Children with CKD are at higher risk for poor oral health28 due to factors such as compromised immunity, medication side effects, and dietary restrictions. Poor oral health can lead to pain, infection, and difficulties in eating and speaking, which in turn negatively affects their quality of life. This study is designed to address this gap by exploring how an oral health educational program could improve the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in this group.
Age 8-10 years old.
Diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease
Children with other systemic diseases.
Parents that refuse the participation of their children.
Single group
Oral Health Educational Program
BehavioralProviding the children with an educational program through a data show presentation when and how to brush their teeth, causes of dental caries and how to prevent its occurrence. A flyer will be distributed including simple language about preventive measure of dental caries and schedule of teeth brushing to ensure retention of information.
Oral health related quality of life
it will be assessed using a questionnaire and the measurement unit is percentage
Developmental enamel defect.
it will be assessed using the DDE (Developmental Defects of Enamel) index and the measurement unit is Mean SD. The DDE index categorizes defects into three main types: Opacities: Changes in enamel translucency, which can be diffuse or demarcated. Hypoplasia: A quantitative defect where enamel is thinner or missing in certain areas. Discoloration: Changes in enamel color due to structural abnormalities. higher scores means worse outcome.
Caries experience.
it will be assessed using the def(decayed, extracted,filled) index and the measurement unit is Mean SD. The def score is the sum of these values, providing an indication of oral health in children before their permanent teeth emerge. higher scores means worse outcome.
Caries experience
it will be assessed using the DMF (Decayed, Missing, Filled) index and the measurement unit is mean SD. The DMF score is the sum of these values, indicating the overall caries experience in an individual or population. Unlike the def index, which applies to primary teeth, the DMF index is used for permanent teeth. higher scores means worse outcome.
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