ReviewCureus2024
Decoding Early Childhood Caries: A Comprehensive Review Navigating the Impact of Evolving Dietary Trends in Preschoolers.
Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
What it found
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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
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Who cites it
8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effectiveness of prefabricated zirconia crowns and resin-bonded composite strip crowns in the restoration of pediatric primary anterior teeth: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2026Pooled it
- The relationship between nutrition, diet, and early childhood caries: A cross-sectional study using 2009 to 2014 NHANES data.Medicine · 2026Article
- Addressing Research Gaps in Early Childhood Caries: A Comprehensive Review.Dentistry journal · 2026Review
- Associations of early childhood caries and child intelligence quotient: evidence from the Shanghai Birth Cohort.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Association Between Infant-Feeding Practices and Early Childhood Caries: A Clinical and Epidemiological Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Association between early childhood caries and parental educational status among children in Ile-Ife, Nigeria.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Article
- Managing Early Childhood Caries: A Comparative Review of Preventive and Restorative Approaches.Cureus · 2024Review
- Oral Health and Caries Prevention: How Tongue Hygiene Helps Maintain Balance of Microbiota and Overall Health in Pediatric Patients.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
6 authors.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
This comprehensive review delves into the intricate relationship between evolving dietary trends in preschoolers and the prevalence of early childhood caries (ECC). The investigation meticulously analyzes ECC epidemiology, etiology, and preventive strategies. The review unveils the multifaceted nature of ECC, highlighting microbial, dietary, and environmental factors contributing to its development. Significantly, the study explores the global prevalence of ECC and its substantial implications for the overall health, nutrition, and development of preschool-aged children. The implications for public health and policy are deliberated, advocating for targeted interventions and collaborative efforts among healthcare professionals, policymakers, educators, and parents. The conclusion presents a compelling call to action, urging collective engagement to mitigate the impact of ECC and prioritize the well-being of preschoolers. This review offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals, policymakers, educators, and parents to inform evidence-based strategies for addressing ECC and promoting early childhood oral health.
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