Parental perspectives on early childhood caries: A qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 451-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matheus Lotto ◽  
Anna Paola Strieder ◽  
Patricia Estefania Ayala Aguirre ◽  
Maria Aparecida Andrade Moreira Machado ◽  
Daniela Rios ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Parental Perspectives ◽  
Childhood Caries

Early childhood caries and parents’ challenges in implementing oral hygiene practices: a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-114
Author(s):  
Baranya Shrikrishna Suprabha ◽  
Violet D’Souza ◽  
Ramya Shenoy ◽  
Yarmunja Mahabala Karuna ◽  
Anupama Panakaje Nayak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Childhood Caries

Parental Perspectives of Early Childhood Caries

2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inyang A. Isong ◽  
Donna Luff ◽  
James M. Perrin ◽  
Jonathan P. Winickoff ◽  
Man Wai Ng
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Parental Perspectives ◽  
Health Assessments ◽  
History Of ◽  
Perceptions And Expectations ◽  
Childhood Caries

Background. Parental perspectives of children with early childhood caries may help inform the development and improvement of caries prevention strategies. Objectives. This study aimed to explore parents’ experiences, perceptions, and expectations regarding prevention and management of early childhood caries. Methods. The authors conducted semistructured interviews with 25 parents of children aged 2 to 5 years, with a known history of caries. All interviews were transcribed and coded, and iterative analyses were conducted to identify key emergent themes within the data. Results. Parents had limited knowledge of behaviors contributing to early childhood caries and when to first seek regular dental care. Parents expected pediatricians to provide education on how to prevent childhood caries, conduct preliminary oral health assessments, and help establish early linkages between medical and dental care. Conclusion. The findings make a strong case for pediatricians to take responsibility for engaging and educating parents on fostering optimal oral health and helping to access early childhood dental care.

Dietary Practices among Children with Early Childhood Caries and the Associated Factors: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baranya Shrikrishna Suprabha ◽  
Ramya Shenoy ◽  
Karuna Yermunja Mahabala ◽  
Anupama Panakaje Nayak ◽  
Rao Arathi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Childhood Caries

Parents’ Views on Silver Diamine Fluoride to Manage Early Childhood Caries

2020 ◽  
pp. 238008442093069
Author(s):  
G. Kyoon-Achan ◽  
R.J. Schroth ◽  
H. Martin ◽  
M. Bertone ◽  
B.A. Mittermuller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Informed Consent ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Silver Diamine Fluoride ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Caries Management ◽  
Caries Lesions ◽  
Childhood Caries

Background: The use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) as a nonsurgical caries management product is growing. Evidence suggests that SDF is very successful in arresting caries. However, a common concern with SDF treatment is the unaesthetic black staining. The purpose of this qualitative study was to determine parents’ views following their children’s treatment with SDF to manage severe early childhood caries (ECC). Method: Parents were interviewed as part of a mixed-method study of SDF to arrest severe ECC. Children with caries lesions in primary teeth were treated with 2 applications of 38% SDF, followed by fluoride varnish. Semistructured in-person and phone interviews were conducted with 19 parents of children in the study. Data were transcribed verbatim and manually coded and uploaded to NVivo 12 for further coding analysis. Results: None of the parents had previously heard about SDF, and they learned about it from the study dentist. Although parents trusted the dentist’s information on SDF, they welcomed additional evidence, especially relating to product safety and effectiveness. Some parents were minimally concerned with the black staining caused by SDF treatment. It was more important that SDF arrested caries progression, minimized pain and sensitivity, and prevented dental infection. However, some parents expressed concerns related to the unaesthetic black staining. Interestingly, many parents indicated that their children were not overly concerned with the black staining. A majority of parents said that they would recommend the treatment to others. Conclusion: This is the first qualitative study involving parents of children who were treated with SDF. Most parents were accepting of SDF as a nonsurgical treatment to arrest caries and minimize dentinal sensitivity secondary to caries, although some expressed concern about the black staining in anterior teeth. It is important to adequately inform parents of the negative aesthetic consequences and obtain informed consent before treatment. Knowledge Transfer Statement: This qualitative study revealed that many parents of children with severe ECC are accepting of SDF as a nonrestorative caries management option, despite the black staining of caries lesions. Dental professionals need to be aware of these parental concerns and obtain written informed consent prior to treatment. Parents also requested more information and resources on SDF on its benefits, effectiveness, and any associated risks.

scholarly journals Evaluation of parents’ views about etiologic factors of severe early childhood caries: A qualitative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-50
Author(s):  
Arian Hesam Arefi ◽  
Hoda Shamsaddin ◽  
Mojgan Balvardi ◽  
Hamidreza Poureslami ◽  
Masumeh Danesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Nutritional Deficiencies ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Medical Clinics ◽  
Severe Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Childhood Caries

Background. Severe early childhood caries (S-ECC) is a rapid form of dental caries that firstly affects primary upper incisors of children less <3 years of age and can cause interference in child’s health by pain, nutritional deficiencies and sleep disorders. It seems there are many unknown factors in the etiology as well as progression of S-ECC. The aim of this study was to assess parents' views in this relation. Methods. In this qualitative study parent’s views and their 1‒3-year-old children were studied when they visited pediatric medical clinics in Kerman. After cleaning the children teeth and examination of them to discover caries, they were placed in 2 groups with or without S-ECC. Then each parent was interviewed separately and their comments were collected and studied. Examinations and interviews continued with parents until they did not express anything new. Results. Parents of children without S-ECC had better understanding about S-ECC related factors than parents of children with S-ECC and greater number of them (without significant differences) expressed known reasons for occurrence of S-ECC. There were differences among known reasons and proposed reasons mostly in parents of children with S-ECC, although the differences were not significant. Maternal stress and amount of breast milk’s lactose were factors that were reported by some parents while there were unknown factors related to the etiology of S-ECC. Furthermore, no parents mentioned factors like saliva or mode of delivery. Conclusion. The most important achievement of the study was the attention of some parents to the role of their chronic stress in the occurrence of S-ECC. Another important consideration was that none of the parents mentioned the important role of the quality and quantity of saliva in preventing S-ECC, which should be promoted in the community.

Prevention and Treatment of Early Childhood Caries (ECC)

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey .
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Missing Teeth ◽  
Optimal Basis ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Childhood Caries

Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a chronic disease that can be prevented. It commonlyaffects children involving in one or more decayed (with lesions or not) teeth, missing teeth (dueto caries), or teeth with fillings in children aged under 71 months. The disease is sometimesoverlooked, but this condition usually affects the general health of children. Early detection ofEarly Childhood Caries (ECC) can prevent problems which are harmful to children. Therefore,the ECC must be prevented and for teeth that have had dental caries they should be givenproper treatment so as not to worsen and affect the quality of life in children. Prevention of thisdisease is a significant component in any health program to prepare for the optimal basis forthe oral health of children. This condition will become a serious health problem if not handledproperly, and it is a major health problem for health providers throughout the world.Primarypreventive must be initiated since a woman getting pregnant.Keywords: Early Childhood Caries (ECC), prevention, treatment

Promotion of Oral Health Care in Infants - A Preventive Strategy to Reduce the Burden of Early Childhood Caries

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
Subhathira Rajasekaran ◽  
Sham S Bhat ◽  
Vidya Bhat ◽  
Sundeep Hegde K ◽  
Neha Thilak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Preventive Strategy ◽  
Childhood Caries

Breastfeeding and early childhood caries: a critical review

2004 ◽  
Vol 80 (8) ◽  
pp. 199-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nilza M. E. Ribeiro ◽  
Manoel A. S. Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Childhood Caries
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