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Changing trends in dental caries.

A Sheiham

    International Journal of Epidemiology
    |June 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Dental caries rates are rising in developing nations due to increased sugar intake, while industrialized countries see a decline linked to fluoride and dietary changes. Public health strategies are needed to address these global dental health trends.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Dental Science

    Background:

    • Dental caries rates are increasing alarmingly in underdeveloped countries, contrasting with a significant decline in industrialized nations over the past decade.
    • By 1982, children in developing countries surpassed those in industrialized nations in dental caries scores (decayed, missing, filled - DMF).
    • Projected sugar consumption indicates developing countries will exceed industrialized nations by 1984.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the contrasting trends in dental caries prevalence between developing and industrialized countries.
    • To identify factors contributing to the increase in caries in developing nations and the decline in industrialized ones.
    • To discuss the public health implications of these global dental health trends.

    Main Methods:

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    • Comparative analysis of dental caries rates (DMF scores) in different global regions.
    • Correlation of caries trends with sugar consumption patterns.
    • Examination of the impact of fluoride availability and other public health interventions.

    Main Results:

    • A 40% decline in caries rates observed in industrialized countries over 10 years.
    • Developing countries show a frightening increase in dental caries.
    • Factors associated with caries decline include fluoride toothpaste, altered sugar consumption, and possibly antibiotic use, with greater impact in fluoridated areas.

    Conclusions:

    • Urgent need for food policies to limit refined sugar consumption globally.
    • Policies to ensure widespread fluoride availability are crucial.
    • Recommendations include optimizing dental workforce distribution (fewer dentists in industrialized nations, more therapists), and extending dental check-up intervals to two years or more.