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The presence of oral anomalies was recorded, and their association with sex, birth weight, maternal age, and gestational factors was evaluated. Results: The prevalence of oral anomalies was 72.3%, with Epstein\u2019s pearls being the most common (50%). Other findings included Bohn\u2019s nodules and dental lamina cysts, while no cases of natal teeth or congenital epulis were observed. Ankyloglossia was identified in 1.36% of newborns. No significant correlations were found between the presence of oral anomalies and sex, birth weight, maternal age, or gestational factors. Conclusions: The high prevalence (72.3%) of oral anomalies in the studied newborns underscores the importance of early detection and management. Epstein\u2019s pearls were the most frequent anomaly, followed by Bohn\u2019s nodules, dental lamina cysts, and ankyloglossia, while no cases of natal teeth or congenital epulis were identified. No statistically significant associations were found with sex, birth weight, maternal age, or pregnancy complications. These findings emphasize the need for early pediatric dental assessment and an interdisciplinary approach to ensure proper neonatal oral health. 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