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This research aimed to assess the prevalence of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) in dental students and its relationship with stress levels and other risk factors.

June 19, 2026Head & Face MedicineOpen Access

Prevalence of oral recurrent aphthous stomatitis and its association with stress among a sample of Egyptian dental students: a cross-sectional study

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CMChristine Raouf George MikhailSinai University MMMarwa Hassan MostafaSinai University FHFatma E. A. Hassanein

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Cross-sectional study finds high prevalence of recurrent aphthous stomatitis in dental students, revealing specific risk factors.

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This research aimed to assess the prevalence of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) in dental students and its relationship with stress levels and other risk factors.
Conducted a cross-sectional study at King Salman International University with 128 out of 150 students participating.
Utilized a standardized questionnaire covering medical histories, personal habits, oral hygiene, and the Perceived Stress Scale.
Evaluated associations between RAS, stress levels, and identified risk factors, including daily tooth brushing and family history.
68.8% of students reported experiencing recurrent aphthous stomatitis.
Daily tooth brushing was linked to increased risk (OR = 9.634, p < 0.001).
Family history of ulcers was identified as a strong predictor (OR = 34.394, p < 0.001), while stress levels showed no significant association.

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Mikhail et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a34dbc465a5b0777af2c662 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13005-026-00626-w

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