Hunger and stress linked to Kids' fear of dentist
NCT ID NCT04186689
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 109 children aged 3-13 and their mothers to see if food insecurity and maternal stress affect how kids behave at the dentist. Mothers filled out questionnaires about food access and stress, while dentists rated the child's cooperation. The goal is to find ways to help children who may struggle with dental visits due to these challenges.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If the findings show a clear link, this could help dentists identify at-risk children early and offer better support.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all families.
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Faculty of Dentistry- Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt