Clinical and Microbial Evaluation of Dental Caries Status and Associated Factors Among Primary Schoolchildren in Myanmar: A Cross-Sectional Study

Thwin, Kaung Myat; Tun, Tin Zar; Kaneko, Noboru; Nohno, Kaname; Ogawa, Hiroshi

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“…The results of this study provide the updated prevalence of ECC and associated factors among five-year-old children in Mandalay, Myanmar, which could be used to develop oral health prevention and promotion strategies for this age group. The results of this study showed similar caries and dmft prevalence rates to those reported in the Myanmar National Oral Health Survey (84.1% and 5.71) ( 20 , 21 ) and in other studies conducted in different cities including in Naypyidaw (81.3%, 4.26 ± 3.76) ( 22 ) and Yangon (84.1%, 5.84 ± 4.57) ( 19 ). These findings demonstrated that ECC prevalence remains high and severe among young Myanmar children.…”

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“…According to the systematic review conducted in Southeast Asia countries, children aged five to six years had a particularly high prevalence (25%-95%) of ECC (17). The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, a Southeast Asia country with a population of approximately 54 million people, is among the country where ECC is highly prevalent among young children (18)(19)(20)(21). According to the National Oral Health survey (2016-2017), the mean dmft of 6-year-old-school children was 5.7 whereas the prevalence of untreated caries was 84.1% (20,21).…”

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Early childhood caries and its associated factors among 5-years-old Myanmar children

Min,

Duangthip,

Gao

et al. 2024

Front. Oral. Health

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IntroductionChildren's oral health plays a crucial role in their overall well-being and there is a significant gap in our understanding of early childhood caries (ECC) in Myanmar. This study aims to bridge this knowledge deficit by investigating the prevalence, causes, and potential interventions for ECC in the Myanmar population, providing crucial insights for future dental health policies and practices.MethodsGenerally healthy 5-year-old kindergarten children from 7 districts in city were recruited. ECC was assessed through clinical examinations using decayed, missed, filled teeth (dmft). Additionally, demographic data of the children and their caregivers, along with information about the children's oral health-related behaviors, were gathered using a structured questionnaire.ResultsOut of the 496 children, the overall prevalence of dental caries was 87.1% (mean dmft score: 5.57, SD: 4.6). Caries experience was categorized as severe (45.8%) and non-severe (41.3%). Decayed teeth constituted the major component of the dmft index (97.8%). Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed two significant factors associated with ECC prevalence: late toothbrushing initiation (OR: 2.54, p = 0.001) and dental visit experience (OR: 2.46, p = 0.010).DiscussionThe study highlights the alarming ECC prevalence in 5-year-old children in Mandalay, Myanmar, with mostly untreated decayed teeth. The findings emphasize early preventive oral health measures for young children to reduce ECC burden in Myanmar.

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Early childhood caries and its associated factors among 5-years-old Myanmar children

Min,

Duangthip,

Gao

et al. 2024

Front. Oral. Health

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“…Xuan et al (2017) concluded that the CAT (using Cariostat (Sankin)) could be employed to predict the caries risk of 3-year-old caries-free children. Thwin et al (2022) used CAT scores to investigate the anti-caries effects of a school-administered fluoride varnish. CAT scores have also been employed to identify risk factors for caries in enamel and dentin in adolescents (Wang et al, 2020).…”

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Characterization of the oral microbiome and gut microbiome of dental caries and extrinsic black stain in preschool children

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IntroductionA lower prevalence of dental caries (hereafter termed “caries”) has been observed in children with dental extrinsic black stain (EBS).MethodsWe investigated the epidemiologic characterization of EBS and explored the possible role of the oral microbiome (OM) and gut microbiome (GM) in EBS formation and caries prevention. In an epidemiologic survey, 2,675 children aged 3–6 years were included. Thirty-eight of these children (7 children had both caries and EBS, 10 had EBS only, 11 had caries only, and 10 were healthy children) were recruited for 16S rRNA sequencing and collection of samples of supragingival plaque and feces. Collected plaque samples were divided into four groups: BCP (EBS+, caries+), BP (EBS+, caries−), CP (EBS−, caries+), and P (EBS−, caries−). Fecal samples were also divided into four groups: BCF (EBS+, caries+), BF (EBS+, caries−), CF (EBS−, caries+), and F (EBS−, caries−).ResultsEBS was observed in 12.10% of this population. Children with EBS had a significantly reduced prevalence of caries and a lower mean value of decayed–missing–filled teeth (dmft; p < 0.01). According to analyses of dental plaque, the P group had the most complex microbiome. The BCP group exhibited greater operational taxonomic unit (OTU) richness but a reduced evenness compared with the BP group, and the CP group showed greater OTU richness than the BP group. At the genus level, higher abundance of Actinomyces and Cardiobacterium species was observed in the BCP group. Higher abundance of Lautropia and Pesudopropionibacteriumin species was observed in the BP group compared with P and CP groups, respectively (p < 0.05). Veillonella species were significantly more common in P and CP groups than in BP groups, whereas Porphyromonas and Fusobacterium species were more common in the CP group (p < 0.05). With regard to the GM, the CF group exhibited greater OTU diversity than the BF group. The GM in the BCF group exhibited the most complex relationships across all fecal groups. GM groups could be distinguished by various unique biomarkers, such as Escherichia and Shigella species in the BCF group, Agathobacter and Ruminococcus species in the CF group, Lactobacillus species in the BF group, and Roseburia species in the F group. Our results suggest that EBS is a possible protective factor against early-childhood caries. Dental plaque and the GM may be relevant to EBS in primary dentition.

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“…This study showed the caries experience was high and comparable with previous Myanmar studies. 1,2,5 Childhood caries was shown to be family-dependent and later-born children were an increased possibility of caries development. Therefore, there is a need to create supportive family environments and also give parental attention to their later-born child.…”

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“…Early childhood caries (ECC), a serious public health problem, is severe and prevalent in Myanmar children. 1,2 ECC has significant influences on individuals, families, and societies, and links with other frequent diseases of childhood, primarily due to risk factors shared with other noncommunicable diseases. 3 Maternal factors such as mother's education and oral health literacy are likely to influence child's oral health.…”

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Maternal Factors in Relation to Early Childhood Caries Among Preschool Children in Myanmar

Thwin,

Takehara,

Kawaguchi

et al. 2023

Asia Pac J Public Health

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A cross-sectional study was conducted among 3- to 5-year-old preschool children in Yangon City in 2016-2017 to investigate the association between their caries experience and maternal factors. Children’s oral examination and questionnaire surveys to their mothers were conducted. Children’s caries prevalence was 82.9% with mean dmft of 6.4 ± 4.9. Mean oral health knowledge score of their mothers was 8.5 ± 2.8. Mother’s educational level and oral health knowledge were significant predictors of childhood caries. Third- or later-born children were twice more likely to have dental caries than first-born children ( P = .022). Mother’s regular dental check-up resulted in significantly lower odds ratios for caries development in her child. Children’s caries experience was high and mother’s oral health knowledge regarding the importance of primary teeth was unsatisfactory. It is, therefore, necessary to improve awareness and attentiveness for prevention of childhood caries among parents and guardians in Myanmar.

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Clinical and Microbial Evaluation of Dental Caries Status and Associated Factors Among Primary Schoolchildren in Myanmar: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Early childhood caries and its associated factors among 5-years-old Myanmar children

Early childhood caries and its associated factors among 5-years-old Myanmar children

Characterization of the oral microbiome and gut microbiome of dental caries and extrinsic black stain in preschool children

Maternal Factors in Relation to Early Childhood Caries Among Preschool Children in Myanmar

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