Sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with early childhood caries in Peruvian pre-schoolers

BMC Oral Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Jan. 23, 2025

Early childhood caries (ECC) is a highly prevalent oral disease among children worldwide, arising from multiple contributing factors. This study aimed to investigate the sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with ECC in preschool attending hospital Ica, Peru. observational cross-sectional involved 186 evaluated during two dental health campaigns organised by Oral examinations were conducted trained paediatric dentists, while haemoglobin levels measured nurses. Mothers or caregivers completed questionnaires provide relevant behavioural data. Multiple logistic regression analyses identify variables significantly (p < 0.05). The maximum likelihood method was used assess contribution of demographic, other factors-such as hygiene cariogenic diet-using odds ratios (ORs) coefficients indicate magnitude direction their effects. prevalence 76.88%. Among children, 50.54% male, mean age 4.44 ± 0.87 years. Most participants had poor (63.98%), 82.26% anaemia reduced levels. monthly family income USD 376.35 168.96. reported brushing children's teeth twice daily (56.99%) giving sweets one times (79.03%). Factors included child's (OR = 3.32; 95% CI, 1.68-6.58), level 0.43; 0.25-0.72), 0.99; 0.9972-0.9998) mother/caregiver education 0.13; 0.03-0.52). Additionally, frequency 0.02-0.65) sweet consumption 4.98; 1.05-23.56) identified behaviours. findings demonstrate that age, income, level, consumption.

Language: Английский

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Clinical Statistical Study on the Prevalence of Carious Lesions in First Permanent Molars

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(3), P. 669 - 669

Published: Jan. 21, 2025

Background: Dental caries remains one of the most widespread chronic diseases that also affects first permanent molars (FPMs). In this study, we analyzed prevalence carious lesions using a standardized evaluation system, while following analysis influence favoring factors represented by type and frequency snacks tooth brushing. Method: A clinical–statistical study was carried out on group 311 children from both urban rural environments, aged between 6 19 years old. As diagnostic system assessment depth processes, used ICDAS system. The parameters were recorded: odontal status 4 FPMs, age, gender, residence, dental brushing, between-meal their type. as processes. data statistically with SPSS, Kruskal–Wallis H Chi-Square tests. Results: occlusal surface interesting in presence lesions. Sweet frequent consumed subjects. age 13–19 presented fewer healthy compared to 6–12 years. higher involvement older subjects found for all four molars, case identified root debris edentations. Brushing twice day more group. analyzing relation gender subjects, present no significant differences recorded relative except molar 1.6 (p > 0.05). Regarding other types snacks, areas consume fruits than those areas. Conclusions: brushing meals at level molars.

Language: Английский

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Mothers' Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior Concerning Their Kindergarten Children's Oral Health: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the level of oral health‐related knowledge, attitudes, and behavior among a group mothers with kindergarten (KG) children aged 3–5 years toward their own children's health assess its influence on status. Material Methods This was cross‐sectional study conducted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The sample selected randomly from public private KGs Jeddah. Self‐administrated questionnaires were distributed to KG schoolchildren years, which contained translated validated Mothers' Behavior Questionnaire about behaviors, Attitude health, Knowledge health. school examined determine decayed, missed, filled index (dmft). Results A total 461 child–mother pairs completed study. mean values dmft 5.41 ± 4.81. (dental caries) mothers' significantly associated type (public vs. private), age, education, family income. multiple linear regression model indicated that younger (< 30–40 years), highly educated mothers, high income, higher knowledge scores lower scores. Conclusions Mothers whose attended exhibited better habits, knowledge. School type, mother's education level, monthly income factors strongly impacted mothers. Dental caries young, well‐educated, families, had related Implementing targeted educational programs for particularly those attainment low‐income backgrounds, is essential enhancing age.

Language: Английский

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Early childhood caries risk indicators among preschool children in rural Egypt: a case control study

BMC Oral Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Jan. 3, 2024

Abstract Background Early childhood caries (ECC) is a public health problem, especially in developing countries like Egypt which has an ECC prevalence of 74%. This research aimed to assess the risk indicators associated with rural, socially-disadvantaged population Alexandria, Egypt. Methods A case-control study was conducted 8 nurseries preschool children aged 3 5 years deprived areas Egypt, from October 2019 till January 2020. Two groups, 93 and without ECC. validated questionnaire used collect sociodemographic data including age, sex, number siblings, socioeconomic status, oral practices toothbrushing frequency, pattern dental visits, daily frequency sugary snacks. Also, salivary pH buffering capacity were assessed. trained calibrated dentist assessed status clinically according World Health Organization (WHO) criteria using dmft index hygiene Silness Loe Plaque Index. Chi-squared test, followed by multivariable logistic regression performed relation between independent variables ECC, P < 0.05 considered be statistically significant. Results Bivariate analysis showed that mother’s education, dietary habits, index, significantly The significant for age (AOR = 4.73, 95% CI: 2.76–7.83), education (illiterate vs. university educated, AOR 28.36, 8.51-112.92), snacks (twice once, 2.00, 1.29–3.49, three or more 2.67, 1.72–3.27), night feeding 1.89, 1.38–10.21), 21.34, 5.56–81.99), 0.16, 0.05–0.58). Conclusion suggests indicators, plaque accumulation are studied population.

