Dental Esthetics and Smile Perception: A Cross-Cultural Study of Latvian and Uzbek Young Adults
A research article by Dr. Nozima Razakova of the Dental School at Central Asian University has been published in a Scopus Q2–indexed scientific journal.
The study, titled “Cross-Cultural Analysis of Smile Characteristics, Perception, and Satisfaction Among Latvian and Uzbek Young Adults: A Comparative Study,” examines dental esthetics and its role in perceived facial attractiveness. The research is based on a comparative clinical analysis of young adult populations from Latvia and Uzbekistan and integrates European clinical data with research perspectives from Central Asia.
The methodology included clinical evaluations of smile characteristics as well as self-reported questionnaires. The results identified differences in smile characteristics and levels of satisfaction between the two populations, while demonstrating similar patterns in overall smile perception.
The publication contributes to international academic research in dental science and reflects the ongoing research activity of the Dental School.