Dental plaque assessment (plaque score/index) vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year)
Plaque · Children in the United Arab Emirates (Ajman, Sharjah)
Dental plaque levels were high and associated with frequent snacking and less frequent tooth brushing, and higher plaque was linked to more caries (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 outcomesAjman and Sharjah, UAE; schools/clinicsHashim et al. (Ajman, 5-6-year-olds) reported a mean plaque score of 0.67; higher snack consumption was associated with higher plaque (adjusted difference 0.13, 95% CI 0.02-0.24) and brushing >=twice daily with lower…Studies not reportedGRADE not reported