Hossein Hessari

Research Center for Caries Prevention (RCCP), Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences & Department of Community Oral Health, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Association between tooth impaction and odontogenic lesions: A matched case-control study

Background: Impacted tooth is common in dental practice. Dentists usually remove them if they are associated with any pathologic sign or symptom. The challenge is whether to extract the asymptomatic tooth or not. This study was conducted to determine the association between developmental odontogenic cysts and tumors and impacted and unerupted teeth, if left untreated.    Methods: In ...

[ 2 ] - بررسی شدت پوسیدگی دندان‌های شیری و عوامل مرتبط در کودکان ۷-5 ساله شهر تهران سال 1394

Background and Aims: This study aimed to assess the severity of tooth decay and related factors in children 5-7 years old, in 2016, in Tehran. Materials and Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional study was performed on 572 children aged 5-7 years old (300 girls and 272 boys) in public schools in Tehran, Iran. Severity of dental caries (number of decayed, missing, filled surfaces) recor...

[ 3 ] - The caries pattern of primary teeth and its determinants among 5-7-year-old children in Tehran, Iran

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Dental caries is one of the most common chronic diseases in children that affects oral health, general health, and quality of life; and often leads to pain and discomfort when left untreated. This study aimed to evaluate the severity and location of dental caries based on background determinants, nutritional status, oral health behaviors, and fluoride therapy status in the p...

[ 4 ] - The pattern of use of toothpaste among family members in Tehran Iran

Introduction: Oral health can influence general health and then the quality of life. Regular toothbrushing with toothpaste plays a fundamental role in oral hygiene. The aim of this study was to assess the pattern of utilization of toothpaste among Iranian population. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated the family members of patients (n=715) presenting to dental clinics of...

[ 5 ] - Factors affecting oral health of pregnant women: A scoping review

Background and Aims: Pregnancy is a period with hormonal and psychological changes affecting women’s oral health. The aim of present review study was to evaluate, elaborate and categorize factors affecting oral health status of pregnant women. Materials and Methods: A literature search with the following keywords: pregnancy, “pregnant women”, “pregnant mothers” and “expectant mothers” , AND de...