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Oral Health And Related Behavior Of Children Aged 9–12 With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In Tron District, Thailand, Duangruethai Khobkham, Kanyarat Korwanich, Narumanas Korwanich
Oral Health And Related Behavior Of Children Aged 9–12 With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In Tron District, Thailand, Duangruethai Khobkham, Kanyarat Korwanich, Narumanas Korwanich
Journal of Dentistry Indonesia
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common biobehavioral childhood disorder that leads to significant behavioral problems that affect everyday life. Objective: This study aimed to compare oral health and oral health behaviors among children with and without ADHD. Methods: The study included 105 children aged 9–12 years with ADHD and 105 age-, gender-, and family income-matched children without ADHD. Clinical data as caries, periodontal health, and traumatic dental injuries were recorded by calibrated examiners. All parents of the children completed questionnaires about the oral health behaviors of their children by a single interview. Data were compared using Chi-square test, …