Special health care needs vs None (descriptive; compared across disability types)
Oral health status and treatment needs · Arab children with special health care needs in Ras Al Khaimah
One study found very high caries (85.2%) and high unmet treatment needs among children with special healthcare needs, varying by disability type (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 outcomesRas Al Khaimah, UAEAlkhabuli et al. (Ras Al Khaimah) reported a high caries prevalence (85.2%) and high mean dmft/DMFT (5.67) among children with special healthcare needs. About two-thirds had good oral hygiene (highest in autism 100%,…1 studyGRADE not reported