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Prevalence of Tooth Wear Among Adolescents in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study.

International dental journal · Talib Y, Radwan H, Saqan R, Abraham SB, Khalifa N, Amara H, Abou Neel EA, Jaziri K, Bani-Issa W, Awad M · 2026-09-10

Nearly all adolescents aged 14–16 in the UAE showed some tooth wear, with severity varying by school type and dietary choices; regular sports drink consumption increased wear while water consumption reduced it.

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