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Dental caries and PROP genetic taste predisposition in UAE 7-10 years old.
European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry - 1 Apr 2026
Walia T, Al Shami R, Berdouses Ε D, Shetty R M, Kaklamanos E G, Kavvadia K, Hashim R, Baroudi K
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PURPOSE: The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of tasters and non-tasters among children using a 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) taste test, and to investigate the association between taste predisposition, caries experience severity, oral hygiene practices, and dietary habits. METHODS: 200 children aged 7-10 years underwent a PROP filter paper taste test. Dental caries experience was assessed using the...
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