Rev Med Suisse. 2012 Apr 04;8(335):764-8.

[The impact of childhood caries].

Revue medicale suisse

[Article in French]
Carlos Madrid, Marcelo Abarca, Kahina Bouferrache, Mario Gehri, Patrick Bodenmann, Sabina Pop

PMID: 22545498

Abstract

The early childhood caries affect primary dentition before the eruption of the permanent teeth. It is set to extended use of a bottle containing fermentable carbohydrates. The early childhood caries is not only a dental disease: it is a social, cultural and behavioral condition that reflects the practices and beliefs around the child. Swiss data indicate that in aged 2 children, one of for could be affected by this devastating oral disease, mainly in vulnerable populations. The primary care physician has an important role in the screening of preschool children, in determining the risk level of the child for early childhood caries. Physicians can advise families, especially pregnant women, about preventive measures and behavior, leading to a dramatic drop of early childhood caries prevalence.

MeSH terms

• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Dental Caries / epidemiology
• Dental Caries / etiology
• Dental Caries / prevention & control*
• Emigrants and Immigrants
• Humans
• Infant
• Infant, Newborn
• Primary Health Care
• Risk Factors
• Socioeconomic Factors

Publication Types

• English Abstract
• Journal Article