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Whither paediatric dentistry?

J J Murray1

  • 1Department of Child Dental Health, Dental School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|February 3, 1999
PubMed
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Promoting children's oral health involves understanding changing dental needs, advancing pediatric dentistry training and research, and improving public perception. These factors are crucial for ensuring every child's right to good oral health.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry aims to enhance children's oral health.
  • This involves assessing current needs and historical trends in pediatric dental issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the key aspects of promoting children's oral health.
  • To analyze changes in dental needs over two decades.
  • To discuss the development of pediatric dentistry as a specialty.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of national dental surveys from 1973 and 1993.
  • Review of consultant posts and specialty development.
  • Consideration of research grading impacts on dental schools.
  • Examination of public perception of pediatric dentistry.

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Main Results:

  • Summarized changes in prevalence of dental caries, periodontal disease, anterior tooth damage, and occlusal problems between 1973 and 1993.
  • Discussed the evolution of consultant roles and the specialty.
  • Highlighted the influence of research assessments on specialized dental education.
  • Emphasized the need for public awareness regarding children's oral health rights.

Conclusions:

  • Promoting children's oral health requires a multi-faceted approach.
  • Understanding evolving dental needs and advancing the specialty are critical.
  • Research and public perception significantly influence the field's progress and effectiveness.