Prevalence Of Oral Diseases Research Articles

Assessment of Oral Health Care and Knowledge amongst University Students

Objectives: Good oral heath not only promotes an individual to look and feel good, it also helps in preserving oral functions. The study was carried out to assess oral health knowledge and practices, attitudes as well as their oral hygiene habits among university students in the UAE. Method: A structured and revised questionnaire was distributed to 300 university students that were randomly sampled from the selected universities of the UAE. The questionnaires were answered anonymously by the students and paper consisted of questions to study and assess the prevalence of oral diseases amongst these students. The answers were then subjected to statistical analysis to determine if there is a significant correlation between oral health knowledge and attitude. Results: Data showed a positive correlation with a Pearson coefficient value of 0.4 given at a positive gradient when plotted as a linear graph. The students had good knowledge on the basic oral health measures but still students had poor oral health practices they brush their teeth once daily and brushed for less than the optimal time of two minutes. Lack of time and cost were reported to be the most common causes that prevented visiting the dental clinic. While some students reported no importance to visit the dentist if there is any pain as the second most common reason. Conclusion: Students had good knowledge on the basic oral health measures but efforts towards spreading proper dental education is very important to minimize and prevent the escalation of oral diseases that may develop due to lack of correct dental knowledge. Oral health education programs should be conducted with reinforcement to close the gap between knowledge and practice.

Chewing gum supplemented with Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra extract for pH detecting of artificial saliva

The prevalence of oral diseases in Indonesia is 25,9% in 2018, the highest percentage is recorded being caused to dental caries. Oral condition which may be acidic due to foods is potential to cause dental caries, as oral bacteria activities such as S. mutans may transform foods into becoming acids. In current condition, it is difficult for people to detect their own acid and base oral condition independently. This study aimed to create an innovation of a chewing gum supplemented with red cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra) extract which has functions as oral pH detector. The chewing gum was made by mixing the maceration extract of red cabbage and gumbase. This study was performed by using a qualitative test of pH 1-13 buffer solution colour change and pH 5-9 artificial saliva which was added by the extract, and then tested with manufactured chewing gum. Anthocyanin level was tested by using a 520 and 700 nm UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The study resulted in colour change in colour qualitative test. On pH 5-9 artificial saliva, colour change happened in order of orange, orange-brown, brown, brown-green, and green, after it was mixed with chewing gum. Colour compatibility test on chewing gum and artificial saliva showed a compatibility percentage of 80. Chewing gum supplemented with red cabbage can be used as pH detector of pH 5-9 artificial saliva.

Gambaran Pengetahuan Ibu Tentang Penyakit Gigi Dan Mulut Anak di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 : Kajian pada Ibu Siswa-siswi SDIT Buah Hati (Laporan Penelitian)

Background: Children’s oral health is very important. Oral health is essential to build body immune system specially in Covid-19 pandemic. The parents should pay attention for this matter. Mother’s knowledge and awareness about children's oral health will affect their attitudes and behavior. Based on literature, there are a significant correlation between mother’s oral health status and their children. The high prevalence of oral disease can be caused by lack of mother’s knowledge and awareness. Objective: To asses maternal knowledge about oral diseases during the Covid-19 pandemic at SDIT Buah Hati. Methods: A descriptive observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted on 96 mothers.The data were obtained using google form questionnaire and presented in the form of frequency distribution tables. The reliability and validity test is based on Cronbach’s Alpha and correlation’s coefficient value. Results: Mothers knowledge about oral diseases in children during the Covid-19 pandemic were 28% in good categories, 72% in moderate category and 0% in deficient category. Conclusion: Most of mothers have moderate knowledge about oral diseases in children.

Assessment of Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in India: Systematic Review

WHO reported approximately 3.5 billion people were affected by oral health problems. It poses a major health burden for countries, affects them throughout their life time, if left untreated as reported by global burden of diseases 2017 and might lead to death. Studies have been reported about oral health knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) but review of the results all over India has not been conducted. Study’s aim is to find out the oral health KAP in India. Methodology involved the (PRISMA) technique for reporting this systematic review. Criterial for inclusion was: 1) literatures published in English. 2) Within five years 2016–2020. 3) Study period was from November–April 2020. 4) Conducted only within India for all ages. 5) Reviewed KAP of all studies on oral health. 6) Descriptive analysis was implored and there was no restriction on the quality and study settings. In this study, 21 articles were finally included with total of 9121 participants conducted from 11 states in India. Five articles did not specify the state they conducted the study. Study review found majority of participants not knowledgeable (62%), had negative attitude and practice needs serious improvement in relations to their oral health. They barely received education on the oral health knowledge and more specifically the vulnerable population. The prevalence of these indicators was outlined in the table format and majority of the population (95%) lacked oral health practice. Therefore, it is imperative that there should be information, education and counselling (IEC) programs on the oral health KAP involving the health risks frequently to bridge the gaps. Avert future problems and policy inclusion at all levels for sustainable development. Future research should look into conducting quality intervention research study on oral health KAP and disease prevalence in the country.

