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  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Dentistry

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  • Dental caries affects approximately 50% of children globally, impacting mastication, speech, psychosocial well-being, and overall quality of life.
  • Untreated dental caries can lead to severe pain, abscesses, swelling, fever, and psychological disturbances.
  • Early Childhood Caries (ECC), common in children under 6, is often linked to nighttime feeding habits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence and impact of dental caries in children.
  • To emphasize the importance of early detection and prevention strategies for ECC.
  • To underscore the role of physicians and pediatricians in caries prevention counseling.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on dental caries prevalence, causes, and consequences in children.
  • Discussion of preventive measures including oral hygiene, dietary modifications, and professional referral.
  • Identification of risk factors such as nighttime feeding.

Main Results:

  • Dental caries is a highly prevalent and costly disease if left untreated.
  • Prevention through simple measures like good oral hygiene and dietary changes is effective.
  • Physicians and pediatricians can play a key role in identifying and counseling on caries prevention.

Conclusions:

  • Early Childhood Caries is a significant public health concern with long-term implications.
  • Preventive strategies, including parental education and early intervention, are essential for managing childhood dental caries.
  • A collaborative approach involving healthcare professionals is vital for effective caries prevention in children.