International journal of paediatric dentistry
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Int J Paediatr Dent · Mar 2021
Caries risk assessment with the "Bangkok checklist" in preschool children. A prospective cohort study.
To validate the Bangkok checklist (BCL) in predicting early childhood caries development in a cohort of preschool children from low and moderate socioeconomic areas and to compare its performance with two established risk assessment tools. ⋯ Bangkok checklist had a very limited performance in accurately predicting future early childhood caries in this population of Greek children. The proportion of children assessed with high caries risk was overestimated and further research in larger populations of this age group are need.
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Int J Paediatr Dent · Jan 2021
Can children's oral hygiene and sleep routines be compromised during the COVID-19 pandemic?
During COVID-19 pandemic, children are confined at home, with changes in family routines. ⋯ Sleep disorders are associated with poor oral hygiene during social distancing.
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Int J Paediatr Dent · May 2020
EditorialCoronavirus disease (COVID-19): Characteristics in children and considerations for dentists providing their care.
The emergence of the novel virus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has led to a global pandemic and one of the most significant challenges to the healthcare profession. Dental practices are focal points for cross-infection, and care must be taken to minimise the risk of infection to, from, or between dental care professionals and patients. The COVID-19 epidemiological and clinical characteristics are still being collated but children's symptoms seem to be milder than those that adults experience. ⋯ Emerging data on disease spread in children, affected by COVID-19, have not been presented in detail. The purpose of this article was to report current data on the paediatric population affected with COVID-19 and highlight considerations for dentists providing care for children during this pandemic. All members of the dental team have a professional responsibility to keep themselves informed of current guidance and be vigilant in updating themselves as recommendations are changing so quickly.
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Int J Paediatr Dent · Mar 2018
The electrical activity of the masticatory muscles in children with cleft lip and palate.
Information regarding masticatory muscle function in children with cleft lip and palate (CLP) is limited. As a consequence, research on masticatory muscle activity in cleft subjects is needed. ⋯ Children with clefts have altered temporal muscle function. The presence of posterior crossbites affects the temporal muscle activity in cleft subjects. Early diagnosis and orthodontic treatment of malocclusions are necessary to achieve functional improvement in these patients.