Oral health status and dental care for hospitalized patients with facial fractures

Objective: to analyze the oral health profile of inpatients victims of oral and maxillofacial trauma at the Institute Dr. José Frota Hospital, Ceará, Brazil. Methodology: a study carried out in 2020 started with an examination of the oral cavity at the bedside, application of the DMFT and The Bedside Oral Exam indexes, together with the survey of dental needs and application of the Oral Health Impact Profile Scale (OHIP-14), relating the findings, applying average, standard deviation and calculating Cronbach's alpha coefficient and Spearman's correlation for the OHIP-14 finding. Results: We evaluated 78 patients, mostly male (88%), with a mean age of 32.72 ± 11.63 years old, with hypertension being the most prevalent comorbidity. Besides, 60% of the sample had a fracture in the lower third of the face. The average number of decayed teeth per patient was 5.69. About 62.82% had poor oral health, seen from generalized biofilm and swollen gums. Low-Level Laser therapy was indicated for 94.8% of the sample, periodontal treatment in 58.9%, restorative therapy in 69.2%, and surgical in 42.3%. Regarding the OHIP-14 questionnaire, facial trauma negatively impacted the participants' quality of life, especially in dimensions related to pain. Conclusion: there was a significant prevalence of oral diseases, such as gingivitis and dental caries, which justifies the need for dental intervention before the maxillofacial surgical approach.

Curcumin: A review of experimental studies and mechanisms related to periodontitis treatment.

Curcumin is the main active ingredient of turmeric, which has a wide range of pharmacological effects, including antitumor, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidation, immune regulation, and so on. Periodontitis is a prevalent oral inflammatory disease caused by a variety of factors. In recent years, many studies have shown that curcumin has a potential role on the treatment of periodontitis. Curcumin has been used in research related to the treatment of periodontitis in the form of solution, chip, gel, and capsule. Combined with other periodontitis treatment methods, such as scaling and root planing (SRP) and photodynamic therapy (PDT), can enhance curcumin's efficacy in treating periodontitis. In addition to natural curcumin, chemically modified curcumin, such as 4-phenylaminocarbonyl bis-demethoxy curcumin (CMC 2.24) and 4-methoxycarbonyl curcumin (CMC 2.5), have also been used in animal models of periodontitis. Here, this paper reviews the research progress of curcumin on the treatment of periodontitis and its related mechanisms.

Denture-related problems of patients in acute geriatric care.

BackgroundWith increasing frailty and complaint-oriented utilization of dental care, the prevalence of oral diseases also increases.AimTo clarify whether there is a need for dental prosthodontic treatment during residential acute geriatric rehabilitation.MethodsWithin 3 weeks in a hospital for acute geriatric patients, 79 out of 157 newly admitted patients were interviewed as study participants (age: median 79.0 years, range 66–96 years, female 51.9%), dental findings were recorded, treatment needs were determined but X‑rays were not taken.ResultsOf the participants 31.1% had not seen a dentist for more than 1 year and 18.2% were edentulous. The median number of teeth in dentate participants was 16 (range 1–28 teeth); based on all participants, there was a median of 12.0 teeth (range 0–28 teeth). Of the 52 denture wearers (45 upper jaw and 43 lower jaw), 5 each of the maxillary and mandibular dentures could not be assessed because they were not available at the hospital. Moderate denture deficiencies were present in 62.5% of participants wearing upper dentures (mandibular 55.3%).ConclusionDental treatment is needed in this vulnerable patient group. Therefore, the oral cavity should be assessed as part of the geriatric assessment. The available data confirm that the use of validated assessment instruments, such as the mini dental assessment as part of the comprehensive geriatric assessment would be useful. In addition to an oral examination, simple dental treatment should be provided to reduce infections and improve chewing ability. The geriatrician should be informed of the urgency of treatment. The overall rehabilitative approach of acute geriatric treatment would be complete if oral health would not be excluded.

