Bad teeth, shy speech: study links Kids' oral health to communication confidence

NCT ID NCT07271810

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looked at 184 children aged 7-12 to see if dental issues like cavities or missing teeth affect how confident they feel when speaking. Researchers checked their teeth and asked them about their speaking attitudes. The goal was to understand if oral health problems can impact a child's self-esteem and communication.

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Locations

  • Erciyes University

    Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye)

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