abstract: Introduction. According to the data of the Endocrinological Service of Ukraine, over the recent years there has been a tendency towards the increase in the prevalence of endocrine diseases among children; and the percentage of children diagnosed with these disorders has tripled over the last ten years. There has been found out children with thyroid disorders demonstrate a high prevalence of common oral and dental diseases, including dental caries. All mentioned above emphasizes the relevance of 
journal: PROBLEMS OF ENDOCRINE PATHOLOGY