Early childhood caries in multilingual community

Tušek, Ivan; O’Rourke, Bernadette; Lekić, Charles; Tusek, Jasmina; Tušek, Branislav

doi:10.21101/cejph.a6345

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“…The higher prevalence of dental caries and untreated tooth decay in primary and permanent dentitions in immigrant children compared with Spanish children is consistent with previous studies both in Spain [23] and in Europe [9,11,15,31]. Studies conducted in Slovakia and Serbia [35,36] also show higher prevalence of tooth decay in Spanish Roma children. In addition, in the case of Spanish Roma children, it is important to point out that in primary teeth, the proportions of dental caries and untreated tooth decay experience were equal, which confirms the low use of preventive and restorative dental visits in this population [35].…”

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Immigrant Status and Ethnic Inequities in Dental Caries in Children: Bilbao, Spain

Rodriguez-Alvarez

Borrell

Marañón

et al. 2022

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This study examined the migratory status/ethnic inequities in dental caries in school children aged 4–9 years (n = 1388) and the impact of the Children’s Oral Health Program in the Municipality of Bilbao in the Basque Country Region, Spain. Using the 2017 Children’s Oral Health Survey, log binomial regression was used to quantify the association of parental immigration status/ethnicity with tooth decay for (1) the primary and the permanent dentitions, separately, in children 4–9 years old; and (2) for the permanent dentition in children aged 7–9 years. Compared with Spanish children, Spanish Roma and immigrant children had a higher probability of tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth after adjustment. Similarly, Spanish Roma and immigrant children had a higher probability of caries experience in primary and permanent teeth. In children aged 7–9 years, Spanish Roma children had a greater probability of tooth decay and caries experience (DMFT index ≥ 1; PR: 6.20; 95% CI: 3.18, 12.12; and PR: 4.52; 95% CI: 2.46, 8.32; respectively) compared with Spanish Children. These associations were not observed in immigrant children. This study shows that parental immigration status and/or ethnicity affect caries outcomes in immigrants and Roma children in both primary and permanent dentition.

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Immigrant Status and Ethnic Inequities in Dental Caries in Children: Bilbao, Spain

Rodriguez-Alvarez

Borrell

Marañón

et al. 2022

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“…Saddki et al (2010) in this regard, consider that more frequent visits to dentists are associated with better educational status and prenatal regular visits. Obstacles to seeking dental services also include poor perception of the quality of care provided, language barriers (Tušek et al, 2020) as well as the husband's influence on the pregnant woman's decision to see a dentist. There are barriers by dentists as well.…”

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“…Pregnancy is a good time to change oral hygiene and eating habits, so it is necessary to engage public and private dental offices in order to provide free dental services and the priority of admission to the dentist. If the language barrier is an obstacle to a dental visit, it is necessary to introduce linguistic mediators who will establish communication between dentists and pregnant women (Tušek et al, 2020), especially in multiethnic environments such as Vojvodina. It is necessary to redefine and consistently implement preventive programs, including education on oral health during prenatal care, pregnancy and puerperium.…”

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Associated Factors for Tooth Loss in the Postpartum Women in Vojvodina

2023

JMCCR

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Background: Pregnancy increases the risk of developing oral diseases and can lead to tooth loss. The aim of our study is to determine the influence of demographic factors, social status, attitudes, habits, and behaviors related to diet and oral hygiene, that may result in tooth loss in postpartum women. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted in General Hospitals and Clinics for gynecology and obstetrics in the territory of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina. Data on attitudes, habits and behaviors related to diet and oral hygiene that may result in tooth loss were obtained by surveying postpartum women on the day of discharge. Univariate and multivariate logistic analysis was used to study the relationship between associated factors and the tooth loss using CR and a 95% confidence interval. Values p <0.05. was considered statistically significant. Results: Our study included 4310 mothers with an average age of 27.31 years. Based on multivariate regression analysis, higher tooth loss was observed in: mothers over the age of 35 (CI=1.029-1.660; p=0.028), with low or no education (CI=1.388 -2.258; p<0.001), living alone (CI=1.126-3.728; p=0.019), who are of poor social status (CI=1.300-2,005; p<0.001), brush teeth for less than 2 minutes (CI=1.006-1.575; p=0.044),visit a dentist for dental treatment (CI=1.367-2.131; p<0.001), and consume cigarettes (CI=1.015-1.685; p=0.038). Conclusions: Our research has shown that sociodemographic factors, habits, attitudes and behaviors of postpartum women regarding oral hygiene and nutrition are directly related to tooth loss and can serve as a platform for adoption of special oral health promotion programs.

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“…For toddlers and preschool children, the ECC prevalence in our country varied and declined over time from 86% to 53% (studies conducted in the last 20 years, from southwest Herzegovina, northwest and east Bosnia and areas of Banja Luka, Mostar and Sarajevo) ( 20 - 24 ). In the neighboring countries, several studies showed further results in determining ECC prevalence: in Serbia results varied from 30.50-52.80% ( 25 , 26 ), in Croatia 56.50% ( 17 ), in Slovenia 56.50% ( 17 ), and in Kosovo 86.31% ( 27 ). The ECC prevalence in primary dentition of our study participants has reached pretty high values ( Table 2 ), and went over the most of recent local, regional, international and global findings, with reversive tendency to previous higher values.…”

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Dental Caries Experience in Children in Public Kindergartens of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bajrić¹,

Arslanagić²,

Zukanović³

et al. 2023

Acta Stomatol Croat

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Objectives Dental caries first occurs within primary dentition in toddlers and preschool children, in a form of early childhood caries (ECC). In every day’s busy and employment burdened parenting, caretakers and institutions have become important even more nowadays, not only for forming child general behavior and character, but also for maintenance of their general and oral health as well. Aims To evaluate the presence and severity of ECC in children who attended public kindergartens in Sarajevo, and to offer basic information for the maintenance and improvement of child oral health to their parents and kindergarten teachers. Methods The study included 1722 preschool children aged 3-6 years who attended kindergartens within Sarajevo public kindergarten institution, together with their parents and kindergarten teachers. Dental team members gradually visited all kindergartens situated in four Sarajevo city municipalities and examined kindergarten children according to the WHO Oral Health Survey Manual. Oral health promotion material for parents and kindergarten teachers was also distributed simultaneously during sequential visits. Results ECC was present in preschool kindergarten children in Sarajevo, with its high prevalence (67.71%); dmft-value (3.97) and severity (SiC index 8.79). There was also a significant lack of dental healthcare to examined children mostly related to lack of visiting dental offices by children’s parents (CI=10.55%, RI=10.80%, TI=12.98%). Conclusion Parental role in preserving and improving of their children oral health should be systematically and profoundly improved. Kindergarten officials and staff should recognize the importance of anticariogenic diet menus and oral hygiene maintenance within their institutions.

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Early childhood caries in multilingual community

Cited by 6 publications

References 19 publications

Immigrant Status and Ethnic Inequities in Dental Caries in Children: Bilbao, Spain

Immigrant Status and Ethnic Inequities in Dental Caries in Children: Bilbao, Spain

Associated Factors for Tooth Loss in the Postpartum Women in Vojvodina

Dental Caries Experience in Children in Public Kindergartens of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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