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Methods: A cross-sectional approach was employed involving 700 children aged from 7 to 10 years, recruited from nine urban and rural educational institutions across two Romanian counties, namely Mure\u0219 and Bistri\u021ba-N\u0103s\u0103ud. Data were collected regarding the sociodemographic characteristics of participants, including parental educational background and occupational status. Furthermore, information on dental hygiene routines was gathered, encompassing tooth brushing habits, flossing usage, frequency of brushing, along with dietary details such as daily meal count, snacking frequency, and sugar intake levels. An oral examination was performed by a trained specialist to assess the condition of the children\u2019s teeth, documenting the number of decayed, missing, and filled teeth. The presence of plaque was evaluated using a plaque index, and the dental caries status was quantified using the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index. Results: The findings revealed that the average plaque score was marginally higher in boys (mean = 0.69 \u00b1 0.36) compared to girls (mean = 0.65 \u00b1 0.40). Additionally, children from urban environments demonstrated a mean plaque score of 0.61 \u00b1 0.32, whereas their rural counterparts exhibited a higher score of 0.73 \u00b1 0.38. In multivariable models, irregular brushing, higher daily sugar consumption, and \u22653 snacks\/day were independently associated with both caries prevalence (DMFT &gt; 0) and greater DMFT counts (p &lt; 0.05). Conclusions: The evidence denotes a concerning association between poor oral hygiene practices and higher rates of tooth decay among children, particularly among those with elevated sugar intake and frequent snacking behaviors. 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