Differences in Sweet Taste Perception and Its Association with the Streptococcus mutans Cariogenic Profile in Preschool Children with Caries

The aim of the study was to verify the hypothesis about differences in sweet taste perception in the group of preschool children with and without caries, and to determine its relationship with cariogenic microbiota and the frequency of sweets consumption in children. The study group included of 63 children aged 2–6 years: 32 with caries and 31 without caries. The study consisted of collecting questionnaire data and assessment of dental status using the decayed, missing, filled in primary teeth index (dmft) and the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS II). The evaluation of sweet taste perception was carried out using a specific method that simultaneously assessed the level of taste preferences and the sensitivity threshold for a given taste. The microbiological analysis consisted of the assessment of the quantitative and qualitative compositions of the oral microbiota of the examined children. The sweet taste perception of children with caries was characterized by a lower susceptibility to sucrose (the preferred sucrose solution concentration was >4 g/L) compared to children without caries (in the range ≤ 4 g/L, p = 0.0015, chi-square test). A similar relationship was also observed for frequent snacking between meals (p = 0.0038, chi-square test). The analysis of studied variables showed the existence of a strong positive correlation between the perception of sweet taste and the occurrence and intensity of the cariogenic process (p = 0.007 for dmft; and p = 0.012 for ICDAS II), as well as the frequency of consuming sweets (p ≤ 0.001 for frequent and repeated consumption of sweets during the day, Spearman test) in children with caries. Additionally, children with an elevated sucrose taste threshold were more than 10-times more likely to develop S. mutans presence (OR = 10.21; 95% CI 3.11–33.44). The results of this study suggest the future use of taste preferences in children as a diagnostic tool for the early detection of increased susceptibility to caries through microbial dysbiosis towards specific species of microorganisms.

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Microbial Colonization and their Relation with Potential Cofactors in Patients with Denture Stomatitis

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1168 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 456-459 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Bhushan Arun Jawale ◽

Rahul Redasani ◽

Lalit Chaudhari ◽

Narendra Chopde ◽

Amol Pharande ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mucous Membrane ◽

Microbial Colonization ◽

Microbiological Analysis ◽

Chi Square ◽

Carbohydrate Ingestion ◽

Denture Stomatitis ◽

Dietary History ◽

Salivary Ph ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

History Of

ABSTRACT Aim To determine microbial prevalence in the mucous membrane and prosthesis of denture wearers with and without denture stomatitis and to study its relationship with potential clinical cofactors. Materials and methods Saliva was collected from 200 patients (100 female and 100 male) wearing dental prosthesis for measurement of pH. Oral samples of the mucous membrane and of dentures were taken with sterile swab for microbiological analysis. Medical and dietary history of the subjects was recorded. Chi-square test and analysis of varience were used for statistical analysis. Results Diabetes, hypertension and high carbohydrate ingestion was observed in majority of patients. The pH average in saliva was of 5.1. The presence of C. albicans, S. aureus and S. mutans in the mucous membrane was of 55.4, 56.4 and 63.6% respectively. C. albicans was isolated in 69.7% from the prosthesis, whereas S. aureus and S. mutans were isolated in 45.3%. The isolation of C.albicans was more frequent in patients with deture stomatitis. Conclusion C. albicans, S. aureus and S. mutans frequently colonize the oral mucous of denture wearers. This is more frequently observed in patients with denture stomatitis. Clinical significance Denture stomatitis is associated to Candida albicans, different bacteria and other cofactors, such as salivary pH, carbohydrate ingestion, systemic illnesses and medication. How to cite this article Chopde N, Jawale B, Pharande A, Chaudhari L, Hiremath V, Redasani R. Microbial Colonization and their Relation with Potential Cofactors in Patients with Denture Stomatitis. J Contemp Dent Pract 2012;13(4):456-459.

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The view of parents and teachers about the occurrence of deleterious oral habits in a group of preschool children

Revista CEFAC ◽

10.1590/1982-0216/201921214418 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Denise Maria Zaratini Fernandes ◽

Maria Cecília Marconi Pinheiro Lima

Keyword(s):

Preschool Children ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Present Sample ◽

Oral Habits ◽

Stomatognathic System ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

ABSTRACT Objective: to compare the parents and teachers views about the occurrence of deleterious oral habits in preschool children. Methods: a cross - sectional study with a quantitative analysis. Parents and teachers answered a self-administered questionnaire regarding the deleterious habits of preschool children and signed the Informed Consent Term. At the end, 221questionaries were included. The data were submitted to Chi-square test, Fisher exact and McNemar tests. Results: according to the parents, the most frequent habit was the bottle with 52.04%, followed by the pacifier with 24.09%. According to the teachers, the pacifier was the most frequent one, accounting for 20.36% of cases, followed by the use of bottle (7.69%). In the present sample, 90.95% of the children were breastfed. When related to oral habits, it was observed that the longer the breastfeeding time, the lower the use of pacifiers and bottles. By comparing the questionnaires, it was verified that the parents noticed, more frequently, the oral habits than did the teachers. Conclusion: in the group studied, the parents reported more the presence of deleterious oral habits than did the teachers. It is important that parents, and especially teachers, have information about the harm caused by the prolonged presence of such habits, so that they can encourage their interruption, thus, avoiding possible damages to the stomatognathic system and the performance of orofacial functions.

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Ikimokyklinio amžiaus vaikų mitybos ypatumai Klaipėdos mieste

Sveikatos mokslai ◽

10.5200/sm-hs.2013.006 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 60-64 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Diana Šopagienė ◽

Birutė Strukčinskienė ◽

Dalija Stasiuvienė ◽

Dalia Jurgaitienė ◽

Ineta Pačiauskaitė ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Preschool Children ◽

Child Health ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Good Health ◽

White Bread ◽

Chi Square ◽

Significance Level ◽

School Aged Children ◽

Chi Square Test

The survey on nutrition in preschool children was accomplished in Klaipeda city. In the survey participated 382 children aged 3-6 years; their parents were interviewed. Chi-square test was used and the significance level p ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. The study revealed that the majority of children in this study (92.1%) took breakfast every day, and 1.7% children never eat breakfast. Boys more often do not take breakfast than that of girls. 71.2 % children eat four or more times per day, and about one third (28.6%) eat three times per day. The majority of children like to eat meat every day or few times per week, but they rare eat fish. Boys eat more meat and more fish than that of girls. 2.5% boys and 0.2% girls never eat fish. The majority of children prefer to eat fruits and vegetables every day or almost every day. Older preschool children more often eat fruits and vegetables than that of younger ones. Only about 16 % of children eat dark or white bread every day. Pre-school aged children prefer to eat white bread. The girls like to eat dark, and boys like to eat dark bread. Subjectively the majority of parents (78.5%) think, as their child is in good health, and 13.4 % of parents stated as their child health is very good.

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NUTRITIONAL LEVELS AND SPINE CURVATURE DISORDERS AMONG PRESCHOOL CHIDLREN

Facta Universitatis Series Physical Education and Sport ◽

10.22190/fupes180722027c ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 309

Author(s):

Nebojša Cvetković ◽

Jovana Cvetković

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Preschool Children ◽

Physical Inactivity ◽

Normal Weight ◽

The Body ◽

Way Of Life ◽

Chi Square ◽

Wooden Frame ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Spine Curvature

