Aim To estimate the global prevalence of early childhood caries using the WHO criteria.
Design Systematic review of studies published from 1960 to 2019. Data sources: PubMed …

Background Dental caries risk factors have been expanded to not only emphasize biology,
dietary and oral habits but also broader social determinants such as socioeconomic factors …

Background Dental caries are a global public health problem and influence the overall
health of children. The risk factors for caries include biological, socio-behavioral and …

Background In many developing countries, the prevalence of dental caries has increased
due to lifestyle changes, lack of preventive services, and inadequate access to dental care …

Objective This RCT study assessed and compared the effect of a biannual application of
38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) with alternative restorative technique (ART) on arresting …

Aim. Paediatricians' oral health knowledge is essential for early detection of disease,
appropriate advice, and proper referral. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the …

Oral diseases are a universal public health problem with serious health and economic
burdens. These diseases are a major concern in the pediatric population specifically. In the …

Objectives The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence and severity of dental caries
in pre-school children in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area. Methods A search of …

Objective: To determine the oral health status along with the treatment need among Arabian
children with special health care needs. Material and Methods: Fifty-seven special health …

Background Early childhood caries is the most common childhood disease in preschool
children which often requires dental treatment under restorative dental general anaesthesia …