This study aims to evaluate dental caries and oral hygiene status in children aged 7-12 years with specific learning disabilities (SLD) and to compare the findings with healthy children. Clinical oral examinations, including dmft/DMFT, ICDAS II, Plaque Index, and Gingival Index assessments, will be performed. In addition, questionnaire-based evaluations of oral hygiene habits, dietary habits, and parental supervision during toothbrushing will be conducted.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children aged 7-12 years
• For the study group: diagnosis of specific learning disorder (SLD) confirmed by a psychiatrist
• For the control group: confirmed healthy with no psychiatric diagnosis by a psychiatrist
• Written informed consent obtained from the parent or guardian

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children with additional psychiatric diagnoses (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, intellectual disability)
• Children with systemic disease or physical disability that may prevent participation in the study

Children aged 7-12 years presenting to Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Faculty of Dentistry Paediatric Dentistry Clinic. The study group consists of children diagnosed with specific learning disorder (SLD) by a psychiatrist. The control group consists of healthy children with no psychiatric diagnosis, confirmed by a psychiatrist.

Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared due to participant confidentiality and privacy considerations.