Diagnostic accuracy for occlusal caries detection at the caries detection level (D0 versus D1-D4) · Extracted human permanent posterior teeth (premolars and molars), occlusal (pit-and-fissure) surfaces
In in vitro, laser fluorescence (DIAGNOdent 2095) pooled summary ROC AUC was 0.81 for occlusal caries at the caries detection level; ungraded.
4 findings from 1 review
AUC 0.81
6 studies
GRADE not reported
Sensitivity 0.75 [0.58, 0.86]
6 studies
GRADE not reported
Specificity 0.76 [0.60, 0.87]
6 studies
GRADE not reported
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DOR 10.28 [4.35, 24.28]
6 studies
GRADE not reported
Diagnostic accuracy for proximal caries detection (dentin detection level) · Patients with permanent posterior teeth, proximal surfaces assessed clinically (in vivo)
Under in vivo conditions, phosphor-plate digital bitewing radiography had a pooled specificity of 0.60 (95% CI 0.20, 0.90) for proximal caries detection at the dentin detection level; ungraded.
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Diagnostic accuracy for proximal caries detection (dentin detection level) · Patients with permanent posterior teeth, proximal surfaces assessed clinically (in vivo)
Under in vivo conditions, laser fluorescence (DIAGNOdent 2190) had a pooled specificity of 0.60 (95% CI 0.15, 0.93) for proximal caries detection at the dentin detection level; ungraded.
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Dental caries · Preschool children in Sharjah day cares
Mean dmft was 8.1 in private-center residents versus 0.8 in nationals attending public centers.
1 finding from 1 review
Visible plaque and oral-hygiene behavior · Schoolchildren aged 4-6 years in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
One pre-post study of a school-based supervised tooth-brushing program found visible plaque fell from 76.8% to 36.7% with positive behavior change (narrative synthesis; not GRADE-rated).
1 finding from 1 review
Al Mashhadani evaluated a 3-month school-based daily tooth-brushing program (1,500 students aged 4-6 in 7 private and governmental schools). The presence of visible plaque decreased from 76.8% to 36.7%…
1 study · 1500 participants
GRADE not reported
Diagnostic accuracy for occlusal caries detection at the dentin caries detection level (D0-2 versus D3-4) · Extracted human permanent posterior teeth (premolars and molars), occlusal (pit-and-fissure) surfaces
In in vitro, laser fluorescence (DIAGNOdent 2095) pooled summary ROC AUC was 0.79 for occlusal caries at the dentin detection level; ungraded.
4 findings from 1 review
AUC 0.79
7 studies
GRADE not reported
Specificity 0.78 [0.68, 0.85]
7 studies
GRADE not reported
Sensitivity 0.68 [0.54, 0.79]
7 studies
GRADE not reported
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DOR 8.01 [4.04, 15.88]
7 studies
GRADE not reported
Diagnostic accuracy for occlusal caries detection at the dentin caries detection level (D0-2 versus D3-4) · Extracted human permanent posterior teeth (premolars and molars), occlusal (pit-and-fissure) surfaces
In in vitro, conventional bitewing radiography (E-speed) pooled sensitivity was 0.48 (95% CI 0.21 to 0.77) for occlusal caries at the dentin detection level; ungraded.
4 findings from 1 review
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Diagnostic accuracy for occlusal caries detection at the dentin caries detection level (D0-2 versus D3-4) · Extracted human permanent posterior teeth (premolars and molars), occlusal (pit-and-fissure) surfaces
In in vitro, visual examination pooled sensitivity was 0.46 (95% CI 0.20 to 0.73) for occlusal caries at the dentin detection level; ungraded.
4 findings from 1 review
Sensitivity 0.46 [0.20, 0.73]
8 studies
GRADE not reported
Specificity 0.87 [0.72, 0.95]
8 studies
GRADE not reported
DOR 5.93 [3.11, 11.31]
8 studies
GRADE not reported
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AUC 0.79
8 studies
GRADE not reported
Care index · Preschool children attending Al Ain pediatric dentistry department
The care index was 6.4%.
