DENTAL HEALTH INVESTIGATION: CORRELATING SALIVARY CALCIUM AND PHOSPHATE LEVELS WITH DENTAL CARIES IN SOFT DRINKS FACTORY WORKERS

Ihaan Ahmad

doi:10.55640/

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DENTAL HEALTH INVESTIGATION: CORRELATING SALIVARY CALCIUM AND PHOSPHATE LEVELS WITH DENTAL CARIES IN SOFT DRINKS FACTORY WORKERS

https://doi.org/10.55640/

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Ihaan Ahmad ¹ ,

⁴ College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Iraq

Abstract

"Dental Health Investigation: Correlating Salivary Calcium and Phosphate Levels with Dental Caries in Soft Drinks Factory Workers" examines the association between salivary calcium and phosphate levels and dental caries prevalence among soft drinks factory workers. This study investigates whether the nature of their work environment, characterized by frequent exposure to acidic beverages, impacts salivary mineral levels and contributes to increased dental caries risk. By analyzing salivary samples and conducting dental examinations, this research aims to elucidate potential correlations between salivary calcium and phosphate concentrations and dental caries occurrence, providing insights into preventive strategies for promoting oral health in this occupational group.

Keywords

Dental health, Salivary calcium, Salivary phosphate

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How to Cite

DENTAL HEALTH INVESTIGATION: CORRELATING SALIVARY CALCIUM AND PHOSPHATE LEVELS WITH DENTAL CARIES IN SOFT DRINKS FACTORY WORKERS. (2024). Global Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(05), 07-10. https://doi.org/10.55640/