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The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Pediatric Oral Health: A Review.
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36 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 30 citations in OpenAlex.
- Prevalence and associated risk indicators of early childhood caries in Nigeria: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2026Pooled it
- Secondary Smoking and Early Childhood Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International dental journal · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of Probiotic Short-Term Regiment on Oral Health Parameters in Children: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Nutrients · 2025Trial
- Population-based characterisation of child and adolescent oral bacterial microbiomes.Microbiome · 2026Article
- Oral Hygiene Behaviors and Their Association with Angle Malocclusion Classes in Children Aged 6-9 Years: A WHO Questionnaire-Based Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Assessment of Oral Health Literacy of Parents Regarding Their Children's Oral Health: A Cross-Sectional Study.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2026Article
- Socio-Behavioral Characteristics of Parents/Guardians Associated with Child Dental Neglect: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Analytical Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Influence of Rural and Urban Environments on Lifestyle, Dietary Patterns, and Oral Health Among Adolescents in Mallorca: A Cross-Sectional Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The experiences and practices of oral health promotion for children in Cape Town: An exploratory descriptive qualitative study.African journal of primary health care & family medicine · 2026Article
- Geo-mapping of caries and obesity in preschool children: a Swedish register-based study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Dental caries incidence in infants with abnormal birth weight for gestational age: a longitudinal study in the Japan Environment and Children's Study.Environmental health and preventive medicine · 2026Article
- Community water fluoridation policy and population oral health: a policy analysis.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Review
- Resin infiltration and oral health-related quality of life in children and adolescents: a narrative review.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Review
- Direct and Indirect Effects of Autism Spectrum Disorder Severity on Dental Health Status in Children and Adolescents: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Oral Health Status Among Children and Adolescents from Vulnerable Populations: A Cross-Sectional Study in Seville, Spain.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Early Life Trajectories of Household Poverty and Area-Level Deprivation and Childhood Dental Caries: A Longitudinal Data Linkage Cohort Study.Community dentistry and oral epidemiology · 2025Article
- Associations between the use of caries preventive methods and ECC experience in Ile-Ife, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- A Cross-Sectional Study of Parental Knowledge, Practices, and Predictors of Child Oral Health Behaviors and Fear in Zagreb, Croatia.Acta stomatologica Croatica · 2025Article
- Socioeconomic Disparities, Maternal Sense of Coherence, and Their Impact on Children's Oral Health: A Cross-sectional Study.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
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Abstract
This narrative review examines the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on pediatric oral health, emphasizing disparities in dental caries prevalence and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among children from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Utilizing an extensive literature search through PubMed, Google Scholar, and the chat.consensus.app plugin, we synthesized findings from studies published up to December 2023. The review highlights a consistent association between lower SES and adverse pediatric oral health outcomes, influenced by parental education, household income, food security, and neighborhood conditions. It also underscores the importance of the life-course perspective, showing how early-life socioeconomic disadvantages can have long-lasting effects on oral health. Furthermore, the review points to the critical role of school-based oral health education programs and the complex interplay between mental health, SES, and pediatric oral health. By examining the impact of socioeconomic factors across different childhood stages and the effectiveness of educational interventions, this review calls for targeted interventions and policy initiatives aimed at reducing socioeconomic inequalities in pediatric oral health. The findings advocate for a multifaceted approach to improve oral health outcomes for children across socioeconomic backgrounds, ensuring equitable access to oral health care and promoting overall well-being.
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