1 finding from 1 review
Diagnostic accuracy for proximal caries detection (dentin detection level) · Patients with permanent posterior teeth, proximal surfaces assessed clinically (in vivo)
Under in vivo conditions, conventional E-speed bitewing radiography had a pooled specificity of 0.91 (95% CI 0.80, 0.96) for proximal caries detection at the dentin detection level; ungraded.
4 findings from 1 review
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Diagnostic accuracy for proximal caries detection (caries detection level) · Patients with permanent posterior teeth, proximal surfaces assessed clinically (in vivo)
Under in vivo conditions, laser fluorescence (DIAGNOdent 2190) had a summary ROC AUC of 0.96 for proximal caries detection at the caries detection level; ungraded.
4 findings from 1 review
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Diagnostic accuracy for occlusal caries detection at the dentin caries detection level (D0-2 versus D3-4) · Extracted human permanent posterior teeth (premolars and molars), occlusal (pit-and-fissure) surfaces
In in vitro, fibre-optic transillumination pooled specificity was 0.97 (95% CI 0.89 to 0.994) for occlusal caries at the dentin detection level; ungraded.
4 findings from 1 review
Specificity 0.97 [0.89, 0.994]
2 studies
GRADE not reported
DOR 37.77 [13.69, 104.19]
2 studies
GRADE not reported
AUC 0.92
2 studies
GRADE not reported
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Dental erosion · Five-year-old preschool children in Sharjah
Arab non-Emirati nationality was associated with lower odds of dental erosion.
1 finding from 1 review
Dental caries · Preschool children in Abu Dhabi nurseries
Mean dmft was 2.60 in Emirati children versus 0.75 in non-Emirati children.
1 finding from 1 review
Diagnostic accuracy for proximal caries detection (caries detection level) · Patients with permanent posterior teeth, proximal surfaces assessed clinically (in vivo)
Under in vivo conditions, sensor-based digital bitewing radiography had a pooled specificity of 0.93 (95% CI 0.77, 0.98) for proximal caries detection at the caries detection level; ungraded.
4 findings from 1 review
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Care index · Emirati preschool children in Ras Al Khaimah nurseries
The care index was 3.8%.
1 finding from 1 review
Dental caries · Preschool children attending Al Ain pediatric dentistry department
Mean dmft was 10.9.
1 finding from 1 review
Diagnostic accuracy for occlusal caries detection at the dentin caries detection level (D0-2 versus D3-4) · Extracted human permanent posterior teeth (premolars and molars), occlusal (pit-and-fissure) surfaces
In in vitro, laser fluorescence pen (2190) pooled specificity was 0.77 (95% CI 0.62 to 0.88) for occlusal caries at the dentin detection level; ungraded.
4 findings from 1 review
Specificity 0.77 [0.62, 0.88]
4 studies
GRADE not reported
Sensitivity 0.63 [0.37, 0.83]
4 studies
GRADE not reported
DOR 5.85 [1.77, 19.30]
4 studies
GRADE not reported
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AUC 0.78
4 studies
GRADE not reported
Diagnostic accuracy for occlusal caries detection at the dentin caries detection level (D0-2 versus D3-4) · Extracted human permanent posterior teeth (premolars and molars), occlusal (pit-and-fissure) surfaces
In in vitro, digital bitewing radiography (phosphor plates) pooled specificity was 0.95 (95% CI 0.59 to 0.995) for occlusal caries at the dentin detection level; ungraded.
4 findings from 1 review
Specificity 0.95 [0.59, 0.995]
2 studies
GRADE not reported
AUC 0.73
2 studies
GRADE not reported
Sensitivity 0.48 [0.24, 0.73]
2 studies
GRADE not reported
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DOR 15.57 [0.47, 515.27]
2 studies
GRADE not reported
Caries experience · Healthy children and adolescents (primary and permanent dentition) in the United Arab Emirates
Caries severity was substantial, with mean dmft 0.75-10.9 (primary dentition) and mean DMFT 1.48-3.19 (permanent dentition), and higher indices in Emirati than non-Emirati children (narrative synthesis; not GRADE-rated).
1 finding from 1 review