scholarly journals Prevalence of Untreated Early Childhood Caries of 5-Year-Old Children in Hong Kong: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (22) ◽  
pp. 11934
Author(s):  
Faith Miaomiao Zheng ◽  
Iliana Gehui Yan ◽  
Duangporn Duangthip ◽  
Sherry Shiqian Gao ◽  
Edward Chin Man Lo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Childhood Caries

This cross-sectional survey investigated untreated early childhood caries (ECC) and its associated factors among 5-year-old children in Hong Kong. Children were recruited using a multistage sampling method. One dentist examined the children in kindergarten to diagnose untreated ECC (dt) at the cavitation level. Each child’s demographic information, snacking behaviour, and oral health-related practice were collected using a parental questionnaire. The relationships between the untreated ECC and demographic information, snacking behaviours, and oral health-–related practice were analysed by zero-inflated negative binomial (ZINB) regression analysis. This survey recruited 404 children. Their dt score was 2.8 ± 3.8. The significant untreated ECC (SiUC) index, which was one-third of the children with the highest dt score, was 7.1 ± 3.6. Their untreated ECC prevalence was 57%, which was associated with the district the child lived in. Most children with untreated ECC (71%, 164/231) had never visited a dentist. Children who brushed without toothpaste had more untreated ECC. Children coming from low-income families and with a lower maternal education level had a higher risk of ECC. In conclusion, untreated ECC was prevalent and unevenly distributed among 5-year-old children in Hong Kong. Its prevalence was associated with toothpaste use, family income, maternal education level and the district they lived in.

scholarly journals Oral Health Policies to Tackle the Burden of Early Childhood Caries: A Review of 14 Countries/Regions

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jieyi Chen ◽  
Duangporn Duangthip ◽  
Sherry Shiqian Gao ◽  
Fang Huang ◽  
Robert Anthonappa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Care Program ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Significant Public Health ◽  
Population Ratio ◽  
Childhood Caries

Aim: Early childhood caries (ECC) has significant public health implications but has received inadequate global attention. There is limited information regarding the success of oral health policies implemented to address the challenges of ECC. This review aimed to summarize such policies to tackle ECC from different countries/regions.Method: Independent collaborators from 14 countries/regions (Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Japan, Nigeria, Thailand, UK, USA, and Venezuela) collected the data. The ECC status, dental workforce, oral health policies on ECC prevention in different countries/regions were summarized by each country.Results: The findings indicated that ECC prevalence varied in different countries/regions. The lowest prevalence of ECC among 5-year-old children was found in Nigeria (7%), and the highest was found in Indonesia (90%). The existing dental workforce and resources are limited in most countries. The smallest dentist to population ratio was reported by Nigeria at 1:48,400, whereas the highest ratio was in Brazil (1:600). Out of 14, three (21%) countries namely India, Venezuela and Cambodia had no national oral health policies addressing ECC and four (29%) countries (Cambodia, China, India, Venezuela) had no publicly funded dental care program for 0–5-year-old children. Water fluoridation is available in four countries/regions (Australia, Brazil, Hong Kong, USA).Conclusion: ECC remains a global health challenge and dental workforce is limited. National/regional programs to tackle ECC are not yet prioritized in many countries/regions. Evidence to support demonstration projects is limited. Further research on the cost-effectiveness of interventions strategies is required for policymakers.

scholarly journals Percepção materna sobre qualidade de vida de crianças portadoras de cárie na primeira infância: um estudo piloto

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vlamir Oliveira da Silva ◽  
Marcelle Danelon ◽  
Marília Andrade Figueiredo de Oliveira ◽  
Nathalia Cristina Tavella e Silva ◽  
Eliana Mendes de Souza Teixeira Roque
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Childhood Caries