The modern way of life lead to the emergence of hypokinesis, obesity or various conditions and spine curvature disorders which are more and more present among younger children. The aim of this research was to determine the connection between nutritional levels and kyphosis and lordosis among preschool children. The sample of participants included of 50 boys and girls, preschoolers aged 6 to 7, who attend the Jelica Obradović Preschool in Mladenovac. Previous approval was obtained from their parents and teachers for participation in this study. To evaluate nutritional levels, the body mass index was used, which divided the participants into four categories: underweight, normal weight, overweight and obese. Somatoscopy was used to evaluate posture, along with a wooden frame to which a net with square decimeters was attached. Based on the results of this test, the following variables were obtained: normal posture, poor posture, first level of severity and poor posture, second level of severity. To determine the connection, or possible influence of the nutritional levels on body posture, the Chi square test was used. The results indicate that there is no statistically significant connection between nutritional levels and kyphosis and lordosis for this group of preschool children. This could indicate that obesity and underweight do not influence the occurrence of spine curvature disorders independently, but probably in combination with other factors such as heredity, physical inactivity, etc.

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Evaluation of Awareness Among Muslim Parents of Preschool Children in Udaipur City of Rajasthan India, Regarding the Importance of Primary Dentition

Journal of Oral Health and Community Dentistry ◽

10.5005/johcd-6-2-64 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 64-68

Author(s):

Ruchi Arora

Keyword(s):

Preschool Children ◽

Primary Teeth ◽

Dental Health ◽

Educational Background ◽

Primary Dentition ◽

Chi Square ◽

Significance Level ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Dental Needs

ABSTRACT Aim Little data is available on the initiative shown by the Muslim parents for dental health care of their children. This study was conducted to evaluate the awareness among Muslim parents of preschool children in Udaipur city of Rajasthan India, regarding the importance of primary teeth. Material and Methods A total of hundred Muslim parents of preschool children were included in the study with equal ratio of males and females. Self-administered questionnaire were given to the parents to be completed by holding interactive meetings with the help of respective community heads. Chi-square test was applied and significance level was calculated. Results The results showed that a high proportion of parents were unaware of their children's dental needs. It was surprising to note that the male parents (67.7%) were more aware as compared to the female parents (58.2%). Conculusion Parents lack adequate knowledge on importance of the primary teeth; hence, there is an increasing need to increase the knowledge of parents through effective strategies. Educational background appeared to influence the level of awareness of the importance of primary dentition.

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Intraindividual double burden of overweight and micronutrient deficiencies or anemia among preschool children

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ◽

10.1093/ajcn/nqaa101 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 112 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 478S-487S

Author(s):

Reina Engle-Stone ◽

Junjie Guo ◽

Sanober Ismaily ◽

O Yaw Addo ◽

Tahmeed Ahmed ◽

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Keyword(s):

Preschool Children ◽

Population Level ◽

Population Based ◽

Micronutrient Deficiency ◽

Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽

Chi Square ◽

Double Burden ◽

Caregiver Education ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Household Socioeconomic Status

ABSTRACT Background Child overweight prevalence is increasing globally, but micronutrient deficiencies persist. Objectives We aimed to 1) describe the prevalence and distribution of intraindividual double burden of malnutrition (DBM), defined as coexistence of overweight or obesity (OWOB) and either micronutrient deficiencies or anemia, among preschool children; 2) assess the independence of DBM components, e.g., whether the prevalence of DBM is greater than what would be expected by chance; and 3) identify predictors of intraindividual DBM, to guide intervention targeting. Methods We analyzed data from 24 population-based surveys from the Biomarkers Reflecting Inflammation and Nutritional Determinants of Anemia project (separately by survey; n = 226 to n = 7166). We defined intraindividual DBM as coexisting OWOB and ≥1 micronutrient deficiency [e.g., Micronutrient Deficiency Index (MDI) > 0; DBM-MDI] or anemia (DBM-Anemia). We assessed independence of DBM components with the Rao–Scott chi-square test and examined predictors of DBM and its components with logistic regression. Results DBM prevalence ranged from 0% to 9.7% (median: 2.5%, DBM-MDI; 1.4%, DBM-Anemia), reflecting a lower prevalence of OWOB (range: 0%–19.5%) than of micronutrient deficiencies and anemia, which exceeded 20% in most surveys. OWOB was generally not significantly associated with micronutrient deficiencies or anemia. In more than half of surveys, children 6–23 mo of age, compared with ≥24 mo, had greater adjusted odds of DBM-Anemia, anemia, and micronutrient deficiencies. Child sex and household socioeconomic status, urban location, and caregiver education did not consistently predict DBM or its components. Conclusions Intraindividual DBM among preschool children was low but might increase as child OWOB increases. The analysis does not support the hypothesis that DBM components cluster within individuals, suggesting that population-level DBM may be addressed by programs to reduce DBM components without targeting individuals with DBM.