Language: Английский

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Risk Factors Associated with Children’s Behavior in Dental Clinics: A Cross-Sectional Study

Children, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(6), P. 677 - 677

Published: June 3, 2024

One of the most crucial tasks pediatric dentists is to control children’s negative behaviors. This study aimed assess dental behavior and associated risk factors among children aged 4–12. cross-sectional recruited healthy, unaffected 4 12 years. Parents were interviewed regarding sociodemographic details characteristics their visits. Two collaborative examined for caries (DMFT/DMFT) behavioral status (Frankl’s rating scale). included 439 children: 27.3% exhibited uncooperative behavior, mean DMFT/dmft was 8.46 ± 3.530. Uncooperative significantly increased when visit scheduled as an emergency treatment (p = 0.134; Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR): 1.530) there elevated DMFT/DMFT ratio < 0.001; AOR: 1.308). revealed a significant association between first visit, emphasizing need tailored strategies address challenges scheduling care. The proactive measures controlling avoiding emergencies.

Language: Английский

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Dental caries status among elementary students at Medowo III Elementary School, Kandangan, Kediri, East Java

Indonesian Journal of Dental Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(1), P. 1 - 5

Published: Feb. 6, 2024

Background: Dental caries is frequently observed in children. Increasing the awareness of oral health among school-age children anticipated to decrease occurrence dental caries. Purpose: The aim this study was determine prevalence students Medowo III elementary school using dmft/DMFT index. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive carried out entire student at school. each were assessed dmft and DMFT indices. assessment variable distribution conducted Shapiro-Wilk test. values compared between different age groups genders either Student's t-test or Mann-Whitney data processed a significance level p < 0.05. Results: included total 43 students. average index primary dentitions markedly greater than permanent dentitions. According WHO, very high dentition aged 7-9 years. No notable disparities detected female male relation both teeth. However, teeth considerably higher middle-childhood preadolescence Conclusion: still high. Therefore, prevention program needed order enhance community's toward

Language: Английский

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“Prevalence of Dental Caries and Dietary Determinants among 12–16 Years Old Students, a Cross-Sectional Study”

Published: May 9, 2024

Introduction: Caries is a public health problem in Kosovo among children, multifactorial microbial disease and connection of this with soft drinks food habits between children their poor oral very strong. Aim: The aim present study to evaluate prevalence caries 12 16 years old students municipality Suhareka analyze related risk factors that contribute occurrence caries. Material methods: To observe parameters drink we used experimental method cross-sectional was carried out 120 adolescents “Sadri Duhla” elementary school Duhel “7 Marsi” city Suhareka. Oral clinical examination self administered questionnaire were collect information about dental its correlation habits. Examination done May October the year 2023. Impact assessed through DMFT index frequency consumption drinks. data collected statistically using SPSS version 26 presented tables graphs. Results: highest result (4.36) standard deviation 1.23 noted group consuming more than cans per week also score adolescent compared consumed week. Soft found Kosovo’s mar-kets are acidic low pH, 93.75% them had pH below 4 which considered erosive only 6.25% minimally &gt; 4, terms buffer capacity can be ordered like energy &gt;soda &gt;100% fruit juice Improper tooth-brushing, visits case pain not preventive significantly Conclusion: results research awarned us for high It recommended aware use drinks, regular doctor, higher maintenance by paste sufficient fluoride content brushing teeth 1 hour after food.

Language: Английский

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Oral health care among children in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

BMC Oral Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Sept. 19, 2024

Language: Английский

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Emotional symptoms, dietary patterns and dental caries: A cross‐sectional study in adolescents

Oral Diseases, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 30(4), P. 2653 - 2662

Published: June 6, 2023

Abstract Objectives This study investigates the relationship between emotional symptoms and dental caries in adolescents role of dietary patterns as mediating variables. Methods cross‐sectional used a multistage stratified random sample schools, Jiangsu, with 17,997 aged 11–19. Measures included symptoms, caries, toothbrushing frequency, patterns. Logistic Poisson regression models were conducted to test mediation hypotheses. Results The decayed, missing, filled teeth index (DMFT) was related depressive following adjustment for other variables (incidence rate ratios [IRR] = 1.09; p < 0.05), but not anxiety level (IRR 1.02; > 0.05). link DMFT had partial impact on frequency ( , b c ′ all Sugary foods, fried partially mediated when adjusted. Conclusion There are direct indirect associations caries; latter may be due changes oral health behaviours that increase risk caries.

Language: Английский

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Assessment of knowledge and practice of preschool teachers towards digit sucking habit in children of Namakkal district: A questionnaire survey

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Aim: To assess the knowledge and practice of preschool teachers Namakkal district towards digit-sucking habits in children Material Methods: The questionnaires distributed to 300 study participants included questions habit, their approach toward thumb-sucking school children, willingness refer dentists.A simple random sampling method was employed.A single examiner conducted survey evaluated data, this done avoid inter-examiner bias.Descriptive statistics were obtained presented tables graphs.Statistical analysis performed gain further insight into practices regarding using SPSS software (Version 25).Results: Out who participated 80.3% aware thumb sucking habit.Out total respondent teachers, 69.7% observed habit 64.3% noted abnormal features oral cavity.Fifty-three-point-three percent dentist's role managing its associated malocclusion.Conclusions: This inferred that have brief digitsucking habits, programs should be provided enhance knowledge.

Language: Английский

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