Severe early childhood caries and behavioral risk factors among 3-year-old children in Lithuania

The objective of the present study was to investigate the prevalence and severity of early childhood caries (ECC) and severe early childhood caries (S-ECC) in 3-year-old Lithuanian children. The impact of selected behavioral risk factors on the development of S-ECC was investigated. Material and methods. A total of 950 children were examined in kindergartens. Diagnosis of dental caries followed the WHO criteria. Questionnaires were delivered to mothers of the children with S-ECC and caries-free children. The questions were related to the children’s dietary habits, temperament, oral hygiene, and the use of fluoride toothpaste. Results. The prevalence of ECC was 50.6% with a mean dmft of 2.1 (SD, 0.1) and a mean dmfs of 3.4 (SD, 0.2). The prevalence of S-ECC was 6.5% with a mean dmft of 7.8 (SD, 0.1) and dmfs of 18.1 (SD, 0.6). A significantly higher percentage of children developed S-ECC when they were breast-fed for a period longer than one year, were sleeping with a bottle containing carbohydrates during the night, or were allowed to sip from a bottle either going to sleep or during the day. A significantly higher percentage of mothers having caries-free children knew about risk factors of S-ECC and started tooth brushing after the eruption of the first tooth. There was no significant difference between the groups regarding the use of fluoride toothpaste. Conclusions. Improper infant bottle-feeding habits and no tooth brushing were found to be significant for the development of S-ECC among 3-year-old Lithuanian children.

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Prevalence and associated Risk Factors of Severe Early Childhood Caries in 12- to 36-month-old Children of Sirmaur District, Himachal Pradesh, India

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1431 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 183-187 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ritu G Mangla ◽

Raman Kapur ◽

Abhishek Dhindsa

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Early Childhood ◽

Oral Health ◽

Day Care ◽

Early Childhood Caries ◽

Himachal Pradesh ◽

Day Care Centers ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Severe Early Childhood Caries ◽

Childhood Caries

ABSTRACT Aim To assess the prevalence, distribution, and associated risk factors of severe early childhood caries (S-ECC) among 12- to 36-month-old children of district Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, India. Materials and methods The present study was conducted on a random sample of 510 children, both boys and girls, between 12 and 36 months of age randomly selected from various government-sponsored day-care centers, private day-care centers, and vaccination centers. Caries was recorded using World Health Organization criteria. Statistical analysis was done by using chi-square test and Mann–Whitney test. A two-sided p value was calculated for each statistical test. Multiple logistic regressions were done to calculate the risk of S-ECC from independent variables. Results In the present study, S-ECC was found in 21% of 510, 12 to 36 months old children of Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh. The S-ECC was found to be significantly higher in 25 to 36 months old children's age group and was 27.8% in them as compared with 8% in 12 to 24 months old children. Conclusion Providing anticipatory guidance and education to parents is essential for the promotion of optimal oral health of their children. There is a need for moving upstream to propose and implement policies and programs to improve the oral health of the very young, especially in a developing country like India, which lacks much data on S-ECC. How to cite this article Mangla RG, Kapur R, Dhindsa A, Madan M. Prevalence and associated Risk Factors of Severe Early Childhood Caries in 12- to 36-month-old Children of Sirmaur District, Himachal Pradesh, India. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2017;10(2):183-187.

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Reshuffling the Risk Factors of Severe Early Childhood Caries

10.20944/preprints201611.0005.v2 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Noha Kabil ◽

Sherif Eltaweil

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Early Childhood ◽

Early Childhood Caries ◽

Caries Experience ◽

Dental Visit ◽

Preventive Program ◽

Common Chronic Disease ◽

Night Feeding ◽

Severe Early Childhood Caries ◽

Childhood Caries

Severe early childhood caries remains the most common chronic disease affecting children. Its multifactorial etiology has established a controversy about which risk factors were more significant to its development. Therefore our study aimed through meticulous statistical analysis to arrange the “well agreed upon” common risk factors in order of significance, to aid the clinician in tailoring an adequate preventive program for this affected age group. The study reshuffled the risk factors contributing to severe early childhood caries and placed them in the order of their significance as follows: snacking of sugary food several times a day, increased number of siblings to 3 or more, night feeding, child self-employed brushing, mother caries experience, 2 siblings, on demand feeding, once/day sugary food, sharing utensils, 1 Sibling, male gender, father’s education, late first child dental visit, brushing time, mother’s education, no dental visit, decreased brushing frequency & no night brushing.

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Prevalence Of Severe Early Childhood Caries And Associated Risk Factors Among 12-36 Month Old Children

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research ◽

10.31838/ijpr/2020.12.01.324 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (01) ◽

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Early Childhood ◽

Early Childhood Caries ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Severe Early Childhood Caries ◽

Childhood Caries

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Reshuffling the Risk Factors of Severe Early Childhood Caries

10.20944/preprints201611.0005.v1 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Noha Kabil ◽

Sherif Eltaweil

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Early Childhood ◽

Early Childhood Caries ◽

Caries Experience ◽

Preventive Program ◽

Common Chronic Disease ◽

Sweetened Beverages ◽

Food And Beverage ◽

Severe Early Childhood Caries ◽

Childhood Caries

Severe early childhood caries remains the most common chronic disease affecting children. .Its multifactorial etiology lead to the controversy about which risk factors were more significant to its development. Therefore our study aimed through meticulous statistical analysis to arrange the “well agreed upon” common risk factors in order of significance to aid the clinician in tailoring an adequate preventive program for this affected age group. The study concluded that the risk factors contributing to severe early childhood caries in order of their significance were Night feeding, On demand feeding, Mother’s Employment, Mother’s caries Experience, Starting age of brushing, Mother’s education, Sharing utensils, Child’s first dental visit, Number of siblings, Brushing frequency, Sweetened food and beverage consumption, Sweetened beverages, and at last the snacking frequency.

