Oral Hygiene and Dietary Behaviors Among Romanian Schoolchildren: A Cross-Sectional Study
Ioana Elena Lile, Carolina Cojocariu, Diana Marian, Tiberiu Hosszu, Ademir Horia Stana, Otilia Stana · 2025
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Ioana Elena Lile and co-authors survey in 2025 the teeth cleaning and eating habits of schoolchildren in western Romania, a region missing from past oral health data. Poor mouth health in children stays a public worry where prevention programs are thin. The study covered 202 children aged five to fourteen, with a questionnaire on home background, brushing and flossing habits, and diet, plus a standard mouth exam.
Most children said they brushed at least twice a day, but only a quarter flossed and few used between teeth aids. Two thirds had cavities or fillings, most had visible plaque, and half had inflamed gums. Links between habits and exam scores were tested. The authors name clear targets for school prevention work.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Ioana Elena Lile, Carolina Cojocariu, Diana Marian, Tiberiu Hosszu, Ademir Horia Stana, Otilia Stana |
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| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 31 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |