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Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured online questionnaire administered through Google Forms. The survey comprised 10 single-choice questions addressing the occurrence of MIH and HSPM in caries-free patients aged 6\u20139 years. Results: A total of 315 dentists participated in the survey, yielding a response rate of 31.5%. The majority of respondents reported that 1\u201325% of their paediatric patients exhibited HSPMs. Among this group, 43.62% of respondents observed MIH in 1\u201325% of cases. 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