August 25, 2025ChildrenOpen Access

Parental Perceptions and Actual Oral Health Status of Children in an Italian Paediatric Population in 2024: Findings from an Observational Study

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Poor oral health negatively affects families' quality of life, particularly for children with caries.
In older children (6–12 years), increased caries and gingival inflammation were noted, impacting emotional well-being.
Observational study assessed 131 children, correlating parental perceptions with actual oral health outcomes.
These findings call for improved public health strategies to enhance caregiver education and encourage early dental visits.

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Observational study found poor oral health affects quality of life in non-European children, highlighting education gaps.

Capurro et al. (2025) studied this question.

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