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Oral Health Birth Cohort Studies: Achievements, Challenges, and Potential.
K G Peres1,2, W M Thomson3, B W Chaffee4
1National Dental Research Institute Singapore, National Dental Centre Singapore, Singapore.
Journal of Dental Research
|July 19, 2020
Summary
This study reviewed 15 oral health birth cohort studies globally. Key findings show socioeconomic status, dental visits, and diet impact oral health across the lifespan.
Area of Science:
- Oral Health Epidemiology
- Longitudinal Studies
- Public Health
Background:
- Limited birth cohort studies focus on oral health globally.
- A need exists to compare existing oral health birth cohort studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- Compile long-term oral health data from international birth cohort studies.
- Describe similarities and differences in methodologies and findings.
- Identify key oral health determinants across diverse populations.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of 15 oral health birth cohort studies from five continents.
- Analysis of common oral health conditions, exposures, and outcomes.
- Comparison of methodological approaches, strengths, and weaknesses.
Main Results:
- Socioeconomic status significantly impacts oral health over time.
- Dental visiting patterns and diet are crucial for oral health.
- Associations between general and oral health are evident.
- Intergenerational influences on oral health were identified.
- Dental caries and fluoride exposure are key areas of study.
Conclusions:
- Despite methodological variations, consistent findings emerge regarding oral health determinants.
- Predictive models for caries, periodontitis, and orthodontic needs are being developed.
- Future work includes establishing a consortium for pooled data analysis and researcher development.
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