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HUBUNGAN POLA ASUH ORANGTUA DENGAN KEMANDIRIAN PERSONAL HYGIENE ANAK USIA PRASEKOLAH DI TKIT PERMATA MULIA DESA BANJARAGUNG KECAMATAN PURI KABUPATEN MOJOKERTO

Nurse and Health: Jurnal Keperawatan ◽

10.36720/nhjk.v7i1.33 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 51-60

Author(s):

Henny Vidya ◽

Surya Mustikasari

Keyword(s):

Preschool Children ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Personal Hygiene ◽

Chi Square ◽

Mother And Child ◽

Care Pattern ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Study Population ◽

Relationship Of ◽

Parenting Pattern

ABSTRACTBackground: Many preschool children are lacking in maintaining their personal hygiene so that this facilitates the occurrence of illness due to lack of maintaining personal hygiene such as worms or diarrhea. This happens because the child is still not able to do personal hygiene independently or still assisted by parents.Purpose: The purpose of the study was to analyze the relationship of parenting with the independence of personal hygiene of preschoolers.Method: The research design is correlational analytic with crossectional approach. The study population is All parents and preschool children in kindergarten Permata Mulia Banjaragung Mojokerto as much as 41 mother and child. The sample was taken by purposive sampling technique as many as 37 respondents. The research variables are parenting as an independent variable and personal hygiene independence as dependent variable. Data were collected by questionnaire instrument of self-care pattern and self-reliance of hygiene, then chi square test.Results: The result of the research shows that 15 of the respondents have adopted the democratic parenting of most of the autonomy of children in the self-supporting category as many as 8 respondents (53.3%). Of the 9 respondents who apply authoritarian parenting system there is 1 child (11.1%) who are independent and parents Applying permissive parenting pattern of most children belonging to self-reliant as many as 7 resondents (53.8%). Chi square test results obtained values Ï = 0, 023 and Î± = 0.05 so that Ï <Î± then there is a Relationship Pattern Parenting with Child Independence Level.Conclusion: There is no best parenting pattern but parents should be able to choose the appropriate parenting pattern in children according to the situation and condition of the child, which is expected later on children have good independence early.Â Key words: Parenting, Independence, Preschool.

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The Relationship between Eating Pattern and Eating Behavior in Preschool Children Aged 4-5 Years at Al-Ikhlas

Comprehensive Health Care ◽

10.37362/jch.v1i2.231 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 26-36

Author(s):

Haerani ◽

Haerati

Keyword(s):

Preschool Children ◽

Eating Behavior ◽

Eating Patterns ◽

District Health ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Eating Pattern ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Study Population ◽