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Prevalence and risk factors of caregiver reported Severe Early Childhood Caries in Manitoba First Nations children: results from the RHS Phase 2 (2008–2010)

International Journal of Circumpolar Health ◽

10.3402/ijch.v72i0.21167 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 72 (1) ◽

pp. 21167 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Robert J. Schroth ◽

Shelley Halchuk ◽

Leona Star

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Early Childhood ◽

First Nations ◽

Early Childhood Caries ◽

Phase 2 ◽

Severe Early Childhood Caries ◽

Childhood Caries

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Assessment of potential risk factors associated with early childhood caries in a subpopulation of children from Thrace region of Turkey

Folia Medica ◽

10.3897/folmed.63.e57845 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 63 (4) ◽

pp. 546-556

Author(s):

Sirin Guner Onur ◽

Betul Kargul

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Early Childhood ◽

Early Childhood Caries ◽

Family Income ◽

Bottle Feeding ◽

Health Concern ◽

Caries Experience ◽

Night Time ◽

Potential Risk Factors ◽

Childhood Caries

Introduction: Early childhood caries (ECC) is considered a global health concern due to its high prevalence and effect on the overall health of children. Aim: The present study aimed to investigate prevalence of ECC and associated risk factors in a Turkish subpopulation of children. Materials and methods: Five hundred forty-two (299 boys, 243 girls) children were enrolled in this study. Caries experience on primary teeth was measured using decayed or filled teeth (dft) index and the presence of caries was diagnosed if dft >0. A structured questionnaire was employed to mothers through interview. Results: ECC was significantly associated with increased age (OR=1.032; 95% CI, 1.018–1.047; p<0.001), low level of family income (OR=2.91; 95% CI, 1.567–5.404; p=0.001), low educational level of mother (OR=2.602; 95% CI, 1.509–4.485), night-time frequent breastfeeding (OR=1.695; CI, 1.07–2.685; p=0.024) and bottle feeding with sugary beverages (OR=1.689; CI, 1.002–2.847; p=0.049). First dental visit age (OR=1.482; 95% CI, 1.254–1.753; p<0.001) and initial age of tooth brushing (OR=2.062; 95% CI, 1.324–3.209; p=0.001) were found to be protective against ECC development. Conclusions: The current study highlights potential factors that are commonly associated with the risk of developing ECC. From the perspective of public health, a better understanding of socioeconomic, environmental, maternal and behavioural risks factors for ECC will aid improving maternal and child-based health promotion and preventive programmes.

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Prioritizing the Risk Factors of Severe Early Childhood Caries

Dentistry Journal ◽

10.3390/dj5010004 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 4 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Noha Kabil ◽

Sherif Eltawil

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Early Childhood ◽

Early Childhood Caries ◽

Severe Early Childhood Caries ◽

Childhood Caries

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Risk Factors of Early Childhood Caries Among Preschool Children in Eastern Saudi Arabia

Science Progress ◽

10.1177/00368504211008308 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 104 (2) ◽

pp. 003685042110083

Author(s):

Sanaa N. Al-Haj Ali ◽

Faisal Alsineedi ◽

Nouf Alsamari ◽

Ghaida Alduhayan ◽

Alaa BaniHani ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Early Childhood ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Preschool Children ◽

Early Childhood Caries ◽

Smoking Status ◽

Bottle Feeding ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Childhood Caries

This study aimed to determine the risk factors of early childhood caries (ECC) among preschool children from eastern Saudi Arabia. In this cross-sectional study, 241 carers and their children from 10 daycares were recruited and asked to complete a questionnaire aimed at assessing their sociodemographic profile and oral health-related behaviors. This was followed by a dental examination of the children by two calibrated dentists. Caries status was recorded using the dmft index. Chi-square and logistic regression tests were used to analyze the data ( p < 0.05). The mean dmft of the children was 4.39 (SD ± 4.25). According to logistic regression analysis, children who were bottle-fed between 7 and 12 months (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR): 0.110) or breastfed between 13 and 18 months (AOR: 0.028) were less likely to have ECC than those with a prolonged feeding duration (>18 months). Also, those with smoking carers (AOR: 0.176) were less likely to have ECC than those with nonsmoking carers. On the other hand, children who had working carers, mainly mothers, in the education sector (AOR: 11.105), were more likely to have ECC ( p < 0.05). The risk factors associated with the presence of ECC among preschool children in eastern Saudi Arabia include the mother’s occupation and the carer’s smoking status, as well as feeding practices (particularly bottle feeding). These factors can be modified by encouraging carers to completely wean their children (particularly from the bottle) by 18 months of age and advising working mothers to perform tooth brushing for their children in the morning before they go to work and in the evening before the children go to bed.

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