Oral health problems facing refugees in Europe: a scoping review

IntroductionEurope has been experiencing a flow of refugees and asylum seekers driven by conflicts or poverty. Their oral health is often neglected despite its clear impact on quality of life.ObjectiveTo explore the status of oral health among refugees and asylum seekers groups by examining the available literature and to determine which evidence exists regarding the problems they face in terms of oral health.MethodsThe current paper followed PRISMA guidelines. A scoping review methodology was followed to retrieve 2911 records from five databases and grey literature. Twelve articles met the following inclusion criteria: experimental research concentrated on the oral and dental health of refugees and/or asylum seekers between 1995 and 2020 in English. Analysis was both descriptive and thematic, whilst a critical appraisal was applied using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP).ResultsSeven studies (58,3%) were quantitative, while five studies (41,6%) were qualitative. In general, the quality of most of the studies (83.3%) was good. Limited access to oral health care services was shown with a higher prevalence of oral diseases compared to the native populations of the host countries. Approaches to improve oral health have been implemented in some studies and have shown positive outcomes.ConclusionsOral health care strategies should consider the oral health problems facing refugees in Europe, and oral health promotion campaigns are essential to give adequate guidance on how to access oral health care in the host countries.

Geographic Variation Did Not Affect the Predictive Power of Salivary Microbiota for Caries in Children With Mixed Dentition.

Dental caries is one of the most prevalent chronic oral diseases, affecting approximately half of children worldwide. The microbial composition of dental caries may depend on age, oral health, diet, and geography, yet the effect of geography on these microbiomes is largely underexplored. Here, we profiled and compared saliva microbiota from 130 individuals aged 6 to 8 years old, representing both healthy children (H group) and children with caries-affected (C group) from two geographical regions of China: a northern city (Qingdao group) and a southern city (Guangzhou group). First, the saliva microbiota exhibited profound differences in diversity and composition between the C and H groups. The caries microbiota featured a lower alpha diversity and more variable community structure than the healthy microbiota. Furthermore, the relative abundance of several genera (e.g., Lactobacillus, Gemella, Cryptobacterium and Mitsuokella) was significantly higher in the C group than in the H group (p<0.05). Next, geography dominated over disease status in shaping salivary microbiota, and a wide array of salivary bacteria was highly predictive of the individuals’ city of origin. Finally, we built a universal diagnostic model based on 14 bacterial species, which can diagnose caries with 87% (AUC=86.00%) and 85% (AUC=91.02%) accuracy within each city and 83% accuracy across cities (AUC=92.17%). Although the detection rate of Streptococcus mutans in populations is not very high, it could be regarded as a single biomarker to diagnose caries with decent accuracy. These findings demonstrated that despite the large effect size of geography, a universal model based on salivary microbiota has the potential to diagnose caries across the Chinese child population.

The effect of multimodal comprehensive care methodology training on oral health care professionals\u2019 empathy for patients with dementia

BackgroundThe prevalence of oral diseases in people with dementia has increased, and patients with dementia have worse oral health than people without dementia. However, in the provision of oral care, these patients often exhibit care-resistant behaviours. Empathy is important for health care professionals who provide dental care for people with dementia. A study was conducted to assess whether a multimodal comprehensive care methodology training programme, Humanitude™, was associated with an improvement in empathy for people with dementia among oral health care professionals.MethodsThis research was a pre-post prospective study. A total of 45 dentists and dental hygienists participated in a 7-h multimodal comprehensive care methodology training programme. Participants’ empathy for their patients was evaluated with the Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy-Health Professionals Version (JSPE-HP) before the training and 1 month after the training (primary outcome). Each participant listed 3 patients with poor oral health due to the refusal of usual oral care or dental treatment from his or her clinical practice. The oral health of the 3 care-resistant patients listed by each participant was evaluated by the Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT) before the training and 1 month after the training (secondary outcome).ResultsThe post-training response rate was 87% (21 dentists and 18 dental hygienists). From pre-training to post-training, the multimodal comprehensive care methodology training significantly increased the mean empathy score (from 113.97 to 122.95, P < 0.05, effect size = 0.9). Regardless of gender, profession and years of clinical experience, all post-training subgroup scores were higher than the pre-training subgroup scores. The tongue, natural teeth, and oral hygiene scores of patients with dementia who resisted usual oral care or dental treatment, as assessed by the OHAT, were significantly improved compared with those before the training.ConclusionsThe multimodal comprehensive care methodology training was associated with an improvement in oral health professionals’ empathy for patients with dementia. These findings suggest that randomized controlled trials with large sample sizes will be needed.Trial registrationUMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR), UMIN000041687. Registered 4 September 2020 – Retrospectively registered, https://upload.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000047586

Assessment of Pattern of Oral Prosthetic Treatment and Prevalence of Oral Diseases in Edentulous Patients in North Indian Population: A Cross-sectional Study.

