Asthma, one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in childhood, has been increasingly associated with oral health challenges, notably dental caries. The interplay between the disease, its ...

In a recent cross-sectional study published in BMC Public Health, researchers examined the potential association between serum vitamin D status and the prevalence and number of teeth affected by ...

Experiencing adverse events in early childhood such as abuse or family instability may increase the risk of developing caries in children ages 7 to 10, according to a study published in the Journal of ...

Children’s microbiomes in their dental biofilms play major -- and previously unrecognized roles -- in dental disease, according to research published recently in Nature Communications. A team led by ...

The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) have announced the publication of a ...

A study in JDR Clinical & Translational Research demonstrates that arginine dentifrices reduce dental caries in children with active caries as effectively as or more effectively than a sodium fluoride ...

Oral health in pregnant women, infants, and preschool children is a critical area of research due to the unique physiological changes and developmental stages that influence oral health outcomes.

Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a pressing public health issue globally, significantly affecting children's oral health and overall well-being. This multifactorial disease is influenced by various ...

This study aimed to determine the risk factors of early childhood caries (ECC) among preschool children from eastern Saudi Arabia. In this cross-sectional study, 241 carers and their children from 10 ...