- Immediate satisfaction of children undergoing endodontic treatment or extraction of primary molars: a structural equation modelling analysis. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Children's immediate satisfaction with invasive dental procedures was primarily associated with their perception of pain. Although child behaviour was influenced by age, caregiver anxiety, and self-reported pain, it was not associated with satisfaction.
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- Parental attitudes toward treatment options for primary teeth: a scenario-based study of caries, ınfection, and follow-up. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Parents demonstrated a strong preference for tooth preservation and conservative treatment approaches. However, treatment decisions varied according to the clinical scenario presented and were associated with factors such as parental educational level and previous dental experience. These findings highlight the importance of effective parent-clinician communication and parental education when discussing treatment options for primary teeth.
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- Impact of exposure to environmental chemicals on the occurrence of molar incisor hypomineralisation and developmental enamel defects in children: a systematic review. [Systematic Review]
- CONCLUSIONS: Available evidence suggests an association between exposure to environmental pollutants and developmental enamel defects, particularly following exposure to persistent organic pollutants. However, heterogeneity in exposure assessment, diagnostic criteria, study design, and confounder adjustment limits the certainty of the evidence. Well-designed longitudinal studies using standardised diagnostic criteria and biomarker-based exposure assessment are needed to clarify these associations and determine potential causal relationships.
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- An investigation of dental anomalies in individuals with amelogenesis imperfecta. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Several dental anomalies were found to occur alongside AI. Dental age did not appear to vary substantially from chronological age. Dental anomalies should be considered as part of comprehensive clinical and radiographic assessment for those with AI.
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- Single-tooth-based dental age estimation in children: a modified Demirjian and Nolla approach using first permanent molars. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Both methods demonstrated strong correlations between dental and chronological ages. However, whilst the Demirjian method tended to underestimate age, the Nolla method provided estimates closer to chronological age. Therefore, the Nolla method appears to be more suitable for dental age estimation in Turkish children.
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- Navigating professional oral care for autistic children: a qualitative study with parents. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Findings highlight the need for ASD‑specific training for the dental team, better integration of oral health into mainstream child services, clearer signposting of appropriate providers and schemes, and strengthened collaboration with families and schools.
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- Nutritional status and its association with early childhood caries in Peruvian pre-schoolers aged 3-5 years: a cross-sectional study. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: An association was observed between BMI-for-age and ECC, with a lower prevalence of ECC amongst children with higher BMI-for-age values. These findings highlight the complex relationship between nutritional status and oral health in preschool children.
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- Severity of malocclusion and its association with caries risk level in the primary dentition: a single-centre cross-sectional survey. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Malocclusion severity in the primary dentition was independently associated with caries risk level.
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- Timing of extraction of compromised first permanent molars and spontaneous space closure without adjunctive orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [Systematic Review]
- CONCLUSIONS: Favorable timing for FPM extraction may extend beyond stage E alone. Earlier extraction, particularly before age 10 and within stages D-F, appears compatible with spontaneous space closure.
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- Analysis of oral health-related behaviours in children's programmes on a streaming platform. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: The analysed children's programmes predominantly portrayed oral health risk behaviours, especially sugar consumption, often associated with positive characters. Thus, stricter interventions and regulations are needed to protect children from harmful exposure across entertainment platforms.
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- Knowledge and management of hypomineralisation of second primary molars among Brazilian dentists: a cross-sectional study. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Although overall awareness of HSPM was high, differences in diagnostic confidence and clinical management were observed according to professional background.
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- A protocol proposal for safe dental anaesthesia in paediatric patients with allergic backgrounds: insights from a case series of allergic patients. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Tailored prophylaxis strategies and the use of preservative-free amide-type anaesthetics were associated with uneventful outcomes in these cases. This structured approach highlights the importance of individualised emergency preparedness and interdisciplinary collaboration in high-risk paediatric dental procedures.
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- Oral microbiome signatures of molar-incisor hypomineralisation: insights from a pilot study. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: MIH was associated with higher plaque accumulation and reduced microbial evenness, without a clear alteration of overall community structure. Directional trends and reduced consistency of highly prevalent core genera warrant confirmation in larger studies.
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- Early childhood caries and associated factors amongst Myanmar migrant preschool children in Thailand: a cross-sectional study. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: ECC amongst Myanmar migrant preschool children in Thailand is alarmingly high, with most carious lesions remaining untreated. These findings underscore the urgent need for targeted, culturally responsive preventive strategies to reduce oral health inequalities in this vulnerable population.
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- Prevalence and characteristics of hypomineralised second primary molars in Irish school children. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of HSPM was 20.95% at child level and 9.65% at tooth level and was associated with dental caries in children aged 4-6 years.
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