Background:The present study was undertaken for assessing the pattern of oral prosthetic treatment and prevalence of dental diseases in edentulous patients in North Indian population.Materials and Methods:A survey was carried out in North Indian population, and screening of the edentulous patients was done. Five hundred edentulous patients were enrolled. Complete oral and general examination was carried out. Pro forma was framed, and clinical details were recorded. Using mouth mirror and explorer, complete oral examination was carried out. Demographic profile was also evaluated. Prosthetic rehabilitation pattern of all the participants was also recorded.Results:Complete removable denture and removable partial denture were method of rehabilitation in 28% and 31% of the participants. Dental implant-supported complete denture was used in 8% of the patients, whereas dental implant-supported overdenture was used in 33% of the participants. Ulcerative lesions were present in 5% of the patients, whereas oral leukoplakia was present in 4% of the patients. Oral lichen planus and torus were present in 2% and 1% of the patients.Conclusion:Majority of the geriatric patients prefer having removable denture. Furthermore, due to nutritional deficiency associated with geriatric age, oral leukoplakia and ulcerative lesions are more common in them.

Burden of oral diseases and impact of protracted displacement: a cross-sectional study on Syrian refugee children in Lebanon.

Introduction Very little is known about the burden of childhood oral diseases in protracted humanitarian settings.Aim This study aimed to assess the prevalence of oral diseases in Syrian refugee children living in Lebanon and to investigate their relationship with the duration of displacement.Methods Data from Miles for Smiles programme for Syrian refugee schoolchildren in Bekaa/Lebanon were used (n = 823). A dental examination was performed to assess the presence of dental caries and abscess. A clinical form was used to collect data on the presence, intensity and duration of dental pain.Results The majority (90%) had dental caries, 57% had dental pain (of which 55% had moderate/severe pain and 38% had pain for more than a month) and 9% had dental abscess. After adjusting for age and gender, children in protracted displacement were significantly more likely to have a higher number of decayed teeth compared to their counterparts who had been displaced for less than five years (RR = 1.19; 95% CI = 1.09-1.29; P <0.001).Conclusions The burden of oral diseases in Syrian refugee children living in Lebanon was high, particularly among those living in a protracted situation. There is a need for evidence-based effective public health interventions to improve this population's oral health.

Nanosilver fluoride as a caries arresting agent: A narrative review

Dental caries is the most prevalent oral disease that continues to affect almost every country in the world. The contemporary management of dental caries focuses on non-restorative, non-invasive, and micro-invasive treatment approaches that arrest or reverse the caries process at a lesion level and reduce the loss of sound tooth structure. One of these approaches is the employment of caries arresting agents that possess antibacterial and remineralizing properties. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has drawn significant attention as an efficient caries arresting agent in children and adults. The major limitation with the use of SDF is the dark black staining of the carious tissue that compromises the esthetics. Silver ions are known for their antimicrobial effects, and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have the added advantage that it increases the surface area for exposure to the microbes. Literature reports that AgNPs have antimicrobial potential against predominant cariogenic flora. It has led to the development of nanosilver fluoride (NSF), a new colloid based on AgNPs, chitosan, and fluoride. It has shown to overcome the clinical limitations of SDF as it does not cause carious lesion staining. However, the current scientific literature lacks a comprehensive review of the benefits of using NSF for caries prevention and arrest. Thus, the purpose of this paper was to review the studies and clinical trials on NSF as a caries arresting agent, including antibacterial actions and modulation of the demineralization-remineralization balance.

