Prevalence of dental caries in the primary dentition among under five children

Rahman, SS; Rasul, CH; Kashem, MA; Biswas, SS

doi:10.3329/bmjk.v43i1-2.13015

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“…The pooled results of the included studies showed non-significant differences in ECC prevalence between genders, which was consistent with some previous studies 8 9 44 , but contradictory to others 45 46 . According to a meta-analysis of the gender difference in oral health among 5-6-year-olds in South Asia, 3 of 5 ethnic groups showed significantly higher caries prevalence among boys, while 2 groups showed no significant gender difference 47 .…”

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Prevalence and care index of early childhood caries in mainland China: evidence from epidemiological surveys during 1987–2013

Zhang

Yang

Liao

et al. 2016

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Early childhood caries (ECC) is the most common chronic disease in young children. Its reported prevalence varies greatly across China. This systematic review aimed to explore the epidemiological characteristics of ECC in mainland China from 1987 to 2013. In total, 102 articles were included. The pooled national prevalence and care index (ft/dmft%) for ECC were 65.5% and 3.6%, respectively. The overall ECC prevalence declined from 77.9% during 1987–1994 to 56.4% during 2010–2013. The pooled ECC prevalence for children aged 1–6 years was 0.3%, 17.3%, 40.2%, 54.4%, 66.1%, and 70.7%, respectively. There was no significant difference in prevalence between boys (59.1%) and girls (58.9%); and the care index was also similar (8.1% versus 7.7%). Slightly higher ECC prevalence was observed in rural areas (63.5%) compared with urban areas (59.5%) (RR = 1.08, 95% CI: 1.02–1.14); but a much higher care index was reported in urban children (6.0%) than their rural counterparts (1.6%) (RR = 3.68, 95% CI: 2.54–5.35). The 2006–2013 map of ECC prevalence among 5-year-olds showed wide geographic variations across China. Four adjacent provinces, including Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, and Shaanxi, constituted the areas with the lowest ECC prevalence in mainland China.

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Prevalence and care index of early childhood caries in mainland China: evidence from epidemiological surveys during 1987–2013

Zhang

Yang

Liao

et al. 2016

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“…Dental caries is the most prevalent oral health problem in developing countries and affects individuals in all age groups. The prevalence of dental caries among preschool children is high (44.34–66.3%). Moreover, caries often goes untreated in this group, which can lead to different impacts.…”

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Association between sense of coherence and untreated dental caries in preschoolers: a cross-sectional study

Neves

Perazzo

Gomes

et al. 2019

International Dental Journal

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Objective The aim of the present study was to evaluate factors associated with the clinical consequences of untreated dental caries in children attending public and private preschools. Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted with a complex, preschool‐based sample of 769 children, 5 years of age, from public and private preschools in the city of Campina Grande, Brazil. Clinical examinations to diagnose the consequences of untreated caries were performed using the criteria of the pufa index (p ‐ pulp exposure; u ‐ ulceration caused by movement of tooth fragments; f ‐ fistula; a ‐ abscess). The psychological factor evaluated was parental/caregiver sense of coherence (SOC), which was determined using a validated assessment tool. Sociodemographic characteristics and the use of dental services were also considered. Two examiners were trained to examine the clinical consequences of untreated dental caries. The kappa statistic demonstrated a high level of agreement for the conditions evaluated. Descriptive analysis was performed, followed by the use of an inductive decision tree (J48 algorithm; α = 5%). Results The factors associated with the clinical consequences of untreated dental caries were toothache [prevalence ratio (PR) = 12.34; 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 7.87–19.35; P < 0.001], attending a public preschool (PR = 2.38; 95% CI: 1.83–3.09; P < 0.001), parents/caregivers younger than 30 years of age (PR = 1.45; 95% CI: 1.26–1.68; P < 0.001), parents/caregivers with more than two children (PR = 1.47; 95% CI: 1.28–1.69; P < 0.001) and parents/caregivers with a weak SOC (PR = 1.13; 95% CI: 1.01–1.28; P = 0.043). Conclusion The prevalence of clinical consequences of untreated dental caries was low in the present sample and was associated with sociodemographic factors (type of preschool, caregiver's age and number of children in the family) as well as psychological factors (SOC).

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“…11 Another study reported the prevalence of dental caries as 44.34% which was lower. 12 In the present study socio-economic status has influence on the dental caries. It was found that 56.58% participants from the low socio-economic status were affected by multiple teeth (more than three teeth) whereas, only 19.08% participants from the high socio-economic status were affected.…”

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Incidence of Dental Caries in Relation with Cariogenic Food and Socioeconomic Status among Pediatric Patients

Rahman

Hasan²,

Hossain

et al. 2020

TAJ: J of Teachers Assoc

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Introduction: Dental caries is one of the most common oral health diseases among children all over the world and its consequences cause a lot of pain and suffering. In the present study the effect of cariogenic food and socio-economic status in the initiation of dental caries among pediatric patients was assessed. Methodology: Data were collected with a pretested structured interview schedule from 370 participants and their parents attending dental unit, Rajshahi medical college from July 2017 to December 2018. Oral examination was done by dental mirror and probe under sufficient light to find out the dental caries among the children. Data were analyzed using SPSS method. Results: 91.35% participants had dental caries. Multiple caries was found highest (56. 58%) in low socio-economic status. 68.38% participants regularly consumed the cariogenic food, of them multiple caries were found in 46.64%. Discussion: The prevalence of dental caries among participants was found 91.35%. In the present study family income has influence on the dental caries. In the present study 68.38% participants regularly consumed sugar containing food items and among them multiple carious teeth were found in 46.64% participants. Conclusion: Incidence of dental caries is very high among the children of low socio-economic status and who take cariogenic food frequently specially sugar containing food. TAJ 2019; 32(2): 43-47

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Prevalence of dental caries in the primary dentition among under five children

Abstract: Dental caries is the most important dental health problem in developing countries. 2010; 43 : 7-9

Cited by 12 publications

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Prevalence and care index of early childhood caries in mainland China: evidence from epidemiological surveys during 1987–2013

Prevalence and care index of early childhood caries in mainland China: evidence from epidemiological surveys during 1987–2013

Association between sense of coherence and untreated dental caries in preschoolers: a cross-sectional study

Incidence of Dental Caries in Relation with Cariogenic Food and Socioeconomic Status among Pediatric Patients

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