Purpose: The objective of this qualitative pilot study was to gain an in-depth understanding
of dental hygienists and dentists perspectives regarding children's oral health and what …

Purpose: Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a rapid and rampant form of dental caries that can
compromise a child's self esteem, nutritional intake, oral development and quality of life …

Early childhood caries is a significant public health problem in low‐income children, with
important negative consequences for the child and the family. The purpose of this paper is to …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess Maryland physicians' knowledge and
understanding of dental caries etiology and prevention, opinions related to prevention …

Early childhood caries (ECC) is a significant public health concern affecting millions of high-
risk families with young children. The purpose of this article is to present the proceedings …

This article addresses issues related to early childhood dental caries (ECC) and the role
pediatric nurse practitioners can play in ameliorating symptoms and promoting the oral …

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the knowledge and practices of family
physicians (general practitioners) and pediatricians concerning children's oral health …

With dental caries being a common chronic disease in children and adults, oral health
literacy is needed to improve oral health and prevent caries. If oral health providers …

Abstract Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a chronic and infectious oral disease of young
children, most commonly seen in poor and minority populations. Factors such as improper …

Early childhood caries (ECC) is the single most common chronic childhood disease in the
United States. Associated with a characteristic clinical presentation, ECC results from a …