A Comparative Study of Oral Health Status of Outpatients with Mental Disorders and Healthy Controls in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine and compare the oral health status of outpatients with mental disorders (OPMDs) and healthy controls (HCs) in a Nigerian tertiary hospital. Methodology: A comparative cross-sectional study among 140 OPMDs was consecutively recruited from the Mental Health Clinic of a Nigerian tertiary teaching hospital. Furthermore, 140 age- and sex-matched HCs screened using the 12-item General Health Questionnaire were recruited from the general outpatient clinic. Oral health status was assessed using the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index, the community periodontal index modified (CPI modified), the Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified (OHI-S), and the gingival index (GI). Bivariate analyses were carried out to make comparisons between the two groups, and the level of significance was set atP&lt; 0.05. Results: A total of 280 participants were recruited. This comprised 68 male participants and 72 female participants in each group. The mean DMFT in the OPMD group was 0.50 (±1.09) and 0.17 (0.645) for the HC group. The prevalence of dental caries was 24.3% in the OPMD group and 10% in the HC group. The mean OHI-S score was 2.68 (±0.97) and 2.38 (±0.98) and GI score was 1.09 (±0.46) and 0.87 (±0.87), while clinical attachment loss was seen in 48.5% and 32.8% for the OPMD and HC groups, respectively. Conclusion: The prevalence of common oral diseases in OPMD was higher compared to HC, thus the study provides evidence on the poor oral health of OPMD. Furthermore, there is a need to incorporate preventive dental education into the management of OPMD.

An exploration of the oral health beliefs and behaviors of people living with HIV in Mangalore, India: a qualitative study

IntroductionPeople living with HIV (PLWHIV) have increased oral healthcare needs due to an increase in the prevalence of oral and dental diseases. Their oral health is influenced by psychosocial, behavioral and biologic factors. The aim of this study was to explore and obtain a deeper understanding of the oral health beliefs and behaviors of PLWHIV that could potentially affect their oral health.MethodsWe have used the Health Belief Model (HBM) and qualitative methods using in-depth interviews with 16 PLWHIV. Content analysis of the transcribed data was done. The data was grouped under the constructs of the HBM.FindingsThe perceived susceptibility to oral diseases and awareness on the importance of good oral health was low. Regular tooth brushing and traditional methods for oral hygiene maintenance were considered beneficial. Regular dental visits were not considered important. Psychosocial issues, time and financial constraints were the barriers. Participants believed that information on oral health should be provided by the health providers in hospitals and dental clinics. ConclusionThe findings on the oral health beliefs and behaviors support the need for education on oral health and preventive healthcare practices among PLWHIV. Oral health promotion should include behavioral change as one of its components.

Dental treatment in old age-When and what is indicated?

In the past few years the oral health of seniors has improved and more seniors retain their natural teeth until old age; however, the prevalence of oral diseases among seniors is still very high and aserious problem. Good oral health is, however, relevant for seniors as it influences the chewing function, the nutritional status and general satisfaction. In addition, diseases of the oral cavity show interactions with general health. The current article therefore provides an evidence-based overview of the oral health of seniors and highlights important relationships (nutritional status, oral health-related quality of life, general health). It also gives advice on when dental treatment may be indicated. Furthermore, instruments for assessing oral health, chewing function and oral health-related quality of life are presented and explained.

A New Approach to Tobacco Cessation by Using Chart of 5A's Based on National Guidelines

Background: The use of tobacco is linked to cultural and social practices in India. It is the primary cause of oral cancer. Dental health professionals are trained to identify signs of tobacco use following visual examinations of the oral cavity. Through the establishment of Tobacco cessation centers in dental colleges, the dentist receives training in providing tobacco cessation counseling to tobacco users. Thus each patient that seeks dental treatment in dental colleges is also screened for tobacco use and then counseled as appropriate. Aim and objectives: (1) To assess the nicotine dependence. (2) To assess the prevalence of oral diseases. (3) To carry out a detailed and effective tobacco cessation program.(4) To use the newly made chart of 5A's and assess the usefulness of the chart in tobacco cessation counseling. Materials and Methods: The sample size of 100 patients who were tobacco users age 15 to 80 years was selected. 06 questions from the Fagerstrom test for nicotine dependence were used to elicit the nicotine dependence. The tobacco cessation program and detailed counseling were carried out. Statistical Analysis: Data collected were subjected to statistical analysis. Results: Of 100 patients, 57 were highly dependent, 38 were moderately dependent, and 5 were minimally dependent on Nicotine. After Tobacco cessation counseling patients reported back within 8 months, and their nicotine dependence was assessed again using the Fagerstrom questionnaire and was found that: 28 patients were tobacco-free having 0 scores of nicotine dependence, 67 patients were minimally dependent having scored from 1 to 3, 06 patients were moderately dependent having score from 4 to 7. Not a single patient of 100 was highly dependent on nicotine. Conclusions: Establishing a Tobacco cessation center using cognitive and behavioral counseling through the pictorial chart of 5AS, informative leaflets, awareness videos, and regular follow-up has proven effective in helping tobacco users to quit tobacco.

