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ReviewHua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology2025

[Role of traditional Chinese medicine concepts in the prevention of childhood caries].

Jin Sun, Jiahui He, Qian Chen, Wei Luo

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Review in Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Jin SunDept. of Endodontics, Shenzhen Stomatology Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China.
Jiahui HeDept. of Endodontics, Shenzhen Stomatology Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China.
Qian ChenDept. of Endodontics, Shenzhen Stomatology Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China.
Wei LuoDept. of Endodontics, Shenzhen Stomatology Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China.

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Abstract

The high prevalence of childhood caries poses a considerable threat to children's overall health. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) concepts offers a distinctive and valuable perspective on caries prevention. This study explores TCM's conceptualization of dental caries in relation to the physiological characteristics of children and proposes targeted preventive strategies, including holistic care, dietary regulation, and lifestyle modification. In addition, the study highlights the role of traditional modalities, such as Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, and tuina, in caries prevention, while emphasizing the importance of supporting children's mental health. The integration of TCM with modern medical practices holds promise for advancing research into the prevention and treatment of caries. Furthermore, promoting the overall improvement of children's health.

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Dental CariesMedicine, Chinese TraditionalAcupuncture TherapyChildDrugs, Chinese HerbalHumansLife StyleMoxibustionDrugs, Chinese Herbalchildhood cariesdietary regulationmental healthpreventive measuretraditional Chinese medicine concept

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PMID40899201
PMCPMC12419828

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