Background Gestational diabetes mellitus is associated with adverse maternal and fetal
outcomes and increases subsequent risk of Type 2 diabetes. Researchers have shown that …

Aim: To identify the available evidence on the effects that breastfeeding and/or bottle-
feeding may have on the presence of early childhood caries (ECC) and malocclusion in …

This study aimed to evaluate the influence of breastfeeding and pacifier use on the occlusal
status of preschool children. A cross-sectional study was conducted with children (n= 489) …

Background The current literature does not provide accurate information about the
association between use of artificial nipples and sucking patterns in infants. Aims We aimed …

Evidence that breastfeeding impacts the facial features of children is conflicting. Most studies
to date have focused on dental and skeletal malocclusion. It currently remains unclear …

Introduction Due to the high risk of contamination, the practice of bottle feeding with a nipple
is discouraged by the governments around the world. This study aims to examine the …

Background: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a developmental disorder with
severe negative lifetime consequences. Although knowledge about the harmfulness of …

Purpose to evaluate the prevalence of malocclusion and its associated factors of children
cared for by a PHC Service in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Methods a cross-sectional study nested …

The effects of breastfeeding on the occlusion have been much debated, and it is often
suggested that breastfeeding facilitates optimal development of the jaws and the dentition …

Background The level of breastfeeding knowledge of nursing students may influence their
ability to support breastfeeding families. However, to date, it has not been possible to …