ReviewChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2025
A Narrative Review on Advancing Pediatric Oral Health: Comprehensive Strategies for the Prevention and Management of Dental Challenges in Children.
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28 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Prefabricated zirconia crowns versus alternative full-coverage restorations for primary anterior teeth: a systematic review of clinical outcomes.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2026Pooled it
- Evolving aspects of oral care in modern nursing: a systematic review.BMC oral health · 2025Pooled it
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- Barriers to Oral Health Care in Children: Determinants of Dental Neglect.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Oral Health Management in Pediatric Surgical Inpatients: Development of Clinical Protocols Based on a Prospective Observational Study.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Oral health status and care among hospitalised children: a prospective cohort study comparing admission and discharge.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Antimicrobial Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy as an Adjunct to Brix 3000 in Minimally Invasive Management of Carious Lesions in Primary Teeth.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Awareness and attitudes of parents towards pediatric dentistry and children's oral health: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Article
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- Evaluation of Publication Growth in Pediatric Dentistry From 2005 to 2024: A Bibliometric Analysis.Cureus · 2026Review
- Integration of oral health promotion in primary school health programs: A scoping review.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Management of a Pediatric Patient With Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Using General Anesthesia.Cureus · 2026Article
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- Salivary pH within multifactorial caries risk assessment in children: observational clinical evidence using the Cariogram platform.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Article
- Development of a novel method to evaluate gingivitis in children by combining rapid saliva test systems.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Shear Bond Strength of Biointeractive Restorative Materials to NeoMTA Plus and Biodentine.Polymers · 2025Article
- Association of parental oral health literacy, early childhood oral health behaviors, and caries severity with oral health-related quality of life among preschool children.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Phytotherapy in Pediatric Dentistry: A Narrative Review of Clinical Applications and Evidence.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Associations between the use of caries preventive methods and ECC experience in Ile-Ife, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Oral health is fundamental to overall well-being, especially in childhood, when dental structures and lifelong habits are established. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of children's dental development, common oral health challenges, and evidence-based preventive strategies. Key topics include the mechanisms of tooth development, the eruption processes of primary and permanent dentition, and the management of developmental abnormalities. The prevalence, risk factors, and health impacts of dental caries in children are examined, underscoring the need for early intervention and targeted prevention. This review evaluates the effectiveness of preventive measures such as dental sealants, fluoride varnishes, and fluoride mouth rinses while highlighting the influence of dietary habits, toothbrush selection, and parental involvement on oral health outcomes. Additionally, it explores the synergistic benefits of combining preventive approaches, such as the concurrent use of dental sealants and fluoride applications, which have demonstrated superior caries prevention compared to either method alone. The effectiveness of these strategies is analyzed across different age groups, from early childhood to adolescence, with tailored recommendations for each developmental stage. Furthermore, the role of education, policy interventions, and community-based programs in addressing oral health disparities is discussed. By integrating developmental insights with epidemiological data and clinical evidence, this review provides a comprehensive framework for advancing pediatric dentistry, informing best practices, and enhancing preventive strategies to reduce the burden of oral diseases in diverse pediatric populations.
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