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

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 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

scholarly journals Early childhood feeding practices and dental caries among Australian preschoolers

2020 ◽  
Vol 111 (4) ◽  
pp. 821-828 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gemma Devenish ◽  
Aqif Mukhtar ◽  
Andrea Begley ◽  
A John Spencer ◽  
W Murray Thomson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Breastfeeding Duration ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Free Sugars ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Tooth Surfaces ◽  
Childhood Caries

ABSTRACT Background Recent reviews have proposed a causal relationship between prolonged breastfeeding and early childhood caries (ECC), but the evidence to date is inconsistent, with few cohort studies and limited investigation of key confounders. Objective This study aimed to investigate the relationship between dietary practices and early childhood caries in a birth cohort of Australian preschoolers. Methods Participants underwent a standardized dental examination at 2–3 y of age to determine the prevalence of ECC (based on the presence of decayed, missing, or filled tooth surfaces). Breastfeeding practices were reported at 3, 6, 12, and 24 mo of age. Intakes of free sugars were assessed at 1 and 2 y of age. Multivariable regression models generated prevalence ratios (PR) for the association between ECC and breastfeeding duration, and between ECC and sleep feeding practices at 1 y, controlling for sociodemographic factors and free sugars intake. Results There was no independent association between breastfeeding beyond 1 y of age and ECC (PR 1.42, 95% CI: 0.85, 2.38), or between breastfeeding to sleep and ECC (PR 1.12, 95% CI: 0.67, 1.88), although the direction of effect was suggestive of an association. The only factors independently associated with ECC were high free sugars intakes (PR 1.97, 95% CI: 1.13, 3.44), and greater socioeconomic disadvantage (PR 2.15, 95% CI: 1.08, 4.28). Most participants who were breastfed at 1 y of age had ceased by 18 mo or 2 y. Conclusions Breastfeeding practices were not associated with ECC. Given the wide-ranging benefits of breastfeeding, and the low prevalence of sustained breastfeeding in this study and Australia in general, recommendations to limit breastfeeding are unwarranted, and breastfeeding should be promoted in line with global and national recommendations. To reduce the prevalence of early childhood caries, improved efforts are needed to limit foods high in free sugars.

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 Underweight and early childhood caries among young children in rural Cambodia: a pilot study

BDJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Kubota ◽  
Nhep San Pech ◽  
Callum Durward ◽  
Hiroshi Ogawa
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Who Guidelines ◽  
Upper Arm ◽  
Logistic Regressions ◽  
Childhood Caries

Abstract Objectives To investigate the association between underweight and early childhood caries (ECC) among children aged one to three years in rural Cambodia. Materials and methods A total of 200 Cambodian children aged one to three years at several villages in Kampong Cham province participated in this study. The children whose Z scores were below two and three standard deviations were considered as moderately-underweight and severely-underweight. Children whose mid-upper arm circumstance (MUAC) was below 12.5 cm, were regarded as having malnutrition. ECC was recorded following the WHO guidelines. Associated factors were obtained through interviews with caregivers. Results 33.5% and 7.0% of the children were identified as being moderately-underweight and severely-underweight, respectively. The prevalence of ECC was 61.5%. ECC was significantly associated with children being moderately-underweight (P < 0.05). The prevalence of ECC was higher prevalence of those who with severely-underweight, although significant differences were not observed (P = 0.054). Logistic regressions showed that those with low birth weight (OR = 2.57; 95% CI = 1.03–6.40) and malnutrition (OR = 4.71; 95% CI = 1.08–20.62) were likely to be moderately-underweight and severely-underweight, whereas those who with ECC had more moderately-underweight, although it was not significant (OR = 2.21; 95% CI = 0.97–5.00). Those with low birth weight (OR = 10.68; 95% CI = 2.95–38.65) and ECC (OR = 6.67; 95% CI = 1.02–43.61) were likely to be severely-underweight. Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that low birth weight, malnutrition and ECC were associated factors of underweight in this population.

scholarly journals Healthy Eating Index Is a Predictor of Early Childhood Caries

2009 ◽  
Vol 88 (4) ◽  
pp. 361-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.E. Nunn ◽  
N.S. Braunstein ◽  
E.A. Krall Kaye ◽  
T. Dietrich ◽  
R.I. Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Eating Pattern ◽  
Childhood Caries

Early childhood caries (ECC) is a preventable form of dental caries that affects very young children, particularly among low-income families and certain racial/ethnic minorities. The current study examined the relationship of dietary quality, as measured by the Healthy Eating Index (HEI), to the prevalence of ECC in 2- to 5-year-old children. Data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) were used for the study. We used logistic regression to compute adjusted odds ratios (OR) for ECC and 95% confidence intervals (CI). Children with the best dietary practices (uppermost tertile of the HEI) were 44% less likely to exhibit severe ECC compared with children with the worst dietary practices (lowest tertile of the HEI). A healthy eating pattern geared for promotion of optimal child development and prevention of chronic disease in later life may also reduce the risk of early childhood caries, particularly severe early childhood caries.

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.

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