, a significant association was found between higher hyperactivity and impulsivity scores and increased incidence of dental trauma. Inattention symptoms did not demonstrate a significant relationship with any of the oral health indicators. Conclusions: Children exhibiting higher levels of hyperactivity and impulsivity may be at increased risk for dental trauma. These findings highlight the importance of integrating behavioral assessments into pediatric dental care to better identify and manage children who may be more vulnerable to oral injuries.

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ADHD, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderDental traumaOral healthPediatric dentistry

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