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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Baranya Shrikrishna Suprabha, Violet D'Souza, Ramya Shenoy, Yarmunja Mahabala Karuna, Anupama Panakaje Nayak, Arathi Rao
Summary: Parents of children with ECC are aware of the importance of oral hygiene but lack knowledge about proper oral hygiene aids for their children. They face challenges in implementing home hygiene practices and lack awareness of the type of toothpaste and toothbrush to be used for their children.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
(2021)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Licet Alvarez, Luana Severo Alves, Anunzziatta Fabruccini, Marisa Maltz
Summary: The study evaluated the value of sociodemographic, behavioral, and clinical characteristics in identifying adolescents who would benefit from radiographs for dental caries detection in a high-caries experience population. Results showed that while both clinical and radiographic examinations had their roles in caries detection, there were limitations in correctly identifying which adolescents would benefit from radiographs in this population.
ORAL SURGERY ORAL MEDICINE ORAL PATHOLOGY ORAL RADIOLOGY
(2022)
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Pediatrics
Yue Li, Guoqing Liu, Runhui Wu, Guoxia Yu
Summary: In recent years, there have been significant improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of hemophilic children in China. However, oral health conditions and hygiene have not received enough attention in this population. A study on Chinese children and adolescents with hemophilia in a comprehensive care center found unsatisfactory dental health and low filling rates for caries. The study also revealed a lack of awareness and attention to oral health from patients and their parents.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Maria Carrillo-Diaz, Ana Raquel Ortega-Martinez, Ana Ruiz-Guillen, Martin Romero-Maroto, Maria Jose Gonzalez-Olmo
Summary: The study found that breastfeeding for over 18 months, especially at night, may increase the risk of early childhood caries in children.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
A. Grier, J. A. Myers, T. G. O'Connor, R. G. Quivey, S. R. Gill, D. T. Kopycka-Kedzierawski
Summary: Early childhood caries (ECC) is the most common chronic disease in preschool children in the United States, with a significant impact on quality of life and societal burden, especially among those living in poverty. Analysis of oral microbiota may serve as a predictive tool for ECC onset.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vivianne Cruz de Jesus, Betty-Anne Mittermuller, Pingzhao Hu, Robert J. Schroth, Prashen Chelikani
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate associations between severe early childhood caries (S-ECC), the oral microbiome, and variants in genes involved in taste sensation. Results showed significant associations between three loci in the PLCB2 gene and S-ECC, as well as associations between variants in other genes and dental biofilm composition. These findings contribute to our understanding of the role of genetics in S-ECC.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Thanya Sitthisettapong, Parinda Tasanarong, Prathip Phantumvanit
Summary: Despite over two decades of free Universal Health Coverage in Thailand, early childhood caries still presents a significant issue, with a high prevalence despite various interventional programs. Following the World Health Organization guidelines, community-level prevention strategies are essential to improve ECC management and prevention.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Pediatrics
Aviv Shmueli, Aida Assad-Halloun, Avia Fux-Noy, Elinor Halperson, Einat Shmueli, Diana Ram, Moti Moskovitz
Summary: The aim of the study was to evaluate the knowledge and practice of paediatricians in promoting oral and dental health among young patients. The results showed that while most paediatricians recognized their role in maintaining oral and dental health, they do not regularly perform simple procedures such as dental examinations or asking parents about feeding habits and teeth brushing. Only 21% of participants had adequate knowledge of dental care for children under 3 years old.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Angela Stillhart, Florian J. Wegehaupt, Ina Nitschke, Thomas Attin, Murali Srinivasan
Summary: This study evaluated the cariogenic potentials of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) on enamel using intraoral plaque telemetry. Results showed that all ten ONS tested were potentially cariogenic, with differences in cariogenicity between products. It was found that ONS with high protein content had lower cariogenicity, while factors such as flavor, consistency, and fiber content did not significantly influence cariogenic potential.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
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Immunology
Ye Tu, Zhiyan Zhou, Chang Shu, Yuan Zhou, Xuedong Zhou
Summary: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a prevalent oral disease in children, and this study investigates the correlation between oral mycobiome and ECC progression. Salivary samples from ECC patients and caries-free controls were analyzed using 16S rRNA and ITS1 rRNA gene sequencing. The study reveals significant alterations in the salivary fungal community of ECC patients and identifies correlations between specific bacteria/fungi and carious phenotypes. These findings enhance our understanding of the etiological role of bacteria/fungi in ECC development and provide insights for disease management.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jessica Madeira Bittencourt, Leticia Pereira Martins, Saul Martins Paiva, Isabela Almeida Pordeus, Cristiane Baccin Bendo
Summary: The objective of this study was to identify the psychosocial factors associated with early childhood caries (ECC) and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in preschool children and their families. A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted with 533 preschool children from public and private preschools. Lower socioeconomic status and higher frequency of free sugar consumption were directly associated with a more severe stage of ECC. ECC was also associated with lower OHRQoL in both children and their families. The findings suggest that psychosocial and behavior variables can impact the severity of ECC and have a negative impact on the wellbeing of preschoolers and their families.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2023)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Hui Zheng, Tengfei Xie, Shaokai Li, Xiaotong Qiao, Youguang Lu, Yan Feng
Summary: The study identified Streptococcus mutans as a key pathogen in the occurrence and development of early childhood caries, potentially acting as a core microbe in the process.
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Nesreen A. Salim, Rasha A. Alamoush, Mariam Mohammad Al-Abdallah, Aya Ahmed Al-Asmar, Julian D. Satterthwaite
Summary: This cross-sectional study investigated the oral hygiene status and prevalence of caries in 606 Syrian refugee children and adolescents in the Zaatari camp in Jordan. The study found higher rates of caries and poorer oral hygiene in this refugee population, with significant associations between oral health and malocclusion characteristics.
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Chemistry, Physical
Giovanni Nicolao Berta, Federica Romano, Roberta Vallone, Giuliana Abbadessa, Federica Di Scipio, Patrizia Defabianis
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of an oral spray containing resveratrol in controlling bacterial biofilm and gingival inflammation in early childhood. The use of the oral spray significantly reduced dental plaque and bleeding sites while improving salivary pH.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Dominika Mazurkiewicz, Malwina Pustulka, Jagoda Ambrozik-Haba, Maciej Bienkiewicz
Summary: This study assessed the impact of dietary and hygiene habits on the prevalence and intensity of dental caries. The results showed the importance of improving dietary and oral hygiene habits in preventing dental caries. The female group had a higher preventive diet index, and the use of health-promoting sugar substitutes was associated with lower intensity of dental caries.