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AbstractAimAttention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a childhood neurodevelopmental disorder primarily characterized by inattention and hyperactivity that affects approximately 7.2% of children and adolescents worldwide. This study aimed to assess whether children and adolescents with ADHD were more likely to have dental trauma when compared to their healthy peers.MethodsThis study was reported following the statements proposed in MOOSE (Meta‐analyses Of Observational Studies in Epidemiology). PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, APA PsycINFO, LILACS, and grey literature were searched until October 2022. Observational studies with a control group were eligible. The risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle‐Ottawa Scale. The meta‐analysis was performed using the R language. GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) was applied.ResultsA total of 239 studies were detected; of these, six were included in the qualitative synthesis and four were merged in the meta‐analysis (OR = 1.80 [1.16–2.80]; I2 = 18.6% [0.0%–87.5%]). The risk of bias was high. The strength of the evidence was "very low."ConclusionChildren and adolescents with ADHD are more likely to have dental trauma than their non‐ADHD peers. However, due to limitations in the design of the included studies, a causal relationship cannot be established.

AbstractAimThe aim of this systematic review and meta‐analysis was to evaluate the association between sense of coherence (SOC) and dental fear/dental anxiety.MethodsComputerized searches were performed in six databases. Gray literature and manual searches were also conducted. Study selection, risk of bias assessment, and meta‐analyses were performed. The results of meta‐analyses were reported in odds ratio (OR), mean difference (MD), and confidence interval (CI).ResultsAfter removing duplicates, 131 references were retrieved and the full texts of 12 were evaluated. Nine references met the eligibility criteria and were included. The results of meta‐analyses demonstrated that individuals with a weaker SOC had a score in the dental anxiety/dental fear scale 6.04 times higher than individuals with a stronger SOC (OR = 6.04, CI = 2.62–13.91). Individuals with no dental anxiety/dental fear had a mean score of the SOC scale higher than individuals with dental anxiety/dental fear (MD = 5.39, CI = 2.21–8.56). Sensitivity analysis demonstrated that the result of a higher mean score of the SOC scale among individuals with no dental anxiety/dental fear remained (MD = 7.38, CI = 3.79–10.98). Risk of bias ranged from low to high. The certainty of evidence was very low.ConclusionIndividuals with stronger SOC have lower levels of dental fear/dental anxiety.