Lozenges with probiotic strains enhance oral immune response and health.

Probiotics participate in regulating oral microbiota and reducing the prevalence of oral diseases; however, clinical research on probiotics is insufficient. Therefore, in this study, we performed in vitro screening of potential oral protective probiotic strains and then evaluated the clinical efficacy of the selected strains on maintaining oral health. Fifty healthy individuals were recruited and randomly assigned into the placebo group and probiotics group, which included three strains of probiotics, Lactobacillus salivarius subs. salicinius AP-32, Lactobacillus paracasei ET-66, and Lactobacillus plantarum LPL28. Each group was blindly administered placebo or probiotics for four weeks. Next-generation sequencing results showed that the oral microbiota of Lactobacillus salivarius in the oral cavity were significantly increased in subjects supplemented with mixed probiotic lozenges. The anti-bacterial activities of viable probiotics were observed within two weeks. Both IgA levels and Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium abundances in the oral cavity were significantly increased in the experimental groups, along with a reduced formation of plaque. Most participants reported that their oral health conditions and intestinal symptoms had improved. Overall, our clinical study suggests that oral probiotic lozenges may enhance oral immunity, modulate oral microbiota, and improve oral health.

Understanding the Matrix: The Role of Extracellular DNA in Oral Biofilms.

Dental plaque is the key etiological agent in caries formation and the development of the prevalent chronic oral inflammatory disease, periodontitis. The dental plaque biofilm comprises a diverse range of microbial species encased within a rich extracellular matrix, of which extracellular DNA (eDNA) has been identified as an important component. The molecular mechanisms of eDNA release and the structure of eDNA have yet to be fully characterized. Nonetheless, key functions that have been proposed for eDNA include maintaining biofilm structural integrity, initiating adhesion to dental surfaces, acting as a nutrient source, and facilitating horizontal gene transfer. Thus, eDNA is a potential therapeutic target for the management of oral disease–associated biofilm. This review aims to summarize advances in the understanding of the mechanisms of eDNA release from oral microorganisms and in the methods of eDNA detection and quantification within oral biofilms.

A service evaluation of pediatric oral mucosal disease experience in a tertiary joint pediatric-oral medicine clinic

<h3>Objectives</h3> The true global prevalence of pediatric oral mucosal disease has historically proved difficult to determine, based on heterogeneity and inherent limitations in study designs and a largely descriptive narrative. The 2019 World Workshop on Oral Medicine VII: Relative Frequency of Oral Mucosal Lesions in Children, a Scoping Review quantified pediatric oral mucosal disease experience globally based on pooled and region-specific data from clinical studies and biopsy reports. The aim of this investigation was to retrospectively review clinical data to compare pediatric disease experience in a tertiary joint pediatric-oral medicine clinic at the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital, UCLH, London, UK, with published global data from the world workshop. <h3>Methods</h3> Quantitative analysis was retrospectively performed on recorded clinical data from 22 joint clinics attended between January and December 2018, with recording of patient demographic characteristics, diagnosis, investigations, and management. <h3>Results</h3> Two hundred sixty-six patients (143 males, 128 females; age range, 8 months to 18 years) were seen in 2018. Referring clinicians included general dental practitioners (n = 54; 49%), secondary care medical and dental specialties (n = 33; 30%), community dental services (n = 15; 14%), and general medical practitioners (n = 9; 8%). Medical comorbidities were noted in 62 patients (23%). Idiopathic recurrent aphthous stomatitis (n = 65; 24%,), mucocele (n = 24; 9%), oral Crohn disease/orofacial granulomatosis (n = 18; 7%), and geographic tongue (n = 11; 4%) were the most commonly presenting conditions. Malignancy was the primary diagnosis in only 1 patient (mucoepidermoid carcinoma). Investigations performed included imaging (n = 27; 11%), blood tests (n = 26; 10%), and biopsy procedures (n = 23; 9%). Management included the use of topical analgesics (n = 71; 27%), topical corticosteroids (n = 94; 35%), topical calcineurin inhibitors (n = 19; 7%), and systemic immunomodulation (n = 22; 8%). <h3>Conclusions</h3> Similarity to world workshop conclusions was noted, with a predominance of benign oral mucosal disease within this patient demographic. Roughly 1 in 10 patients required investigation by imaging, blood testing, or biopsy. Although the world workshop data represented mostly transient conditions with an infectious or traumatic etiology, within this cohort, there was a greater representation of the oral manifestations of systemic disease, which may well represent the tertiary nature of referral to this unit.