The Relationship

According to data from the Bulukumba district health office in 2014, there were 44% malnutrition in preschool children and 2015 there was 53% malnutrition in preschool children due to irregular children's eating patterns. The data obtained showed that the incidence of preschool children experiencing malnutrition is increasing from year to year. The purpose of this research is to know the relationship between eating patterns and eating behavior in preschool children aged 4-5 years at Al-Ikhlas Kindergarten, Benteng Gantarang Village, Gantarang District, Research Design using Cross-Sectional. The study population was parents who had children aged 4-5 years in Al-Ikhlas Kindergarten which counted 58 people. A sample of 37 people were taken using consecutive sampling techniques using questionnaire and interview instruments. In AL-Ikhlas Kindergarten, Benteng Gantarang Village, Gantarang District, Bulukumba Regency, 58 students were formed consisting of 2 groups A and B, and after interviews of 20 parents, there were found that there were those who easily ate 8 people and had difficulty eating 12 people. Chi-square test results obtained P = 0.004. This means that there is a significant relationship between eating patterns with eating behavior in preschool children aged 4-5 years at Al-Ikhlas Kindergarten, Benteng Gantarang Village, Gantarang District. It is recommended that parents can provide regular eating patterns to children so that the child's eating behavior becomes good.

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Effects of the intervention of the Multicenter Study IDEFICS on the prevalence of caries in Spanish children

Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences ◽

10.20396/bjos.v20i00.8661359 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 ◽

pp. e211359

Author(s):

Vinícius Aguiar Lages ◽

Maria Paula Rando Meirelles ◽

Marília Jesus Batista ◽

Carolina Matteussi Lino ◽

Andréa Moscardini da Costa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Assessment System ◽

Caries Detection ◽

Chi Square ◽

White Spots ◽

Two Cities ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Untreated Caries ◽

Permanent Molars ◽

Age Range ◽

Do So

Aim: To evaluate the effects of an intervention for the prevention of obesity on the prevalence of dental caries disease in Spanish children. Methods: Two cities participated intervention study nested in a cohort IDEFICS (Identification and prevention of dietary and lifestyle induced health effects in children and infants): Huesca, where there was a 2-year intervention, which encouraged less sugar consumption; and Zaragoza (control). The prevalence of caries was evaluated by examining the 1st permanent molars in the 7-11 age range, using the ICDAS (International Caries Detection and Assessment System). These teeth erupt at 6 years of age and at the baseline (2007-2008) were free of caries because they were not present in the oral cavity. As outcomes, white spots were selected, combining the ICDAS criteria 1 and 2, and untreated caries, combining criteria 4, 5 and 6. Their association with socioeconomic variables, BMI (Body Mass Index), frequency of sugar intake, sex and parents’ perceptions of their children, was investigated. To do so, the chi-square test was applied (p<0.05). Results: The sample consisted of 281 children. The prevalence of white spots and untreated caries was higher in Huesca, despite the intervention. There was no association between the outcomes and the variables studied (p>0.05). Conclusion: The intervention for the prevention of obesity did not exert any association with the prevalence of caries in Spanish children.

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Exposure to electronic gadgets and its impact on developmental milestones among preschool children

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20202000 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (5) ◽

pp. 1884

Author(s):

Roopadevi V. ◽

Shravanti B. S. ◽

Aravind Karinagannanavar

Keyword(s):

Preschool Children ◽

Total Duration ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Video Gaming ◽

Full Potential ◽

Developmental Milestones ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

First Time

Background: The wellbeing of the children including their physical, mental, psychological growth and development and their opportunity to achieve full potential as adults is very important. But there are several factors which affect the normal development of the children. TV, mobiles, video gaming, DVD’s and other forms of electronic gadgets have become pastimes among preschool children. Thus, this study is planned to know the exposure of electronic gadgets and its impact on the developmental milestones among preschool children.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted at Gadag among 240 preschool children of age 2-5 years attending School. The data was collected from April 2018 to October 2018. Information was gathered from parents and teachers by using pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Frequencies, percentages and chi-square test were used in analysis.Results: In this study children using most common electronic gadgets were mobile and television for less than one hour followed by 1-2 hours usage. On an average each family had 5 members possessing 6 electronic gadgets and 3 mobiles. Majority of the children started using electronic gadget for the first time at 13-24 months. Authors found that there was significant association between electronic gadget usage and personal and social development.Conclusions: The most commonly used electronic gadgets were mobiles and television and, in this study, there is an association between total duration of electronic gadget usage and personal and social development.

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