María Melo
Biographic Data
| ID | 7319838 |
|---|---|
| NAME | María Melo |
| GIVEN NAMES | María |
| FAMILY NAME | Melo |
| SIGNATURE | MELO M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universitat de València |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1120-3308 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices and Their Association with Dental Caries in Children Aged 5–9 Years
Oral hygiene practices-particularly frequent toothbrushing-were the key protective factor against severe caries, highlighting the need for behavior-focused interventions promoting daily habits. Future research should evaluate long-term preventive strategies
Intraoral Soft Tissue Lesions in 6-Year-Old Schoolchildren in Regions of Southern Ecuador
Oral Mucosal Lesions (OMLs) are conditions of the oral mucosa that cause alterations in their presentation and pain in the affected patient, highlighting their importance for study. The aim of this research is to determine the prevalence of oral lesions in the Ecuadorian Austro. Descriptive statistics were used to associate variables, yielding statistically significant findings based on oral lesions, sex, and geographical environment. This study …
Caries Experience in Preschoolers in Three Ecuadorian Communities
Dental caries in the preschool population presents a significant challenge in the field of global public health, including Ecuador. Early detection of this disease is crucial for developing effective strategies for prevention and promotion of oral health, which can have a substantial impact on the quality of life of preschool-aged children. This study evaluated 600 children aged 3 to 5 years attending preschool education centers using the ICDAS I…
Developmental Enamel Defects in Children from the Southern Region of Ecuador
Developmental defects of enamel (DDEs) are widely observed in children and are related to the appearance of dental caries, malocclusion, tooth sensitivity, and unfavorable esthetic conditions. The objective of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence and distribution of enamel defects present in children aged 6 to 12 years in the provinces located in southern Ecuador. A total of 1606 schoolchildren were examined under the World …
Prevalence of Caries According to the Icdas II in Children from 6 and 12 Years of Age from Southern Ecuadorian Regions
In Ecuador, national data on dental caries are scarce and the detection of incipient enamel lesions has been omitted. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of caries in school children aged 6 and 12 years of both sexes, belonging to urban and rural areas of three provinces of the country, using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS II). The sample consisted of 665 children from public schools, exami…
Current Status and Trends in Research on Caries Diagnosis
There are a wide variety of devices for the detection and diagnosis of caries from the initial stages. The purpose of this study was to perform a bibliometric study on research regarding caries diagnosis by identifying the contributing researchers, organizations, countries or regions, journals, and to provide an analysis of keyword co-occurrence and co-authorship networks. An advanced search was performed in Web of Science (WOS) Core Collection d…
Overtreatment in Restorative Dentistry
To evaluate the tendency for overdiagnosis and overtreatment upon different clinical situations among last-year students from the degree in dentistry from Valencia University (Spain) during the 2018-2019 course. A questionnaire consisting of 10 case exemplifications examining the diagnosis, treatment, and clinician's attitude towards different common clinical situations regarding restorative dentistry was designed. Fifty-two students were surveye…
Evaluation of Clinical, Biochemical and Microbiological Markers Related to Dental Caries
Our aim was to evaluate clinical, biochemical and microbiological markers related to dental caries in adults. A sample that consisted of 75 volunteers was utilized. The presence of caries and the presence of plaque and gingival indices were determined. Unstimulated salivary flow, pH, lactate, Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus dentisani were measured in the participants' plaque and saliva samples before and after rinsing with a sugar solution…
Risk Factors Associated with Carious Lesions in Permanent First Molars in Children
The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors associated with the occurrence of caries in permanent teeth (PT) and in the permanent first molar (PFM) seven years after their eruption. Children born in 2005 who were enrolled in a Community Dental Program were included. A total of 278 children were enrolled. Evaluated risk factors were parental caries experience, educational level of the mother, routine medications, systemic diseases, diet…
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Risk Factors Associated with Carious Lesions in Permanent First Molars in Children
The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors associated with the occurrence of caries in permanent teeth (PT) and in the permanent first molar (PFM) seven years after their eruption. Children born in 2005 who were enrolled in a Community Dental Program were included. A total of 278 children were enrolled. Evaluated risk factors were parental caries experience, educational level of the mother, routine medications, systemic diseases, diet…
Overtreatment in Restorative Dentistry
To evaluate the tendency for overdiagnosis and overtreatment upon different clinical situations among last-year students from the degree in dentistry from Valencia University (Spain) during the 2018-2019 course. A questionnaire consisting of 10 case exemplifications examining the diagnosis, treatment, and clinician's attitude towards different common clinical situations regarding restorative dentistry was designed. Fifty-two students were surveye…
Evaluation of Clinical, Biochemical and Microbiological Markers Related to Dental Caries
Our aim was to evaluate clinical, biochemical and microbiological markers related to dental caries in adults. A sample that consisted of 75 volunteers was utilized. The presence of caries and the presence of plaque and gingival indices were determined. Unstimulated salivary flow, pH, lactate, Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus dentisani were measured in the participants' plaque and saliva samples before and after rinsing with a sugar solution…
Developmental Enamel Defects in Children from the Southern Region of Ecuador
Developmental defects of enamel (DDEs) are widely observed in children and are related to the appearance of dental caries, malocclusion, tooth sensitivity, and unfavorable esthetic conditions. The objective of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence and distribution of enamel defects present in children aged 6 to 12 years in the provinces located in southern Ecuador. A total of 1606 schoolchildren were examined under the World …
Prevalence of Caries According to the Icdas II in Children from 6 and 12 Years of Age from Southern Ecuadorian Regions
In Ecuador, national data on dental caries are scarce and the detection of incipient enamel lesions has been omitted. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of caries in school children aged 6 and 12 years of both sexes, belonging to urban and rural areas of three provinces of the country, using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS II). The sample consisted of 665 children from public schools, exami…
Current Status and Trends in Research on Caries Diagnosis
There are a wide variety of devices for the detection and diagnosis of caries from the initial stages. The purpose of this study was to perform a bibliometric study on research regarding caries diagnosis by identifying the contributing researchers, organizations, countries or regions, journals, and to provide an analysis of keyword co-occurrence and co-authorship networks. An advanced search was performed in Web of Science (WOS) Core Collection d…
Caries Experience in Preschoolers in Three Ecuadorian Communities
Dental caries in the preschool population presents a significant challenge in the field of global public health, including Ecuador. Early detection of this disease is crucial for developing effective strategies for prevention and promotion of oral health, which can have a substantial impact on the quality of life of preschool-aged children. This study evaluated 600 children aged 3 to 5 years attending preschool education centers using the ICDAS I…
Intraoral Soft Tissue Lesions in 6-Year-Old Schoolchildren in Regions of Southern Ecuador
Oral Mucosal Lesions (OMLs) are conditions of the oral mucosa that cause alterations in their presentation and pain in the affected patient, highlighting their importance for study. The aim of this research is to determine the prevalence of oral lesions in the Ecuadorian Austro. Descriptive statistics were used to associate variables, yielding statistically significant findings based on oral lesions, sex, and geographical environment. This study …
Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices and Their Association with Dental Caries in Children Aged 5–9 Years
Oral hygiene practices-particularly frequent toothbrushing-were the key protective factor against severe caries, highlighting the need for behavior-focused interventions promoting daily habits. Future research should evaluate long-term preventive strategies
Dentistry (9 works) · Medicine (9 works) · Dental Health and Care Utilization (7 works) · Demography (5 works) · Demography (5 works) · Oral microbiology and periodontitis research (5 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Dental Radiography and Imaging (3 works) · Population (3 works) · Bone and Dental Protein Studies (2 works)