Dental Caries and Oral Hygiene

1. Prevalence and Risk Factors of Dental Caries Among School-Age Children in Urban and Rural Nigeria
2. Oral Hygiene Practices and Their Relationship With Dental Caries in Primary School Pupils
3. Assessment of Dietary Habits and Their Impact on Dental Health Among Children
4. Evaluation of Toothbrushing Techniques and Oral Hygiene Status in Children

Preventive Dentistry and Public Health

5. Effectiveness of School-Based Oral Health Education on Improving Dental Hygiene Practices
6. Assessment of Fluoride Use and Its Effect on Dental Caries Prevention in Children
7. Impact of Community Oral Health Programs on Reducing Childhood Dental Diseases
8. Knowledge and Attitude of Parents Toward Preventive Dental Care for Children

Malocclusion and Orthodontic Problems

9. Prevalence of Malocclusion Among Primary and Secondary School Children
10. Assessment of Factors Associated With Orthodontic Treatment Needs in Adolescents
11. Evaluation of Early Orthodontic Intervention and Its Effectiveness in Children
12. Impact of Oral Habits (Thumb Sucking, Tongue Thrusting) on Dental Alignment in Children

Pediatric Oral Diseases and Infections

13. Prevalence of Gingivitis and Periodontal Diseases Among School Children
14. Assessment of Oral Candidiasis and Other Fungal Infections in Pediatric Patients
15. Effect of Malnutrition on Oral Health Status of Children
16. Incidence of Dental Trauma Among School Children and Associated Risk Factors

Pediatric Dental Care and Service Delivery

17. Utilization of Dental Care Services Among Children in Nigeria
18. Barriers to Accessing Pediatric Dental Care in Rural Communities
19. Assessment of Parental Awareness of Early Childhood Dental Visits
20. Effectiveness of Pit and Fissure Sealants in Preventing Dental Caries in Children

Specialized Postgraduate (M.Sc./Ph.D.) Topics

Advanced Pediatric Dentistry

1. Microbiological Profile of Cariogenic Bacteria in Children With Severe Dental Caries
2. Genetic and Environmental Factors Influencing Early Childhood Caries
3. Development of Biomaterials for Pediatric Dental Restorations

Public Health Dentistry and Prevention

4. School-Based Fluoride Varnish Programs and Their Impact on Caries Reduction
5. Oral Health Inequalities Among Children in Low-Income Communities
6. Cost-Effectiveness of Preventive Dental Programs in Nigeria

Behavioral and Psychological Aspects

7. Psychological Impact of Dental Anxiety in Children and Management Strategies
8. Parental Influence on Children’s Oral Hygiene Behavior

Nutrition and Oral Health

9. Relationship Between Sugar Consumption and Dental Caries Progression in Children
10. Role of Micronutrients in Maintaining Oral Health in Pediatric Populations