Ana del Carmen Armas Vega
Biographic Data
| ID | 7643328 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ana del Carmen Armas Vega |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ana del Carmen Armas |
| FAMILY NAME | Vega |
| SIGNATURE | VEGA A C A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidad de los Hemisferios |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3800-8166 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| 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
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…
General Labor Well-Being in Latin American Dentists during the Covid-19 Pandemic
This study aimed to determine the general labor well-being of Latin American dentists according to sociodemographic characteristics during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a final sample of 2214 participants from 11 countries. A validated online questionnaire on general work well-being was used (data collection period from 1 June to 10 July 2021), containing two dimensions: psychosocial well-being and collateral eff…
Perceived Stress in Dentists and Dental Students of Latin America and the Caribbean during the Mandatory Social Isolation Measures for the Covid-19 Pandemic
This study aims to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically considering the mandatory social isolation measures implemented, on the perceived stress of a sample of dentists and dental students from Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the associated sociodemographic and pandemic-related variables. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a sample of 2036 dentists and dental students (1433 women). For the main outcome,…
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Perceived Stress in Dentists and Dental Students of Latin America and the Caribbean during the Mandatory Social Isolation Measures for the Covid-19 Pandemic
This study aims to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically considering the mandatory social isolation measures implemented, on the perceived stress of a sample of dentists and dental students from Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the associated sociodemographic and pandemic-related variables. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a sample of 2036 dentists and dental students (1433 women). For the main outcome,…
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…
General Labor Well-Being in Latin American Dentists during the Covid-19 Pandemic
This study aimed to determine the general labor well-being of Latin American dentists according to sociodemographic characteristics during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a final sample of 2214 participants from 11 countries. A validated online questionnaire on general work well-being was used (data collection period from 1 June to 10 July 2021), containing two dimensions: psychosocial well-being and collateral eff…
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…
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
Medicine (6 works) · Demography (5 works) · Demography (5 works) · Dentistry (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Cross-sectional study (3 works) · Dental Health and Care Utilization (3 works) · Oral microbiology and periodontitis research (3 works) · Population (3 works) · Psychology (3 works)