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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"Early childhood caries"”.
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Maternal Factors and Birth Delivery Impact on Severe Early Childhood Caries
Objectives: To assess differences in Severe Early Childhood Caries (SECC) rates based on maternal illness during pregnancy, pregnancy term (preterm vs. full term), and delivery method (cesarean section vs. vaginal delivery). The study aims to identify potential birth-related risk factors …
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The prevalence of early childhood caries in the Southern Cape Karoo region
Dental caries is a huge problem among the previously disadvantaged population. Early childhood caries is a problem with infants. This thesis contained information concerning the parents knowledge about their children's oral health and their own personal details. These children were all in the age …
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Early Childhood Caries in children 12-24 months old in Mitchell's Plain, South Africa
… Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (2005/06) defines Early Childhood Caries (ECC) as the presence of 1 or more decayed (noncavitated or cavitated lesions), missing (due to caries), or filled tooth surfaces in any primary tooth in a child 71 months of age or younger. ECC can cause significant problems …
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The Diet and Early Childhood Caries (DECC) Study: Validation of a Novel ECC Risk Assessment Tool and Investigation of Diet-Related ECC Risk Factors
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a highly prevalent disease afflicting approximately 28 percent of children in the U.S. under the age of 6 years (Bruce A Dye et al., 2007). ECC is a serious condition that can have profound health implications, including altered physical appearance, impaired ability …
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Salivary carriage of candida species in children and their mothers in a Western Cape population salivary carriage of candida species in children and their mothers in a Western Cape population
… mutans in high numbers in children with early childhood caries (ECC). The aim of this study was to explore the prevalence of Candida albicans in children with ECC in the Western Cape, and to explore the possibility of maternal relatedness. A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst 48 …
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Do dental nurses in England have a role in the early intervention of oral healthcare for infants and toddlers during mandated contacts by Specialist Community Public Health Nurses?
… and well-being, particularly in infancy and early childhood (Public Health England (PHE), 2014). In England, Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHNs) provide mandated contacts with families, creating a unique opportunity to promote early oral healthcare and prevent early childhood …
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Evaluation of a Multicomponent Oral Health Education Intervention in a Vulnerable Infant Population: A Mixed Methods Study
… in the first year of life to reduce the risk of early childhood caries. Approaches using mobile technologies for oral health are now being endorsed by the World Health Organisation. This mixed methods exploratory study examined the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of engaging and …
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A smiling future: exploring the multidisciplinary associations with higher prevalence of tooth decay in minority children
… of children and adults leading to tooth decay. Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is the most chronic disease in children and it is especially chronic within children who come from disadvantage backgrounds. The objective of this study is to explore the multiple paradigms of tooth decay that exist …