Download or read book Prevalence Severity and Risk Factors Associated with Early Childhood Dental Caries in Mississippi s Head Start Population written by Kristin F. Nalls and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Poor oral health is linked to poor quality of life, chronic disease, infant mortality, poor school and work performance, low self-esteem, risky social behaviors, and increased national health expenditures. Most oral diseases are preventable, but still common. Early Childhood Caries (ECC), the most common childhood disease, is linked to periodontal disease, poor academic performance, and increased likelihood of chronic disease in adulthood and poor quality of life for the children who are affected and their families. ECC disproportionately affects low-income and minority children. Head Start is a federal preschool program aimed to identify and provide support for low-income children and their families. Due to the federal mandates for Head Start grantees, children participating in these programs are in a position to receive increased access to dental care through oral screenings and referrals to dentists for oral health treatment. Studies have shown that Head Start enrollees are almost three times more likely to obtain a dental screening than those enrolled in other preschool centers. Even with these parameters in place, a great amount of tooth decay is still present in Head Start children. In a brief issued by the Children's Dental Health Project, "Keeping Health in Head Start: Lessons Learned from Dental Care", one of the key lessons was Medicaid dental benefits are important in granting access to dental care for Head Start children, however it is not enough. In order for Medicaid benefits have a major impact, dental professionals must accept the coverage, and the Head Start community must have knowledge of those that can and will provide services to their children. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to 1) examine the oral health status of low-income children in MS Head Start Programs and 2) evaluate linkage to care between the HSFs and the referral dentists, and 3) identify opportunities for Head Start children to find a dental home. This study uses descriptive and inferential statistical methods to test the objectives, hypothesis and specific aims outlined below: Methods: The study used the oral screening data and parental survey data from the Mississippi State Department of Health's Make a Child's Smile Program for the time period 2009-2014, Medicaid reimbursement data for children's dental claims, and licensure data from the Mississippi Board of Dental Examiners. Spatial attributes such as the location of the Head Start Facilities, service locations of referral dentists named in the MACS dataset, other non-referred dental service locations that have filed children's dental Medicaid claims, and calculated distances from Head Start facilities to the aforementioned dental service locations were compiled and analyzed. This information was used to examine the dental workforce available to the Head Start Facilities in the study sample. Both traditional statistical tests and spatial analysis were used to analyze data and create a visualization of the oral health landscape for low-income children in MS. Results: The sample was majority African American, between the ages of 3 and 5 years of age, displaying a burden of caries experience and untreated diseases significantly higher than the reported national percentages, (p

Download or read book Prevalence Severity and Risk Factors Associated with Early Childhood Dental Caries in Mississippi s Head Start Program written by Kristin F. Nalls and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Country Profile of the Epidemiology and Clinical Management of Early Childhood Caries written by Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2020-07-29 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Early Childhood Oral Health written by Joel H. Berg and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-10-26 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dental caries has been called a “silent epidemic” and is the most prevalent chronic disease affecting children. Though much has been written on the science and practice of managing this disease, publications are diverse in their loci, preventing easy access to the reader. Early Childhood Oral Health coalesces all the important information related to this topic in a comprehensive reference for students, academics, and practitioners. This second edition expands the scope of the first and puts an additional focus on interprofessional and global efforts that are necessary to manage the growing disease crisis and screening and risk assessment efforts that have expanded with the boom of new technologies. With updated references and incorporating the latest research, chapters address the biology and epidemiology of caries, the clinical management of early childhood caries, risk assessment, and early diagnosis. Other topics include public health approaches to managing caries worldwide, implementation of new caries prevention programs, fluoride regimens, and community programs, and family oral health education. Brand new are four chapters on the medical management of early childhood caries, considerations for children with special needs, interprofessional education and practice, and how the newest policy issues and the Affordable Care Act affect dental care. A must-read for pediatric dentists, cariologists, public health dentists, and students in these fields, Early Childhood Oral Health is also relevant for pediatricians and pediatric nursing specialists worldwide.

Download or read book Prevalence Incidence and Risk Factors for Dental Caries in Preschool and School aged African American Children written by Tariq Ghazal and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third project dealt with the MS variable as a "time-dependent variable", using a statistical analysis called "Extended Cox hazards modeling". To the knowledge of the author, this is the first published study which has used this relatively new analytic approach to assess the complex relationship between MS detection and dental caries experience. In addition, in the third project, the behavioral risk factors for having a positive salivary MS test were assessed. This study found that median MS acquisition survival (when 50% of the children had positive salivary MS test) was 2 years and mean survival time was 2.09±0.09 among African-American children who had valid MS acquisition tests (n=99). Approximately 23% of the children did not have any positive salivary MS test by age 4 years. Multivariable analysis showed that not having a positive salivary MS test at any of the study exams was associated with having acute illness in the previous 6 months and being recruited into the study before 10 months of age. Results of extended Cox proportional hazards modeling showed a significant relationship between having a caries experience event at any given time during the follow-up period and having a positive salivary MS test at any point in time (HR=2.25, 95% CI 1.06-4.75).

