Down syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosomal disorder and cause of mental
retardation. First described by Esquirol in 1838, and later in 1866, this disorder was …

En el mundo existen más de 1 000 millones de personas con alguna discapacidad y
aunque estas condiciones no son sinónimos de alteraciones bucales severas, si se ha …

Objectives: To assess oral hygiene status, oral hygiene practices and periodontal status
among 14-17-year-old visually impaired, deaf and dumb, intellectually disabled and …

The aim of the present study was determine the prevalence and factors associated with
dental caries and periodontal disease in Brazilian children and adolescents with cerebral …

Dental care is consistently reported as one of the primary medical needs of children with
disabilities (IDC). The aim of the present study was to explore the influence of oral health …

Periodontal diseases, dental caries, malocclusion and oral cancer are among the most
prevalent dental diseases affecting people worldwide as well as in Indian community. There …

Objective. To assess the dental needs of a group of children with intellectual disability (ID)
attending six special educational facilities in Cape Town, South Africa. Methods. This was a …

The daily oral activities may severely influence oral health of children with disabilities. In this
survey, we analyzed the impact of dietary and tooth-brushing habits to dental caries in …

Purpose: The objective of the present study was to assess the oral hygiene and gingival
health status among Yemeni children with Down syndrome. Materials and Methods: The …

Introduction Good oral health is important for good overall health. Studies have reported
poorer oral health outcomes for people with cerebral palsy, but there has been no synthesis …