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Rampant caries.

Sandra Guzmán-Armstrong1

  • 1Department of Operative Dentistry, University of Iowa, College of Dentistry, Iowa City, IA, USA.

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses
|November 3, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Dental caries, the most common childhood disease, are caused by acid-forming bacteria and sugar. Early identification of at-risk children by school nurses is crucial for prevention and control.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Dental caries remains the most prevalent childhood disease in the U.S., despite overall declines.
  • Dental issues are a leading cause of school absenteeism, second only to the common cold.
  • Dental caries is an infectious, communicable disease driven by acid-producing bacteria in plaque biofilms interacting with sugars.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significance of dental caries as a major childhood health issue.
  • To emphasize the complex, multifactorial etiology of dental caries and its associated risk factors.
  • To underscore the critical role of school nurses in early identification and referral of at-risk pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on pediatric dental caries.
  • Analysis of the infectious and multifactorial nature of dental caries.
  • Emphasis on risk assessment and early intervention strategies.

Main Results:

  • Dental caries is a significant public health concern in children and adolescents.
  • Numerous risk factors contribute to the development of dental caries.
  • Early detection and intervention are key to managing the disease.

Conclusions:

  • School nurses play a vital role in identifying children at risk for dental caries.
  • Timely referral facilitates disease prevention and control measures.
  • Addressing dental caries is essential for maintaining children's overall health and school attendance.

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