Download or read book Early Childhood Caries Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors written by Shanthi G. and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present study assessed the prevalence of and risk factors for Early Childhood Caries in children 3 to 5 years old. The target population included 3 to 5 year old and their mothers from the 14 zones of Bhopal city. Each mother was first given the structured questionnaire, and then the child s clinical dental examination was carried out. The prevalence of early childhood caries in preschool children aged three to five years in Bhopal was 43.2%, with a mean dmft of 3.02. Caries prevalence, however, showed statistically significant association and a negative correlation with socioeconomic status, with lower socioeconomic status children showing higher caries.

Download or read book A Study of Risk Factors for Early Childhood Caries in Rural El Salvador written by Veronica Anne Jordan and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Early Childhood Oral Health written by Joel H. Berg and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-09-15 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2000, the US Surgeon General announced that dental caries is a "silent epidemic" and the most prevalent disease affecting children. Though much has been written on the science and practice of managing this disease, publications are diverse in their loci preventing easy access to the reader. Early Childhood Oral Health coalesces all important information related to this important topic in a comprehensive reference for students, academics, and practioners. In addition to the latest information about preventing childhood caries, other topics include public health approaches to managing caries worldwide, implementation of new prevention programs, fluoride regimens, and new technologies in caries risk assessment. A must-read for pediatric dentists, cariologists,public health dentists, and students in these fields, Early Childhood Oral Health is also relevant for pediatricians and pediatric nursing specialists worldwide.

Download or read book Early childhood caries and its association with socio behavioural and parental factors among 2 6 year old children written by Pratibha Taneja and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2017-08-08 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation from the year 2016 in the subject Medicine - Dentistry, , language: English, abstract: Oral health is related to general health and quality of life, which emphasizes the importance of retaining good functional dentition. It is associated with development of healthy personality, perception and enables an individual to speak, eat and socialize without active disease and discomfort. The role of nutrition is also related to poor oral health affecting growth and cognitive development that leads to medical complications of untreated diseases, and result in poor social outcomes. Despite the great improvement in oral health, many countries still encounter oral diseases which are widely prevalent, more so in the developing countries like India. Dental diseases, such as Dental caries, Periodontal disease and Oral mucosal lesions, are the major public health problem throughout the world with the high prevalence due to altered life style and eating habits. The burden of Oral disease is particularly high for the disadvantageous and poor population groups in both developing and developed countries. Dental caries is an epidemic disease affecting humans of all ages in regions of most common disease of children. Among all the dental diseases, the prevalence of dental caries in India is increasing referred as “Disease of civilization.” According to Centre for Disease Control & Prevention, dental caries is perhaps the most prevalent infectious disease. Although it is well understood and preventable but still a global problem among children and young adults. More than 40% of children have caries by the time they reach kindergarten.

Download or read book NON TRADITIONAL EXPOSURES AND CHILDHOOD DENTAL CARIES AMONG CHILDREN 1 5 YEARS OLD written by Salam Rajih and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is one of the most common chronic illnesses among young children, affecting around 23% of children 2-5 years old, leading to pain, discomfort, and poor quality of life. It is a multi-factorial disease that develops through the combined effects of bacteria, tooth morphology, fermentable carbohydrates, time, and various social factors. Several studies have investigated the associations between dental caries and non-traditional factors acquired during the first years of life including; mode of delivery, breastfeeding, and Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS). However, the literature on these associations has been inconsistent. Objective: To investigate the unadjusted and adjusted associations between the presence of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) and Severe-ECC (S-ECC), and three non-traditional factors: breastfeeding, mode of delivery, and ETS, among children 1-5 years old. Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed, and a sample of 112 caregiver/ child dyads was recruited from the ongoing flow of patients at Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry (TUKSoD). After consent, subjects completed a questionnaire and received a standard intra-oral examination and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Caries-risk Assessment Tool (CAT) by a student doctor. The study was approved by the Temple University Institutional Review Board (Protocol # 23885). Chi-square tests, two-sample t-tests and bivariate logistic regressions were used to assess the unadjusted associations. Two multivariable logistic models were developed for ECC and S-ECC and included demographics, overall CRA, and the three non-traditional risk factors. Results: The prevalence of ECC and S-ECC were 61% and 30%, respectively. The following variables were significant in the unadjusted analysis for both ECC and S-ECC: child's age, maternal educational attainment, overall AAPD CAT classification, sugary snacks per day, presence of plaque on child's teeth and ETS. Exposure to ETS was associated with an increased adjusted odds ratio for ECC (aOR=5.39 [95% CI: 1.14-25.33], P=0.033), but not for S-ECC. Furthermore, C-section birth was associated with a decreased adjusted odds ratio for both ECC and S-ECC, respectively (ECC: aOR=0.132 [95% CI: 0.02-0.72], P=0.02; S-ECC: aOR=0.141 [95% CI: 0.026-0.748], P=0.021). With inclusion of the AAPD CAT, demographics, and the three non-traditional factors, the overall model accuracy at predicting ECC was 82.2%. Conclusions and Clinical Relevance: In this study of urban, predominantly African American, and low income children, ECC was found associated with two non-traditional factors, ETS and mode of delivery, suggesting that including them in CRA may improve prediction of future dental caries, and aid in the prevention and treatment of disease. Results from this study support the notion that ECC is a multi-factorial disease, and highlights the importance of adopting oral health education among caregivers.

