RecruitingNCT07611981

Dental Caries and Oral Hygiene Status in Children With Specific Learning Disabilities

Sponsor

Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University

Enrollment

70 participants

Start Date

Jun 15, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Oral Hygiene Dental Caries Specific Learning Disabilities

Summary

This study aims to evaluate dental caries and oral hygiene status in children aged 7-12 years with specific learning disabilities (SLD) and to compare the findings with healthy children. Clinical oral examinations, including dmft/DMFT, ICDAS II, Plaque Index, and Gingival Index assessments, will be performed. In addition, questionnaire-based evaluations of oral hygiene habits, dietary habits, and parental supervision during toothbrushing will be conducted.

Eligibility

Min Age: 7 YearsMax Age: 12 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

Children aged 7-12 years
For the study group: diagnosis of specific learning disorder (SLD) confirmed by a psychiatrist
For the control group: confirmed healthy with no psychiatric diagnosis by a psychiatrist
Written informed consent obtained from the parent or guardian

Exclusion Criteria2

Children with additional psychiatric diagnoses (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, intellectual disability)
Children with systemic disease or physical disability that may prevent participation in the study

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