Pediatric dentistry
Body mass index has been traditionally used to determine the nutritional status of children in studies on obesity and caries. Imaging methods provide a superior assessment of body fat. This study...
Pediatric dentistry 31 August 2023
Prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralization is considered one of the highest enamel defects, ranging as high as 40%. It is relatively common and a condition that would cause treatment challenges...
Identifying the presence of teeth in newborns is important as it may require immediate care.
Pediatric dentistry 26 August 2023
ADA: new guideline on pain management strategies for pediatric patients
Acetaminophen or NSAIDs drugs like ibuprofen are recommended for managing short-term dental pain in children under age 12, according to a new guideline developed by the American Dental Association...
Pediatric dentistry 17 August 2023
Advancements in dental materials and changing parental preferences are modifying the frequency of use of restorative materials. This insurance claims analysis examined the trends in the use of...
By Arianna Bianchi
Molar and incisor hypomineralization is a well-recognized enamel quality defect, which can involve one to four permanent first molars, often the permanent incisors.
Caries is one of the most prevalent diseases affecting children. Topical fluoride is used to decrease the incidence of caries. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of fluoride...
Pediatric dentistry 02 August 2023
Penn Dental Medicine, UNC study identifies new bacterial species in tooth decay
Streptococcus mutans has been implicated as the primary pathogen in childhood caries or tooth decay. While the role of polymicrobial communities is appreciated, it remains unclear whether other...
This study aimed to systemically review the tools developed for evaluating oral health–related quality of life in preschool children.
Pediatric dentistry 26 July 2023
Predicting dental caries in young children in primary health care settings
The objective of this study was to develop a parent-completed, easy-to-score, short, accurate caries risk tool for screening in primary health care settings to identify children at increased risk for...
From birth, oral hygiene is crucial in the prevention of diseases such as caries and periodontitis.
Researchers analyzed databases including Medline, Embase and Cochrane CENTRAL with no language and time restrictions for finding the relevant literature. They also conducted searches by hand of the...
Researchers assessed the efficacy of a smart toothbrush and mirror system versus conventional toothbrushing instruction among a group of six- to 12-year-old children.
This study presents a demographic pattern of dental caries in primary and permanent dentition of young Tanzanians based on the 2020 National Oral Health Survey findings.
Pediatric dentistry 15 June 2023
The management of intense pain in childhood is often difficult and causes concern both for the parents of the young patient and clinician.
Pediatric dentistry 23 May 2023
High prevalence of periodontitis in children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes
By Arianna Bianchi
An increased risk of periodontitis has also been described in the literature in children with diabetes as early as six years of age. Unfortunately, data on children and adolescents with type 2...
Pediatric dentistry 21 May 2023
Could prolonged breastfeeding reduce the risk of developing cavities?
By Sabina Mastrangelo
Accustoming children not to consume foods with added sugars and promoting breastfeeding are two strategies to focus on in the first two years of life, to reduce the risk of developing dental caries.
Pediatric dentistry 16 May 2023
Microbial indicators of dental health, dysbiosis and early childhood caries
Dental caries lesions are a clinical manifestation of disease, preceded by microbial dysbiosis, which is poorly characterized and thought to be associated with saccharolytic taxa. Here, researchers...
Pediatric dentistry 14 May 2023
Oral health of children with special education needs in Los Angeles County
Little is known about the oral health of children with a special education need (SEN). The purpose of this report is to compare the prevalence of decay experience and untreated decay among children...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk indicators associated with noncavitated and cavitated lesions in preschool children.
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