Download or read book Childhood Obesity and Dental Caries in an At risk Preschool Population written by Michelle Landrum and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The occurrence of both childhood obesity and dental caries - which are disproportionately high in low-income families and minority groups in the United States - can have life-long negative consequences for individuals and communities. Previous research aimed at investigating the relationship between obesity and dental caries has been inconclusive, and limited among at-risk pre-school age populations. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between body mass index (BMI)-for-age and dental caries within a purposive sample of predominately Hispanic, low-income children enrolled in a Head Start preschool program in South Texas. A purposive sample of 237 children was randomly selected for secondary data analysis. Frequencies, ANOVA, Pearson correlations, and logistic regression analyses were used to describe and analyze the data. The sample consisted of predominately Hispanic (88.2%) children with a mean age of 3.6 years. Prevalence of obesity was 23.2%, and 46.8% had dental caries. Comparison of prevalence of caries (P=0.62), untreated decay (P=0.07), ECC (P=0.38), and dmf (P=0.88) by BMI categories resulted in no significant differences. Pearson correlation analyses found no positive relationship between dmf score and BMI-for-age percentile (r = 0.017), and logistic regression analyses showed no relationship between dmf and obesity (OR=1.00, CI=.05). Increases in children's BMI category classification was associated with a slight decreased likelihood of caries (OR=0.96, CI=.05) and ECC (OR=0.98, CI=.05), but an increased likelihood of untreated decay (OR=1.42, CI=.05). Although childhood obesity and dental caries share some common etiological and facilitating risk factors, this study supports other research that suggests higher rates of both diseases among at-risk populations simply coexists. An interprofessional approach between primary healthcare professionals, dental professionals and health educators can offer a unique opportunity to prevent and treat both prevalent childhood diseases.

Download or read book Is Severe Early Childhood Caries Associated with Dental Caries in Adulthood written by Alexandra Nicolae and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dental Caries written by and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-09-19 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides information to the readers starting with the history of oral hygiene manners, and modern oral hygiene practices. It continues with the prevalence and etiology of caries and remedy of caries through natural sources. Etiology of secondary caries in prosthetic restorations and the relationship between orthodontic treatment and caries is addressed. An update of early childhood caries is presented. The use of visual-tactile method, radiography and fluorescence in caries detection is given. The book finishes with methods used for the prevention of white spot lesions and management of caries.

Download or read book Identifying Risk Factors Associated with Early Childhood Caries in Children Under Three Years of Age written by Christine A. Wohlford and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the association between risk factors and caries prevalence in children 3 and under, as well as to assess the effectiveness of anticipatory guidance. Methods: This IRB-approved retrospective chart review evaluated 757 dental records of children 0-3 years of age who visited the Nationwide Children's Hospital Baby Clinic. All parents received standardized anticipatory guidance. Results: The mean age was 22.2 months (sd 7.2). Within the cohort, 49% were African-American, 31% Caucasian and 14% Hispanic. Public insurance was reported by 87% of parents. White spots were present in 30% of children. Cavitated lesions were present in 28% of children, with 36% of those having 6 or more carious teeth. Contents of sippy cups included 90% juice, 78% milk, 22% koolaid, 16% pop, and 4% tea and sports drink. Bottle contents included 78% milk and 38% juice. A statistically significant difference was found between caries free and caries active children for nighttime feeding (p=.0008), parental education (p=.002), use of fluoride toothpaste (p=.009), frequency of sugar snacking (p=.002), and cooperation for tooth brushing (p=.018). There was no difference in brushing frequency, bottle/sippy cup use (cariogenic content), parental caries or having a family dentist. In a group analysis, child age and cooperation for tooth brushing were the most important factors predicting caries (p

Download or read book Promoting Oral Health in Early Childhood The Role of the Family Community and Health System in Developing Strategies for Prevention and Management of ECC written by Rahul Siram Naidu and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: