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Hypertension in children: an overview.

Andres Pinto1, Rosie Roldan, Thomas P Sollecito

  • 1Department of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, USA. apinto@pobox.upenn.edu

Journal of Dental Education
|April 6, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Pediatric hypertension is a growing concern, affecting up to 5% of children. Oral health professionals should screen for high blood pressure in young patients and understand its dental implications.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Dental Public Health

Background:

  • Pediatric hypertension is an increasing concern for healthcare professionals.
  • Updated guidelines for managing hypertension in children and adolescents were published in 2004.
  • The incidence of pediatric hypertension can reach 5%.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the epidemiology and management of pediatric hypertension.
  • To suggest an oral health protocol for hypertensive children in dental settings.
  • To raise awareness among oral health professionals regarding pediatric hypertension.

Main Methods:

  • A web search was conducted using Medline, PubMed, ISI Citation Index, and Cochrane databases.
  • Articles published in English between 1998 and 2004 concerning pediatric hypertension were reviewed.
  • Relevant articles on epidemiology, classification, pathophysiology, and management were discussed.

Main Results:

  • Data on the prevalence of pediatric hypertension in dental settings is scarce.
  • An estimated 50 young patients in a busy dental practice may be hypertensive.
  • Dental students and residents should be trained to screen for hypertension in children.

Conclusions:

  • Oral health professionals need to be aware of the implications of hypertension in children.
  • Screening for hypertension should be part of dental training.
  • An oral health protocol for hypertensive pediatric patients is proposed.

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