Beta-thalassemia major vs Healthy Emirati children
Oral health status (caries, calculus, gingivitis) · Children with beta-thalassemia major in Dubai
One study found higher caries and calculus but lower gingivitis and restorative care in children with beta-thalassemia major compared with healthy Emirati children (narrative synthesis; not GRADE-rated).
1 finding from 1 review
- Oral Health of Children and Adolescents in the United Arab Emirates: A Systematic Review of the Past Decade. 2021 All outcomesDubai, UAEAl-Raeesi et al. (Dubai) reported caries prevalence of 68.4% (mean DMFT 1.49) in children with beta-thalassemia major, higher than controls (48.7%; DMFT 0.21). More had calculus (28.9% vs 7.9%) and gingival…1 studyGRADE not reported