ReviewInternational journal of dentistry2018
Early Childhood Caries: Epidemiology, Aetiology, and Prevention.
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87 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 194 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy of silver modified atraumatic restorative treatment (SMART) versus atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) for caries control in primary teeth: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Pooled it
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- Meta-analysis of prevalence and filling rate of dental caries in preschool children in China.Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology · 2023Pooled it
- Biomimetic hydroxyapatite and caries prevention: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD · 2021Pooled it
- Clinical performance of sealants under different humidity control conditions: a split-mouth 1-year randomized trial.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2023Trial
- Comparative efficacy of topical povidone-iodine and chlorhexidine gel on dental plaque regrowth in toddlers: A randomized controlled trial.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2023Trial
- Effects of Fluoride and Calcium Phosphate-Based Varnishes in Children at High Risk of Tooth Decay: A Randomized Clinical Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Trial
- Parental socioeconomic and perceptual determinants of early childhood caries amongst Myanmar preschool children.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2026Article
- Impact of a Community-Based Preventive Oral Health Program on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in School-Aged Children.International journal of paediatric dentistry · 2026Observational
- Effects of salivary proteinase 3 and oxidative stress markers on secondary caries following pit-and-fissure sealants in patients with S-ECC.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2026Article
- Effect of Fluoride Varnishes Containing Casein Phosphopeptide-amorphous Calcium Phosphate on Primary Enamel Microhardness: AnInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2026Article
- Role of Immunological Markers in Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment of Early Childhood Caries and Adult Caries: A Systematic Review.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2026Article
- The comparative evaluation for the efficacy of different remineralization agents on initial caries lesion.BMC oral health · 2026Article
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- Feeding Practices, Prenatal Oral Health Information, and Early Childhood Caries in Toddlers Born Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study from Hungary.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Effects of Oral Probiotics onDentistry journal · 2026Review
- Associations of early childhood caries and child intelligence quotient: evidence from the Shanghai Birth Cohort.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Associations of household income and parental education with early childhood caries: the Japan Environment and Children's Study.Environmental health and preventive medicine · 2026Article
- Oral health assessment in asthmatic children: An observational study.Bioinformation · 2026Article
- Association Between Infant-Feeding Practices and Early Childhood Caries: A Clinical and Epidemiological Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Early childhood caries (ECC) is one of the most prevalent diseases in children worldwide. ECC is driven by a dysbiotic state of oral microorganisms mainly caused by a sugar-rich diet. Additionally, poor oral hygiene or insufficient dental plaque removal leads to the rapid progression of ECC. ECC leads not only to dental destruction and pain with children, but also affects the quality of life of the caregivers. Children with extensive ECC are at high risk to develop caries with the permanent dentition or will have other problems with speaking and/or eating. To prevent ECC, several strategies should be taken into account. Children should brush their teeth with toothpastes containing gentle ingredients, such as mild surfactants and agents showing antiadherent properties regarding oral microorganisms. Parents/caregivers have to help their children with brushing the teeth. Furthermore, remineralizing and nontoxic agents should be included into the toothpaste formulation. Two promising biomimetic agents for children's oral care are amorphous calcium phosphate [Ca
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