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ABSTRACTPurposeTo compare the oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) of 8‐ to 12‐year‐old children and 13‐ to 17‐year‐old adolescents diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF).Materials and methodsParticipants were recruited from a Midwest CF center. Parents provided demographic information and their assessment of the child's health. Patients completed the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP).ResultsThirty‐nine child‐parent pairs participated. Fifty four percent of the patients were male, 87% Caucasian, and 56% adolescent, with 66% of families reporting an annual income of over $100,000. Excellent or very good health, including oral health, was reported by 67% of the patients. Individuals taking 10 or more medications reported better OHRQoL while Caucasians reported better oral health and total scores than other races. Adolescents had poorer total COHIP, social‐emotional well‐being, and self‐image scores.ConclusionAlthough most patients reported good or excellent oral health, adolescents reported a poorer OHRQoL than younger patients.