Dental Caries and Oral Hygiene Status in Children With Specific Learning Disabilities

This study aims to evaluate dental caries and oral hygiene status in children aged 7-12 years with specific learning disabilities (SLD) and to compare the findings with healthy children. Clinical oral examinations, including dmft/DMFT, ICDAS II, Plaque Index, and Gingival Index assessments, will be performed. In addition, questionnaire-based evaluations of oral hygiene habits, dietary habits, and parental supervision during toothbrushing will be conducted.

NCT Number	NCT07611981
Lead Sponsor	Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
Conditions	Specific Learning Disabilities, Dental Caries, Oral Hygiene
Enrollment	70 participants
Start Date	2026-06-15
Primary Completion	2026-10 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-10 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-16