ORAL CHANGES IN CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) from chronic non-communicable diseases occupies one of the leading places in terms of disability and mortality of patients, this pathology affects not only the adult population, but also children in various age categories. According to epidemiological data, 9.1% of the world population suffers from chronic kidney disease (CKD) with an increase in this pathology by 29.3% from 1996 to 2020, while a considerable percentage is occupied by the child population [2]. From the side of dental status, children with CKD have various variations. In this regard, raising the awareness of pediatricians about the impact of the underlying somatic disease on the oral health of children is an urgent issue.