Risk indicators for early childhood caries in Taiwan

Tsai, Aileen I.; Chen, Chien-Yuan; Li, Lung-An; Hsiang, Chia-Lan; Hsu, Kuang‐Hung

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0528.2006.00293.x

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“…The prevalence (and incidence) of dental caries in preschool children can be very high, as was illustrated in several studies [1][2][3][4][5]. According to a recent review on dental caries experience in young children, prevalence data for 5-yearolds varied between 29% in Denmark, 39% in Norway, 40% in England and Wales, 43% in Greece and 55% in Scotland [6].…”

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Risk factors for caries incidence in a cohort of Flemish preschool children

Leroy

Bogaerts

Martens³

et al. 2011

Clin Oral Invest

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The main objective of this study was to identify the risk factors for the incidence of visible caries experience in a cohort of preschool children living in Flanders. Data were collected from 1,057 children; validated questionnaires on oral health-related behaviour were completed by parents at birth (2003)(2004), at age 3 (2007) and 5 years (2009). At ages 3 and 5, the children were examined by trained dentists. Logistic regression analyses were performed with the following as outcome variables: visible caries experience at age 3 and increment in visible caries experience between ages 3 and 5. At ages 3 and 5, enamel and/or dentinal caries experience was observed in 22% and 41% of the cohort, respectively. The multivariable logistic regression analyses revealed that the presence of visible plaque accumulation on at least one primary tooth was a significant risk factor for visible caries experience at age 3 and for an increment in caries experience between ages 3 and 5. Children with previous caries experience at age 3 had significantly higher odds for new caries lesions at age 5. Presence of visible plaque and previous caries experience are confirmed as significant risk factors for visible caries experience in preschool children. Interventions aimed at caries prevention should focus on very young children and on the control of plaque accumulation. The presence of visible plaque accumulation as a screening tool to identify young children at risk for future caries experience shows high potential.

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Risk factors for caries incidence in a cohort of Flemish preschool children

Leroy

Bogaerts

Martens³

et al. 2011

Clin Oral Invest

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“…Hence, improving oral hygiene in early childhood requires that mothers' own tooth brushing habits and their infant oral cleaning skills are improved (Mohebbi et al, 2008). Infant feeding practices were also found to be poor in South East-Asian countries like Taiwan (Tsai et al, 2006), Myanmar (van Palenstein Helderman et al, 2006) and Korea (Jin et al, 2003) with increased indulgence to between-meal snacks, sweetened solution in nursing bottle, sweets and prechewed rice. Many studies have concluded that parents are in definite need of advice on feeding and oral hygiene practices (Singh & King, 2003).…”

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Early Childhood Caries: Parent’s Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Its Prevention in Malaysia

Mani¹,

John²,

Wei³

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Oral Health Care - Pediatric, Research, Epidemiology and Clinical Practices

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“…Frequency of brushing, bedtime brushing, and time spending for brushing were found to be associated with ECC in some studies, however, no association between frequency of tooth brushing and caries has been reported by other studies (29,32,38,39).…”

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Diagnostic and Preventive Approaches for Dental Caries in Children: A Review

2017

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Context: Oral health status plays an essential role in human health. Recently, enhancement in oral health caries has been noted in both developed and developing countries. Dental caries is still very common among children. Screening and preventive interventions is necessary. The aim of this study was to review the diagnostic and preventive approaches for dental caries in children. Evidence Acquisition: Searching PubMed, Medline, the Cochrane Library (for 5 recent years from 2011 -2016), and reference lists for keywords and phrases such as "dental caries in children" and prevention and diagnosis, we included trials and controlled observational studies regarding the diagnosis and preventive techniques for dental caries in children. Results: We found no study demonstrating the effects of screening by primary care providers on clinical outcomes. In a cohort study, pediatrician examination associated with a sensitivity of 0.76 was reported to identify dental caries in children. The results of the new randomized trials that were confirmed by previous studies showed that the efficacy of fluoride varnish is more than no varnish in reduction of dental caries from 18% to 59%. Some of the trials regarding xylitol had no results regarding the effects on dental caries. New observational studies have shown an association between early childhood fluoride use and enamel fluorosis. There is no evidence on the accuracy of prediction instruments in primary care settings. Conclusions: We found no direct evidence that reveals that screening by primary care clinicians can decrease early childhood caries. Previous evidences reviewed by the United State Preventive Services Task Force demonstrated that oral fluoride supplementation is effective in decreasing caries incidences, and recent evidences supported the effectiveness of fluoride varnish in higher-risk children.

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Risk indicators for early childhood caries in Taiwan

Abstract: The findings of this survey indicated a high level of untreated caries among children in Taiwan.

Cited by 88 publications

References 21 publications

Risk factors for caries incidence in a cohort of Flemish preschool children

Risk factors for caries incidence in a cohort of Flemish preschool children

Early Childhood Caries: Parent’s Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Its Prevention in Malaysia

Diagnostic and Preventive Approaches for Dental Caries in Children: A Review

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