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi compreender a percepção materna sobre a qualidade de vida de crianças, portadoras de cárie na primeira infância (CPI). Material e Método: O objeto de estudo foram seis mães de crianças em tratamento na Clínica de Odontologia da Universidade de Ribeirão Preto. Realizou-se entrevista semi-estruturada gravada. Os dados foram analisados segundo a técnica de Análise de Conteúdo proposta por Bardin e utilizando-se os conceitos teóricos oriundos de Bronfembrenner para avaliar aspectos da CPI que interferem no pleno desenvolvimento da pessoa desde a infância. Depreendeu-se dos dados, 03 categorias empíricas: 1ª - “o dente natural é tudo”; 2ª - “ Procura o dentista quando tem dor” e 3ª - “A mãe tem responsabilidade no aparecimento da cárie porque não limpa a boca da criança”. Resultados: Os resultados demonstraram que a influência dos aspectos sócio-econômicos e educacionais das mães tornam as crianças mais vulneráveis à CPI. As mães compreendem a importância dos dentes na saúde bucal, porém, não atribuem a presença da CPI a predispor as crianças ao desenvolvimento de problemas sistêmicos e afetar o desenvolvimento biopsicossocial. As mães apontaram falhas no atendimento das crianças e de acesso ao serviço público, assim como, o despreparo dos profissionais do serviço público e privado. Conclusão: Conclui-se que que existe necessidade de ampliação de medidas socioeducativas tanto para mães quanto crianças, assim como estratégias que visem formar e ampliar o conhecimento coletivo em saúde bucal e melhoria da Política Nacional da Saúde Bucal.Descritores: Comportamento Materno; Qualidade de Vida, Cárie Dentária; Saúde da Criança.ReferênciasCalcagnile F, Pietrunti D, Pranno N, Di Giorgio G, Ottolenghi L, Vozza I. Oral health knowledge in pre-school children: A survey among parents in central Italy. J Clin Exp Dent. 2019:11:e327-33.Chase I, Berkowitz RJ, Proskin HM, Weinstein P BR. 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scholarly journals Pediatricians' view on early childhood caries and oral health in a north region of India: A cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 220
Author(s):  
SuneelKumar Gupta ◽  
Sonal Gupta ◽  
Sushma Gojanur ◽  
Gurpreet Kour ◽  
Kuldeep Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Childhood Caries

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PERILAKU IBU TERHADAP PEMELIHARAAN KESEHATAN GIGI ANAK DENGAN KEJADIAN EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES (ECC) PADA ANAK PENDIDIKAN USIA DINI (PAUD) DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS ANDALAS KECAMATAN PADANG TIMUR KOTA PADANG

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Wulandari Liza Putri ◽  
Febrian Febrian
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Informal Education ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Childhood Caries

Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is dental disease in preschool children that becomes a huge problem whole the world. In USA, prevalence of ECC is 41% and 90% in Indonesia, but actually WHO Oral Health Goal decided 90% of children must have to be caries free. One of risk factor of ECC in preschooler is mothers behavior. The aim of this research is to provide relationship between mothers behavior toward oral health maintenance and ECC among preschool children of informal education in Andalas Social Health Centre working area East Padang Subdistrict Padang City.This research used cross sectional study design. Samples were preschool children of informal education and respondents were their mothers amount 81 people. Preschoolers underwent a comprehensive dental examination while mothers were investigated used questionnaire that explored knowledge, attitudes, and behavior toward preschool oral health maintenance. Statistic analysis of this research were univariat analysis and bivariat analysis used chi-square test and p<0,05.The result indicates that 79% children suffered from ECC, mothers knowledge of 91,4% in high category, mothers attitudes of 48,1% in negative category, and mothers behavior was in bad category of 43,2% toward oral health maintenance. There is no relationship between mothers behavior toward oral health maintenance and ECC.Suggested to health workers to do preschool children dental screening periodically and give dental health education to mothers who have preschool children so that ECC can be decreased.

Impact of Early Childhood Caries on the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of Preschool Children and Their Parents

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.A. Martins-Júnior ◽  
R.G. Vieira-Andrade ◽  
P. Corrêa-Faria ◽  
F. Oliveira-Ferreira ◽  
L.S. Marques ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Childhood Caries

scholarly journals Early childhood caries and oral health care of Hong Kong preschool children

2019 ◽  
Vol Volume 11 ◽  
pp. 27-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kitty Jieyi Chen ◽  
Sherry Shiqian Gao ◽  
Duangporn Duangthip ◽  
Edward Chin Man Lo ◽  
Chun Hung Chu
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Childhood Caries

Early childhood caries and oral health‐related quality of life of Brazilian children: Does parents' resilience act as moderator?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jéssica Madeira Bittencourt ◽  
Letícia Pereira Martins ◽  
Saul Martins Paiva ◽  
Isabela Almeida Pordeus ◽  
Paulo Antônio Martins‐Júnior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Brazilian Children ◽  
Childhood Caries
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