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Expert consensus on early childhood caries management.
Jing Zou1, Qin Du2, Lihong Ge3
1State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases & Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
International Journal of Oral Science
|July 14, 2022
Summary
Early childhood caries (ECC), a chronic oral disease, impacts lifelong dental health. Early intervention and personalized management plans are crucial for preventing and treating ECC in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Public Health
- Microbiology
Background:
- Early childhood caries (ECC) is a prevalent chronic childhood disease with global public health implications.
- ECC can lead to increased risk of future caries in both primary and permanent teeth, impacting long-term oral health.
- The oral microbiome's alteration is linked to ECC, influenced by diet, hygiene, fluoride, and dental procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the etiology of ECC.
- To outline caries-risk assessment strategies for children.
- To present prevention and treatment plans for ECC, focusing on achieving lifelong oral health.
Main Methods:
- Expert consensus review of ECC etiology.
- Discussion of caries-risk assessment tools for pediatric patients.
- Development of evidence-based prevention and minimally invasive treatment strategies.
Main Results:
- Identification of key factors contributing to ECC development.
- Emphasis on early dental home establishment and parental education.
- Recommendations for individualized caries management and minimally invasive dental interventions.
Conclusions:
- Improving parental oral health and awareness is vital.
- Establishing a dental home early in childhood is essential.
- Personalized caries management plans and minimally invasive treatments are key to lifelong oral health.
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